Liquid Crystal Displays
Fundamental Physics and Technology
Published on 27. July 2011
Book
Hardback
520 pages
978-0-470-93087-8 (ISBN)
Description
Most notably used for computer screens and televisions, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a widely used technology. Providing both an historical and business-minded context, this extensive resource describes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used to create LCDs. The history of the science and technology behind the LCD is described in a prelude to the development of the device, presenting a rational development theme and pinpointing innovations. Additionally, the book illustrates how mathematics, physics, and chemistry are put to practical use in the LCDs we use everyday. Everyone from science students to engineers and product designers will find this engaging work valuable.
Reviews / Votes
"This is an excellent introductory book for readers interested in an overview of the science, technology and business of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) ... The author's casual writing style makes this book uniquely accessible to a variety of readers, ranging from students to business executives." (Optics & Photonics News, 13 April 2012) "As one would expect, the reference is written for a professional technical audience, but is clearly written and includes first-rate illustrations." (Book News, 1 October 2011)More details
Product info
gebunden
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
938 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-93087-8 (9780470930878)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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E-Book
08/2011
Wiley
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E-Book
07/2011
Wiley
€98.99
Available for download
Person
ROBERT HSIN CHEN, PhD, is an adjunct professor at National Taiwan University and Tsinghua and Jiaotong Universities in Taiwan. He is a former senior vice president at Chimei Optoelectronics, former director at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and former vice president at Acer Computer Corporation. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations as well as The State Bar of California, and is a registered patent attorney. Dr. Chen is the author of two books on computers and LCDs and has written many articles in international scientific journals and intellectual property journals.
Content
Series Editor's Foreword by Anthony C. Lowe.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
1 Double Refraction.
2 Electromagnetism.
3 Light in Matter.
4 The Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave.
5 Liquid Crystals.
6 Thermodynamics for Liquid Crystals.
7 The Calculus of Variations.
8 The Mean Field.
9 Maier-Saupe Theory.
10 Phenomenological Theory.
11 Static Continuum Theory.
12 Dynamic Continuum Theory.
13 The First Liquid Crystal Display.
14 Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry.
15 The Twisted Nematic.
16 Engineering the Liquid Crystal.
17 The Active Matrix.
18 New Screens.
19 The Transistor and Integrated Circuit.
20 A Transistor for the Active Matrix.
21 Semiconductor Fabrication.
22 Enhancing the Image.
23 The Wider View.
24 Liquid Crystal Television.
25 Glass, Panels, and Modules.
26 The Global LCD Business.
27 New Technologies and Products.
Index.