Speaker: Matthew Bone, Senior Director Optical Systems, Aurora Systems
Title: DESIGN OBSTACLES FOR LCOS DISPLAYS IN PROJECTION APPLICATIONS
Abstract: Development of cost effective high performance optical architectures is crucial to enable the growth of LCOS displays in the business and consumer markets. In particular the design of the polarizing optics and associated color management must be considered very carefully. A number of optical design architectures for LCOS displays have been proposed. These will be reviewed and the performance of each discussed.
In all the designs described polarization management has proved to be a challenging technical obstacle that must be addressed. Polarization aberrations, glass selection and coating designs all have the potential to seriously degrade the integrity of polarized light. The consequence of this is reduced contrast and poor contrast uniformity. Both effects are undesirable and generally unacceptable. The origin of these effects will be described and potential remedies will be discussed.
Speaker Background: Currently manages development of liquid crystal design for Aurora LCOS products and optical system design. Has over 20 years experience in the field of Liquid Crystals, Flat Panel Displays, Projection Optics, Non-Imaging Optics and Display Systems Engineering. Experienced in the design of polarizing optics, illumination systems and imaging optics for front and rear project applications. Total of 17 publications and presentations covering Polarization Management, Optical System Design, Illumination, Electro optics, Liquid Crystal, Electrical Addressing and Materials Physics. Over 10 Patent applications covering Liquid Crystal Optics and Projection System design. BSc Honors Degree in Chemistry, UK.
Post-Seminar Dinner: The seminar is free. Please join our speaker for dinner ($10-20) afterwards. Directions to the restaurant will be handed out at the seminar.
Directions to *NEW* Seminar Location: We are back at Apple!: Apple Town Hall Auditorium, 4 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014
This is just off of De Anza Blvd. just south of 280 and a few miles north of 85. Head east on Mariani Ave. and take a left at the end of Mariani Ave. Entrance to Infinite Loop 4 is on the east side of Apple campus.
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