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Date & time: April 22nd, 2024 at 16:00-17:30 CEST

Topic: "New materials for film optics and game changing AR/VR optical component"

Abstract: The rapid advancement of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets has increased the demand for materials specifically designed for optical components used these devices esp. regarding improving the optical performance, realizing a small  form factor and having low weight.  This presentation  discusses the challenges and current status of new liquid crystal based materials developed for AR/VR applications, including both passive and active components.

Speaker: Michael Wittek, PhD, Global Business Development AR/VR Display Solutions at Merck Electronics

Medium: MS Teams. Link will be sent to you via the e-mail address with which you register.

After the presentation and the Q&A session, the SID-ME General Meeting will be held. Only members of the SID-ME chapter should participate. Agenda:

•  SID-ME report by Chair (max 5 min)

•  SID-ME election of officers (max 5 min)

   

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