Abstract: In a reflective liquid crystal display device, a retardation &Dgr;ndLC of a liquid crystal cell ranges from 705 nm to 890 nm.

Abstract: A reflective type liquid crystal display of this invention comprises a reflector member having corrugated surface stored therein; an overcoat layer formed on the corrugated surface of the reflector member for making the corrugated surface flat; and a color filter layer formed on the overcoat layer, and wherein a thickness of the overcoat layer is more than twice of a depth of the concave part in the corrugated surface of the reflector member.

Abstract: A plurality of reflectors respectively having the same rough reflecting surfaces are formed substantially simultaneously on a transparent substrate of a large area. A photosensitive resin film is formed on a surface of a transparent substrate. An embossing die having a rough working surface is pressed against a photosensitive resin part of the photosensitive resin film and the photosensitive resin part is irradiated with ultraviolet rays from below the transparent substrate to form a prehardened photosensitive resin part. Those steps are repeated to form a plurality of prehardened, embossed photosensitive resin parts on the transparent substrate, and then parts not prehardened of the photosensitive resin film are removed by etching. The prehardened, embossed photosensitive resin parts are heated for hardening, and a metal reflecting film is formed on the hardened embossed photosensitive resin parts to complete a plurality of reflectors.

Abstract: A reflective type liquid crystal display of this invention comprises a reflector member having corrugated surface stored therein; an overcoat layer formed on the corrugated surface of the reflector member for making the corrugated surface flat; and a color filter layer formed on the overcoat layer, and wherein a thickness of the overcoat layer is more than twice of a depth of the concave part in the corrugated surface of the reflector member.

Abstract: A reflective type liquid crystal display of this invention comprises a reflector member having corrugated surface stored therein; an overcoat layer formed on the corrugated surface of the reflector member for making the corrugated surface flat; and a color filter layer formed on the overcoat layer, and wherein a thickness of the overcoat layer is more than twice of a depth of the concave part in the corrugated surface of the reflector member.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display having heat resistance, a sufficiently large pretilt angle, and capable of preventing generation of domains and improving the reliability thereof is disclosed. Each alignment layer has, on the surfaces thereof, roof-like concave and convex rows, formed by repeatedly, in a first direction, forming convex portions each consisting of a longer side portion and a shorter side portion, and valley-like concave and convex rows having the height that is lower than that of the roof-like concave and convex rows and formed in the same direction as that of the roof-like concave and convex rows in such a manner that the roof-like concave and convex rows and the valley-like concave and convex rows are adjacently and alternately formed. Thus, concaves and convexes having a unit length of repetition, that is shorter than a unit length of repetition of the concaves and convexes formed in the first direction, are formed in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: The UV crosslinking compound of the present invention is characterized in having the following chemical formula, and has high photosensitivity. Accordingly, the crosslinking reaction can be accomplished within a short period of time. Thus, if this compound is employed in the alignment film for a LCD component, it becomes possible to carry out a sufficient alignment treatment with UV irradiation over a short period of time. Accordingly, production time can be shortened and production costs reduced. ##STR1## wherein, n is an integer, and X is an atom selected from among F, Cl, Br, I and CN.

Abstract: A hologram forming layer, transparent evaporated layer, colored layer, adhesion anchor layer, and adhesive layer are sequentially laminated on the under surface of a base member. The laminated body is used as a seal by the presence of the adhesive layer. It is preferable for the base member to have adequate rigidity (flexibility, tensile strength) and surface flatness. The hologram forming layer has a relief type hologram image. The transparent evaporated layer is a multi-layered ceramic layer constructed by alternately laminating high-refractive index layers and low-refractive index layers and the thickness thereof is preferably set to 1 .mu.m or less. In the transparent evaporated layer, the color of visible light in predetermined wavelength range is changed according to the viewing angle when it is transmitted therethrough or reflected therefrom.

Abstract: An alignment layer for use in liquid crystals including a macromolecular material deposited on a glass substrate, the macromolecular material composed of main molecular chains which are, on the average, aligned in a first direction. A series of parallel microgrooves are formed in the macromolecular material and aligned perpendicular to the first direction, each microgroove being separated by a ridge having a triangular cross-section, and each ridge having first and second sides meeting at an apex, wherein the first side has a shorter length than the second side. As a result, disclination does not occur and sufficient reliability against external forces and heat may be obtained. In addition, numerous methods are disclosed for forming the alignment layer.

Abstract: An orientation film for a liquid crystal display. The film is formed on a substrate and has a first irregular form repeated in a first direction and a second irregular form repeated in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The second irregular form has a longer pitch than the pitch of the first irregular form. The profile of the second irregular form in any plane perpendicular to the first direction has a portion inclined with respect to the substrate. The pretilt angle of the orientation film is high. The patterns may be irregular and asymmetric, which may be ridges separated by a continuous groove. The orientation may be formed by using a first mold having one of the patterns, and a second mold with a second pattern, or first and second holographic exposed layers. The orientation layer may be a liquid crystal polymer which is formed by using a heated stamper to form a pattern in a high polymer liquid crystal while applying a voltage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a source material for vapor deposition, which is useful for forming a magnesium oxide thin film by vacuum vapor deposition process, and to a method of forming a transparent barrier film by using the magnesium oxide source material. The source material is composed of a magnesium oxide having a bulk density of 2.5 g/ml or more. This magnesium oxide can be obtained by sintering or fusing magnesium oxide material. For producing a transparent barrier film having a gas barrier property, this magnesium oxide is vapor-deposited on a surface of a transparent plastic base film by means of vacuum vapor deposition. The volume shrinkage or cracking of the evaporation source material can be avoided, thereby stabilizing the evaporation and prolonging duration of the evaporation. Further, it is possible to utilize a high power of electron beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum coating installation comprising a container (9) in which is disposed the material (10) to be vaporized, for example SiO. The vaporization of the material (10) herein takes place by means of an electron beam gun (11) or by means of a vaporization oven. Opposing the surface of the material to be vaporized (10) is provided a synthetic film (5) to be coated which is transported further by means of a transport arrangement (4, 6, 22 to 27). Into the space between the material (10) to be vaporized and the material (5) to be coated a microwave is irradiated from an horn antenna (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the aftertreatment of an oxide coating, and specifically an SiO.sub.x coating on a synthetic film. In this aftertreatment the oxide coating is exposed to a plasma whose particles effect positive changes of the oxide coating.

Abstract: An ingenious STN type liquid crystal device having a layer of phase film and comprising a liquid crystal composition that contains a two-color pigment as additive for compensation of the color of the device per se is disclosed. Such a device has a clear black and white display effect and can be manufactured at a low cost. Moreover, since only a small amount of pigment is used as additive, the original drive characteristics, contrast and brightness of the device is not adversely affected by the pigment.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a pair of substrates and a liquid crystal composition sealed between the substrates. The liquid crystal composition has a twist angle set within a range of 180-300 degrees and a retardation set within a range of 0.45-0.7 .mu.m wherein when an electric field is applied, the liquid crystal display is in a dark state, while when the electrid field is not applied, the liquid crystal display is in a bright state. A dichromatic coloring matter is contained in the liquid crystal composition, and it has a hue complementary to that of an image color of the liquid-crystal display in the bright state.

Abstract: A electroluminescence device has a light emitting layer composed of a fluorescent powder and a liquid crystal between a transparent substrate formed with a transparent electrode and an insulating substrate formed with an opposed electrode.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a pair of substrates and a liquid crystal composition sealed between the substrates. The liquid crystal composition has a twist angle set within a range of 180-300 degrees and a retardation set within a range of 0.45-0.7, wherein when an electric field is applied, the liquid crystal display is in a dark state, while when the electric field is not applied, the liquid crystal display is in a bright state. A filter is laminated on the outside of the substrates, and it has a hue complementary to that of an image color of the liquid crystal display in the bright state.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition comprising at least a compound I represented by the following general formula (I) and a compound II represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR1## where n, m are natural numbers, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 indicate alkyl group having different asymetric carbon structures on their derivatives. Thus, the lower limiting of temperature the Sc* phase of the liquid crystal composition can be reduced by adding in combination the compounds I and II to a liquid crystal composition. The mixture will exhibit an Sc* phase at the room temperature and especially at much lower temperatures.

Abstract: A pyrimidine compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where m and n represent respectively integers as: 4.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.8 and 6.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.14. Pyrimidine compound according to the present invention shows Sc* phase at a low temperature below the room temperature and has extremely large spontaneous polarization as compared with the conventional compound, the performance of the liquid crystal element can be improved significantly.

Abstract: A liquid crystal compound comprising the following general formula (1): ##STR1## where i, j and k individually represent an integer within a range: 1.ltoreq.i.ltoreq.8, 0.ltoreq.j.ltoreq.7, 4.ltoreq.k.ltoreq.14, Ar.sub.1 represents ##STR2## *represents an asymmetric carbon and the compound is required to be optically active. The compound can provide various merits as the chiral substance such as satisfactory optical rotation, capability of inducing twisted arrangement when added to the TN system or phase transition system liquid crystal mixture, and of enlarging the liquid crystal temperature range when added to SmC* liquid crystal mixture.