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Isothiocyanato-Tolanes Based High Birefringence and Fast Response Time Mixtures for Photonic Applications

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We have developed some high birefringence (Δn ∼ 0.3 at λ = 633 nm) and relatively low viscosity nematic mixtures using isothiocyanato tolanes. These mixtures exhibit a high figure-of-merit (FoM) which is desirable for reducing the device response time. Using such a high FoM liquid crystal mixture in a 2-μm homogeneous cell, we demonstrate a 1π phase modulator at λ = 633 nm with submillisecond response time.

Source: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals

DOI: 10.1080/15421400600653993

Authors: Sebastian Gauza, Chien-Hui Wen, Yang Zhao, Shin-Tson Wu, Anna Ziółek, Roman Dabrowski

Institutions: University of Central Florida, Military University of Technology in Warsaw

Language: English

Topic: Liquid Crystal Research Advancements

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2114222734

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Cites: 12

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