Chen Liquid Crystal Displays

Fundamental Physics and Technology
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-08434-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 518 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Wiley Series in Display Technology

An unprecedented look into the basic physics, chemistry, andtechnology behind the LCD
Most notably used for computer screens, televisions, and mobilephones, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a pervasive andincreasingly indispensable part of our lives. Providing both anhistorical and a business-minded context, this extensive resourcedescribes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used tocreate these beautiful, clever, and eminently useful devices.
In this book, the history of the science and technology behindthe LCD is described in a prelude to the development of the device,presenting a rational development theme and pinpointinginnovations. The book begins with Maxwell's theory ofelectromagnetism, and the ultimately profound realization thatlight is an electromagnetic wave and an electromagnetic wave islight.
The power of mathematical physics thus was brought to bear uponthe study of light, and particularly the polarization of light bymaterial bodies, including liquid crystals. After a briefhistorical description of polarization, a physical interpretationprovides substance to the mathematical concepts. Subsequentchapters cover:
* Thermodynamics for liquid crystals
* The Maier-Saupe mean field, phenomenological, static continuum,and dynamic continuum theories
* The transistor and integrated circuit
* Glass, panels, and modules
* The calculus of variations
* The active matrix
* Semiconductor fabrication
* The global LCD business
Additionally, the book illustrates how mathematics, physics, andchemistry are put to practical use in the LCDs we use every day. Bydescribing the science from an historical perspective and inpractical terms in the context of a device very familiar toreaders, the book presents an engaging and unique view of thetechnology for everyone from science students to engineers, productdesigners, and indeed anyone curious about LCDs.
Series Editor: Anthony C. Lowe, The Lambent Consultancy,Braishfield, UK
The Society for Information Display (SID) is an internationalsociety, which has the aim of encouraging the development of allaspects of the field of information display. Complementary to theaims of the society, the Wiley-SID series is intended to explainthe latest developments in information display technology at aprofessional level. The broad scope of the series addresses allfacets of information displays from technical aspects throughsystems and prototypes to standards and ergonomics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chen, Robert H.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Series Editor's Foreword by Anthony C. Lowe.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
1 Double Refraction.
2 Electromagnetism.
3 Light in Matter.
4 The Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave.
5 Liquid Crystals.
6 Thermodynamics for Liquid Crystals.
7 The Calculus of Variations.
8 The Mean Field.
9 Maier-Saupe Theory.
10 Phenomenological Theory.
11 Static Continuum Theory.
12 Dynamic Continuum Theory.
13 The First Liquid Crystal Display.
14 Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry.
15 The Twisted Nematic.
16 Engineering the Liquid Crystal.
17 The Active Matrix.
18 New Screens.
19 The Transistor and Integrated Circuit.
20 A Transistor for the Active Matrix.
21 Semiconductor Fabrication.
22 Enhancing the Image.
23 The Wider View.
24 Liquid Crystal Television.
25 Glass, Panels, and Modules.
26 The Global LCD Business.
27 New Technologies and Products.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

ROBERT HSIN CHEN, PhD, is an adjunct professor at National Taiwan University and Tsinghua and Jiaotong Universities in Taiwan. He is a former senior vice president at Chimei Optoelectronics, former director at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and former vice president at Acer Computer Corporation. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations as well as The State Bar of California, and is a registered patent attorney. Dr. Chen is the author of two books on computers and LCDs and has written many articles in international scientific journals and intellectual property journals.