Objective To keep and extend Europe's knowledge in the field of active-matrix liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) we will develop a method to improve the quality in terms of transmission efficiency, viewing angle and speed. The functional opto-electronic materials in these devices are liquid crystals (LCs). Several LC effects can be applied in displays. Beforehand it is not clear which effect is the most useful. We will do predictive calculations based upon three dimensions (3D) going much further than the state of the art with only one-dimensional tools. A major step forward results from full 3D finite-element modeling of the director pattern and a 3D description of the optics and the ion distribution. Prototype software based will be used to obtain theoretical results and to compare them with experiments. Based on the above findings LCD test displays will be made. It is our intention to use them as starting points for further development of new monitor displays. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsoptoelectronicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringliquid crystals Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-5. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : materials and their technologies for production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies in the steel field Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator N/A Address See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all AUTRONIC MELCHERS GMBH Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Rossweid 18 76229 Karlsruhe See on map GENT UNIVERSITY Belgium EU contribution € 0,00 Address Sint pietersnieuwstraat 25 9000 Gent See on map POLITECNICO DI TORINO Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Corso duca degli abruzzi 24 10129 Torino See on map UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Torrington place London See on map
