Abstract: A film-forming apparatus and a method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium are provided. The film-forming apparatus includes a rotating body which moves a base material with a strip shape which has flexibility, a plurality of cathodes which are provided to oppose a rotating surface of the rotating body; and a plurality of accommodating sections which accommodate each of the plurality of cathodes. The method includes sequentially film-forming a plurality of thin films on a base material using a plurality of cathodes which are provided on a moving path of the base material while moving the base material with a strip shape which has flexibility. Each of the plurality of cathodes is accommodated in a plurality of accommodating sections.

Abstract: In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to an embodiment of the present technology, there is provided a structure including a decorative portion and a member. The decorative portion includes a single-layered metal layer that includes fine cracks and varies in addition concentration of a predetermined element in a thickness direction of the metal layer. The member includes a decorated region to which the decorative portion is bonded.

Abstract: A casing component according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a decorating film and a casing part. The decorating film is formed on a base film by vapor deposition and includes a metal layer, fine cracks being formed in the metal layer by stretching the base film. The casing part has a decorated region, the decorating film being adhered to the decorated region.

Abstract: A structure according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: a decorative portion; and a member. The decorative portion includes a metal layer having a first surface, a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, a first internal region, a second internal region, and minute cracks, the second surface having a reflectance higher than that of the first surface, the first internal region having a relatively high hardness on a side of the first surface, the second internal region having a relatively low hardness on a side of the second surface. The member includes a to-be-decorated region to which the decorative portion is to be bonded.

Abstract: A casing component according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a to-be-decorated area and a decoration portion. The to-be-decorated area includes a plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces to be decorated, the plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces being formed such that adjacent to-be-decorated surfaces have different heights. The decoration portion includes a metal layer formed in each of the plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces.

Abstract: A structure according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a decorative film and a casing portion. The decorative film includes a metal layer that includes a first area in which an addition concentration of a predetermined element is relatively high, a second area in which the addition concentration is relatively lower than that of the first area, and minute cracks that are formed using the first area as a reference. The casing portion includes a to-be-decorated area to which the decorative film is to be bonded.

Abstract: A film-forming apparatus and a method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium are provided. The film-forming apparatus includes a rotating body which moves a base material with a strip shape which has flexibility, a plurality of cathodes which are provided to oppose a rotating surface of the rotating body; and a plurality of accommodating sections which accommodate each of the plurality of cathodes. The method includes sequentially film-forming a plurality of thin films on a base material using a plurality of cathodes which are provided on a moving path of the base material while moving the base material with a strip shape which has flexibility. Each of the plurality of cathodes is accommodated in a plurality of accommodating sections.

Abstract: A casing component according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a decorating film and a casing part. The decorating film is formed on a base film by vapor deposition and includes a metal layer, fine cracks being formed in the metal layer by stretching the base film. The casing part has a decorated region, the decorating film being adhered to the decorated region.

Abstract: A film forming device includes a drum having a circumferential surface, a cathode accommodation unit disposed to be opposite to the circumferential surface, a first gas introducing unit which introduces a first gas into the cathode accommodation unit, and a second gas introducing unit which introduces a second gas between the circumferential surface and the cathode accommodation unit.

Abstract: A casing component according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a to-be-decorated area and a decoration portion. The to-be-decorated area includes a plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces to be decorated, the plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces being formed such that adjacent to-be-decorated surfaces have different heights. The decoration portion includes a metal layer formed in each of the plurality of to-be-decorated surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a magnetic field generation apparatus including: two or more main magnetic pole portions configured to generate a main magnetic field; one or more secondary magnetic pole portions including a plurality of first divisional magnets obtained by a division, that generate a secondary magnetic field for adjusting the generated main magnetic field; and a yoke portion including one or more first yokes opposing the plurality of first divisional magnets in correspondence with the one or more secondary magnetic pole portions.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium including a base material which has flexibility, and a laminated film, in which a variation in magnetic characteristics is within ±10% over a division of 300 m in a longitudinal direction of the base material.

Abstract: Provided is a magnetic field generation apparatus including: two or more main magnetic pole portions configured to generate a main magnetic field; one or more secondary magnetic pole portions including a plurality of first divisional magnets obtained by a division, that generate a secondary magnetic field for adjusting the generated main magnetic field; and a yoke portion including one or more first yokes opposing the plurality of first divisional magnets in correspondence with the one or more secondary magnetic pole portions.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel compound that has an excellent ?-secretase inhibitory effect and specifically inhibits A? production. The present invention provides a compound of the following formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more phenyl or halogenophenyl groups; R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups; R4 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and the symbol “*” represents a chiral center.

Abstract: An evaporation apparatus that is capable of stably forming a good quality thin film and is highly suitable for mass production is provided. The evaporation apparatus include an evaporation source discharging an evaporation material by heating, a retention member retaining an evaporation object, and a heat shield member that is located between the evaporation source and the evaporation object retained by the retention member, has an opening for passing the evaporation material in a state of vapor phase from the evaporation source to the evaporation object, and shields the evaporation object from part of radiation heat of the evaporation source. The heat shield member is located closer to the evaporation source than to the retention member.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel compound that has an excellent ?-secretase inhibitory effect and specifically inhibits A? production. The present invention provides a compound of the following formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more phenyl or halogenophenyl groups; R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups; R4 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and the symbol “*” represents a chiral center.

Abstract: A vapor deposition apparatus includes: a vacuum tank; an exhaust section that performs vacuum exhaust in the vacuum tank; a vapor deposition source disposed in the vacuum tank to vaporize a deposition material; and a traveling path for allowing an elongated substrate on which the deposition material is deposited to travel along a concave path with respect to the vapor deposition source at least in a region opposing the vapor deposition source.

Abstract: An evaporation apparatus that is capable of stably forming a good quality thin film and is highly suitable for mass production is provided. The evaporation apparatus include an evaporation source discharging an evaporation material by heating, a retention member retaining an evaporation object, and a heat shield member that is located between the evaporation source and the evaporation object retained by the retention member, has an opening for passing the evaporation material in a state of vapor phase from the evaporation source to the evaporation object, and shields the evaporation object from part of radiation heat of the evaporation source. The heat shield member is located closer to the evaporation source than to the retention member.

Abstract: A method for preparing a novel crystalline polymorphic irinotecan hydrochloride which is excellent in the solubility in water and reduced in the content of impurities is provided. A method for preparing c-type crystals of irinotecan hydrochloride having diffraction peaks (2?) at 9.15°, 10.00°, 11.80°, 12.20°, 13.00° and 13.40° in the powder X-ray diffractometry characterized by mixing irinotecan with one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of acetone, acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran, adding hydrochloric acid, and collecting the formed crystals.

Abstract: A method for preparing a novel crystalline polymorphic irinotecan hydrochloride which is excellent in the solubility in water and reduced in the content of impurities is provided. A method for preparing c-type crystals of irinotecan hydrochloride having diffraction peaks (2?) at 9.15°, 10.00°, 11.80°, 12.20°, 13.00° and 13.40° in the powder X-ray diffractometry characterized by mixing irinotecan with one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of acetone, acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran, adding hydrochloric acid, and collecting the formed crystals.