Liquid crystal alignment on chalcogenide glasses

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10168597
APP PUB NO 20180024413A1
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15652604

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A method for achieving alignment and optical switching of a liquid crystal (LC) layer that is deposited on chalcogenide glass (ChG). Direct brushing of ChG produces an effective LC alignment layer. Also disclosed is the related waveguide assembly for achieving alignment and optical switching of a liquid crystal (LC) layer deposited on chalcogenide glass (ChG).

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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYONE LIBERTY CTR 875 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 1425 CHIEF OF NAVAL RESEARCH OFFICE OF COUNSEL (ATTN CODE OOCCIP) ARLINGTON VA 22203

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Bekele, Robel Y Washington, US 22 49
Frantz, Jesse A Washington, US 57 80
Kolacz, Jakub Alexandria, US 16 8
Myers, Jason D Alexandria, US 43 60
Naciri, Jawad Arlington, US 38 106
Ratna, Banahalli R Alexandria, US 36 507
Sanghera, Jasbinder S Ashburn, US 193 1039
Shaw, Leslie Brandon Woodbridge, US 37 146
Spillmann, Christopher M Annandale, US 18 20

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