Abstract: A display device includes a reflector in which a plurality of elements, each including a number of reflective regions, is arranged. In the reflector, the reflective regions of each said element are disposed so that at least part of incoming light, which has been incident on the element, is reflected by each one of the reflective regions after another and then allowed to go out of the element. At least one of the reflective regions of each said element includes: a light reflective plane; and a light modulating layer that is formed on one side of the light reflective plane so as to face the incoming light.

Abstract: The liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes: a liquid crystal layer; a pair of substrates provided so as to interpose the liquid crystal layer therebetween; and a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix pattern. The liquid crystal layer has a helical structure and exhibits at least two stable states including a planar state and a focal conic state according to an applied voltage. In each of the plurality of pixels, a thickness d of the liquid crystal layer has at least two different values, and the liquid crystal layer includes at least two regions having different values of a first threshold voltage for transitioning the liquid crystal layer from the planar state to the focal conic state.