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

Dr. Christopher Panuski

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

We use the SLM-200 to generate dynamic, large-scale optical focus arrays for applications in integrated photonics and quantum information science.
The included wavefront correction data and detailed API helped us to quickly implement these techniques in the lab.

Electromagnetic interactions

Dr. Moussa N'Gom

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The Santec SLM-200 provides our lab with the ability to precisely control wavefronts in our optical designs, manipulating the phase of our input beams to let us interrogate novel materials with very specific electromagnetic interactions.
The high dynamic range and numerous wavelength options. The Santec SLMs afford us a variety of avenues to explore when optimizing our experimental designs.

Holographic display development

Dr. Hamid Hasani Balyani

Northwestern University

The Santec SLM-200 is incorporated into a interferometry setup to help us develop a holographic display.
Using the SLM together with further computational processing, we are able to project a set of 2D object fields onto the SLM and make a 3D object out of it. The Santec SLM converts phase patterns into 10-bit grayscale images helping us to acquire high dynamic range images for our display purposes.

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