Liquid Crystal Devices : Physics and Applications (Artech House Optoelectronics Library)

von Vladimir G. Chigrinov Kategorie: Optoelektronik ISBN: 0890068984 Kommentar abgeben

From Book News, Inc. Describes physical properties of liquid crystals and preparations of liquid crystal cells that are most important for applications, summarizes basic electro-optical phenomena as a basis for liquid crystal devices, and shows how to control liquid crystal behavior in electric fields. Compares various liquid crystal applications in displays, optical data processing systems, and other applications, and presents recent results in application of liquid crystal devices and related physical phenomena. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Synopsis This practical resource aims to help readers select more accurate liquid crystal (LC) mixtures for various applications and design better performing liquid crystal devices (LCD)s in less time. It provides an expert account of the fundamental physics of LCs and its practical application to device design, and descriptions of the dielectric, optical and viscoelastic properties of LCs, including their relation to molecular structure, mixture content and material characteristics. The text also...