Abstract

Two-dimensional spatial light modulators are expected to be an Integral part of sophisticated optical information, processing or computing systems. The microchannel spatial light modulator (MSLM) in particular is a very promising and versatile, optically addressed device which can intrinsically perform a multitude of operations. Functions which have previously [1,2] been demonstrated on data stored in an MSLM include image thresholding, image addition and subtraction, contrast reversal, contrast enhancement, edge enhancement, and the binary logic operations of NOT, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, and NXOR.

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