Authors

Y. Q. Lu; X. Liang; Y. H. Wu; F. Du;S. T. Wu

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Appl. Phys. Lett.

Keywords

DEFORMATION; MODULATORS; AMPLITUDE; POLYMER; VOLTAGE; Physics, Applied

Abstract

Dual-frequency addressed hybrid-aligned nematic (HAN) liquid crystal cell is demonstrated as a variable optical attenuator at 1.55 mum wavelength. By controlling the low- and high-frequency electric field, the dual-frequency liquid crystal (DFLC) molecules can be reoriented parallel or perpendicular to the substrates so that the maximum obtainable phase modulation is doubled. In comparison to a homogeneous cell, the DFLC HAN cell shows a lower operating voltage and faster response time. Furthermore, the DFLC HAN cell exhibits three stable states that have some applications such as ternary photonic devices.

Journal Title

Applied Physics Letters

Volume

85

Issue/Number

16

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

3354

Last Page

3356

WOS Identifier

WOS:000224658100005

ISSN

0003-6951

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