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Phase modulation using different orientations of a chiral nematic in liquid crystal over silicon devices

Rachel M. HymanCentre of Molecular Materials for Photonics and Electronics, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Alexander LorenzDepartment of Chemistry, TU Berlin, Berlin, GermanyView further author information
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Timothy D. WilkinsonCentre of Molecular Materials for Photonics and Electronics, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKView further author information
Pages 83-90 | Received 08 Apr 2015, Accepted 08 Jun 2015, Published online: 07 Jul 2015

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