A large-field screen with even texture for vision research

Studies of the physiology of the central visual system and visual behavior frequently require large tangent screens, and it has been difficult to create a smooth surface with uniform illumination. We have developed a technique for holding drafting paper on a sheet of acrylic so that it can be used as a tangent screen for both front and rear projections. The process utilizes a vacuum system that holds the paper firmly and produces a uniformly smooth surface with good light diffusion; it is simple, flexible, and inexpensive and can be used for any size screens.