PATENTS:
- “Bragg Liquid Crystal Polarization Gratings”, invention disclosure submitted to NCSU, 2014
- “Polarization Conversion Systems with Geometric Phase Holograms”, invention disclosure submitted to NCSU, 2014
- “Polarization Conversion Systems with Polarization Gratings and Related Fabrication Methods”, Inventors: R. K. Komanduri, M. J. Escuti, J. Kim, and K. F. Lawler, Pending Patent Application, International Application Number: PCT/US2012/058985 (WIPO) (link)
- “Multi-twist Retarders for Broadband Polarization Transformation and Related Fabrication Methods”, Inventors: R. K. Komanduri, M. J. Escuti, and K. F. Lawler, Pending Patent Application, International Application Number: PCT/US2012/059008 (WIPO) (link)
- “Low-Twist Chiral Liquid Crystal Polarization Gratings and Related Fabrication Methods”, Inventors: R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, and M. J. Escuti, US Patent No: 8,339,566 (link)
- “Low-twist chiral optical layers and related fabrication methods”, Inventors: R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, and M. J. Escuti, US Patent No: 8,520,170 (link)
- “Polarization-Independent Liquid Crystal Display Devices Including Multiple Polarization Grating Arrangements and Related Devices”, Inventors: R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, M. J. Escuti, B. L. Conover, and J. Kim, US Patent No: 8,537,310 (link)
JOURNAL ARTICLES:
- R. K. Komanduri, M. Kudenov, and M. J. Escuti, “High quality polarization gratings fabricated via proximity lithography and partially coherent light ,” In preparation for Applied Physics Letters
- R. K. Komanduri, K. F. Lawler, and M. J. Escuti, "Multi-twist retarders: broadband retardation control using self-aligning reactive liquid crystal layers", Optics Express, vol. 21, no. 1, pp 404-420, 2013 (link).
- J Kim, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "Efficient and monolithic polarization conversion system based on a polarization grating", Applied Optics, vol. 51, issue 20, pp. 4852-4857, 2012 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri and M. J. Escuti, “High efficiency reflective liquid crystal polarization gratings”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 95, art. num. 091106, 2009 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri and M. J. Escuti, "Elastic Continuum Analysis of the Liquid Crystal Polarization Grating", Physical Review E, vol. 76, no. 2, num. 021701, 2007 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, W. M. Jones, C. Oh, and M. J. Escuti, "Polarization-Independent Modulation for Projection Displays Using Small-Period LC Polarization Gratings", Journal of the Society for Information Display, vol. 15, no. 8, pp. 589-594, 2007 (link).
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:
- K. J. Hornburg, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "Multiband retardation control using multi-twist retarders," Proc. SPIE – Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XI, vol. 9099, art. no. 90990Z, 2014 (link)
- M. N. Miskiewicz, J. Kim, Y. Li, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "Progress on large-area polarization grating fabrication," Proc. SPIE - Acquisition, Tracking, Pointing, and Laser Systems Technologies XXVI, vol. 8395, art. no. 83950G, 2012 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, J. Kim, K. F. Lawler, and M. J. Escuti, "Multi-twist retarders for broadband polarization transformation", Proc. SPIE - Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies VII, vol. 8279, art. no. 82790E, 2012 (link).
- J Kim, RK Komanduri, and MJ Escuti, "A compact holographic recording setup for tuning pitch using polarizing prisms," Proc. SPIE - Practical Holography XXVI: Materials and Applications, vol. 8281, art. no. 82810R, 2012 (link).
- E. Seo, H. C. Kee, Y. Kim, S. Jeong, H. Choi, S. Lee, J. Kim, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "Polarization Conversion System Using A Polymer Polarization Grating", SID Symposium Digest, vol. 42, pp. 540-543, 2011 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, K. F. Lawler, and M. J. Escuti, "A high throughput liquid crystal light shutter for unpolarized light using polymer polarization gratings", Proc. SPIE - Advanced Wavefront Control: Methods, Devices, and Applications VIII, vol. 8052, art. no. 80520R, 2011 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, and M. J. Escuti, "Polarization Independent Projection Systems Using Thin Film Polymer Polarization Gratings and Standard Liquid Crystal Microdisplays", SID Symposium Proceedings, vol. 40, pp. 487-490, 2009 (link).
- C. Oh, R. K. Komanduri, B. L. Conover, and M. J. Escuti, "Polarization-Independent Modulation Using Standard Liquid Crystal Microdisplays and Polymer Polarization Gratings", International Display Research Conference, vol. 28, pp. 298-301, 2008 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, and M. J. Escuti, "Reflective liquid crystal polarization gratings with high efficiency and small pitch", Proc. SPIE - Liquid Crystals XII, vol. 7050, art. no. 70500J, 2008 (link).
- R. K. Komanduri, C. Oh, M. J. Escuti, and D. J. Kekas, "Late-News Paper: Polarization Independent Liquid Crystal Microdisplays", SID Symposium Proceedings, vol. 39, pp. 236-239, 2008 (link).
- W. M. Jones, C. Oh, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "Polarization-Independent Modulation for Projection Displays Using Small-Period LC Polarization Gratings", International Display Research Conference, vol. 26, no. 12.5, 2006 (link).
- C. Oh, R. K. Komanduri, and M. J. Escuti, "FDTD analysis of 100% efficient polarization-independent liquid crystal polarization grating", Proceedings of the SPIE - Liquid Crystals X, vol. 6332, no. 633238, 2006 (link).