Liquid Crystal Modulator Market: Introduction
- Liquid crystal modulators are used to modulate the phase, amplitude, or polarization state of a light wave. They are based on the electrical control of optical properties of a liquid crystal layer.
- This robust component can be used for multidimensional microscopy & spectroscopy and light modulation in the visible and near-infrared. It offers a wide range of features such as ingle-pixel modulators and high-resolution spatial light modulators with a large array for high laser power, use friendly operation, broad wavelength ranges, and pure, linear, and precise phase control.
- These features make the liquid crystal modulator vital to modulate a wave front of light beam, which in turn is expected to contribute to market growth
Rise in Adoption from IT & Telecommunication Industry
- Based on the end-use industry, the global liquid crystal modulator market can be segmented IT & telecommunication, aerospace & defense, healthcare, manufacturing, electronics & semiconductors and others (media & entertainment, chemical & materials, etc.) The IT & telecommunication segment is projected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to the increasing use of liquid crystal modulator for variable phase/amplitude masks that are used for shaping of laser pulses whenever researching and implementing ultrafast processes.
- Liquid crystal modulator is primarily used in photonics, optics, and laser technology for pulse shaping and pulse compression. This factor is significantly driving the demand for liquid crystal modulators in the IT & telecommunication segment of the market.
- Rising adoption of liquid crystal modulator for LabVIEW instruction set, MATLAB and C-libraries for easy and comfortable operation and ADC port (feedback pulse optimization machine) is further propelling the market
Asia Pacific to Lead Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market
- In terms of region, the global liquid crystal modulator market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the liquid crystal modulator market throughout the forecast period due to increasing demand from IT & Telecommunication & healthcare industries
- Liquid crystal modulators are widely utilized in high resolution laser light modulation, image projectors, holographic data storage, optical computing and for shaping of ultrashort pulses with the wavelength range of 50 nm -1600 nm
- Rising industrialization and urbanization and the proliferation high reflectivity versions featuring a dielectric mirror for high power application are other factors propelling the liquid crystal modulators market in Asia Pacific
- The liquid crystal modulator market in Europe and North America is expected to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period due to rising demand for liquid crystal modulator from diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, electronics & semiconductors, and chemical & materials. Moreover, the growth is anticipated to be driven by leading countries such as Germany, U.K., Spain, Italy, France, U.S., and Canada.
- The liquid crystal modulator market in Middle East & Africa and South America is anticipated to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period due to dispute among Syria and Yemen, low economic diversification, below par education systems and infrastructure, complex political and governance scenarios, and high barriers to the economic and social wellbeing of important sections of society in these regions
Key Players Operating in Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market
Prominent players operating in the global liquid crystal modulator market are engaged in developing technologically advanced products to cater to the rising demand for liquid crystal modulators. Furthermore, several manufacturers are focusing on strategic mergers and acquisition of local manufacturers and system designers to strengthen their product offerings and expand their geographic reach.
Leading players operating in the global liquid crystal modulator market include:
- Jenoptik AG
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
- SANTEC CORPORATION
- Sintec Optronics Pte Ltd.
- HOLOEYE Photonics AG
- PerkinElmer Inc.
Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market: Research Scope
Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market, by Wavelength
- 0-400 nm
- 400-800 nm
- 800-1200 nm
- 1200-1600 nm
- Above 1600 nm
Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market, by Application
- Photonics
- Optics
- Laser & Material Processing
- Microscopy & Spectroscopy
Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market, by End-use Industry
- IT & Telecommunication
- Aerospace & Defense
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Semiconductors
- Others (Media & Entertainment, Chemical & Materials, etc.)
Global Liquid Crystal Modulator Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
