Published 1989 | Version v1
Report Restricted

Progress in linear optics, non-linear optics and surface alignment of liquid crystals

Creators

Description

We first discuss the progress in linear optics, in particular, the formulation and application of geometrical-optics approximation and its generalization. We then discuss the progress in non-linear optics, in particular, the enhancement of a first-order Freedericksz transition and intrinsic optical bistability in homeotropic and parallel oriented nematic liquid crystal cells. Finally, we discuss the liquid crystal alignment and surface effects on field-induced Freedericksz transition. 50 refs

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS, PC A02/MF A01 - OSTI; 1 as DE89006507.

Files

Restricted

The record is publicly accessible, but files are restricted to users with access.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
10 p.
Report number
SAND--89-0231C

Conference

Title
2. international topical meeting on optics of liquid crystals.
Dates
14-20 Oct 1988.
Place
Turin (Italy).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
20035501
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Progress Report
Descriptors DEI
ALIGNMENT; LIQUID CRYSTALS; METALS; NONLINEAR OPTICS; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; OPTICS; PROGRESS REPORT; SURFACE PROPERTIES
Descriptors DEC
CRYSTALS; ELEMENTS; FLUIDS; LIQUIDS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Optional Information

Notes
Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products.
Secondary number(s)
CONF-8810295--1.