CHE 447 - Opt&Liquid Crystals For Che

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

This course will introduce the materials, terminology, effects, & devices used in the field of liquid crystal optics. Basic structures in nematic and cholesteric liquid crystals will be discussed & related to optical phenomena like transmittance, absorption, scattering, birefringence & selective reflection (the effect seen in scarab beetles & utilized to protect the OMEGA laser at LLE from blowing itself up). Two keys for device applications are LC chemical composition and molecular alignment, & these will be covered in order to understand the manufacture & operation of passive devices like wave plates & selective reflection polarizers. The basic electro-optics for active devices like EO switches & LC displays will also be covered. Other applications to be explored include mood rings, polarizing pigments for document security, smart windows, & car paint. Chemical engineering graduate students will be given enough introductory optics to understand the concepts & applications described in the course.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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