Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Devices (PDF)

From laptop computers and mobile phones to digital cinema, Liquid
Crystal Displays (LCDs) are integral components in an increasing
array of highly desirable consumer electronics and communication
devices, and are already the predominant technology used in flat
panel displays.

This inter-disciplinary book is intended as an introductory
guide to the fundamental properties of liquid crystals and their
applications in display and photonic devices, providing a basic
understanding of the physics, optics, electro-optics, and material
aspects for state-of-the-art display and photonic devices.

Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Devices
includes:

* A comprehensive overview of LCDs including liquid crystal
physics, electro-optical properties, simulation techniques and
display and photonic applications.

* Numerous examples and case studies, solved problems and
challenging homework conundrums starting with basic physics and
gradually introducing advanced device concepts and structures.

* The principles for designing advanced specialist transmissive,
reflective, and transflective liquid crystal displays.

* Chapters on emerging technologies such as tuneable liquid
crystal photonic devices including laser beam steering, light
switches for telecommunication and tunable-focus lenses.

Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Devices is a
valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students
following display systems courses, who will benefit from its
systematic approach. The introduction of advanced device concepts
and structures means that display engineers, scientists, and
technicians active in the field can also utilise this unique
resource, as can developers of a wide range of systems and
applications.

The Society for Information Display (SID) is an international
society, which has the aim of encouraging the development of all
aspects of the field of information display. Complementary to the
aims of the society, the Wiley-SID series is intended to explain
the latest developments in information display technology at a
professional level. The broad scope of the series addresses all
facets of information displays from technical aspects through
systems and prototypes to standards and ergonomics