Photonic and Resonant Nanoparticle Transparent Displays

A transparent display includes nanoparticles having wavelength-selective scattering (e.g., resonant scattering) to preferentially scatter light at one or more discrete wavelengths so as to create images. The nanoparticles transmit light at other wavelengths to maintain a high transparency of the display. The nanoparticles are disposed in proximity to a thin film, which can enhance the scattering the process by reflecting light back to the nanoparticles for re-scattering or increasing the quality factor of the resonant scattering.

Researchers

Bo Zhen / Chia Hsu / Emma Anquillare / Yi Yang / John Joannopoulos / Marin Soljacic

Departments: Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies, Department of Physics
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials / Communication Systems: Optical / Electronics & Photonics: Photonics
Impact Areas: Connected World

  • photonic and resonant nanoparticle transparent displays
    Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published application
  • transparent displays with scattering nanoparticles and thin films for enhanced scattering
    United States of America | Granted | 10,324,237

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