System and method for extending light valve lifetime in liquid crystal display devices

Abstract

A liquid crystal display system comprises a lamp providing illumination, a beam splitter for redirecting the illumination, and a light valve comprising an ion beam treated diamond like carbon inorganic film deposited over the substrate, wherein the inorganic film is patterned asymmetrically, having surface carbon atoms forming ridges for aligning liquid crystal, wherein the light valve reflects an illumination through the redirecting beam splitter. The system further comprises a violet-blocking long-pass filter positioned between the lamp and the beam splitter, and a short-pass trim filter positioned between the lamp and the beam splitter.

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