Optical Switching for Imaging and Display Applications
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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Release after 09/27/2025Abstract
The problem of controlling power throughput is an important challenge in many optical systems including Augmented Reality (AR) displays. The present research is focused on the design and development of novel optical switches suitable for implementation as a part of optical components in an AR device. The present research is divided into two parts: An experimental part in which the design and a proof-of-concept model of optical switches operating based on the principle of Frustrated Total Internal Reflection (FTIR) and soft transparent materials is explored, and a theoretical part in which the possibility of using surface and bulk acoustic waves as diffractive elements in display systems are investigated and discussed.Type
textElectronic Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeOptical Sciences