Title :
A new type of information display device: Switchable electrowetting retroreflectors
Author :
Kilaru, Murali K. ; Heikenfeld, Jason
Author_Institution :
Novel Devices Lab., Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Abstract :
The University of Cincinnati presents a cost effective and highest optical performing switchable retroreflector. Retroreflection with contrast ratio >10X, wider field of view (+ 10deg), wide spectrum and low operational power has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
display devices; light reflection; optical switches; contrast ratio; electrowetting; information display device; optical performing; retroreflectors; Apertures; Costs; Displays; Electrodes; Light sources; Optical refraction; Petroleum; Prototypes; Road safety; Zero voltage switching;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688556
