Abstract: A stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. A beam splitter receives image light and is positioned at an angle to a source of the image light. A phase shifting optic is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to the image light from the beam splitter. The phase shifting optic and the beam splitter are in optical alignment and the angle of the phase sifting optic is dependent on a surface of the phase shifting optic and a distance between the source of the image light and a screen on which the image light is projected.

Abstract: A stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. A beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material on which divergent image light is received and is positioned at an angle to a source of the divergent image light. A phase shifting optic includes a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film and is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The angle of the phase shifting optic is dependent on the angle of the beam splitter.

Abstract: A stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. A beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material on which divergent image light is received and is positioned at an angle to a source of the divergent image light. A phase shifting optic includes a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film and is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The angle of the phase shifting optic is dependent on the angle of the beam splitter.

Abstract: A method for constructing a stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. At least one support member is affixed to a beam splitter positioned at an angle and constructed of orthogonally polarizing material on which image light is received. A phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The phase shifting optic includes one of a uniform and non-uniform surface.

Abstract: A method for constructing a stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. At least one support member is affixed to a beam splitter positioned at an angle and constructed of orthogonally polarizing material on which image light is received. A phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The phase shifting optic includes one of a uniform and non-uniform surface.

Abstract: A stereoscopic device light recycling device and method of construction thereof is provided. A beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material on which image light is received. At least one support member is affixed to the beam splitter and is configured to hold the beam splitter at an angle. A phase shifting optic includes a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film and is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The angle of the beam splitter is dependent on the angle of the phase shifting optic.

Abstract: A stereoscopic device light recycling device and method of construction thereof is provided. A beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material on which image light is received. At least one support member is affixed to the beam splitter and is configured to hold the beam splitter at an angle. A phase shifting optic includes a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film and is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The angle of the beam splitter is dependent on the angle of the phase shifting optic.

Abstract: A method for constructing a stereoscopic device is provided. A chassis with front and back openings and that forms a housing framing the front and back openings is constructed. A beam splitter constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material faces the back opening and is captively held to the chassis. A single phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film on which the divergent image light is received is placed at an angle non-perpendicular to the divergent image light, such that the phase shifting optic is facing toward the front opening and is substantially parallel to the polarizing material of the beam splitter. The beam splitter and phase shifting optic are in optical alignment with each other within the chassis. A modulator sized to cover at least a portion of the front opening is positioned in front of the front opening.

Abstract: A method for constructing a stereoscopic device is provided. A chassis with front and back openings and that forms a housing framing the front and back openings is constructed. A beam splitter constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material faces the back opening and is captively held to the chassis. A single phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film on which the divergent image light is received is placed at an angle non-perpendicular to the divergent image light, such that the phase shifting optic is facing toward the front opening and is substantially parallel to the polarizing material of the beam splitter. The beam splitter and phase shifting optic are in optical alignment with each other within the chassis. A modulator sized to cover at least a portion of the front opening is positioned in front of the front opening.

Abstract: A stereoscopic device for recapturing light is provided. A chassis is open on front and back sides and forms a rectangular housing with top, bottom, and two sides that frame the front and back openings. A polarizing beam splitter is angled away from the back opening of the chassis and captively held by the chassis. The beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material. A phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film is angled toward the front opening, wherein the beam splitter and phase shifting optic are in optical alignment with each other within the chassis. A modulator sized to cover the front opening is positioned in front of the chassis.

Abstract: A stereoscopic device for recapturing light is provided. A chassis is open on front and back sides and forms a rectangular housing with top, bottom, and two sides that frame the front and back openings. A polarizing beam splitter is angled away from the back opening of the chassis and captively held by the chassis. The beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material. A phase shifting optic having a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film is angled toward the front opening, wherein the beam splitter and phase shifting optic are in optical alignment with each other within the chassis. A modulator sized to cover the front opening is positioned in front of the chassis.