Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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732847 | Optics & Laser Technology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Single-prism systems are used to fabricate electrically switchable Photonic Crystal (PhC) structures in Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) films. The optical configuration is simple, stable and repeatable. A good agreement between theoretical and experimental results is obtained for the PhC structures. Hexagonal far-field diffraction patterns and electrical switching characteristics are also investigated. The smallest droplets of liquid crystals are 10 nm in diameter. The switching voltage can be decreased to 13.3 V/μm.
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Authors
Xiao Hong Sun, Xiao Ming Tao,