Abstract

In this paper, we present a diffractive liquid crystal (LC) device capable of rapid switching between the transparent and translucent states for window display applications. In contrast to previously reported LC light shutters based on light scattering, the proposed LC device relies on diffraction of white incident light by an electric field-induced periodic continuous LC profile. It can be switched between the transparent and translucent states without a complicated driving scheme or a polymer structure. This device exhibits outstanding features for window display applications, such as a high transparency and a wide viewing angle in the transparent state, a low operating voltage, and a short response time.

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