New possibilities for using multichannel modulation of radiation in optical circuits intended for formation and retrieval of information arrays are opened up by the development of matrix liquid crystal displays (LCD) based on fiber-optic components. The simplest device of this class, a matrix LCD on fiber-optic substrates, has been the subject of investigation in this paper. It also deals with the analysis of LCD voltage-contrast characteristics and the influence of orientational distortions of the LC-layer caused by its contact with substrate surface on the switching dynamics of light valves.
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