Abstract
We propose a simple patterning method for patterning of liquid crystal (LC) alignment layers. With soft-lithographic techniques such as a micro-contact printing method and a capillary force lithographic method, LC anchoring properties including surface pretilt and easy axis distribution can be spatially modified, producing multi-domain LC structures. It is expected that our pattering method would be a very useful tool for designing or enhancing electro-optic properties of LC devices with multi-domain LC structures.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 291-295 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | SID Conference Record of the International Display Research Conference |
| State | Published - 2006 |
| Event | SID 26th International Display Research Conference - Kent, OH, United States Duration: 18 Sep 2006 → 21 Sep 2006 |
Keywords
- Capillary force lithography
- Liquid crystal alignment
- Multi-domain alignment, soft-lithography, micro-contact printing