Abstract

Ternary phase and amplitude modulations that use a reflective mode, 45° twisted nematic liquid-crystal spatial-light modulator are demonstrated. This use offers a simple method for implementation of ternary phase–amplitude filters with high resolution, high optical efficiency, and fast response time.

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