Polarization swiching behaviors in a polymer-ferroelectric liquid crystal complex

Abstract

Polarization switching behaviors in a polymer-ferroelectric liquid crystal complex are investigated using a chevron geometry ferroelectric liquid crystal material and a UV curable origomer. After the UV exposure, the liquid crystal molecular alignment is significantly improved. The polarization switching bahavior after the UV exposure indicates that the polarization structure is somewhat suppressed. This suppression is thought to induce more critical threshold in an electro-optical properties.