Title :
Control of linear dichroism in metamaterial-twisted nematics structure via photo-isomerization
Author :
Kang, Boyoung ; Woo, J. ; Choi, E. ; Lee, Hyun-Hee ; Kim, E.S. ; Kim, J. ; Hwang, Tae-Jong ; Park, Young-Soon ; Kim, D.H. ; Wu, J.W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Ewha Womans Univ., Seoul, South Korea
Abstract :
Linear dichroism in metamaterial-twisted nematics structure of nano meta surface is controlled via photoisomerization process. Azo twisted nematic cell structure enables the switching on-off of meta-induced resonance by trans-cis-trans isomerization when irradiated by UV light.
Keywords :
dichroism; isomerisation; metamaterials; nematic liquid crystals; azo twisted nematic cell structure; linear dichroism; metamaterial-twisted nematics structure; nano meta surface; photo-isomerization; trans-cis-trans isomerization; ultraviolet light; Gold; Metamaterials; Optical attenuators; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical films; Optical polarization; Physics; Resonance; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
