Abbreviated Journal Title
Appl. Phys. Lett.
Keywords
Physics, Applied
Abstract
A normal-mode anisotropic liquid-crystal (LC) gel is demonstrated. In the absence of an electric field, the light polarized along the rubbing direction is scattered. In the voltage-on state, the gel is highly transparent and is independent of polarization. Such a normal mode LC gel exhibits a modest contrast ratio, response time, and low operating voltage. It can be used as a broadband switchable polarizer, variable optical attenuator, and reflective display.
Journal Title
Applied Physics Letters
Volume
82
Issue/Number
18
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Document Type
Article
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
2945
Last Page
2947
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0003-6951
Recommended Citation
Fan, Yun-Hsing; Ren, Hongwen; and Wu, Shin-Tson, "Normal-mode anisotropic liquid-crystal gels" (2003). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3741.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3741
Comments
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