Abstract: A modulator material layer includes a polymer matrix formed of a plurality of cross-linked polymer molecules and a plurality of droplets of liquid crystals within the polymer matrix. A planar macrocycle dye is dispersed within the plurality of droplets of liquid crystals. The planar macrocycle dye can include one or more of a phthalocanine, a porphyrin, a naphthalocyanine, a metallophthalocyanine, a metalloporphyrin, or a metallonaphthalocyanine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thin films suitable as dielectrics in integrated circuits and for other similar applications and to methods for the production thereof. In particular, the invention concerns thin films comprising at least partially cross-linked siloxane structures obtainable by hydrolysis of one or more silicon compounds of the general formula R1—R2—Si—(X1)3, wherein X1 is a leaving group, R2 is a cycloalkyl having from 3 to 16 carbon atoms, an aryl having from 5 to 18 carbon atoms or a polycyclic alkyl group having from 7 to 16 carbon atoms, and R1 is a substituent of R2 selected from alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, alkynyl groups having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and aromatic groups having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, each of said groups being optionally substituted, and Cl and F.

Abstract: A method comprises depositing an organic material on a substrate; depositing additional material different from the organic material after depositing the organic material; and removing the organic material with a compressed fluid. Also disclosed is a method comprising: providing an organic layer on a substrate; after providing the organic layer, providing one or more layers of a material different than the organic material of the organic layer; removing the organic layer with a compressed fluid; and providing an anti-stiction agent with a compressed fluid to material remaining after removal of the organic layer.