Characterization of a nematic liquid crystal light modulator for mid-infrared applications

Year: 2003

Authors: Brugioni S., Meucci R.

Autors Affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica Applicata, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy

Abstract: We characterize an electro-optical light modulator intended for applications in the middle infrared spectral region (10.6 mum) based upon the transition to turbulence in a nematic liquid crystal with negative dielectric anisotropy. The modulation mechanism is analyzed when the thickness of the liquid crystal layer is comparable with the light wavelength. The characteristic response times of the device are measured for various thicknesses of the liquid crystal layer. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Journal/Review: OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS (PRINT)

Volume: 216 (4-6)      Pages from: 453  to: 458

More Information: The authors acknowledge Prof. S. Faetti, Dr. P. Ramazza and Dr. V. Bagnato for helpful discussions. We also acknowledge partial support from European Contract HPRN-CT-2000-00158.
KeyWords: Anisotropy; Dielectric materials; Electrooptical devices; Infrared radiation; Light modulators; Liquid crystal displays, Dielectric anisotropy, Nematic liquid crystals
DOI: 10.1016/S0030-4018(03)01099-X

Citations: 9
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