Effect of surface anchoring on optically induced refractive index modulation: A Monte Carlo simulation

Authors

  • Francisco G. Escario, Jr. ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Serafin F. Delica ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Zenaida B. Domingo ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

The effective refractive index modulation of a nematic liquid crystal system as a function of the substrate anchoring energy is investigated. It was found that the threshold value for the Freedericksz transition shifts to higher values as the anchoring parameter, a, is increased. The amount of effective refractive index change of the gratings formed decreases as the anchoring strength is increased.

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SPP-2001-H1C-5

Section

Optics and Microscopy

Published

2001-10-24

How to Cite

[1]
FG Escario, SF Delica, and ZB Domingo, Effect of surface anchoring on optically induced refractive index modulation: A Monte Carlo simulation, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 19, SPP-2001-H1C-5 (2001). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2001-H1C-5.