Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising a) 0.001 to 20%, by weight; preferably, 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 9% by weight of at least one photoreactive compound (I) that comprises a photoalignment group and b) 80 to 99.999% by weight, preferably, 90 to 99% by weight, more preferably 91 to 99% by weight of at least one compound (II) that does not comprise a photoalignment group, and c) optionally at least one reactive or non reactive additives, and d) optionally at least one solvent. Further, the present invention relates to the use of this photoalignment composition for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising a) 0.001 to 20%, by weight; preferably, 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 9% by weight of at least one photoreactive compound (I) that comprises a photoalignment group and b) 80 to 99.999% by weight, preferably, 90 to 99% by weight, more preferably 91 to 99% by weight of at least one compound (II) that does not comprise a photoalignment group, and c) optionally at least one reactive or non reactive additives, and d) optionally at least one solvent. Further, the present invention relates to the use of this photoalignment composition for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising a) 0.001 to 20%, by weight, preferably, 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 9% by weight of at least one photoreactive compound (I) that comprises a photoalignment group and b) 80 to 99.999% by weight, preferably, 90 to 99% by weight, more preferably 91 to 99% by weight of at least one compound (II) that does not comprise a photoalignment group, and c) optionally at least one reactive or non reactive additives, and d) optionally at least one solvent. Further the present invention relates to the use of this photoalignment composition for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro—optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoreactive compound for the preparation of a photoalignment material comprising thioether units, wherein the photoreactive compound is comprising at least one ene group and at least one photoalignment group, and further to a composition comprising at least one photoreactive compound and at least one polythiol, the use of this composition for the preparation of photoalignment materials, and their use for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: Linearly photopolymerized (LPP) orientation layers for liquid crystals, that is to say liquid crystal orientation layers, are oriented and crosslinked by means of linearly polarized light. The properties of an LPP orientation layer, such as the angle of tilt, surface wetting, voltage holding ratio and anchoring energy, can be adjusted and/or improved by mixing further substances into the starting material for the preparation of the orientation layer.

Abstract: A device for receiving a broadband multi-channel radiofrequency signal includes a radiofrequency analog input stage connected to an intermediate-frequency conversion stage. The conversion stage includes at least one conversion chain having a frequency mixer that transposes the signal to an intermediate frequency connected to the input of an analog-digital converter with a high frequency sampling rate. The intermediate and sampling frequencies in each conversion chain are selected such that, considering the noise generated by the sampling overtones of the corresponding analog-digital converter, each of the radiofrequency signal channels has a signal/noise ratio that is greater at output than a predetermined value of at least one conversion chain.

Abstract: A device for receiving a broadband multi-channel radiofrequency signal includes a radiofrequency analog input stage connected to an intermediate-frequency conversion stage. The conversion stage includes at least one conversion chain having a frequency mixer that transposes the signal to an intermediate frequency connected to the input of an analog-digital converter with a high frequency sampling rate. The intermediate and sampling frequencies in each conversion chain are selected such that, considering the noise generated by the sampling overtones of the corresponding analog-digital converter, each of the radiofrequency signal channels has a signal/noise ratio that is greater at output than a predetermined value of at least one conversion chain.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: A device for receiving a broadband multi-channel radiofrequency signal includes a radiofrequency analog input stage connected to an intermediate-frequency conversion stage. The conversion stage includes at least one conversion chain having a frequency mixer that transposes the signal to an intermediate frequency connected to the input of an analog-digital converter with a high frequency sampling rate. The intermediate and sampling frequencies in each conversion chain are selected such that, considering the noise generated by the sampling overtones of the corresponding analog-digital converter, each of the radiofrequency signal channels has a signal/noise ratio that is greater at output than a predetermined value of at least one conversion chain.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, are represented by the general formula I: wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: A nanocomposite, comprising single-wall and/or multi-wall one-dimensional nanomaterials, and at least one nanooxide of at least one transition metal, said nanooxide filling said nanotubes and covering their walls. A process for preparing such a nanocomposite and an optical limiting device comprising such a nanocomposite in suspension in a medium that is transparent to visible and infrared radiation are disclosed.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, are represented by the general formula I: wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, are represented by the general formula I: wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for receiving a broadband multi-channel radiofrequency signal, consisting of a radiofrequency analog input stage (3) connected to an intermediate-frequency conversion stage (?), said conversion stage comprising at least one conversion chain (13, 15) comprising a frequency mixer (17, 19) that transposes the signal to an intermediate frequency connected to the input of an analog-digital converter (29, 31) with a high frequency sampling rate, characterized in that the intermediate and sampling frequencies in each conversion chain are selected such that, considering the noise generated by the sampling overtones of the corresponding analog-digital converter, each of the radiofrequency signal channels has a signal/noise ratio that is greater at output than a predetermined value of at least one conversion chain.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, are represented by the general formula I: wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising a) 0.001 to 20%, by weight, preferably, 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 9% by weight of at least one photoreactive compound (I) that comprises a photoalignment group and b) 80 to 99.999% by weight, preferably, 90 to 99% by weight, more preferably 91 to 99% by weight of at least one compound (II) that does not comprise a photoalignment group, and c) optionally at least one reactive or non reactive additives, and d) optionally at least one solvent. Further the present invention relates to the use of this photoalignment composition for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.