Optical Transmission Model for Thin Two-dimensional Layers

A simplified simulation method to calculate the transmission and diffraction of oblique incident light through a thin two-dimensional layer is presented. The algorithm, based on a ray-tracing technique, uses the Extended Jones-calculus and neglects diffraction within the layer. The algorithm is appl...

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Published in:Molecular crystals and liquid crystals (Philadelphia, Pa. : 2003) Pa. : 2003), 2004-01, Vol.422 (1), p.185-195
Main Authors: Desimpel∗, Chris, Neyts, Kristiaan, Olivero, Dimitri, Oldano, Claudio, De Boer, Dick, Cortie, Rogier
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diffraction
In-plane Switching
Liquid Crystal Display
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Summary:A simplified simulation method to calculate the transmission and diffraction of oblique incident light through a thin two-dimensional layer is presented. The algorithm, based on a ray-tracing technique, uses the Extended Jones-calculus and neglects diffraction within the layer. The algorithm is applied to an in-plane switching liquid crystal display. The transmission at the display surface and the diffracted field at a large distance from the display are compared with the more accurate reduced grating method. When the thickness of the layer is sufficiently small and the variation in liquid crystal orientation is slow, our method gives accurate results.
ISSN:1542-1406
1563-5287
DOI:10.1080/15421400490502526