.~ Variable or rotatable retarder used with other retarders to produce filtering effects (Solc, Lyot, Partial)
DEFINITION
Classification: 349/18
Variable or rotatable retarder used with other retarders to produce filtering effects (Solc, Lyot, Partial):
(under subclass 1) Subject matter wherein a liquid crystal element forms a variable or rotatable retarder which is combined with other retarders to form a tunable filter, such that the relative orientations of the retarders produce a precise output.