A NEW ELECTRIC FIELD CONTROLLED REFLECTIVE OPTICAL STORAGE EFFECT IN MIXED LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEMS

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HEILMEIE.GH
GOLDMACH.JE
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[1] RCA Laboratories David Sarnoff Research Center, Princeton
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10.1109/PROC.1969.6866
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
A new electric field controlled reflective optical storage effect has been discovered in mixed nematic-cholesteric liquid crystal systems. ton motion produced by a dc electric field is used to emulsify the initially transparent mixture and give it a milky white appearance. This state remains after the dc signal is removed. The material can be returned to its initial state by applying an audio-frequency signal. The reflective contrast ratio of 7 to 1, flat construction, low voltage and power writing capability, and storage with continuous readout requiring no maintaining power make the new effect seem attractive for indicator-type applications using solid state addressing circuitry. Copyright © 1969 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
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