Abstract: This transparent glass substrate has at least one face which is provided with a texturing formed by a plurality of geometric features in relief relative to a general plane of the face, this texturing being adapted in order to ensure a transmission of radiation through the substrate greater than the transmission of radiation through a substrate that is identical but lacks texturing. The face of the substrate is also provided with an antireflection layer having a refractive index between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of the glass. The antireflection layer is an etched out superficial portion of the glass substrate on the side of the face, which comprises a structure based on silica and voids having a characteristic dimension between 0.5 nanometers and 50 nanometers.

Abstract: A multiple glazing unit with at least three substrates which are held together by a frame structure, in which at least two intermediate gas-filled cavities lie each between two substrates, at least one substrate has, on at least one face in contact with an intermediate gas-filled cavity, an antireflection film which is in a face-to-face relationship relative to said intermediate gas-filled cavity, with an insulating film having reflection properties for infrared and/or in solar radiation.

Abstract: Transparent panes made of glass or of synthetic material, which simultaneously create good light trapping properties by linear structural elements and allow a thermal treatment and hardening of the glass without warping. Groups of parallel elements for which the orientation of the longitudinal extension of the elements alternates from one group to another are formed globally on the surface of the substrate. Moreover, the parallel elements can include a curvature superimposed on their longitudinal extension, which makes it possible to obtain a non-oriented reflected image with a weak screen effect. These panes can be used as covering for photovoltaic components designed to use solar energy, and can also serve a decorative purpose in the construction industry, for example for glazed doors or panes for furniture.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a transparent pane, in particular a glass pane, which includes on at least one of its main surfaces a surface structure including an assembly of specified individual motifs in relief, in particular pyramids, cones, or truncated cones, created by embossing or by rolling. A structure is created on the surface of the pane constituted by individual motifs, based on one or more basic motifs but which are distinguished from each other by their depth, their height, and/or the perimeter of their base area, and/or by the position of their peak with respect to their base. With this variation, formation of intensity peaks of the reflected light is prevented and at the same time a high quality of light trapping is obtained by panes suitable, for example, for solar applications.

Abstract: A textured transparent panel placed near an element capable of collecting or emitting light. The panel is textured on at least one of its faces by a plurality of geometrical features in relief, such as pyramids or cones. The panel, which may be made of glass, provides excellent light transmission for all light orientations. The panel may be combined with a photoelectric cell, especially one made of polycrystalline silicon, and may also act as a light diffuser, especially for liquid-crystal screens or plasma lamps.

Abstract: A textured transparent panel placed near an element capable of collecting or emitting light. The panel is textured on at least one of its faces by a plurality of geometrical features in relief, such as pyramids or cones. The panel, which may be made of glass, provides excellent light transmission for all light orientations. The panel may be combined with a photoelectric cell, especially one made of polycrystalline silicon, and may also act as a light diffuser, especially for liquid-crystal screens or plasma lamps.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a transparent substrate, especially made of glass, which is provided with an electrode, especially for a solar cell, comprising a conductive layer based on molybdenum Mo with a thickness of at most 500 nm, especially at most 400 nm or at most 300 nm or at most 200 nm.