We present a methodology for the spectral characterization of the optical modulation
properties of a liquid crystal retarder (LCR). The method includes its complete description …

Curved mirrors are able to fold optical paths and play important roles in compact optical
systems in general. In this paper, we investigate the polarization aberrations of electrically …

The tuning performance of a liquid-crystal, electro-optically tunable, Lyot filter is described.
This filter is widely tunable across the visible region up to a wavelength of approximately …

Liquid crystals offer an unique versatile platform for optical applications and light
manipulation. Indeed, besides the well-known realization of liquid crystal displays, liquid …

The cholesteric liquid crystal phase at or near normal incidence selectively reflects circularly
polarized light matching the handedness of the helicoidal superstructure. At large angles of …

We report experimental results of a liquid crystal polarization grating (LCPG) modulating
unpolarized light with high contrast for the first time. Striking results are observed: nearly …

Liquid crystals are nowadays widely used in all types of display applications. However their
unique electro-optic properties also make them a suitable material for nondisplay …

The application of aberration compensation devices can support the trend to higher
information densities in optical data storage. The information content of a disc may be …

We present results of our recent research in the implementation of optical modulation
devices utilizing polymer dispersed liquid crystal materials. Optical bistability, power limiting …

The vast majority of liquid crystal (LC) devices are used today in displays and image
projection systems. The goal of this work is to demonstrate that with LC other helpful optical …