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    Supertwist

    Last Updated May 24, 2021 1:56 pm
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    A technique for improving LCD display screens by twisting light rays. In addition to normal supertwist displays, there also exist double supertwist and triple supertwist displays. In general, the more twists, the higher the contrast.

    Supertwist displays are also known as supertwist nematic (STN) displays.

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