Display
High-performance display applications.
Unique attributes of the GLV® make it an attractive choice for high-performance display applications such as digital cinema, large-venue projection, planetariums, simulators and virtual reality displays. The GLV®’s 1D architecture and high intrinsic speed enable larger, flexible aspect ratios relative to fixed-format 2D spatial light modulators. This enables panoramic-style displays that would be difficult or impossible with conventional light modulators.
In addition, because the GLV®’s intensity response closely matches the sensitivity of the human eye, it delivers higher perceived grayscale resolution. Finally, unlike tilt-mirror modulators, the GLV® functions as a pure phase modulator—a key enabler for next-generation holographic displays.
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Technology
Grating Light Valve (GLV®)
High Performance in One Dimension
Resources
Further information and application notes
An Alternative Architecture for High Performance Display
Presents an innovative system architecture using a scanned linear array of GLV® pixels to create high-resolution projected images for applications like Home Theater and Electronic Cinema.
Calibration of a Scanned Linear Grating Light Valve™ Projection System
Details the optical and electrical techniques for optimizing the image quality, uniformity, and repeatability of a scanned linear GLV® projection system.
Grating Light Valve and Vehicle Displays
Discusses the application of the Grating Light Valve (GLV®) technology in automotive systems, particularly for creating robust and low-cost Head-Up Displays (HUDs).
Grating Light Valve Technology for Projection Displays
An article from Design Wave Magazine (in Japanese) explaining how Grating Light Valve technology is used for high-performance projection displays.
Optical Performance of the Grating Light Valve Technology
Details the optical performance of the GLV® technology, covering aspects like contrast, efficiency, and switching speed for projection display systems.
Slotted Ribbon GLV® for Compact to Display
A scientific poster for the CLEO conference presenting the High Power MEMS Planar Light Valve (PLV™) and its capabilities for modulating high power lasers in materials processing.
Speckle Contrast Reduction in Laser Projection Displays
A technical paper on methods and techniques for reducing speckle contrast, a common artifact in laser-based projection display systems.
The Grating Light Valve: Revolutionizing Display Technology
A foundational paper discussing how the Grating Light Valve (GLV®) technology represents a revolutionary approach to light modulation for display applications.
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Higher productivity in laser material processing.
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Spectral Shaping
Effective spectral shaping for a broad range of applications.
Dynamically shape light spectra at high speeds for industrial, medical and communication applications.
3D Printing
Accelerate productivity of plastic additive manufacturing process.
High power CW patterned swaths for intricate and large piece plastic sinter AM at high throughput.
Digital Printing
CTP plate-setters of the highest productivity in the world.
Beautiful 2400 dpi print plates created in record time.
Emerging Technologies
Endless possibilities with high speed MEMS.
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