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LCD element including regions where helical axes of LC molecules of neighboring domains in focalconic state extend in same direction

  • US 6,947,114 B2
  • Filed: 07/29/2004
  • Issued: 09/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A liquid crystal light modulation element for performing light modulation by utilizing a focal conic state of liquid crystal molecules included in a liquid crystal layer having a plurality of liquid crystal domains and held between a pair of substrates, wherein the liquid crystal layer includes regions in which helical axes of the liquid crystal molecules of neighboring liquid crystal domains in the focal conic state extend in directions which are substantially the same and substantially parallel to a substrate surface, and thereby the helical axes of the liquid crystal molecules in the focal conic state extend in regular directions within a plane substantially parallel to a substrate surface.

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