Optical waveguide modulation using nematic liquid crystal
- 15 April 1973
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 22 (8) , 365-366
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1654675
Abstract
Devices are demonstrated for modulating light in optical waveguides using nematic liquid crystals. 100% modulation and response times of 35 μsec are achieved. Coupling of light into waveguide modes of a liquid layer is demonstrated.Keywords
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