| 摘要 |
PURPOSE:To enable an image high in compactness and resolution to be formed by forming an image forming layer composed of a phase-transitive org. compd. having an unsatd. bond in the molecular structure and a functional compd., and a resistance heating layer for giving heat energy to the image forming layer. CONSTITUTION:The image forming layer 3 composed of a phase-transitive org. compd. A having an unsatd. bond in the molecular structure and a functional compd. B, and a resistance heating layer 2 for giving heat energy to the image forming layer 3 are formed, the layer 2 is heated as bias for forming an image to cause phase transition of the compd. A of the overlying layer 3, resulting in converting the layer 3 into a fluid state. The layer 3 is exposed to light 6 in accordance with a pattern for forming an image or input information, e.g., at a prescribed position 5 to cause optical change of the molecule B. The displayed image can be seen or read by illuminating the layer 3 from the reverse side with illumination light 7, thus permitting an image high in compactness and resolution to be formed, not only a still image but also mov ing images, including slow motion and animation pictures to be displayed, and accord ingly, this image forming element to be used for simple devices for display, recording, memory, etc. |
