Methods of making composite optical devices employing polymer liquid crystal
Patent
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OSTI ID:7275668
Composite optical devices are disclosed using polymer liquid crystal materials both as optical and adhesive elements. The devices are made by assembling a heated polymer liquid crystal compound, while in a low viscosity form between optically transparent substrates. The molecules of the polymer are oriented, while in the liquid crystalline state and while above the glass transition temperature (T[sub g]) of the polymer, to provide the desired optical effects, such as polarization, and selective reflection. The liquid crystal polymer cements the substrates together to form an assembly providing the composite optical device. 7 figures.
- Research Organization:
- The University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- United States Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC08-85DP40200
- Assignee:
- The University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5054888; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-042185
- OSTI ID:
- 7275668
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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