Random Pattern Generation Algorithm for Light Guides using Molecular Dynamics Model

분자동역학 모델을 이용한 도광판 랜덤패턴 생성 알고리즘

  • Lee, Ji Young (Korea University of Technology and Education, School of Mechanical Engineering) ;
  • Park, Seungkyung (Korea University of Technology and Education, School of Mechanical Engineering)
  • 이지영 (한국기술교육대학교 기계공학부) ;
  • 박승경 (한국기술교육대학교 기계공학부)
  • Received : 2019.11.20
  • Accepted : 2019.12.09
  • Published : 2019.12.31

Abstract

Microstructure pattern generation on light guides in backlight unit (BLU) is an essential process for designing flat panel display, but efficient designing algorithm is still limited to achieve uniform luminescence while maintaining fully random distribution to avoid interference effects. In this study, a molecular dynamics model based pattern generation algorithm has been developed. The proposed algorithm allows a fast and efficient distribution of patterns at specified density within the user-defined computational cells, and its efficiency and performance has been demonstrated with sample cases.

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