Thermal and Optical Properties of Some Hydrogen-Bonded Liquid Crystal Mixtures

Phase transition properties of the mixtures of hydrogen-bonded nematic liquid crystals (HBLC) 4-hexylbenzoic acid (6BA), 4-(octyloxy)benzoic acid (8OBA), and 4-(decyloxy)benzoic acid (10OBA) have been investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarize optic microscope (POM). The DSC and POM results clearly indicate the existence of smectic and nematic phase transitions in binary mixtures. The phase transition temperature values of 6BA/10OBA mixtures have clearly increased with increasing heating rate. The activation energies were calculated for the phase transitions of 6BA/10OBA liquid crystal (LC) mixture. The optical transmittance of these mixed hydrogen-bonded nematic liquid crystals was investigated in terms of temperature variations through electrooptic methods. The electrooptic experiments indicate that, while low in the nematic phase, the optical transmittance is very high at the nematic-isotropic phase transition. The transmitted light intensity values of 6BA/8OBA mixture are somewhat higher than those of other binary mixtures, 6BA/10OBA and 8OBA/10OBA, a result associated with the different alkyloxy chain lengths.     

氢键诱导液晶的DSC和变温红外光谱研究

制备了两个分别基于4,4’-联吡啶(BPy)和丙基反式环己基苯甲酸(PCBA)以及BPy和丙基反式双环己基甲酸(PCCA)的氢键液晶复合物(PCBA-BPy和PCCA-BPy),结合使用偏光显微镜(POM),用差示扫描量热(DSC)和变温傅里叶变换红外光谱对它们的中间相性能和分子间氢键的热稳定性进行了表征。结果表明,这两个氢键复合物都具有由于分子间氢键作用而导致的近晶相,但它们中存在的氢键作用却不相同,在PCBA-BPy中,温度变化时,发生氢键结合的羰基的吸收峰的位置仅在发生晶型转变时有突变,而在PCCA-BPy中,温度变化时,其羰基的吸收峰的位置则基本不发生突变。另外,当温度高于它们的清亮点时,这两个氢键液晶复合物的分子间氢键都发生部分分解。     

对氨基马尿酸铽二元、三元配合物的合成、表征及荧光光谱研究

在乙醇溶液中以邻菲咯啉(phen)、2,2’-联吡啶(bipy)和对氨基马尿酸(PAH,HL)为配体与铽离子(Tb(Ⅲ))合成了二元和三元稀土配合物。通过元素分析、差热-热重分析、紫外光谱、红外光谱分析,确定了配合物的组成为TbL₃(1)、TbL₃·phen·H₂O(2)和TbL₃·bipy·H₂O(3),并讨论了配合物1～3的谱学性质和荧光性能。推测出羧基中的氧原子以桥式双齿的形式与稀土离子配位。由红外光谱和热分析测试确定的配合物1及配合物2中的水分子未参与配位。研究表明,铽配合物在489,583和621 nm处出现发射峰,它们分别归属于5D₄→7F₆,5D₄→7F₅,5D₄→7F₄和5D₄→7F₃的跃迁。其中544 nm处5D₄→7F₅跃迁的强度最强,配体的共平面性和共轭性越大,配合物的荧光性能越高,三元配合物TbL₃·phen·H₂O和TbL₃·bipy·H₂O的荧光强度优于二元配合物TbL₃的荧光强度。     

Orientational Order in Liquid Crystal Complexes Based on Lanthanides

In this study, we have for the first time determined the degree of an orientational order S for a series of liquid-crystal complexes based on lanthanides (Eu⁺³, Gd⁺³, Tb⁺³, Dy⁺³) with the same ligand composition in the temperature range of existence of the nematic phase by using experimental refractometry results. We have also found an even-odd alternative S as number of protons in the ions complexing agent has consecutively increased. The obtained values of S have been compared with the corresponding degrees of order of the calamite organic liquid crystals.

     

Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Currents and Optical Transmission Studies on UV Cured Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Films

Polymer-dispersed-liquid-crystal films were obtained using the photopolymerization-induced-phase-separation method. The thermally stimulated depolarization current measurements indicate a space-charge-limited current. Conduction of electronic type was proven and the activation energy, specific to the conduction process, was calculated. Optical measurements have been performed simultaneously with the measurements of thermally stimulated currents and the nematic-isotropic phase transition was detected by the switch of the optical transmission. The change of the optical transmission versus applied a.c. voltage was the indication for the on-off switch behavior, useful in electro-optic applications.     

Liquid State Undercoolability and Crystal Growth Kinetics of Ternary Ni-Cu-Sn Alloys

The Liquid state undercoolability and crystal growth kinetics of ternary Ni-5%Cu-5%Sn and Ni-10%Cu-10%Sn alloys are investigated by the glass fluxing method.In these two alloys,experimental maximum undercoolings of 304K(0.18T_L) and 286K(0.17T_L) are achieved and the dendritic growth velocities attain 39.8 and 25.1m/s,respectively.The transition of morphology from coarse dendrite into equiaxed structure occurs and the grain size of the a(Ni) phase decreases remarkably when the undercooling increases.Both the lattice constant and microhardness increase obviously with the enhancement of undercooling.The enrichment of Cu and Sn solute contents reduces the dendritic growth velocity,while enhances the lattice constant and microhardness of a(Ni)phase.     

二元光学液晶闪耀光栅的特性分析

在二元光学理论的基础上,结合波动光学理论和液晶指向矢的计算提出一种新的二元光学液晶闪耀光栅设计.对液晶光栅电极施加阶梯分布的电压使之形成相位阶梯形分布,推导出液晶闪耀光栅的衍射效率.结果表明,通过改变周期单元光栅电极数日而改变光栅常数,可以改变光衍射角度,一级衍射角度调节范围0°～10°;调节电极电压可以使特定级次衍射光效率达到90%以上,使该级次得到闪耀.     

Tb-N-苯基邻氨基苯甲酸-1,10-菲咯啉二元、三元配合物的合成、表征及荧光性能

合成了稀土Tb-N-苯基邻氨基苯甲酸-1,10-菲咯啉二元、三元配合物。通过元素分析确定二元配合物的组成为TbL₃·4H₂O,三元配合物的组成为TbL₃phen·2H₂O(L: N-苯基邻氨基苯甲酸根,phen: 1,10-菲咯啉),讨论了两种配合物的谱学性质。通过荧光光谱测试发现,形成的TbL₃·4H₂O二元配合物的荧光强度明显降低,1,10-菲咯啉作为第二配体引入后,使Tb3+的发光强度继续降低,这说明了Tb3+的发光强度与配体的结构有关,通过结构、能量传递和能量匹配对此做了进一步的解释。     

二元混合溶液闪点行为的激光拉曼光谱研究

本文以乙醇-甲酰胺,乙腈-甲酰胺,乙醇-环己酮,乙腈-环己酮四种混合溶液为研究对象,采用激光拉曼光谱对四种溶液体系的闪点行为进行讨论和研究。通过测定四种溶液体系的拉曼光谱和闪点,结合溶液拉曼光谱的特征峰强度比和拉曼位移的变化,探索四种溶液闪点的变化规律。试验结果表明,随着溶液浓度的增大,溶质的拉曼特征峰强线性增加,混合溶液的闪点降低。采用三次多项式分别对四种溶液体系的闪点与拉曼特征峰、溶液浓度的关系进行拟合,拟合结果良好。混合溶液的闪点随拉曼特征峰强比、溶液浓度的变化趋势相同。该试验方法将有助于从分子结构角度分析混合溶液的闪点变化规律,同时该方法可用于混合溶液闪点的实时在线检测。     

液晶光学相控阵可编程光束偏转研究

研究了一种一维透射式向列相液晶光学相控阵.建立了器件的数学模型,根据Frank-Oseen液晶连续体弹性形变理论计算了电场作用下液晶指向矢分布,定量分析了器件的相位延迟及衍射特性.研制了含1 024个驱动电极的实际器件,由FPGA对电极驱动电压进行可编程控制.经实验测试,该器件可以实现60个角度的准连续随机可编程电控偏转与扫描,最大偏转角度为2.001 4°.根据器件的理论模型,对光束偏转的衍射效率进行了定性讨论,发现电极之间形成的“相位凹陷”是形成衍射旁瓣的直接原因.     

Studies on Structural,Optical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Perylene-Doped p-terphenyl Luminophors

A simple solid state reaction technique was employed for the preparation of polycrystalline luminophors of p-terphenyl containing different amounts of perylene followed by spectral characterization techniques viz. XRD, SEM, TGA-DSC, UV–Visible spectroscopy, thermo-electrical conductivity, fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence life time spectroscopy and temperature dependent fluorescence. X-ray diffraction profiles of the doped p-terphenyl reveal well-defined and sharp peaks indicate homogeneity and crystallinity. The SEM micrograph of pure p-terphenyl exhibit flakes like grains and then compact and finally gets separately with perylene amounts. The observed results indicate that closed packed crystal structures of doped p-terphenyl during crystal formation. The band gaps estimated from UV–visible spectroscopy decreased from 5.20 to 4.10 eV, while thermo-electrical conductivity increases with perylene content. The fluorescence spectra showed partial quenching of p-terphenyl fluorescence and simultaneously sensitization of perylene fluorescence at the excitation wavelength of p-terphenyl (290 nm) due to excitation energy transfer from p-terphenyl to perylene. The observed sensitization results are in harmony with intense blue color seen in fluorescence microscopy images and has high demand in scintillation process.     

Studies on Nematic Liquid Crystal Using Spin Wave Theory

A spin wave theory is proposed to study nematic liquid crystals. Since the orientation of the molecular long axis and the angular momentum of the molecule rotating around its long axis have the same direction, operators can be introduced to research the nematic liquid crystal. By transforming the intermolecular interaction potential,the Hamiltonian of the system has the same form as that of the ferromagnetic substance. The relation of the order parameters to the reduced temperature can be obtained. It is in good agreement with the experimental results in the low temperature region. In the high temperature region close to the transition point, by using the Hamiltonian, the transition point can be obtained, which is near to the Maier-Saupe‘s result.     

Studies on Nematic Liquid Crystal Using Spin Wave Theory

A spin wave theory is proposed to study nematic liquid crystals. Since the orientation of the molecularlong axis and the angular momentum of the molecule rotating around its long axis have the same direction, operatorscan be introduced to research the nematic liquid crystal. By transforming the intermolecular interaction potential,the Hamiltonian of the system has the same form as that of the ferromagnetic substance. The relation of the orderparameters to the reduced temperature can be obtained. It is in good agreement with the experimental results in thelow temperature region. In the high temperature region close to the transition point, by using the Hamiltonian, thetransition point can be obtained, which is near to the Maier-Saupe‘s result.     

Wideband, 50 dB Attenuation Range Liquid Crystal Based Variable Optical Attenuator

A compact variable optical attenuator, covering C and L bands with over 50 dB attenuation range, is realized using a single liquid crystal cell with a tilted fused silica coating compensating the cell's small residual birefringence.     

600mm望远镜液晶自适应系统成像光路设计

为了与600 mm望远镜匹配以验证液晶自适应光学的有效性,利用Zemax光学设计软件进行了液晶自适应光学系统的设计和优化.根据望远镜的参量、大气湍流的特性和液晶的特点提出设计要求,然后进行光学系统设计和Zemax软件模拟优化,设计出了满足要求的系统.对该光学系统进行性能评价.设计出的系统与望远镜的组合焦距为35 m, F数为58.求得光学系统在像面处的极限线分辨力为44.8 μm,成像CCD的像元尺寸为16 μm,满足采样定理.液晶自适应光学系统的调制传递函数与衍射极限传递函数非常接近,而且系统的光程差像差在0.1λ左右,说明系统具备优良的光学性能.     

液晶相息图用于光学检测

根据液晶的动态响应和位相调制特性,研究了一种利用液晶显示器进行光学检测的检测方法.实验中,把液晶显示器改造为纯位相的空间光调制器,并测定了它的位相调制特性.实验测得：改造后的液晶显示器可实现1 λ(λ=632.8 nm)的调制量.通过引入相息图的方法,实现了液晶空间光调制器的大位相调制量.并产生了调制量为3.4 λ的球面波.最后,利用液晶显示器检测了凸透镜的前表面.检测结果发现,干涉条纹为平行直条纹且PV值为0.32λ.     

萘二甲酰亚氨基席夫碱类液晶材料的三阶非线性光学性能研究

采用波长λ=532nm和脉宽г0=35ps的Nd:YAG锁模脉冲激光，运用双光束前向简并四波混频（DFWM）的方法，测量了两种萘二甲亚氨基席夫碱类液晶材料的三阶非线性效应，测得其离共振三阶非线性系数X^(3)及响应时间，计算了它们的超极化率γ^(3)和非线性折射率n2，同时探讨了它们的非线性形成机制。     

基于硅基液晶显示技术的可见光光学目标模拟器的研制

为了产生制导武器仿真系统中所需的逼真的目标背景图像,建立了基于硅基液晶显示技术的可见光光学目标模拟器。给出了模拟器图像输出的实际效果图以及光学参量的测试方法和数据。测试表明,该装置有较好的亮度、对比度和均匀性,与传统的阴极射线管显示技术相比有效减轻了图像闪烁问题,能够提供稳定的视频输出,更有利于仿真系统中对动态目标的识别,是一种较为理想的图像模拟装置。同时给出了双复眼光学系统初始结构的计算方法并推导出简单的计算公式,该算法可以应用于其他双复眼照明系统中。     

Preferential Solvation Studies of 1, 5 Diamino Anthraquinone in Binary Liquid Mixtures

The absorption and fluorescence spectra of 1,5-diaminoanthraquinone(1,5-DAAQ) have been investigated in organic solvents-Benzene(BZ), Ethanol (ETOH), Acetonitrile (AN), Dimethylformamide (DMF) and Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). There is an intra molecular hydrogen bond formed between quinoid oxygen and the substituents NH₂ [C = O...H-N]. The interaction of the hydrogen atom of - NH₂ leads to red shift in both absorption and fluorescence spectra. The dipole moment ratio of 1,5 DAAQ in ground and excited states was calculated from stokes shift obtained from optical absorption and fluorescence spectra. Photo physical properties of 1,5-DAAQ dye was studied using this absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques in binary liquid mixtures(AN + DMF, AN + DMSO, AN + ETOH and BZ + ETOH).