OPTICALLY GENERATED LIQUID-CRYSTAL GRATINGS

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GIBBONS, WM
SUN, ST
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[1] Hercules Incorporated, Research Center, Wilmington
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10.1063/1.112629
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O59 [应用物理学];
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Optically controlled planar orientation of liquid crystal molecules with polarized light is used to make phase gratings in liquid crystal media. The electro-optical properties of liquid crystal linear and chirped gratings are discussed. © 1994 American Institute of Physics.
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页码:2542 / 2544
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