Abstract: An optical filter having excellent durability and a display including the same is provided. The optical filter contains therein a transparent substrate, a mesh-shaped electromagnetic shield layer provided on the substrate, and a functional layer provided on the electromagnetic shield layer. The electromagnetic shield layer of the invention is characterized by a surface roughness (Ra) exceeding 0.02 ?m.

Abstract: An optical filter for a display having both excellent antiglare property and transparency, and a process for producing the optical filter are provided. The optical filter of the invention includes: a structure including a film and a mesh-shaped metal conductive layer provided on one surface of the film; and an antiglare layer provided on the one surface of the mesh-shaped metal conductive layer, the antiglare layer including a resin and fine particles dispersed in the resin, the fine particles protruding from the surface of the antiglare layer.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a process for the preparation of an optical filter for display provided with ground electrode portion having excellent productivity, and an optical filter for display. [Means for Solving Problem] A process for the preparation of an optical filter for display having a protruding conductive layer in its periphery as an electrode portion, comprising: forming a metal conductive layer provided on a whole surface of a rectangle-shaped transparent film, forming a functional layer containing synthesis resin provided on the rectangle-shaped the metal conductive layer, and irradiating with laser an edge area or an area adjacent to the edge area of all four sides of a rectangle-shaped functional layer to remove the irradiated portion of the functional layer; and an optical filter advantageously obtained from the process.

Abstract: A multifunctional thin display panel film 1 includes a base film 2, a conductive mesh 3 disposed on a surface of the base film 2, an absorption layer 4 covering the conductive mesh 3 and being disposed on the surface of the base film 2 to absorb neon-emission light and infrared light, an adhesive layer 5 disposed on the near-infrared absorption layer 4, and an antireflection layer 6 disposed on the other surface of the base film 2.

Abstract: A near-infrared absorption film which is excellent in transmittance to visible light in wide wavelengths has a base film and a near-infrared absorption layer which contains a diimmonium compound. The diimmonium compound has an endothermic peak of 220° C. or more, determined from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC measurement) with temperature rising rate of 10° C./minute. The near-infrared absorption layer may further contain a cyanine compound, a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, or a nickel complex compound. The near-infrared absorption layer may still further contain a quencher compound.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a near-infrared absorption film having excellent near-infrared blocking properties and visible light transparency over a wide wavelength range, and attractive appearance. It further aims to provide a near-infrared absorption film having excellent near-infrared blocking properties, visible light transparency, good appearance and excellent durability such as anti-deterioration properties. The film may comprise a transparent substrate, and a near-infrared absorption layer containing a cyanine compound represented by the formula (1), and a diimonium compound. wherein, in the formula (1), A is a divalent bonding group comprising ethylene. R1 and R2 are monovalent groups comprising a carbon atom. X? is a monovalent anion. The film may also comprise a transparent substrate, and a near-infrared absorption layer containing a layer containing the cyanine compound represented by the formula (1) and a layer containing a diimonium compound.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a near-infrared absorption film having excellent near-infrared blocking properties and visible light transparency over a wide wavelength range, and attractive appearance. It further aims to provide a near-infrared absorption film having excellent near-infrared blocking properties, visible light transparency, good appearance and excellent durability such as anti-deterioration properties. The film may comprise a transparent substrate, and a near-infrared absorption layer containing a cyanine compound represented by the formula (1), and a diimonium compound. wherein, in the formula (1), A is a divalent bonding group comprising ethylene. R1 and R2 are monovalent groups comprising a carbon atom. X? is a monovalent anion. The film may also comprise a transparent substrate, and a near-infrared absorption layer containing a layer containing the cyanine compound represented by the formula (1) and a layer containing a diimonium compound.

Abstract: A near-infrared absorption film which is excellent in transmittance to visible light in wide wavelengths has a base film and a near-infrared absorption layer which contains a diimmonium compound. The diimmonium compound has an endothermic peak of 220° C. or more, determined from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC measurement) with temperature rising rate of 10° C./minute. The near-infrared absorption layer may further contain a cyanine compound, a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, or a nickel complex compound. The near-infrared absorption layer may still further contain a quencher compound.

Abstract: An optical filter includes a coloring matter which has an absorption peak in a wavelength range of 570 to 600nm. The optical filter is mounted in the front of a PDP. The spectrums of the PDP shall be corrected by the filter, so that the PDP can be improved in color purity and color reproducibility.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate is formed by two transparent base plates, a conductive mesh member, and a near infrared ray blocking film, wherein the conductive mesh member and the near infrared ray blocking film are interposed between the transparent base plates and are integrally bonded together. A panel laminated plate is formed by a transparent base plate, a PDP body, a conductive mesh member, and a near infrared ray blocking film, wherein the conductive mesh member and the near infrared ray blocking film are interposed between the transparent base plate and the PDP body and are integrally bonded together. Either in the above electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate or in the panel laminated plate, the near infrared ray blocking film is a combination of two or more of near infrared ray blocking layers.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate includes a transparent base plate (2), an electromagnetic-wave shielding member such as a conductive mesh (3), an antireflection film (8) as a front most layer, and a near infrared ray blocking film which are laminated and integrated, wherein the near infrared ray blocking film (5) includes a base film and a near infrared ray blocking layer on a surface of the base film, and the near infrared ray blocking layer contains a near infrared ray absorbing agent composed of diimmonium compound and either a 1,2-benzenethiol copper complex compound or copper dimethyldithiocarbamate.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate is thin and light, hard to be broken, and hard to scatter even if broken. Further, the electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate has significantly improved electromagnetic-wave shielding function and near infrared ray blocking function so that it can be suitably used as an electromagnetic-wave shielding filter for a PDP, and has high transparency so that distinct pictures are displayed. Furthermore, the electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate has durability of near infrared ray blocking function, that is, excellent in resistance to heat, moisture, and ultraviolet ray. The plate has a ransparent base plate 2, an antireflection film 8, a conductive mesh member 3, and a near infrared ray blocking film 5 which are laminated and integrated by adhesive intermediate films 4A, 4B and adhesive agent 4C.

Abstract: An optical filter includes a coloring matter which has an absorption peak in a wavelength range of 570 to 600nm. The optical filter is mounted in the front of a PDP. The spectrums of the PDP shall be corrected by the filter, so that the PDP can be improved in color purity and color reproducibility.

Abstract: A light transmission tube includes a tubular clad and a core section having a higher refractive index than that of the tubular clad, said light transmission tube is characterized in that a belt-like reflecting layer is formed between the tubular clad and the core section, extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubular clad, in a manner such that a light passing through the core section is reflected and scatterred by the reflecting layer and then emitted from an outer surface area of the tubular clad, which outer surface area is located opposite to one side of the tubular clad where the reflecting layer has been formed. Further, the reflecting layer may be so formed that a light is allowed to be emitted in a plurality of directions. Moreover, the belt-like reflecting layer may be formed into a spiral configuration. The width of the belt-like reflecting layer may be changed in the longitudinal direction of the light transmission tube. The tubular clad is allowed to have a non-circular cross section.

Abstract: A light transmission tube includes a tubular clad and a core section having a higher refractive index than that of the tubular clad. A belt-like reflecting layer is formed between the tubular clad and the core section, extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubular clad, in a manner such that a light passing through the core section is reflected and scatterred by the reflecting layer and then emitted from an outer surface area of the tubular clad, which outer surface area is located opposite to one side of the tubular clad where the reflecting layer has been formed. Further, the reflecting layer may be so formed that a light is allowed to be emitted in a plurality of directions. Moreover, the belt-like reflecting layer may be formed into a spiral configuration. The width of the belt-like reflecting layer may be changed in the longitudinal direction of the light transmission tube. The tubular clad is allowed to have a non-circular cross section.

Abstract: In an optical transmission tube comprising a tubular cladding and a core within the cladding having a higher index of refraction than the cladding, a strip-shaped reflecting layer is longitudinally extended between the cladding and the core. Light passing through the core is reflected and scattered by the reflecting layer to emerge from the tube through an area of the outer surface of the cladding opposed to the reflecting layer. The optical transmission tube is prepared by dispersing scattering particles in a monomer solution; filling a tubular cladding with the monomer solution; resting the cladding horizontally for allowing the scattering particles to settle on a lower inner surface of the cladding; and thereafter, causing the monomer solution to polymerize and solidify within the cladding.

Abstract: In an optical waveguide tube comprising a tubular cladding filled with a solid core having a higher refractive index than the cladding, a light transmissive window member is disposed in close contact with at least the end face of the core on a light incident side for protecting the core end face from thermal influence and contamination. Means disposed around the cladding and the window member for securing the window member to the cladding may be a tape wrapped around them or a heat shrinkable sleeve or a ferrule. Alternatively, a ferrule surrounding the outer periphery of the cladding at each end is fastened for securing the cladding to the core at each end for preventing the core from projecting out of the cladding. The ferrule may have a collar disposed in abutment with the core end face.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical waveguide tube comprising a tubular cladding filled with a solid core having a higher refractive index than the cladding. In one form, a resin material having a Tg of up to 50.degree. C. and a modulus of elasticity of up to 10.sup.9 dyne/cm.sup.2 is used as the core. In another form, a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a lower alcohol ester thereof with a higher alkyl (meth)acrylate is used as the core, preferably in combination with a phosphate, aromatic carboxylate, aliphatic carboxylic acid, aliphatic carboxylate or glycol. In a third form, such an optical waveguide tube is prepared by filling a hollow tubular transparent cladding having opposite open ends with a liquid monomeric charge and causing the monomeric charge to polymerize while pressurizing the exposed surfaces of the monomeric charge inwardly from the opposite open ends along an axial direction of the cladding, thereby forming a core within the cladding.

Abstract: A light guide includes a hollow tubular cladding of a fluorocarbon resin having a methacrylic or acrylic monomer graft polymerized inner surface. The cladding is integrally filled with a core of a methacrylic or acrylic resin which is polymerized to the graft polymerized surface.

Abstract: A light guide includes a hollow tubular cladding of a fluorocarbon resin having a methacrylic or acrylic monomer graft polymerized inner surface. The cladding is integrally filled with a core of a methacrylic or acrylic resin which is polymerized to the graft polymerized surface.