WO2003048846A1 - Liquid crystal variable wavelength filter unit, and driving method thereof - Google Patents

Liquid crystal variable wavelength filter unit, and driving method thereof Download PDF

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WO2003048846A1
WO2003048846A1 PCT/JP2002/012784 JP0212784W WO03048846A1 WO 2003048846 A1 WO2003048846 A1 WO 2003048846A1 JP 0212784 W JP0212784 W JP 0212784W WO 03048846 A1 WO03048846 A1 WO 03048846A1
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Klaus Werner
Masafumi Ide
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