Liquid crystal displays : fundamental physics and technology / Robert H. Chen.
An unprecedented look into the basic physics, chemistry, and technology behind the LCD Most notably used for computer screens, televisions, and mobile phones, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a pervasive and increasingly indispensable part of our lives. Providing both an historical and a business-...
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Table of Contents:
- Liquid Crystal Displays: Fundamental Physics and Technology; Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; 1: Double Refraction; 2: Electromagnetism; 3: Light in Matter; 4: The Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave; 5: Liquid Crystals; 6: Thermodynamics for Liquid Crystals; 7: The Calculus of Variations; 8: The Mean Field; 9: Maier-Saupe Theory; 10: Phenomenological Theory; 11: Static Continuum Theory; 12: Dynamic Continuum Theory; 13: The First Liquid Crystal Display; 14: Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry; 15: The Twisted Nematic.
- 16: Engineering the Liquid Crystal17: The Active Matrix; 18: New Screens; 19: The Transistor and Integrated Circuit; 20: A Transistor for the Active Matrix; 21: Semiconductor Fabrication; 22: Enhancing the Image; 23: The Wider View; 24: Liquid Crystal Television; 25: Glass, Panels, and Modules; 26: The Global LCD Business; 27: New Technologies and Products; Index.
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Double Refraction
- Reference
- 2. Electromagnetism
- Faraday's Intuitive Field
- Maxwell's Equations
- Derivation of E = ρ/ε
- Derivation of B = 0
- Derivation of E =
- [∂]B/[∂]t
- Derivation of B = εμ [∂]E/[∂]t + μJ
- Vector Analysis
- Light Is an Electromagnetic Wave
- Light Wave
- References
- 3. Light in Matter
- Electric Dipole Moment
- Lorentz-Lorenz Equation
- References
- 4. Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave
- Unpolarized Light
- Elliptical, Linear, and Circular Polarization
- Elliptic Polarization
- Linear Polarization
- Circular Polarization
- Birefringence
- Ordinary and Extraordinary Waves
- Quantum Mechanical Polarization
- References
- 5. Liquid Crystals
- Carrots
- Liquid Crystal Genealogy
- Chiral Nematic
- Ferroelectric Chiral Smectic-C
- Blue Flash
- Lyotropic Liquid Crystals
- Director and the Order Parameter
- Stiff But Flexible
- Liquid Crystal Character
- Viscosity
- Elasticity
- Induced Dipole Moment
- References
- 6. Thermodynamics for Liquid Crystals
- Three Laws of Thermodynamics
- Phase Transitions
- Entropy
- Boltzmann Distribution
- Minimization of Free Energy
- References
- 7. Calculus of Variations
- Brachistochrone Problem
- Catenary and Suspension
- Euler-Lagrange Equation
- Deeper Meanings of the Euler-Lagrange Equation
- References
- 8. Mean Field
- Ideal Gas in Crystal Lattice
- Long Rod Models
- Composite Electric Field and Average Index of Refraction
- Dipole Mean Field Is Born
- References
- 9. Maier-Saupe Theory
- Nematic to Isotropic Phase Transition Calculation
- Dielectric Anisotropy Calculation
- Near Neighbor Correlation
- References
- 10. Phenomenological Theory
- Nematic to Isotropic Phase Transition Calculation
- Birefringence Calculation
- References
- 11. Static Continuum Theory
- Basic Principles
- Static Continuum Theory Examples
- Twisted Only
- Twist and Tilt
- Tilt Only
- Freedericksz Cell
- Splay Tilt
- In-Plane Switching
- Bend Perpendicular
- Twisted Nematic
- In Memoriam
- References
- 12. Dynamic Continuum Theory
- Conservation Principles
- Leslie Work Hypothesis
- Turn-On Example
- Hydrodynamic Instability
- Conclusion
- References
- 13. First Liquid Crystal Display
- Dynamic Scattering
- Liquid Crystal Display Calculator
- References
- 14. Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry
- Aromatic Compounds
- Search for a Robust Display Liquid Crystal
- References
- 15. Twisted Nematic
- Twist of Fate
- Gathering Patent Storm
- Watches and Calculators
- References
- 16. Engineering the Liquid Crystal
- Poincare Sphere
- Refractive Index Ellipsoid
- Jones Vector
- Phase Retardation Parameter
- Mauguin Condition
- Gooch-Tarry Condition
- Twisted Nematic Waveguiding
- Twisted Nematic Cell
- References
- 17. Active Matrix
- Matrix Addressing
- Super Twisted Nematic
- Active Matrix Addressing
- References
- 18. New Screens
- Twisted Nematic Television
- Notebook Computer Screens
- References
- 19. Transistor and Integrated Circuit
- Bohr Atom
- Point Contact Transistor
- Junction Transistor
- Tyranny of Numbers
- Monolithic Component Integration
- Monolithic Circuit Integration
- References
- 20. Transistor for the Active Matrix
- Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon
- Field Effect Transistor
- a-Si:H Field Effect Thin-Film Transistor
- References
- 21. Semiconductor Fabrication
- Growing Crystals
- Planar Process
- Photolithography
- Etch
- Deposition
- Four-Mask Bottom Gate
- References
- 22. Enhancing the Image
- Grayscale
- On/Off Ratio
- Production of Color
- CCFL Backlight and Color Filter
- Field Sequential Color
- LED Backlight
- Signal Processing
- References
- 23. Wider View
- c-axis a-plate c-plate
- Mid-Layer Tilt
- Twisted Nematic Display Oblique Viewing
- Negative and Positive Compensation
- Discotic Solution
- Grayscale Inversion
- Compensation Overview
- References
- 24. Liquid Crystal Television
- Vertical Alignment
- Multiple-Domain Vertical Alignment
- In-Plane Switching
- Fringing Field Switching
- Response Time
- VA Response Time Is Good
- IPS Response Time in Slow
- TN Is In-Between
- Blue Flash Is Fastest
- Overdrive
- Flicker
- References
- 25. Glass, Panels, and Modules
- Glass Generations
- TFT Array Plate
- Color Filter Plate
- Side Injection and One Drop Fill
- Side Injection
- One Drop Fill
- Spacers
- Sealing, Cutting, and Inspection
- Electrostatic Damage Protection
- Laser Repair
- Yield
- LCD Module Assembly
- References
- 26. Global LCD Business
- RCA's Legacy
- Optical Imaging Systems
- Electronics Manufacturing Paradigm
- Korea, the Emerging Economy Model
- Crystal Cycle and Korea
- Crisis and Fortune in the LCD Industry
- Samsung Is the Lucky Goldstar
- Taiwan's Twin Stars
- Chimei Jumps into the Liquid Crystal Sea
- Two Tigers, Three Cats, and a Monkey
- Japan's Closed Shop
- Worldwide Financial Tsunami
- Is China a Rising Liquid Crystal Star-- Solar Cell
- References
- 27. New Technologies and Products
- Light Scattering
- Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites
- Cholesteric Bistable Reflective Displays
- Ferroelectric Chiral Smectic-C Bistable Displays
- Electrophoretic Paper
- Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display
- Blue Phase Display
- Reflective Displays
- Transflective Displays
- Projection Displays
- Brightness Enhancement Film
- Touch Screens
- Resistive
- Strain Gauge
- Capacitive
- Inductive
- Surface Acoustic Wave
- Infrared
- Optical Imaging
- Dispersive Signal
- 3D
- LCD Products
- References.