Broadband cholesteric polarizer and an optical device employing

Details Broadband cholesteric polarizer and an optical device employing Broadband cholesteric polarizer and an optical device employing

1998-01-22

2000-05-09

Sikes, William L.

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Particular structure

Having significant detail of cell structure only

349115, 359499, 359498, G02F 11335

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active

060611081

ABSTRACT:
A broadband cholesteric polariser includes at least one pair of adjacent layers. The at least one pair includes a cholesteric layer and a compensating layer. The compensating layer has a refractive index perpendicular to the compensating layer greater than a refractive index oriented within the compensating layer.

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