GOALI/Graduate Student Industrial Fellowship: Rubbed Polymer Surfaces: Template Layers for Orienting Liquid Crystal Molecules in Thin Film Displays

9631512 Kumar这项研究项目的目的是确定液晶显示器用的聚酰亚胺薄膜中由抛光引起的聚合物下巴重定向的潜在微观机制，目的是为设计改善这些显示器的制造效率提供科学基础。这项研究项目是宾夕法尼亚州立大学和IBM研究部门IF Almaden研究中心的合作成果。IBM的研究合作者将引导这些努力对显示器制造产生直接影响。宾夕法尼亚州立大学和IBM之间的研究协议明确规定了双方合作者的角色和责任。学生将获得与工业界合作的丰富经验。

9631512 Kumar The objective of this research project is to determine the underlying microscopic mechanism of the buffing-induced reorientation of polymer chins in thin polyimide films of the type used for liquid crystal displays with the goal of providing a scientific base for designing improvements in the manufacturing efficiency of these displays. This research project is a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania State University and IBM Research Division if Almaden Research Center. The research collaborators at IBM will guide theses efforts towards direct impact on display manufacturing. The research agreement between the Pennsylvania State University and IBM has clearly specified the roles and responsibilities of collaborators on both sides. Students will gain significant experiences in working with industry.