| Abstract: | Abstract— A new type of fast‐optical‐response liquid‐crystal display is introduced. This display uses a certain type of smectic liquid‐crystal material that has a fast optical response as well as a native wide viewing angle. Unlike well‐known smectic‐based LCD technologies, this new type of LCD technology is highly compatibile with most nematic‐based LCDs. This compatibility provides advantages for practical uses. Here, the initial molecular alignment and drive concept as well as the general performance of this new display technology are discussed. |
