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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2003
Robert B. Nilsen, Mystic, CT (US);
Patrick W. Mullen, Barkhamsted, CT (US);
Michael J. Hanrahan, Danbury, CT (US);
Edward D. Phillips, Oakville, CT (US);
Robert B. Nilsen, Mystic, CT (US);
Patrick W. Mullen, Barkhamsted, CT (US);
Michael J. Hanrahan, Danbury, CT (US);
Edward D. Phillips, Oakville, CT (US);
Reflexite Corporation, Avon, CT (US);
Abstract
A polarizer is provided comprising a subwavelength optical microstructure wherein the microstructure is partially covered with a light-transmissive inhibiting surface for polarizing light. The inhibiting surface can include a reflective surface, such as a metalized coating. The subwavelength optical microstructure can include moth-eye structures, linear prisms, or modified structures thereof. A polarizing structure is further provided comprising a plurality of moth-eye structures stacked on one another for polarizing light.