Inkjet Printed Liquid Crystal Droplet for Complex Beam Manipulation
Mengmeng Li, Chao He, Steve J. Elston, Yifei Ma, Bohan Chen, Zimo Zhao, Xuke Qiu, Alfonso A. Castrej\'on-Pita, and Stephen M. Morris
TL;DR
This paper presents an inkjet-printed liquid crystal droplet device that utilizes shape and birefringence properties for complex light beam manipulation, with promising applications in optical communication and beam analysis.
Contribution
The study introduces a novel inkjet fabrication method for LC droplets that enables advanced beam control capabilities not previously demonstrated.
Findings
Successful fabrication of LC droplet devices via inkjet printing
Demonstration of complex beam generation and analysis
Potential for integration into optical systems
Abstract
The inkjet-fabricated liquid crystal (LC) droplet device not only capitalizes on the intrinsic birefringence properties of liquid crystals but also leverages the hemispherical shape of droplet devices on substrates. This configuration facilitates self-alignment of the LC director under the influence of surface tension. The LC droplet devices we fabricated are capable of intricate beam manipulation, encompassing both generation and analysis of light beams. Such devices possess substantial prospective applications in the fields of optical communications and light beam characterization, highlighting their significant potential for advancement in optical technologies.
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