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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science
    • Nanoscience

    Background:

    • Liquid crystal (LC) gratings offer unique optical properties.
    • Their application in displacement sensing is an emerging field.
    • Understanding the interplay between LC domain structure and optical response is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Investigate the optical properties of LC gratings for displacement applications.
    • Explore methods to enhance the sensitivity and performance of LC grating-based sensors.
    • Demonstrate a functional LC-grating displacement sensor.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of LC gratings with homogeneous and twisted nematic domains.
    • Analysis of diffraction efficiency changes in response to substrate displacement.
    • Optimization of incident light polarization and applied voltage.

    Main Results:

    • Displacement measurement principle established based on varying domain mixing ratios.
    • Sensitivity enhancement achieved through optimized polarization and voltage application.
    • Successful demonstration of an LC-grating-based displacement sensor.

    Conclusions:

    • LC gratings are viable for optical displacement sensing.
    • Optimized optical and electrical conditions significantly improve sensor performance.
    • The developed sensor shows promise for practical applications in metrology.