Numerical modelling of LCD electro-optical performance

• Autorzy: Wohler H. , Becker M. E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Realisation of complex high information density LCDs and systematic optimisation of their electro-optical and ergonomic performance would not be possible in the required time-frame without reliable numerical modelling of the electro-optical performance of such display devices. In this paper, we outline the history of numerical LCD modelling starting with Berreman and van Doorn,finally arriving at modern state-of-art LCD-modelling in two and three dimensions. Numerical modelling of LCDs is carried out in two steps : first, the effect of the electrical field on the orientation of the liquid crystalline alignment has to be evaluated before the corresponding optical properties can be computed. Starting from LC-elasticity theory we present suitable numerical methods for computing various states of LC-deformation (stable, metastable, bistable, etc.) in one-dimensional problems. Light propagation in layered anisotropic absorbing media is evaluated with the methods that are based on Maxwell's equations (Berreman 4 x 4 - matrix approach). This approach can be simplifield to yield methods with reduced computing time and sufficient accuracy for many problems (e. g. extended Jones 2 x 2 - matrix formalism). In two- and three- dimensional problems, i. e., in cells with lateral dimensions comparable to the cell thickness, a variety of different director configurations are possible for a given geometry and electrical driving and addressing, making the modelling more complicated. Moreover, local defects can occur, which should be also considered in the simulation. Suitable approaches for the director field calculation, i. e. the vector and the tensor approach, are discussed. The complexity of the problem increases considerably when a third dimension is added, e. g. the geometry of the problem has to be defined in three dimensions together with the respective boundary conditions (anchoring geometry and elasticity) and electrodes. If strong deformations or even distortions are present in the orientation of the LC-layer, the applicability of known one- dimensional approaches for computing the optical properties must be checked and new approaches eventually have to be developed. The third dimension prohibits the use of some standard methods (e. g. FDTD), solely because of the enormous memory requirements and the long calculation times. Other approaches are presented and discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

LC-deformation; LC-optics; one-dimensional solution

• Wydawca: Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich ; Polska Akademia Nauk ; Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
• Czasopismo: Opto-Electronics Review
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: Vol. 10, No. 1
• Strony: 23--33
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 61 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Wohler H.

• Autronic-Melchers GmbH, 18 Rosweid Str., D-76229 Karlsruhe, Germany

autor

Becker M. E.

• Display-Metrology & Systems, 44 Marie-Alexandra Str., D-76135 Karlsruhe, Germany

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