LCD element including regions where helical axes of LC molecules of neighboring domains in focalconic state extend in same direction
First Claim
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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Abstract
A liquid crystal light modulation element is provided that includes a liquid crystal layer held between a pair of substrates. The liquid crystal layer includes a liquid crystal material that exhibits a cholesteric phase and has a plurality of domains. The liquid crystal layer includes regions where the helical axes of the liquid crystal molecules in a focal conic state extend in regular directions within a plane that is substantially parallel to the surface substrate.
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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.
- 28. 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 are extended in directions which are substantially the same and substantially parallel to a substrate surface by orientation regulating means for orienting the helical axes of the liquid crystal molecules in the focal conic state, and thereby the helical axes of the liquid crystal molecules in the focal conic state are extended in regular directions within the plane substantially parallel to the substrate surface.
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