All-optical induction and efficient control of molecular orientation switching, bistability, and dynamic precession in nematic liquid crystals

Tigran V. Galstian; V. Drnoyan

doi:10.1117/12.301398

1 January 1998 All-optical induction and efficient control of molecular orientation switching, bistability, and dynamic precession in nematic liquid crystals

Tigran V. Galstian, V. Drnoyan

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Proceedings Volume 3347, Optical Information Science and Technology (OIST97): Optical Recording Mechanisms and Media; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.301398
Event: Optical Information Science and Technology, 1997, Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract

Collective character of molecular interaction in liquid crystals creates an intrinsic feedback mechanism. Two co- propagating noncoherent beams of orthogonal polarization produce strong molecular orientation switching and optical bistability without additional external fields and feedback. The angular momentum of the combined light is easily controlled, and a light-driven molecular motor is demonstrated.

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Tigran V. Galstian and V. Drnoyan "All-optical induction and efficient control of molecular orientation switching, bistability, and dynamic precession in nematic liquid crystals", Proc. SPIE 3347, Optical Information Science and Technology (OIST97): Optical Recording Mechanisms and Media, (1 January 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.301398

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