A group of researchers from Nottingham Trent University, the Australian National University, University of Australia (ANU) and the University of New South Wales. Industrial technology.
The researchers explained that the technology relies on so-called Metasurfaces, which may mean "super-surface" because they consist of arrays of electrically tunable nanoparticles.
The researchers claim that the use of nanoparticles instead of the traditional LCD modules currently used for monitors and televisions will bring great benefits, as the assembly of nanoparticles is ten times smaller than the LCD module, which leads to a significant increase in image modules or pixels. The shape is more smooth and realistic.
Professor Mohsen Rahmani, Head of the Laboratory for the Study of Optics, Optics and Photon at Notting Handit University and a contributor to the project, told Techradar: “The main factor in selecting LCD screens and LED pixels was technical limitations. , and thick, and not too small, and too close.But our technology is not limited to this.
This new technology also allows very high frequencies, because "by changing the temperature of the material, the speed of light switching can be about 20 times faster than the 'exclusion response time', which is expected to reach more than 1000 Hz, better than any product in the current market.
This technology also uses silicon, which can greatly extend the life of the screen, reduce production costs, and greatly reduce energy consumption. The use of silicon can also result in up to 99% of the weight and thickness of ultra-thin batteries, opening the door to a much wider range of applications.
When Professor Rahmani was asked about his expectations about the technology in the market, he said, "With a good investment, we expect it to be available in about 5 years. Our technology is compatible with LCD and LED production lines. So there is no need to develop the production line from scratch. We believe it is easy because it is Technically we just have to use the LCD module instead of the nanoparticle array The other layers (light source, color filter, etc.) on the screen remain unchanged.