Liquid Crystal Displays Fundamental Physics and Technology

by Chen, Robert H.

• ISBN13: 9780470930878
• ISBN10: 047093087X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-07-20
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Most notably used for computer screens and televisions, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a widely used technology. Providing both an historical and business-minded context, this extensive resource describes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used to create LCDs. The history of the science and technology behind the LCD is described in a prelude to the development of the device, presenting a rational development theme and pinpointing innovations. Additionally, the book illustrates how mathematics, physics, and chemistry are put to practical use in the LCDs we use everyday. Everyone from science students to engineers and product designers will find this engaging work valuable.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Series EditorâÇÖs Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Double Refraction

Electromagnetism

Light in Matter

The Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave

Liquid Crystals

Thermodynamics for Liquid Crystals

The Calculus of Variations

The Mean Field

MaierâÇôSaupe Theory

Phenomenological Theory

Static Continuum Theory

Dynamic Continuum Theory

The First Liquid Crystal Display

Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry

The Twisted Nematic

Engineering the Liquid Crystal

The Active Matrix

New Screens

The Transistor and Integrated Circuit

A Transistor for the Active Matrix

Semiconductor Fabrication

Enhancing the Image

The Wider View

Liquid Crystal Television

Glass, Panels, and Modules

The Global LCD Business

New Technologies and Products

Index

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