Case Studies

Examples of Spatial Light Modulator Implementation

Here are some testimonials from customers who use Santec products. Use these to help visualize specific usage scenarios for the products after implementation.

Quantum Computer Research

Spatial light modulators are being used in the field of quantum computer research, a hot topic in recent years. Here we will showcase an example of implementation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Seven Santec SLM-200s, one SLM-300, and one SLM-210 are being used in the laboratory for research to achieve quantum computers. (Current as of May 2022)

Spatial light modulators play a key role in quantum computer research

Computer-generated hologram research

Here we will showcase a case study of implementation by Professor Yasuhiro Takagi of the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Institute of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Biomedical Systems Engineering. Spatial light modulators are used in computer-generated hologram research. At Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Santec's SLMs are used in research on 3D displays, holographic contact lens displays, digital holography, and more.

One day, SLM will be integrated into contact lenses!
- Spatial light modulators create a door to a dream-like sci-fi future -

Micro/nano processing experiments

Associate Professor Zongwei Xu

Tianjin University

Our lab utilizes spatial light modulator SLM-200 for femto laser beam conditioning, wavefront correction, and micro- and nano-machining applications. In micro- and nano-machining experiments, the API equipped in the SLM-200 provides dynamic control of the laser.

Wavefront correction, 2D phase hologram

Mr. Christopher Panuski
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Our lab uses spatial light modulator SLM-200 to generate large-scale dynamic optical beam arrays for applications in quantum information and integrated photonics.
In experiments, the wavefront correction data is applied to the SLM via the API to generate an ideal 2D phase hologram.

Electromagnetic interactions

Dr. Moussa N'Gom,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Santec's SLM-200 provides us with a great deal of freedom in wavefront control in our optical designs.
The spatial phase control of lasers using SLMs contributes to our research of electromagnetic interactions in materials. Santec's SLMs offer numerous wavelength selection options that help optimize experiments.

Holographic display development

Dr. Hamid Hasani Balyani
Northwestern University, USA

Northwestern University

Santec's SLM-200 is used in interference experiments for holographic display development.
Using SLMs for computational processing, a 3D image can be formed based on a 2D phase hologram. Santec's SLM can generate a 10-bit (1024 level) phase hologram, making it an essential tool for achieving the wide dynamic range display we are aiming for.

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