PALM

An important aspect of the project is the development of  a highly reliable LCOS package  with similar or lower manufacturing costs compared to standard packages. The particular challenge is to ensure minimal curvature the cell throughout the entire manufacturing process. Optimizing the thermal conductivity of the materials is a way to increase the performance of the package.

HOLOEYE tasks in the project

In this project, HOLOEYE develops two new, high-performance LCOS SLMS:

• A SLM for the UV wavelength range, from 350nm to 460nm
• A SLM for the Wavelength range 1520nm-1620nm

These new SLMs are characterized by a high reflectivity and a high photostability, allowing for higher Laser Induced Damage Thershold (LIDT). These performance are achieved through the use of carefully chosen LC materials and the development of new high-reflectivity Dichroic Mirror Coatings for the SMOC backplane.