Film-formation parameters affecting the electro-optic properties of low-voltage polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films

Patrick Nolan; E. Jolliffe; David Coates

doi:10.1117/12.207499

24 April 1995 Film-formation parameters affecting the electro-optic properties of low-voltage polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films

Patrick Nolan, E. Jolliffe, David Coates

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 2408, Liquid Crystal Materials, Devices, and Displays; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207499
Event: IS&T/SPIE's Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Polymer dispersed liquid crystals have received much attention recently due to their potential applications in projection and direct view displays. In this paper, the effect of curing conditions, i.e., UV lamp power, exposure time and curing temperature, on the electro-optic properties of PDLC films are reported for both direct view and projection applications. The variation of electro-optic properties with variation of film thickness for different liquid crystal mixtures is also reported. The results presented indicate that an optimum curing temperature and lamp power exist at which an optimum contrast can be achieved for a given film thickness.

Citation Download Citation

Patrick Nolan, E. Jolliffe, and David Coates "Film-formation parameters affecting the electro-optic properties of low-voltage polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films", Proc. SPIE 2408, Liquid Crystal Materials, Devices, and Displays, (24 April 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207499

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available