Three-dimensional beam propagation model for the optical path of light through a nematic liquid crystal

Authors: Davidson, A. J.1; Elston, S. J.1

Source: Journal of Modern Optics, Volume 53, Number 7, 10 May 2006 , pp. 979-989(11)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

A three-dimensional beam propagation model is presented which, given a director profile, calculates the electric and magnetic fields for a light wave as it travels through a liquid crystal structure using a predictive-corrector Crank–Nicholson numerical method and adjusts for impedance effects in the direction of propagation. The results from the model are compared to both analytical solutions for simpler director profiles and other optical models for more complicated director profiles.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/09500340500420076

Affiliations: 1: Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK

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