Abstract: A polymer particle containing magnetic material includes a core and a polymer layer. The core includes magnetic fine particles. The polymer layer is located outside the core and surrounds the core. A shape ratio (Ric) is defined in each of the magnetic fine particles by dividing a diameter (Di) of an inscribed circle of the magnetic fine particle by a diameter (Do) of a circumscribed circle of the magnetic fine particle. The shape ratio (Ric) of the magnetic fine particle is 0.50 or more and 0.94 or less. The diameter (Di) of the magnetic fine particle is 5 nm or more. The diameter (Di) and the shape ratio (Ric) of the magnetic fine particle satisfy a relation formula of Di?9.28×e{circumflex over (?)}(1.17×Ric).

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium stores an information processing program for causing a computer to execute processing including: every time a plurality of data to be managed in a data lineage indicating histories of the plurality of data are updated, storing an update date and time in association with updated data; in response to an input of a designated date and time or a designated period, based on the update date and time stored in association with each of the plurality of data, determining data updated within a predetermined period including the designated date and time or within the designated period as data of interest; and generating a partial data lineage that is a part of the data lineage and includes a display object corresponding to the data of interest.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium stores an information processing program for causing a computer to execute processing including: every time a plurality of data to be managed in a data lineage indicating histories of the plurality of data are updated, storing an update date and time in association with updated data; in response to an input of a designated date and time or a designated period, based on the update date and time stored in association with each of the plurality of data, determining data updated within a predetermined period including the designated date and time or within the designated period as data of interest; and generating a partial data lineage that is a part of the data lineage and includes a display object corresponding to the data of interest.

Abstract: This solar cell module comprises: a base member curved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction; a plurality of solar cells disposed on the base member; first wiring members connecting adjacent solar cells to one another in the vertical direction and forming a plurality of strings; and second wiring members connected to the first wiring members that extend out in the vertical direction from the top of the solar cells located at an end of the columns of the strings. The interval between the at least some of the second wiring members and the solar cells of the strings connected to those wiring members is narrower toward the end portions in the horizontal direction of the string group than toward the central portion in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: This solar module has: a base member that is curved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction; strings each constituted from a plurality of solar cells and first wiring members connecting adjacent solar cells in the vertical direction, wherein a plurality of the strings are arranged side by side on the base member; and a string group constituted from a plurality of the strings and second wiring members, which are disposed at both sides in the vertical direction of the strings and connected to the first wiring members, thereby connecting adjacent strings to one another in the horizontal direction. The string group is divided into at least two blocks that are side by side in the vertical direction. Second wiring members are disposed adjacent in the horizontal direction, or second wiring members are disposed adjacent in the vertical direction between the blocks, and are secured to one another.

Abstract: A solar battery module is provided with a plurality of solar cells, a wiring material for connecting adjacent solar cells in the longitudinal directors to form strings, and a reflective body disposed on the rear-surface side of the solar cells, said body reflecting at least some incident light toward the solar cells. In the solar battery module, the strings are multiply disposed in the horizontal direction to constitute string groups, intervals D20 between adjacent strings being formed wider in the longitudinal center section of the string groups than in the longitudinal end sections.

Abstract: A solar battery module is provided with a plurality of solar cells, a wiring material for connecting adjacent solar cells in the longitudinal directors to form strings, and a reflective body disposed on the rear-surface side of the solar cells, said body reflecting at least some incident light toward the solar cells. In the solar battery module, the strings are multiply disposed In the horizontal direction to constitute string groups, intervals D20 between adjacent strings being formed wider in the longitudinal center section of the string groups than in the longitudinal end sections.

Abstract: This solar module has: a base member that is curved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction; strings each constituted from a plurality of solar cells and first wiring members connecting adjacent solar cells in the vertical direction, wherein a plurality of the strings are arranged side by side on the base member; and a string group constituted from a plurality of the strings and second wiring members, which are disposed at both sides in the vertical direction of the strings and connected to the first wiring members, thereby connecting adjacent strings to one another in the horizontal direction. The string group is divided into at least two blocks that are side by side in the vertical direction. Second wiring members are disposed adjacent in the horizontal direction, or second wiring members are disposed adjacent in the vertical direction between the blocks, and are secured to one another.

Abstract: There is provided a photovoltaic device (100) having a substrate (10), i-type amorphous layers (16i, 18i) formed over a region of at least a part of a back surface of the substrate, and an i-type amorphous layer (12i) formed over a region of at least a part of a light-receiving surface of the substrate (10); and characterized in that electrodes (24n, 24p) are provided on the back surface and no electrode is provided on the light-receiving surface, and an electrical resistance per unit area of the back surface side i-type amorphous layers is lower than an electrical resistance per unit area of the light-receiving surface side i-type amorphous layer.

Abstract: This solar cell module comprises: a base member curved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction; a plurality of solar cells disposed on the base member; first wiring members connecting adjacent solar cells to one another in the vertical direction and forming a plurality of strings; and second wiring members connected to the first wiring members that extend out in the vertical direction from the top of the solar cells located at an end of the columns of the strings. The interval between the at least some of the second wiring members and the solar cells of the strings connected to those wiring members is narrower toward the end portions in the horizontal direction of the string group than toward the central portion in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. The solar cell (1) contains: a substrate (10) comprising a semiconductor material having one type of conductivity; a first semiconductor layer (12n) having the one type of conductivity; and a second semiconductor layer (17n) having the one type of conductivity. The first semiconductor layer (12n) is arranged on one main surface of the substrate (10). The second semiconductor layer (17n) is arranged on the other main surface of the substrate (10). The solar cell (1) is configured such that the strength of the electric field formed by the second semiconductor layer (17n) is greater than the strength of the electric field formed by the first semiconductor layer (12n).

Abstract: In this method for producing a photoelectric conversion device: an i-type non-crystalline layer and an n-type non-crystalline layer comprising a non-crystalline semiconductor film are formed on the light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate; an i-type non-crystalline layer and an n-type non-crystalline layer comprising a non-crystalline semiconductor film are formed on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate; a protective layer is formed on the n-type non-crystalline layer; an insulating layer is formed on the n-type non-crystalline layer; and in the state where the top of the n-type non-crystalline layer is covered by the protective layer, patterning is performed by eliminating a portion of the i-type non-crystalline layer, the n-type non-crystalline layer, and the insulating layer.

Abstract: Conventionally, it is impossible to detect an object to which a person feels a similar sense based on latent consciousness. Detection of an object to which a person feels a similar sense is realizable by a brain information processing apparatus using high-level brain activity information indicating a latent consciousness. The brain information processing apparatus has stored therein one or more pieces of brain information that includes brain activity information, which is information on a brain activation level, and object information, and includes: an accepting unit that accepts brain activity information; an object information acquisition unit that acquires one or more pieces of object information associated with one or more pieces of brain activity information that is approximate to the brain activity information to the extent of satisfying a predetermined condition; and an output unit that outputs the object information acquired by the object information acquisition unit.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion element that is formed by planate disposing, on an n-type single crystal Si substrate, an n layer that is an n-type amorphous semiconductor layer, and a player that is a p-type amorphous semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive film layer that is formed on the n layer and the p layer, and an electrode layer formed on the transparent conductive film layer. The density of the transparent conductive film layer, the density being on the n layer side and the p layer side, is lower than that on the electrode layer side.

Abstract: A steering apparatus includes an engaging portion movable in a predetermined moving direction at a time of a secondary collision; a fixation portion fixed to a vehicle body; and an absorbing member. The absorbing member includes a fixed portion fixed to the fixation portion, an engaged portion facing the engaging portion, and a connecting portion that includes a curved portion and connects the fixed portion and the engaged portion. An area of a cross-section of the curved portion taken along a plane perpendicular to a creeping direction along the curved portion varies depending on a position in the creeping direction. The connecting portion of the absorbing member is deformed so that the absorbing member absorbs energy of the secondary collision.

Abstract: A steering apparatus includes an engaging portion movable in a predetermined moving direction at a time of a secondary collision; a fixation portion fixed to a vehicle body; and an absorbing member. The absorbing member includes a fixed portion fixed to the fixation portion, an engaged portion facing the engaging portion, and a connecting portion that includes a curved portion and connects the fixed portion and the engaged portion. An area of a cross-section of the curved portion taken along a plane perpendicular to a creeping direction along the curved portion varies depending on a position in the creeping direction. The connecting portion of the absorbing member is deformed so that the absorbing member absorbs energy of the secondary collision.

Abstract: In this method for producing a photoelectric conversion device: an i-type non-crystalline layer and an n-type non-crystalline layer comprising a non-crystalline semiconductor film are formed on the light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate; an i-type non-crystalline layer and an n-type non-crystalline layer comprising a non-crystalline semiconductor film are formed on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate; a protective layer is formed on the n-type non-crystalline layer; an insulating layer is formed on the n-type non-crystalline layer; and in the state where the top of the n-type non-crystalline layer is covered by the protective layer, patterning is performed by eliminating a portion of the i-type non-crystalline layer, the n-type non-crystalline layer, and the insulating layer.

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell having reduced resistance loss during power collection. A first and a second semiconductor layer (12n, 13p) each have a plurality of linear portions. The number of linear portions in the first semiconductor layer (12n) is fewer than the number of linear portions in the second semiconductor layer (13p). The thickness of the first semiconductor layer (12n) is thinner than the thickness of the second semiconductor layer (13p).

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. The solar cell (1) contains: a substrate (10) comprising a semiconductor material having one type of conductivity; a first semiconductor layer (12n) having the one type of conductivity; and a second semiconductor layer (17n) having the one type of conductivity. The first semiconductor layer (12n) is arranged on one main surface of the substrate (10). The second semiconductor layer (17n) is arranged on the other main surface of the substrate (10). The solar cell (1) is configured such that the strength of the electric field formed by the second semiconductor layer (17n) is greater than the strength of the electric field formed by the first semiconductor layer (12n).

Abstract: A solar cell having improved carrier collection efficiency is provided. A solar cell (1) is provided with a semiconductor substrate (10) having one type of conductivity, a first semiconductor layer (12n), a second semiconductor layer (13p), a first electrode (14), and a second electrode (15). The first semiconductor layer (12n) is arranged on one main surface (10b) of the semiconductor substrate (10). The first semiconductor layer (12n) has the one type of conductivity. The second semiconductor layer (13p) is arranged on the one main surface (10b) of the semiconductor substrate (10). The second semiconductor layer (13p) has the other type of conductivity. The first electrode (14) is connected electrically to the first semiconductor layer (12n). The second electrode (15) is connected electrically to the second semiconductor layer (13p). The thickness of the second semiconductor layer (13p) is thinner than the thickness of the first semiconductor layer (12n).