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Optical element

US5579135A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1334
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element which comprises a liquid crystal dispersion film layer which is composed of a spongy matrix polymer and a liquid crystal such that they become separated at use temperatures and mixed at high temperatures. The mixture remains mixed upon quenching but gets phase separated upon slow cooling. The optical element produces an electro-optic effect and permits heat-mode recording.

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