Abstract: A hard optical film, a method for producing the same and use thereof. The film is an optical film with a nano-dual-phase structure, and features a regulable thickness, high visible light transmittance and hardness, a flat and uniform surface, and a great application prospect. The hard optical film is prepared on a surface of a substrate by magnetron sputtering, having high binding force between the obtained film and the substrate, such that the substrate has a very high hardness, a very strong abrasion resistance and certain corrosion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemically strengthened glass satisfying A1 [MPa] of 600 or more, A2 [MPa] of 50 or more, B1 [?m] of 6 or less, B2 [?m] of 10% or more of t [?m], C [MPa] of ?30 or less, and A1/B1 [MPa/?m] of 100 or more when the chemically strengthened glass has a thickness t [?m] and a profile of a stress value [MPa] at a depth×[?m] from a glass surface is approximated by an error least-squares method in a region of 0<x<3t/8 using the following function while defining a compressive stress as positive and a tensile stress as negative: A1erfc(x/B1)+A2erfc(x/B2)+C, in which erfc is a complementary error function, and relations of A1>A2 and B1<B2 are satisfied.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a glass-based article includes exposing a glass-based substrate having a lithium aluminosilicate composition to an ion exchange treatment to form the glass-based article. The ion exchange treatment including a molten salt bath having a concentration of a sodium salt in a range from 8 mol % to 100 mol %. The glass-based article includes sodium having a non-zero varying concentration extending from a surface of the glass-based article to a depth of the glass-based article The glass-based article has compressive stress layer extending from the surface to a spike depth of layer from 4 micrometers to 8 micrometers. The glass-based article includes a molar ratio of potassium oxide (K2O) to sodium oxide (Na2O) averaged over a distance from the surface to a depth of 0.4 micrometers that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 1.8.

Abstract: Described herein are antireflective layers, methods for forming antireflective layers, and structures including antireflective layers. Methods are included for forming a durable antireflective layer on the surface of a substrate, wherein the substrate has a complex three-dimensional shape, wherein the durable antireflective layer comprises a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles interconnected by SiO2, a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles bonded to the surface of the substrate, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystallized glass of three-dimensional shape for easily producing chemically strengthened glass of three-dimensional shape that resists damage and has exceptional transparency. This crystallized glass of three-dimensional shape: contains crystals; has light transmittance in terms of a thickness of 0.8 mm of 80% or higher; and contains 45-74% SiO2, 1-30% Al2O3, 1-25% Li2O, 0-10% Na2O, 0-5% K2O, a total of 0-15% of SnO2 and/or ZrO2, and 0-12% P2O5, these amounts expressing the oxide-based mass percentage.

Abstract: Glass-based articles comprise: a lithium-based aluminosilicate composition; a glass-based substrate having opposing first and second surfaces defining a substrate thickness (t), wherein t is less than or equal to 0.74 mm; and a stress profile comprising: a spike region extending from the first surface to a tail region. A stress profile comprises: a maximum compressive stress (CSmax) of greater than or equal to 450 MPa; a spike region extending from the first surface to a tail region; and the tail region extending to a center of the glass-based article; wherein the tail region comprises: a region of enhanced stress having a first average compressive stress (CSavg?1) of greater than or equal to 100 MPa; and a FSM depth of layer (DOLFSM) located at a depth of greater than or equal to 13 micrometers.

Abstract: A laminated body includes a glass substrate; and a laminated film installed on a surface of the glass substrate. The laminated film includes, from a side of the glass substrate, a first layer containing silicon nitride; a second layer containing silicon; and a third layer containing silicon nitride. A transmittance of visible light incident from the side of the glass substrate is greater than or equal to 10%. A surface resistance value measured from a side of the laminated film is greater than 200 ?/sq.

Abstract: An engineered substrate structure includes a ceramic substrate having a front surface characterized by a plurality of peaks. The ceramic substrate includes a polycrystalline material. The engineered substrate structure also includes a planarization layer comprising a planarization layer material and coupled to the front surface of the ceramic substrate. The planarization layer defines fill regions filled with the planarization layer material between adjacent peaks of the plurality of peaks on the front surface of the ceramic substrate. The engineered substrate structure further includes a barrier shell encapsulating the ceramic substrate and the planarization layer, wherein the barrier shell has a front side and a back side, a bonding layer coupled to the front side of the barrier shell, a single crystal layer coupled to the bonding layer, and a conductive layer coupled to the back side of the barrier shell.

Abstract: Provided is a silica glass disc in which the deformation amount thereof in heat treatment is minimized, and the surface area of a silica glass surface can be increased. There is provided a silica glass disc, including a dimple forming area in which a large number of dimples are formed on at least one of a front surface or a back surface of a silica glass body, and the dimples in the dimple forming area are regularly formed. It is preferred that the dimples be formed by a laser.

Abstract: A blow-molded plastic frame of a portable collapsible sign includes a first outer portion, a second outer portion spaced apart from the first outer portion, and a pattern of structural stiffening features formed in the first and second outer portions. The pattern comprises rows and columns of first depressions extending from the first outer portion into a hollow interior portion between the first and second outer portions, and rows and columns of second depressions extending from the second outer portion into the hollow interior portion. Each first depression has a first floor comprising three first arms having rotational symmetry. Each first arm is rotated from another first arm by 120 degrees. Each second depression has a second floor comprising three second arms having rotational symmetry. Each second arm is rotated from another second arm by 120 degrees. The first floor of each first depression is aligned with the second floor of an adjacent second depression.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of enhancing the weatherability. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention contains an anthraquinone dye and a perinone dye.

Abstract: A cutting tool including a substrate and a coated film arranged on the substrate, in which the coated film includes a first layer positioned on the substrate, a second layer positioned on the first layer, and a third layer positioned on the second layer, the first layer is composed of titanium carbonitride, the second layer is composed of aluminum oxide, the third layer is composed of titanium carbonitride, a residual stress X of the first layer and a residual stress Y of the second layer satisfy a relationship of formula 1, and the residual stress Y of the second layer and a residual stress Z of the third layer satisfy a relationship of formula 2.

Abstract: A surface-coated cutting tool comprises a tool substrate comprising a cBN sinter and a hard coating layer including a lower sublayer ? and an upper sublayer ? on the surface of the cutting edge; wherein ? satisfies (Al1-xTix)N (0.40?x?0.60); ? satisfies (Al1-y-zTiyBz)N (0.40?y?0.60 and 0.01?z?0.10); in the sublayer ?, the variation in the concentration of the B component is repeated; the average Bmaxav of the maxima in the concentration of the B component satisfies z<Bmaxav?2.0×z, and the average Bminav of the minima in the concentration of the B component satisfies 0?Bminav<z; and the average thickness t? of ? and the average thickness t? of ? satisfy expression: 2.0?t?/t??6.0; and the residual stress ? of the overall hard coating layer satisfies ?2.0 GPa????0.5 GPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemically strengthened glass including alkali metal ions, having a thickness of 0.20 mm or smaller, and having a pair of major surfaces that are opposed to each other and have been subjected to a chemically strengthening treatment, in which at least one of the pair of major surfaces has a core roughness depth Sk of 0.90 nm or smaller and a mean summit curvature Ssc of 13.0×10?4/nm or smaller.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide glass having a colored layer. [Solution] Glass having a colored layer.

Abstract: A dielectric high gradient insulator device comprises a stack of at least two dielectric layers which are in physical contact with each other and which have different dielectric constants. At least two dielectric layers are configured to form a shaped electric field, when the device is placed between electrodes having a voltage difference. The shaped electric field is in a region proximal to a surface of the at least two dielectric layers, and causes deflection of negatively charged particles away from the surface, thereby inhibiting voltage breakdown of the device. A method of manufacturing the device is also presented.

Abstract: Compositions of matter, downconversion layers including the compositions of matter, and devices including the compositions of matter are described. In an embodiment, the compositions of matter are downconversion materials configured to absorb a quantum of energy of a first energy and, in response, emit two or more quanta of energy of a second energy less than the first energy. Methods of making and depositing downconversion materials are also described. Downconversion precursor mixtures suitable for making downconversion materials and methods of making the same are also described.

Abstract: An improved ceramic material for heat insulation with selection of specific stabilizers and adapted proportions, includes zirconium oxide with 0.2 wt. % to 8.0 wt. % of the base stabilizers: yttrium oxide (Y2O3), hafnium oxide (HfO2), cerium oxide (CeO2), calcium oxide (CaO), and/or magnesium oxide (MgO), wherein at least yttrium oxide (Y2O3) is used, and optionally at least one of the additional stabilizers: 0.2 wt. % to 20 wt. % of erbium oxide (Er2O3) and/or ytterbium oxide (Yb2O3).

Abstract: A glass-ceramic article, includes at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass-ceramic, the substrate being coated in at least one zone with at least one layer including zirconium silicon nitride, SixZryNz, with an atomic ratio of Zr to the sum Si+Zr, y/(x+y), of 10% to 90%.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes a plurality of ribbons; and a composite panel comprising a core layer and a skin layer supported by a surface of the core layer, where the core layer includes a core material and the skin layer is formed of a matrix material and a plurality of parallel fibers aligned with the ribbons and disposed in the matrix material. A method of making a photovoltaic module includes applying a pair of skin layers to a core layer, each skin layer including a skin material and a plurality of parallel fibers disposed in the skin material to make a composite sandwich panel; and layering a component including ribbons between the composite sandwich panel and a thin, transparent front sheet; wherein the parallel fibers are aligned with the ribbons; where the composite sandwich panel has a coefficient of thermal expansion matching the coefficient of thermal expansion of the component.