Applications of light movable liquid crystal

Details Applications of light movable liquid crystal Applications of light movable liquid crystal

2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S016000, C359S872000, C359S877000, C349S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10941294

ABSTRACT:
Practical applications of a class of nematic elastomer which has light avoidance characteristics are disclosed. Such practical applications include a switching device, a load carrying device and programmable mask. The use of different light sources, including the use of an autonomous device are further disclosed.

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