Switching characteristics of hybrid aligned ferroelectric liquid crystals under horizontal electric field

Authors
Takata, M Okada, H Onnagawa, H
Citation
M. Takata et al., Switching characteristics of hybrid aligned ferroelectric liquid crystals under horizontal electric field, MOLEC CRYST, 367, 2001, pp. 3613-3620
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS → ACNP
Volume
367
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3613 - 3620
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
Switching characteristics of ferroelectric liquid crystals under horizontal electric field have been investigated. In order to stabilize a single doma in state, hybrid alignment was employed. In order to reduce a hysteresis in transmittance versus voltage characteristics, short-pitch ferroelectric li quid crystal materials were useful. Obtained contrast ratio was 10:1. Optic al response showed mono-stable behavior and transmittance rise and fall tim es were 220 and 150 mus, respectively.