Optical element containing an optical spacer
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsRobert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
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Abstract
Disclosed is an optical element containing a rough surface having a roughness average equal to at least 5 micrometers wherein the rough surface contains at least two roughness populations in which the roughness average of the at least two populations varies by at least 8 micrometers. The invention provides an optical element containing an integral optical spacer while simultaneously providing scratch and impact resistance.
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An optical element containing a rough surface having a roughness average equal to at least 5 micrometers wherein the rough surface contains at least two roughness populations in which the roughness average of the at least two populations varies by at least 8 micrometers.
A back lighted device comprising a light source and an optical element containing a rough surface having a roughness average equal to at least 5 micrometers wherein the rough surface contains at least two roughness populations in which the roughness average of the at least two populations varies by at least 8 micrometers.
A liquid crystal device comprising a light source and an optical element containing a rough surface having a roughness average equal to at least 5 micrometers wherein the rough surface contains at least two roughness populations in which the roughness average of the at least two populations varies by at least 8 micrometers wherein the optical element is located between the light source and a polarizing film.
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