CHOLESTERIC POLYMER-DISPERSED LIGHT SHUTTERS

被引:37
作者
WEST, JL [1 ]
AKINS, RB [1 ]
FRANCL, J [1 ]
DOANE, JW [1 ]
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[1] MOTOROLA INC,FT LAUDERDALE,FL 33322
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10.1063/1.109659
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O59 [应用物理学];
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摘要
We report cholesteric/polymer dispersed (CPD) materials that switch from a reflecting, planar state to a relatively transparent, focal conic state. The reflective wavelength of the CPD materials can be continuously adjusted by varying the cholesteric pitch length. The electro-optic properties of these materials are similar to the recently reported polymer stabilized cholesteric materials; however, the polymer concentration is sufficient to provide a self-sustaining and self-adhering film, offering the potential of large area devices fabricated on flexible substrates.
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页码:1471 / 1473
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