Abstract
Azimuthal nematic bistability was induced by a composition action between two azimuthally orthogonal anchoring energies which were led by the combination of a nanoimprinted groove and a mechanical rubbing. The azimuthal easy directions can be controlled by the modulation of groove pitch and rubbing conditions. Fukuda's model is used to express surface anchoring of nematic liquid crystal in surface groove.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 405-408 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 14th International Display Workshops, IDW '07 - Sapporo, Japan Duration: Dec 5 2007 → Dec 5 2007 |
Other
| Other | 14th International Display Workshops, IDW '07 |
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| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Sapporo |
| Period | 12/5/07 → 12/5/07 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics