From videos to product brochures and whitepapers, explore 3M optical know-how and product resources, all in one place.
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07/18/2014 White Paper White Paper DQS: A quantitative tool for evaluating display design options DQS: A quantitative tool for evaluating display design optionsJuly 18, 2014
DQS: A quantitative tool for evaluating display design options
Now product developers can quantify perceptual quality improvements based on changes in display specifications.
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12/09/2013 White Paper White Paper Reinterpreting Brewster’s Law Reinterpreting Brewster’s LawDecember 09, 2013
Reinterpreting Brewster’s Law
3M scientists discovered an exception to a 200-year-old rule of optical physics, one that makes displays brighter and more efficient.
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05/15/2014 White Paper White Paper Designing for the next great leap in mobility Designing for the next great leap in mobilityMay 15, 2014
Designing for the next great leap in mobility
Consumer demand is pushing mobile device designers to find the sweet spot of brighter, lighter, and more powerful, with longer battery life.
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09/15/2015 White Paper White Paper Which color gamut metric best predicts human display preference? Which color gamut metric best predicts human display preference?September 15, 2015
Which color gamut metric best predicts human display preference?
Quantum dot technology greatly expands the range of colors in displays. But which metrics reliably reflect consumers’ viewing experiences?
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05/17/2013 White Paper White Paper Say what? The display optics glossary Say what? The display optics glossaryMay 17, 2013
Say what? The display optics glossary
If reading about the science of displays leaves you in the dark, no worries. Here’s your handy guide to BLUs, nits, q-dots, and moiré.
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05/17/2013 White Paper White Paper Achieving BT.2020 color with LCD's Achieving BT.2020 color with LCD'sMay 17, 2013
Achieving BT.2020 color with LCD's
A tale of two applications. Images viewed sequentially and images viewed side‑by‑side.
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07/29/2013 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 1.0 Intro Display Optics 101 : 1.0 IntroJuly 29, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 1.0 Intro
Go inside a liquid crystal display; see how films and components work together to make a great LCD.
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07/18/2014 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.1 Short course Display Optics 101 : 2.1 Short courseJuly 18, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 2.1 Short course
Backlight components, and how a device manipulates light to create a display.
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12/09/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.2 Backlight Films Display Optics 101 : 2.2 Backlight FilmsDecember 09, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 2.2 Backlight Films
Mirror, prism and reflective polarizer films combine inside a backlight to produce a bright display.
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07/18/2014 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 4.4 LC Components Display Optics 101 : 4.4 LC ComponentsJuly 18, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 4.4 LC Components
In-depth look at liquid crystal display components, the variety of options, and advantages of each.
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05/15/2014 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.3 LC Technologies Display Optics 101 : 2.3 LC TechnologiesMay 15, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 2.3 LC Technologies
Review of liquid crystal technologies vary from the simplest twisted nematic to in-plane switching.
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09/15/2015 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.4 Components Display Optics 101 : 2.4 ComponentsSeptember 15, 2015
Display Optics 101 : 2.4 Components
How pixels, sub-pixels, LEDs and films work together to create a picture.
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04/18/2011 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.5 Creating an Image Display Optics 101 : 2.5 Creating an ImageApril 18, 2011
Display Optics 101 : 2.5 Creating an Image
Learn how light is polarized (similar to a magnet) and passes through sub-pixels to form an image.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 2.6 Touch Panels Display Optics 101 : 2.6 Touch PanelsMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 2.6 Touch Panels
A look at touch technologies and why your device needs more light when you add a touch panel.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.1 Backlight Subassembly Display Optics 101 : 3.1 Backlight SubassemblyMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 3.1 Backlight Subassembly
Backlight units (BLUs) use several components create a bright, lightweight, energy-efficient design.
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07/18/2014 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight Details Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight DetailsJuly 18, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight Details
Learn what factors reduce the amount of light a display emits and how to increase brightness.
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07/18/2014 ,Video ,Video Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight Details - 2 Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight Details - 2July 18, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 3.3 Backlight Details - 2
Learn what factors reduce the amount of light a display emits and how to increase brightness.
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12/09/2013 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.4 Top Sheets Display Optics 101 : 3.4 Top SheetsDecember 09, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 3.4 Top Sheets
Minimize optical artifacts, like moiré and sparkle, that have a negative impact on display quality.
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05/15/2014 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.5 Color Enhancing Technology Display Optics 101 : 3.5 Color Enhancing TechnologyMay 15, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 3.5 Color Enhancing Technology
Quantum dots are nano-sized capacitor dots that can efficiently deliver even the most saturated colors.
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09/15/2015 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.6 Multifunctional Films Display Optics 101 : 3.6 Multifunctional FilmsSeptember 15, 2015
Display Optics 101 : 3.6 Multifunctional Films
Combine the functions of various films to reduce thickness, streamline manufacturing and help reduce costs.
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04/18/2011 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 3.7 Field Sequential Backlights Display Optics 101 : 3.7 Field Sequential BacklightsApril 18, 2011
Display Optics 101 : 3.7 Field Sequential Backlights
Each sub-pixel is quickly powered individually to deliver very high quality and high resolution.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 4.1 Liquid Crystal Panel Introduction Display Optics 101 : 4.1 Liquid Crystal Panel IntroductionMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 4.1 Liquid Crystal Panel Introduction
Take a deeper dive into the panel that drives the picture.
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09/15/2015 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 4.7 Liquid Crystal Design Performance Display Optics 101 : 4.7 Liquid Crystal Design PerformanceSeptember 15, 2015
Display Optics 101 : 4.7 Liquid Crystal Design Performance
Improve your display by learning the factors that can increase its quality and performance.
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04/18/2011 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 4.8 Practical, Comfortable PerformanceApril 18, 2011
Display Optics 101 : 4.8 Practical, Comfortable Performance
How to manage glare and other external factors that can adversely affect your display experience.
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05/17/2013 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 5.1 Touch TechnologiesMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 5.1 Touch Technologies
Get details on the several different touch technologies you can choose from.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 5.2 Touch CharacteristicsMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 5.2 Touch Characteristics
Explore touch challenges like glove-wearing users, and capability for simultaneous multiple touches.
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07/29/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.1 ColorJuly 29, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 6.1 Color
Learn how to achieve both great color and great efficiency without making traditional trade-offs.
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07/18/2014 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.2 LuminanceJuly 18, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 6.2 Luminance
Managing light is a key factor in designing a display. Learn more in this video about luminance.
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12/09/2013 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.3 UniformityDecember 09, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 6.3 Uniformity
See how the light from a row of LEDs can reach the farthest corners of a display.
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05/15/2014 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.4 Viewing AngleMay 15, 2014
Display Optics 101 : 6.4 Viewing Angle
How the right films help ensure that the viewing angle of your display meets consumer
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09/15/2015 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.5 ContrastSeptember 15, 2015
Display Optics 101 : 6.5 Contrast
Finding a black cat in a dark room: How your display’s contrast ratio can affect viewing enjoyment.
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04/18/2011 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.6 Optical ArtifactsApril 18, 2011
Display Optics 101 : 6.6 Optical Artifacts
Learn how to manage artifacts such as mura, moiré, sparkle and glare that come with any screen.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.7 ResolutionMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 6.7 Resolution
As display resolutions go higher, some bright ideas on how to push more light through to the viewer.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.8 DurabilityMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 6.8 Durability
Dropping a mobile device can result in optical artifacts the user can see—unless you add durability.
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09/15/2015 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 6.9 Energy EfficiencySeptember 15, 2015
Display Optics 101 : 6.9 Energy Efficiency
Consumers expect devices with long battery run times. Here’s how to get more out of every milliamp.
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04/18/2011 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 7.1 SustainabilityApril 18, 2011
Display Optics 101 : 7.1 Sustainability
How can you design your device for the long term? Learn some options in this video segment.
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05/17/2013 ,Video Video Display Optics 101 : 7.2 Television SustainabilityMay 17, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 7.2 Television Sustainability
TVs pose particular energy use and sustainability problems. Learn the issues and how to address them.
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07/29/2013 Video Video Display Optics 101 : 4.3 Polarized Light Display Optics 101 : 4.3 Polarized LightJuly 29, 2013
Display Optics 101 : 4.3 Polarized Light
See how light is polarized and re-polarized to maximize the amount of light coming out of a display.
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