Abstract: One mode of an optical inspection apparatus according to the present invention is an optical inspection apparatus for optically inspecting an object, the optical inspection apparatus including: a biasing section (20) configured to apply, to a group of objects (23A) on a stage, a force for moving the group of objects away with respect to the stage (22); a catching section (24) including an adhesion portion (241) to which an object in the group of objects moved from the stage adheres; and an analysis section (3) configured to optically analyze the object caught by the catching section. This makes it possible to efficiently and satisfactorily perform optical analysis of individual microplastics by eliminating manual work of picking up the microplastics one by one.

Abstract: An analyzer includes a flow channel through which a particle flows through, a particle image analysis device, a scattering amplitude measurement device, and an data generator. The particle image analysis device includes an imaging unit which captures an image of the particle flowing through the flow channel, a first acquisition unit the image which obtains a size of the particle captured in the image. The scattering amplitude measurement device includes: a laser light source which emits laser light to the flow channel; a photodetector which detects transmitted light and scattered light caused by the particle; and a second acquisition unit which obtains a complex scattering amplitude of the particle based on changes over time in interference between the transmitted light and the scattered light. Using the obtained size and complex scattering amplitude, the data generator generates characteristics data for the particle.

Abstract: Light with a plane of polarization rotated during transmission is converted to parallel light by a collimating lens. The parallel light is transmitted through a first birefringent plate to be separated into two polarized rays orthogonal to each other regardless of the rotation of the plane of polarization. The two polarized rays have planes of polarization rotated by the strength of a magnetic field in the course of transmission through a Faraday element. The polarized rays are reflected by a mirror at a downstream stage, each ray returning along the same optical path and transmitted through the birefringent plate again. At this time, the polarized rays are separated into four polarized rays with different ratios of light intensity according to the rotation of the planes of polarization. From these rays, the collimating lens selects only two orthogonal polarized rays to be detected. The selected rays are detected by a photodetector at a downstream stage.

Abstract: Light with a plane of polarization rotated during transmission is converted to parallel light by a collimating lens. The parallel light is transmitted through a first birefringent plate to be separated into two polarized rays orthogonal to each other regardless of the rotation of the plane of polarization. The two polarized rays have planes of polarization rotated by the strength of a magnetic field in the course of transmission through a Faraday element. The polarized rays are reflected by a mirror at a downstream stage, each ray returning along the same optical path and transmitted through the birefringent plate again. At this time, the polarized rays are separated into four polarized rays with different ratios of light intensity according to the rotation of the planes of polarization. From these rays, the collimating lens selects only two orthogonal polarized rays to be detected. The selected rays are detected by a photodetector at a downstream stage.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A solid-state laser apparatus has a solid-state laser medium inside a resonator. A pump light source such as a semiconductor laser apparatus generates pump light, and an optical system focuses the pump light on the solid-stated laser medium such that its distribution is not only inside but also at least in part outside the resonator mode in the solid-state laser medium, say, over more than 50% of the total length of the solid-state laser medium.

Abstract: A method of polymerizing a photo-polymerizable dental composition with the use of a light-curing apparatus including a light source (1) for emitting a laser beam and an optical fiber (2) optically coupled with the light source (1) and having a light emitting element (5) opposite to the light source (1). The photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) is filled in a dental cavity (H), and the light emitting element (5) of the optical fiber (2) is subsequently introduced in the filled photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) to a position adjacent a bottom of the dental cavity (H). Thereafter, the filled photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) is irradiated with the laser beam of 350 to 500 mm in wavelength at 10 to 100 mW, to cause the filled photo-polymerizable dental composite (M) to initiate polymerization progressively from a portion thereof adjacent the bottom of the dental cavity (H) towards a surface portion thereof.

Abstract: A filter device is mounted in a backlight device for illuminating a transmission type liquid crystal display panel from the rear surface side. The filter device includes a sheet having a polygonal filter portion for imparting predetermined optical characteristics to rays of light emerging from the light exit surface of a light guide and a holding portion extending from one side of the filter portion, a frame member having a polygonal opening portion in correspondence with the filter portion to allow light transmitted through the filter portion of the sheet to pass through, and a double-coated tape for bonding the holding portion of the sheet to the frame member.

Abstract: A water-based dispersion composition obtained by partially or wholly neutralizing a mixture of a modified epoxy resin (A) as an emulsifying resin and an aromatic epoxy resin (B) having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 30,000 as a resin to be emulsified, with ammonia and/or an amine, the modified epoxy resin (A) being a modified epoxy resin obtained by reacting an aromatic epoxy resin (a1) having an epoxy equivalent of 2,000 to 20,000 with an acrylic resin (a2) having an acid value of 50 to 450 and containing acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, the water-based dispersion composition is applied to an internal surface of a metal can particularly required to have high processability and corrosion resistance by coating it directly on a metal material or coating it on an undercoating, baking it and drying it.

Abstract: A method of polymerizing a photo-polymerizable dental composition with the use of a light-curing apparatus including a light source (1) for emitting a laser beam and an optical fiber (2) optically coupled with the light source (1) and having a light emitting element (5) opposite to the light source (1). The photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) is filled in a dental cavity (H), and the light emitting element (5) of the optical fiber (2) is subsequently introduced in the filled photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) to a position adjacent a bottom of the dental cavity (H). Thereafter, the filled photo-polymerizable dental composition (M) is irradiated with the laser beam of 350 to 500 nm in wavelength at 10 to 100 mW, to cause the filled photo-polymerizable dental composite (M) to initiate polymerization progressively from a portion thereof adjacent the bottom of the dental cavity (H) towards a surface portion thereof.

Abstract: A filter device is mounted in a backlight device for illuminating a transmission type liquid crystal display panel from the rear surface side. The filter device includes a sheet having a polygonal filter portion for imparting predetermined optical characteristics to rays of light emerging from the light exit surface of a light guide and a holding portion extending from one side of the filter portion, a frame member having a polygonal opening portion in correspondence with the filter portion to allow light transmitted through the filter portion of the sheet to pass through, and a double-coated tape for bonding the holding portion of the sheet to the frame member.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous resin dispersion that comprises 1) an acrylic resin (A), 2) an aromatic epoxy resin (B), and 3) a bisphenol F product (C) that are dispersed in an aqueous medium at a pH of from about 4 to 11. The invention also provides an aqueous base-coat agent, coated substrates and coating methods that comprises the aqueous resin dispersion.

Abstract: There is disclosed a semiconductor device having an electrode for wire bonding, comprising a first aluminum layer, a nickel-aluminum alloy layer, and a second aluminum layer. The electrode is suitable for bonding with copper wire, since the electrode withstands a wide range of bonding conditions--mechanical pressure, ultrasonic wave power and such, and permits a reliable electrical connection to be maintained.

Abstract: An extrusion die an be produced and reclaimed precisely, quickly and easily in an economical way, possesses a high abrasive-resistant property and a prolonged life, produces light-weight honeycomb structures having thin partition walls and provides a large reaction surface area within the honeycomb structure for the catalyst to contact with the exhaust gases, in addition to smooth passage of the exhaust gases with little pressure loss thereof, and mitigates or eliminates the drawbacks of conventional dies.