In this paper, a three-dimensional relaxation method and a finite difference method (FDM) are used to model the dynamic response behavior of liquid crystal (LC) microlens. Simulations have been done for the focus-swing patterned electrodes structures. The formation of disclination lines in the director orientation can be accurately predicted. Based on the simulation, a careful choice of the device structure and the voltage will help to design better lens. We can expect that the model developed by us can be utilized to design more complex LC microlens or other functioned LC structure.
In this paper, a three-dimensional relaxation method together with a finite difference method (FDM) are used to
model the dynamic response behavior of liquid crystal (LC) directors filled into a cavity with complex patterned
electrodes. Simulations and analysis have been done for the focus-swing patterned electrodes structures. A new type of
LC micro-structure which has an ability to swing its focus over its focal plane has been designed. The simulation shows
that the new LC structure designed by us has also a strong ability of swing focus over focal plane. We can expect that the
model developed by us can be utilized to design more complex LC microlenses or other functioned LC structures.
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