Polarization-converting devices using a UV curable liquid crystal

Shin Masuda; Toshiaki Nose; Rumiko Yamaguchi; Susumu Sato

doi:10.1117/12.246247

16 August 1996 Polarization-converting devices using a UV curable liquid crystal

Shin Masuda, Toshiaki Nose, Rumiko Yamaguchi, Susumu Sato

Proceedings Volume 2873, International Symposium on Polarization Analysis and Applications to Device Technology; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246247
Event: International Symposium on Polarization Analysis and Applications to Device Technology, 1996, Yokohama, Japan

Abstract

Liquid crystal cells with a radial molecular orientation is proposed using a UV curable liquid crystal material. A radially and homogeneously aligned LC cell (RH-LC cell) and an LC cell with a radial molecular orientation on both substrates (RR-LC cell) are fabricated and their optical properties are investigated. A polarization converting function of the RH-LC cell and detecting function of the polarization direction in the dye doped RR-LC cell are confirmed. Furthermore, an optical alignment of liquid crystal on the PVC surface is demonstrated using RH-LC cell.

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Shin Masuda, Toshiaki Nose, Rumiko Yamaguchi, and Susumu Sato "Polarization-converting devices using a UV curable liquid crystal", Proc. SPIE 2873, International Symposium on Polarization Analysis and Applications to Device Technology, (16 August 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246247

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