Electrically controllable polarization-dependent phase grating from photocurable liquid crystals

Authors :: Ghosh, Anup K.
Kawamura, Joji
Yoichi Takanishi
Ken Ishikawa
Hideo Takezoe
Yoshiyuki Ono
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. May 1, 2004, Vol. 95 Issue 9, 5241-5243
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: A simple technique for fabricating electrically controllable Raman-Nath phase defraction gratings is described. Dynamic response and the relaxation dynamics of the first-order peak are measured by applying a dc electric field on and off respectively, and are found to be very fast.

Subjects :: Polarization (Electricity) -- Analysis
Photopolymers -- Analysis
Raman effect -- Analysis
Liquid crystals -- Analysis
Physics

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