Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Design of a low-cost and compact 1 × 5 wavelength-selective switch for access networks.

Applied optics·2015

Same author

PbS nanosculptured thin film for phase retarder, anti-reflective, excellent absorber, polarizer and sensor applications.

Nanotechnology·2015

Same author

Full-field parallel interferometry coherence probe microscope for high-speed optical metrology.

Applied optics·2015

Same author

Chalcogenide waveguides on a sapphire substrate for mid-IR applications.

Optics letters·2014

Same author

A holographic projection system with an electrically tuning and continuously adjustable optical zoom.

Optics express·2012

Same author

Stimulated Brillouin scattering amplification in centimeter-long directly written chalcogenide waveguides.

Optics letters·2012

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 1, 2026

Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

Published on: May 29, 2018

Liquid crystal high-resolution optically addressed spatial light modulator using a nanodimensional chalcogenide

Miri Gelbaor Kirzhner, Matvey Klebanov, Victor Lyubin

|April 2, 2014

Summary

Researchers developed an optically addressed spatial light modulator (OASLM) using amorphous arsenic trisulfide (a-As2S3) films. This high-resolution device functions as a color converter, demonstrating its versatility in optical applications.

More Related Videos

Preparation of Liquid Crystal Networks for Macroscopic Oscillatory Motion Induced by Light

Preparation of Liquid Crystal Networks for Macroscopic Oscillatory Motion Induced by Light

Published on: September 20, 2017

An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

Published on: February 27, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

Novel Techniques for Observing Structural Dynamics of Photoresponsive Liquid Crystals

Published on: May 29, 2018

Preparation of Liquid Crystal Networks for Macroscopic Oscillatory Motion Induced by Light

Preparation of Liquid Crystal Networks for Macroscopic Oscillatory Motion Induced by Light

Published on: September 20, 2017

An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

An Electrochemical Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Device for Quick and Low-Voltage Color Modulation

Published on: February 27, 2019

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Optoelectronics
Photonics

Background:

Optically addressed spatial light modulators (OASLMs) are crucial for various optical processing applications.
Nematic liquid crystals and chalcogenide glasses offer unique properties for optoelectronic device fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

To fabricate and characterize a novel OASLM utilizing nanodimensional amorphous arsenic trisulfide (a-As2S3) films.
To demonstrate the OASLM's performance as a color converter and assess its resolution capabilities.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of OASLM using nematic liquid crystal and a-As2S3 chalcogenide glassy films.
Utilizing a-As2S3 layers as both photoalignment material and photosensor.
Performance evaluation including phase retardation dynamics and diffraction efficiency measurements.

Main Results:

The OASLM demonstrated a phase retardation dynamic range exceeding 3π.
High resolution was achieved, with diffraction efficiency measurements showing 150 lp/mm at 50% MTF.
Successful demonstration of the OASLM as a color converter in transmission mode.

Conclusions:

Amorphous arsenic trisulfide (a-As2S3) is a suitable material for fabricating high-resolution OASLMs.
The developed OASLM shows promise for color conversion applications.
Chalcogenide glass materials offer flexibility in designing OASLMs for specific wavelengths.