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Characterization of polymer dispersed liquid‐crystal shutters by ultraviolet/visible and infrared absorption spectroscopy

West et al., 1991

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Document ID: 17166027141491326733
Author: West J; Ondris‐Crawford R
Publication year: 1991
Publication venue: Journal of applied physics

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Incorporation of dichroic dyes substantially improves the contrast of polymer dispersed liquid‐ crystal (PDLC) shutters. The efficiency of dichroic dyes in a PDLC shutter depends on the scattering efficiency of the film, the dichroic ratio of the dye, the order parameter of the dye in …

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