Abbreviated Journal Title
Appl. Phys. Lett.
Keywords
MICROLENS; LIGHT; Physics, Applied
Abstract
Two types of liquid crystal (LC) gels with radial or twisted-radial molecular orientation are fabricated using a radial electric field generated by an indium-tin-oxide hole electrode in the bottom substrate. If the top substrate is not buffed, the radial-type LC gel is formed which can convert linearly polarized light into axially polarized light. On the other hand, if the top substrate is homogeneously buffed, then a twisted-radial LC gel is produced which can convert linearly polarized light into radially polarized light. These polarization converters are useful for diffractive optics and optical imaging systems.
Journal Title
Applied Physics Letters
Volume
89
Issue/Number
5
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Document Type
Article
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
3
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0003-6951
Recommended Citation
Ren, Hongwen; Lin, Yi-Hsin; and Wu, Shin-Tson, "Linear to axial or radial polarization conversion using a liquid crystal gel" (2006). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 6500.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/6500
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