P‐198: Azimuthally Continuous Nematic Domain Mode Using Electrode Structure with Circular Slit

Abstract

We proposed azimuthally continuous nematic domain (ACD) mode characterized by a cone‐like‐ field of patterned electrode with a circular slit. Such an electrode structure avoids the domain defect induced in a turn of chevron type electrode of patterned vertical aligned nematic (PVA) mode. Consequently, this ACD mode has wider viewing and higher transmittance with maintaining the merits of PVA mode. Therefore, we expect that this proposed mode will be applied to various liquid crystal displays.

P‐126: Pattern less Vertical Alignment Mode with Infinite Domains for Mobile Displays

“…Recently, azimuthally continuous nematic domain (ACD) [11] was suggested to generate the omnidirectional LC direction by using slits and the circularly shaped electrodes. However, slit patterns have to be placed in both substrates and they cause the additional fabrication process and cost.…”