Modeling and Optimization of Liquid Crystal Displays

The aim of this book is to present the theoretical foundations of modeling the optical characteristics of liquid crystal displays, critically reviewing modern modeling methods and examining areas of applicability. The modern matrix formalisms of optics of anisotropic stratified media, most convenient for solving problems of numerical modeling and optimization of LCD, will be considered in detail. The benefits of combined use of the matrix methods will be shown, which generally provides the best compromise between physical adequacy and accuracy with computational efficiency and optimization facilities in the theoretical model. The book will include algorithms for solving common problems of LCD optics, and will give recommendations of how to build the basic theoretical model and choose mathematical tools to solve particular problems. Special attention will be paid to solving optimization and inverse problems of liquid crystal optics. Earlier books have covered the classic Jones Matrix method, but the authors will cover the newer, more universal and successful electrodynamic Jones matrix method; this has extremely high accuracy and is especially useful in oblique light incidence and because it acknowledges multiple reflection. This book will prove a useful tool for developers of new generations of liquid crystal displays, and for scientists dealing with optical investigation of liquid crystals. An appendix will be provided which includes a robust technique for calculating the equilibrium LC director field in 1D case.