Author:
Mieda Yoshitaka, ,Furutani Katsushi
Abstract
We propose a liquid crystal actuator using the backflow effect in the nematic π-cell in which a unidirectional flow is generated after the electric field is removed. Applying rectangular AC voltage continuously drives dispersed objects in the π-cell in the direction of rubbing. Using this actuator, we drive microspheres and a film. The drive velocity of dispersed objects depends on the amplitude and frequency of applied voltage.
Publisher
Fuji Technology Press Ltd.
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,General Computer Science
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