Radiant energy – Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling – Optical change type
Patent
1996-05-23
1998-01-27
Fields, Carolyn E.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling
Optical change type
G01J 150
Patent
active
057124850
ABSTRACT:
Radiation-dose indicator as well as a lamp and a tanning apparatus comprising such a radiation-dose indicator.
The invention provides a novel type of radiation-dose indicator which is reliable and accurate. The indicator comprises an optically active layer which includes a liquid-crystalline material as well as a radiation-sensitive compound. This compound is converted under the influence of radiation in such a way as to change the order of the liquid-crystalline material. Preferably, a trans-isomer is used as the radiation-sensitive compound, which is converted to the corresponding cis-isomer under the influence of radiation. In this way, the order of the liquid-crystalline material is broken. Indicators in accordance with the invention can very advantageously be used in UV- and IR-lamps as well as in tanning apparatus.
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Broer Dirk J.
Heynderickx Ingrid E. J. R.
Peek Johannes A. F.
Bartlett Ernestine C.
Fields Carolyn E.
U.S. Philips Corporation
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