Abstract: A light projection unit capable of improving light use efficiency is provided. This light projection unit includes: a fluorescent member that includes an illuminated surface to which laser light is directed, converts at least part of the laser light into fluorescent light and outputs the fluorescent light from chiefly the illuminated surface; and a reflection member that includes a first reflection surface which reflects the fluorescent light output from the fluorescent member. The illuminated surface of the fluorescent member is inclined with respect to a predetermined direction in such a way that the illuminated surface faces in a direction opposite to a light projection direction.

Abstract: A headlamp of one embodiment of this invention includes a laser element for emitting a laser beam, a light emitting section for generating fluorescence upon receiving the laser beam, and a reflecting mirror for projecting the fluorescence. Distribution of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section corresponds to Lambertian distribution, and an incident angle of the laser beam with respect to an excitation light irradiated surface, which is a surface of the light emitting section irradiated with the laser beam, is set so that use efficiency of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section is increased.

Abstract: A headlamp of one embodiment of this invention includes a laser element for emitting a laser beam, a light emitting section for generating fluorescence upon receiving the laser beam, and a reflecting mirror for projecting the fluorescence. Distribution of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section corresponds to Lambertian distribution, and an incident angle of the laser beam with respect to an excitation light irradiated surface, which is a surface of the light emitting section irradiated with the laser beam, is set so that use efficiency of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section is increased.

Abstract: A headlamp of an embodiment of this invention includes a laser element, a light emitting section, and a parabolic mirror. A part of the parabolic mirror is provided so as to face an upper surface of the light emitting section, which upper surface has a larger area than that of a side surface of the light emitting section. The light emitting section emits fluorescence in such a manner that distribution of the fluorescence corresponds to the Lambertian distribution.

Abstract: Provided is a light projection structure (10), including: a reflective member (11) including a reflective surface (11a), the reflective surface (11a) being formed as a concave surface having a focal point (f) positioned near its apex (t); and a light emitting member (12) disposed at the focal point (f) and its vicinity, for emitting light when excited by excitation light.

Abstract: A light projection unit capable of improving light use efficiency is provided. This light projection unit includes: a fluorescent member that includes an illuminated surface to which laser light is directed, converts at least part of the laser light into fluorescent light and outputs the fluorescent light from chiefly the illuminated surface; and a reflection member that includes a first reflection surface which reflects the fluorescent light output from the fluorescent member. The illuminated surface of the fluorescent member is inclined with respect to a predetermined direction in such a way that the illuminated surface faces in a direction opposite to a light projection direction.

Abstract: A headlamp of one embodiment of this invention includes a laser element for emitting a laser beam, a light emitting section for generating fluorescence upon receiving the laser beam, and a reflecting mirror for projecting the fluorescence. Distribution of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section corresponds to Lambertian distribution, and an incident angle of the laser beam with respect to an excitation light irradiated surface, which is a surface of the light emitting section irradiated with the laser beam, is set so that use efficiency of the fluorescence emitted by the light emitting section is increased.

Abstract: A headlamp of an embodiment of this invention includes a laser element, a light emitting section, and a parabolic mirror. A part of the parabolic mirror is provided so as to face an upper surface of the light emitting section, which upper surface has a larger area than that of a side surface of the light emitting section. The light emitting section emits fluorescence in such a manner that distribution of the fluorescence corresponds to the Lambertian distribution.

Abstract: Provided is a light projection structure (10), including: a reflective member (11) including a reflective surface (11a), the reflective surface (11a) being formed as a concave surface having a focal point (f) positioned near its apex (t); and a light emitting member (12) disposed at the focal point (f) and its vicinity, for emitting light when excited by excitation light.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): [in which: X is a group of formula >CR1R2 or >SO2; Y is a group of formula >NH or >CR1R2; Z is a group of formula >C?O or >CH2 or a direct bond; R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen, carboxy or hydroxy; or R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, a methylenedioxy group or a hydroxyimino group; R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R4 represents two hydrogen atoms, or an oxo or hydroxyimino group; R5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen; R6 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy or carboxy; R7 and R8 are each hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of acute or chronic neurodegenerative diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Chorea, Multiple Sclerosis or the sequelae to acute ischaemic events such as heart attack, stroke or head injury and for protection against ischaemic damage to tissues of peripheral organs.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): [in which: X is a group of formula >CR1R2 or >SO2; Y is a group of formula >NH or >CR1R2; Z is a group of formula >C?O or >CH2 or a direct bond; R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen, carboxy or hydroxy; or R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, a methylenedioxy group or a hydroxyimino group; R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R4 represents two hydrogen atoms, or an oxo or hydroxyimino group; R5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen; R6 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy or carboxy; R7 and R8 are each hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of acute or chronic neurodegenerative diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Chorea, Multiple Sclerosis or the sequelae to acute ischaemic events such as heart attack, stroke or head injury and for protection against ischaemic damage to tissues of peripheral organs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of substantially pure diastereoisomers of derivatives of tetrahydrofolate and the use of such diastereoisomers. More particularly the present invention provides a process for the preparation of a desired substantially pure (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer of a derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid or salt or ester. The process comprises the steps of: attaching a chiral auxiliary group at either N-5 or N-10 of a mixture of 6R and 6S diastereoisomers of tetrahydrofolic acid, separating the new diastereoisomers, recovering the desired new diastereoisomer (6R or 6S) corresponding to the desired (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer, and converting the substantially pure new diastereoisomer recovered into the corresponding diastereoisomer.

Abstract: The present invention related to the preparation of substantially pure diastereoisomers of derivatives of tetrahydrofolate and the use of such diastereoisomers. More particularly the present invention provides a process for the preparation of a desired substantially pure (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer of a derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid or salt or ester. The process comprises the steps of: attaching a chiral auxiliary group at either N-5 or N-10 of a mixture of 6R and 6S diastereoisomers of tetrahydrofolic acid, separating the new diastereoisomers, recovering the desired new diastereoisomer (6R or 6S) corresponding to the desired (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer, and converting the substantially pure new diastereoisomer recovered into the corresponding diastereoisomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of substantially pure diastereoisomers of derivatives of tetrahydrofolate and the use of such diastereoisomers. More particularly the present invention provides a process for the preparation of a desired substantially pure (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer of a derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid or salt or ester. The process comprises the steps of: attaching a chiral auxiliary group at either N-5 or N-10 of a mixture of 6R and 6S diastereoisomers of tetrahydrofolic acid, separating the new diastereoisomers, recovering the desired new diastereoisomer (6R or 6S) corresponding to the desired (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer, and converting the substantially pure new diastereoisomer recovered into the corresponding diastereoisomer.