Fiber optic liquid crystal displays

Jouko O. Viitanen; Jukka Lekkala

doi:10.1117/12.161481

4 November 1993 Fiber optic liquid crystal displays

Jouko O. Viitanen, Jukka Lekkala

Proceedings Volume 1976, High-Definition Video; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161481
Event: Video Communications and Fiber Optic Networks, 1993, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

This paper describes the characteristics of flat panel displays that use the waveguide principle with liquid crystal (LC) switching. The requirements and previous achievements with respect to the various components of the display are reviewed. Such components include light sensors, modulation methods, planar waveguides, and LC switching methods. The waveguide display approach seems to offer advantages over matrix addressed LC displays, especially for large display area applications. Two novel LC switching methods for efficient deflection of light from the waveguides are described. The other method is based on long-range surface plasmon excitation, and the other on shear addressing.

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Jouko O. Viitanen and Jukka Lekkala "Fiber optic liquid crystal displays", Proc. SPIE 1976, High-Definition Video, (4 November 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161481

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