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Liquid crystal light valve structures

US4522469A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1984
Grant dateJun 11, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/913
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved photosensor film and liquid crystal light valves embodying said film is provided. The photosensor film and liquid crystal light valve is characterized by a significant lower image retention time while maintaining acceptable photosensitivity. The photosensor film is produced by sputter depositing CdS onto an ITO substrate in an atmosphere of aqrgon/H.sub.2 S gas while maintaining the substrate at a temperature in the range of about 130.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. and while introducing nitrogen gas into the system to the extent of not more than about 1% of plasma mixture. Following sputter deposition of the CdS, the film is annealed in an inert gas at temperatures ranging from about 300.degree. C. to about 425.degree. C.

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