Nematic materials with negative dielectric anisotropy for display applications

Michael Hird; John W. Goodby; Kenneth J. Toyne

doi:10.1117/12.379979

17 March 2000 Nematic materials with negative dielectric anisotropy for display applications

Michael Hird, John W. Goodby, Kenneth J. Toyne

Proceedings Volume 3955, Liquid Crystal Materials, Devices, and Flat Panel Displays; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.379979
Event: Electronic Imaging, 2000, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The recent move towards liquid crystal displays based on the electrically controlled birefringence (ECB) effect of the vertically aligned nematic (VAN) material has brought improvements in terms of contrast, viewing angle and switching times. However, different types of nematic liquid crystalline materials are required with a negative dielectric anisotropy, in addition to the usual requirements such as low viscosity, optimized mesomorphic behavior, and tailored elastic constants and birefringence. There are particular difficulties in generating the ideal combination of mesomorphic and physical properties in such materials. This paper outlines the various liquid crystal display device configurations in terms of the material requirements, and discusses in more detail the design, synthesis, mesomorphic and physical properties of suitable nematic materials of negative dielectric anisotropy.

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Michael Hird, John W. Goodby, and Kenneth J. Toyne "Nematic materials with negative dielectric anisotropy for display applications", Proc. SPIE 3955, Liquid Crystal Materials, Devices, and Flat Panel Displays, (17 March 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.379979

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