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Nematic liquid crystals for optical shutters: A conceptNonmechanical shutter utilizes nematic crystals to attenuate illumination, thus protecting light-sensitive devices such as vidicon or image orthicon tubes and phototubes. Opacity of liquid crystals is controlled by photosensor.
Document ID
19720000083
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Imus, R. E.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-11367
Report Number: NPO-11367
Accession Number
72B10083
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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