Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite material and a method for manufacturing the same, and also relates to a transparent multilayered sheet, a circuit board, and an optical waveguide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite material and a method for manufacturing the same, and also relates to a transparent multilayered sheet, a circuit board, and an optical waveguide.

Abstract: There is provided a fiber-reinforced composite material containing fibers having an average fiber diameter of 4 to 200 nm and a matrix material, the composite material having a visible light transmittance of 60% or more at a wavelength of 400 to 700 nm, which is a conversion value based on a thickness of 50 ?m. A fiber-reinforced composite material composed of a matrix material and a fiber aggregate impregnated therewith is provided, in which when a segment length of a bright region corresponding to a pore region of the fiber aggregate is represented by L, which is obtained by statistical analysis of a unidirectional run-length image formed from a binary image obtained by binarization of a scanning electron microscopic image of the fiber aggregate, the total length of segments that satisfy L?4.5 ?m is 30% or less of the total analyzed length.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same

Abstract: There is provided a fiber-reinforced composite material containing fibers having an average fiber diameter of 4 to 200 nm and a matrix material, the composite material having a visible light transmittance of 60% or more at a wavelength of 400 to 700 nm, which is a conversion value based on a thickness of 50 ?m. A fiber-reinforced composite material composed of a matrix material and a fiber aggregate impregnated therewith is provided, in which when a segment length of a bright region corresponding to a pore region of the fiber aggregate is represented by L, which is obtained by statistical analysis of a unidirectional run-length image formed from a binary image obtained by binarization of a scanning electron microscopic image of the fiber aggregate, the total length of segments that satisfy L?4.5 ?m is 30% or less of the total analyzed length.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition for optical waveguides comprising of an organic oligomer, a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent, the organic oligomer being a silicone oligomer represented by the following formula (1), wherein X denotes hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; x and y represent the proportion of respective units, and neither x nor y is 0; and R1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl group; a production method thereof, and a polymer optical waveguide pattern formation method using the same.

Abstract: The micro-mirror apparatus of the invention has; a mirror 33, a plurality of torsion springs 35, 36 for supporting the mirror 33 so as to be tiltable relative to an upper substrate 27, a lower substrate 21 arranged facing a lower face of the mirror 33, a convex portion 34 provided on an upper face of the lower substrate 21 and a plurality of lower electrodes 22, 23 formed on an outer face of the convex portion 34. For the torsion spring 36, an aspect ratio of height/width in a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction thereof is at least 1.8.

Abstract: The micro-mirror apparatus of the invention has; a mirror 33, a plurality of torsion springs 35, 36 for supporting the mirror 33 so as to be tiltable relative to an upper substrate 27, a lower substrate 21 arranged facing a lower face of the mirror 33, a convex portion 34 provided on an upper face of the lower substrate 21 and a plurality of lower electrodes 22, 23 formed on an outer face of the convex portion 34. For the torsion spring 36, an aspect ratio of height/width in a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction thereof is at least 1.8.

Abstract: The fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin of the invention is represented by the following general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of --.phi.--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.--(where .phi. stands for ##STR2## --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.'--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --(where .phi.' stands for and --CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.6 CH.sub.2 --; n is zero or a positive interger; and X is hydrogen or methyl group. The resin of the invention may be prepared by reacting a diglycidyl ether of a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon (R.sub.f) with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Further provided is an adhesive composition comprising the aforementioned fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin and a photo-polymerization initiator, which can be cured at room temperature within a short time by irradiation with UV rays to form a cured product having a refractive index N.sub.D.sup.20 ranging from 1.434 to 1.532.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a photopolymerization initiator or curing agent and the compound represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein M is a divalent organic group comprising at least one substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hydrocarbon group or a divalent organic group comprising at least two substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon groups, the alicyclic hydrocarbon group or aromatic hydrocarbon group may be linked by O, S or CH.sub.2 or may form a condensed ring, n is zero or a positive number.

Abstract: The fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin of the invention is represented by the following general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of --.phi.--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.-- (where .phi. stands for ##STR2## --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.'--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 -- (where .phi.' stands for ##STR3## and --CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.6 CH.sub.2 --; n is zero or a positive integer; and X is hydrogen or methyl group. The resin of the invention may be prepared by reacting a diglycidyl ether of a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon (R.sub.f) with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Further provided is an adhesive composition comprising the aforementioned fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin and a photo polymerization initiator, which can be cured at room temperature within a short time by irradiation with an UV ray to form a cured product having a refractive index n.sub.D.sup.20 ranging from 1.434 to 1.532.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing alicyclic or aromatic cyclic compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a divalent organic group comprising at least one substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hydrocarbon group or a divalent organic group comprising at least two substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group, the alicyclic hydrocarbon group or aromatic hydrocarbon group may be linked by O, S or CH.sub.2, or may form a condensed ring, X is ##STR2## Y is H or CH.sub.3, n is zero or a positive number, are useful as an effective component of the adhesive composition.

Abstract: A liquid crystal compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n are independently integers of 1 to 22; k and l are independently integers of 1 to 2; and C* is an asymmetric carbon atom, is chemically stable and can be applied to liquid crystal display devices operable at room temperature.

Abstract: The fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin of the invention is represented by the following general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of --.phi.--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.-- ##STR2## --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.'--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 -- ##STR3## and --CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.6 CH.sub.2 --; n is zero or a positive integer; and X is hydrogen or methyl group.The resin of the invention may be prepared by reacting a diglycidyl ether of a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon (R.sub.f) with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Further provided is an adhesive composition comprising the aforementioned fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin and a photo polymerization initiator, which can be cured at room temperature within a short time by irradiation with an UV ray to form a cured product having a refractive index n.sub.d.sup.20 ranging from 1.434 to 1.532.