Foveated imaging by polarization multiplexing for compact near‐eye displays
Kun Yin, Ziqian He, Yannanqi Li, Shin‐Tson Wu
Abstract
Abstract We demonstrate a multi‐resolution foveated imaging system for virtual reality, which is enabled by a single display panel with polarization multiplexing to significantly increase the angular resolution without scarifying the frame rate. By using a polarization‐dependent cholesteric liquid crystal reflector, we have achieved a 4.4× higher resolution density while maintaining a compact form factor.
Topics & Concepts
MultiplexingOpticsPolarization (electrochemistry)Frame rateMaterials sciencePhysicsComputer scienceTelecommunicationsChemistryPhysical chemistryAdvanced Optical Imaging TechnologiesLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsPhotonic Crystals and Applications