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Record Nr.

UNINA9911019978103321

Autore

Carne E. Bryan <1928->

Titolo

Connections for the digital age : multimedia communications for mobile, nomadic, and fixed devices / / E. Bryan Carne

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2011

ISBN

9786613619341

9781280589515

1280589515

9781118104521

1118104528

9781118104538

1118104536

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (275 p.)

Classificazione

TEC008000

Disciplina

621.3815/422

Soggetti

Multimedia communications

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1. Double Refraction.Chapter 2. Electromagnetism.Chapter 3. Light in Matter.Chapter 4. The Polarization of an Electromagnetic Wave.Chapter 5. Birefringent Crystals.Chapter 6. Liquid Crystals.Chapter 7. Liquid Crystal Theory.Chapter 8. The Calculus of Variations.Chapter 9. The Mean Field.Chapter 10. Maier-Saupe Mean Field Theory.Chapter 11. Phenomenological Theory.Chapter 12. Static Continuum Theory.Chapter 13. Dynamic Continuum Theory.Chapter 14. The First Liquid Crystal Display.Chapter 15. Liquid Crystal Display Chemistry.Chapter 16. A Twist of Fate.Chapter 17. The Jones Vector.Chapter 18. The Active Matrix.Chapter 19. New Screens.Chapter 20. The Transistor and Integrated Circuit.Chapter 21. A Transistor for the Active Matrix.Chapter 22. Semiconductor Fabrication.Chapter 23. Enhancing the Image.Chapter 24. The Wider View.Chapter 25. Liquid Crystal Television.Chapter 26. Glass, Panels, and Modules.Chapter 27. The Global LCD Business.Chapter 28. New Technologies and Products.

Sommario/riassunto

"Most notably used for computer screens and televisions, LCDs (liquid



crystal displays) are a widely used technology. Providing both an historical and business-minded context, this extensive resource describes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used to create LCDs. The history of the science and technology behind the LCD is described in a prelude to the development of the device, presenting a rational development theme and pinpointing innovations. Additionally, the book illustrates how mathematics, physics, and chemistry are put to practical use in the LCDs we use everyday. Everyone from science students to engineers and product designers will find this engaging work valuable"--