SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN A HYBRID FIELD-EFFECT LIQUID-CRYSTAL LIGHT VALVE

被引:3
作者
CASASENT, D
NATU, S
机构
[1] Department of Electrical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 15213, PA
来源
APPLIED PHYSICS | 1979年 / 20卷 / 02期
关键词
85.60; q; 85.60.Pg;
D O I
10.1007/BF00885940
中图分类号
O59 [应用物理学];
学科分类号
摘要
Spatial sensitometry variations in a liquid crystal light valve are studied as well as signal induced noise and differences in global and local contrast ratio. The device's off state is investigated and spatial variations in the thickness of the LC layer are used to quantify the results obtained. Operation with low frequency applied ac voltages appears preferable from noise considerations, whereas operation at high frequency appears preferable for improved uniformity. © 1979 Springer-Verlag.
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页码:171 / 174
页数:4
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