Optimization of twisted nematic liquid crystal panels for spatial light phase modulation

Abstract To optimize a twisted nematic liquid crystal panel for large phase modulation, it is necessary to optimize the angles of the polarizer and analyzer. We determine the Jones matrix of a panel and find these optimum angles by computer simulations. They compare well to the experimental results.

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