Optimization of film-compensated homogeneous cells for liquid crystal displays

Abstract
Computer simulations on the display characteristics of polymeric-film-compensated homogeneous liquid crystal cells were performed. Both transmissive and reflective displays were investigated. Results indicate that the biaxial film-compensated reflective displays exhibit small wavelength dispersion, wide viewing angle, high contrast ratio and short response time. Their potential applications in reflective-type colour-sequential projection and direct-view displays are emphasized.