Abstract: An ellipsometer is provided. The ellipsometer includes: a polarizing optical element, comprising a prism, that is configured to split reflected light into two linearly polarized components of light having polarization directions orthogonal to each other, the reflected light generated by reflecting illuminated light, including linearly polarized light that is polarized in one direction, from a measurement surface of a sample; an interference member, comprising at least one body, that is configured to form at least one interference fringe in which the two linearly polarized components of light interfere with each other in directions different from the polarization directions; an image detector configured to detect the at least one interference fringe; and an analysis device including at least one processor, the analysis device configured to calculate ellipsometry coefficients ? and ? based on the at least one interference fringe that is detected.

Abstract: An ellipsometer includes a first separation unit configured to separate a first reflected light into two reflected lights, a first polarizing optical element configured to separate each of the two reflected lights into two linearly polarized lights, a first interference device configured to form an interference fringe by allowing components of the two linearly polarized lights to interfere with each other, a second separation unit configured to separate a second reflected light into two reflected lights, a second polarizing optical element configured to separate each of the two reflected lights into two linearly polarized lights, and a second interference device configured to form an interference fringe by allowing components of the two linearly polarized lights to interfere with each other.

Abstract: Provided is an ellipsometer including a polarizing optical device configured to separate light, reflected from a sample that is irradiated with illumination light comprising a linearly polarized light, into a first linearly polarized light in a first polarization direction and a second linearly polarized light in a second polarization direction that is orthogonal to the first polarization direction, and a light-receiving optical system configured to calculate an ? and ?, an amplitude ratio and a phase difference of the two polarized light respectively, from an interference fringe formed by interference between the first linearly polarized light and the second linearly polarized light after passing through an analyzing device with transmission axis different from the first polarization direction and the second polarization direction.

Abstract: Provided is a hyperspectral imaging (HSI)-based inspection apparatus capable of quickly and stably performing two-dimensional (2D) HSI for an inspection object, and accordingly, capable of quickly and accurately inspecting the inspection object. The HSI-based inspection apparatus includes: a stage on which an inspection object is arranged; an optical system configured to allow light to be incident on the inspection object and emit the light reflected from the inspection object; a scan mirror configured to reflect the emitted light from the optical system while rotating; and a hyperspectral camera configured to obtain an image having a wavelength direction and a line direction as two axes for light reflected from the scan mirror, wherein, by using the rotation of the scan mirror, the hyperspectral camera is configured to perform the 2D HSI for the inspection object.

Abstract: Provided is an ellipsometer including a polarizing optical device configured to separate light, reflected from a sample that is irradiated with illumination light comprising a linearly polarized light, into a first linearly polarized light in a first polarization direction and a second linearly polarized light in a second polarization direction that is orthogonal to the first polarization direction, and a light-receiving optical system configured to calculate an ? and ?, an amplitude ratio and a phase difference of the two polarized light respectively, from an interference fringe formed by interference between the first linearly polarized light and the second linearly polarized light after passing through an analyzing device with transmission axis different from the first polarization direction and the second polarization direction.

Abstract: This blow molding device is provided with: a display device configured to display on a setting screen information for setting control conditions for a plurality of objects to be controlled; and a display control device configured to control a display state of the setting screen. The display control device is configured to: cause a main display unit to display the information for setting the control conditions, as required; and cause a sub-display unit to constantly display status information which makes it possible to know operational states of the objects to be controlled, and a display switching icon for causing the main display unit to display operating icons of the objects to be controlled.

Abstract: Provided are a spectrometer optical system and a semiconductor inspection apparatus, for reducing cost by allowing a wide field of view, high spatial resolution, and high wavelength resolution to be compatible with one another. The spectrometer optical system includes a masking having a slit, a first spherical mirror positioned to reflect light received from the slit, a second spherical mirror positioned to reflect the light reflected from the first spherical mirror, a dispersion element positioned to receive the light reflected from the second spherical mirror, and an image sensor configured to detect the light dispersed by the dispersion element according to wavelengths of the light.

Abstract: Provided is a hyperspectral imaging (HSI)-based inspection apparatus capable of quickly and stably performing two-dimensional (2D) HSI for an inspection object, and accordingly, capable of quickly and accurately inspecting the inspection object. The HSI-based inspection apparatus includes: a stage on which an inspection object is arranged; an optical system configured to allow light to be incident on the inspection object and emit the light reflected from the inspection object; a scan mirror configured to reflect the emitted light from the optical system while rotating; and a hyperspectral camera configured to obtain an image having a wavelength direction and a line direction as two axes for light reflected from the scan mirror, wherein, by using the rotation of the scan mirror, the hyperspectral camera is configured to perform the 2D HSI for the inspection object.

Abstract: Provided are a spectrometer optical system and a semiconductor inspection apparatus, for reducing cost by allowing a wide field of view, high spatial resolution, and high wavelength resolution to be compatible with one another. The spectrometer optical system includes a masking having a slit, a first spherical mirror positioned to reflect light received from the slit, a second spherical mirror positioned to reflect the light reflected from the first spherical mirror, a dispersion element positioned to receive the light reflected from the second spherical mirror, and an image sensor configured to detect the light dispersed by the dispersion element according to wavelengths of the light.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light source generating a beam of illumination light, a ring-shaped aperture shielding a central portion of the illumination light and transforming the beam of illumination light into ring-shaped illumination light, and an object lens focusing the ring-shaped illumination light such that a specimen can be illuminated with the ring-shaped illumination light. An inspection apparatus including the light device also has a beam splitter and an image sensor picking up light reflected and/or diffracted from the specimen through the beam splitter. Because a central portion of the illumination light is shielded, lens flare of light transmitted by the beam splitter and the object lens is prevented thereby preventing speckles in the image produced by the image sensor.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to propose heat insulating structure which is excellent in thermal insulating properties and higher in strength. The heat insulating structure includes: an aerogel layer including aerogel particles, adhesive, and fibers; and a retainer which is provided to at least one face of the aerogel layer and includes fiber materials and binder resin. Each of the fibers is part of one of the fiber materials included in the retainer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new compound having excellent safety which can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent, an anti-cancer agent against lung cancer, and the like. The compound or the salt thereof of the present invention is a compound represented by Formula (A) or Formula (B): where: X1 is a hexose or a hydroxyl group, and X2 is a phosphate group or a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly-safe agent for regulating the intestinal microbiota distribution ratio. The agent of the present invention contains at least one of a Rhodobacter azotoformans BP0899 strain (Accession No. NITE BP-644) or a culture thereof.

Abstract: As an injection screw 2 applies pressure, a holding pressure plunger 22 is moved backward under the pressure of a resin to flow the resin into a holding pressure path 9, and the resin in a resin path 6 is pressurized (primary holding pressure process). A shutoff plunger 12 is closed, and the resin in the resin path 6 and the holding pressure path 9 is pressurized by the holding pressure plunger 22 (secondary holding pressure process). Further, the shutoff plunger 12 is opened, and the holding pressure plunger 22 is moved forward until its tip projects into the resin path 6 to discharge all the resin in the holding pressure path 9 to the resin path 6, whereby the resin beside the injection screw 2 as compared with the shutoff plunger 12 is held with respect to the holding pressure path 9.

Abstract: A structure is for attaching an in-vehicle device including a display 20 standing on a dashboard 1 of a vehicle, and a controller 30 placed inside the dashboard 1. The structure includes a connecting bracket 40. The controller 30 is fixed to the dashboard 1. The controller 30 and the display 20 are connected together via the connecting bracket 40. The connecting bracket 40 is attachable to and detachable from the controller 30 and the display 20 independently.

Abstract: A toner for electrophotography containing a resin binder containing a crystalline resin and an amorphous resin, and a releasing agent, wherein the crystalline resin contains a crystalline composite resin C containing a polycondensation resin component and a styrenic resin component, wherein the polycondensation resin component is obtained by polycondensing a specified alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, and wherein the amorphous resin contains an amorphous composite resin AC containing a polycondensation resin component and a styrenic resin component, wherein the polycondensation resin component is obtained by polycondensing an alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, and an amorphous polyester AP obtained by polycondensing an alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, wherein a softening point of the amorphous polyester AP is higher than a softening point of the amorphous composite resin AC, wherein a difference in softening points between the am

Abstract: A surface position detection apparatus capable of highly precisely detecting the surface position of a surface to be detected without substantially being affected by relative positional displacement due to a polarization component occurring in a light flux having passed through a reflective surface. In the apparatus, a projection system has a projection side prism member having first reflective surfaces, and a light receiving system has a light receiving prism member having second reflective surfaces arranged in correspondence with the projection side prism member. The surface position detection apparatus further has a member for compensating relative positional displacement due to a polarization component of a light flux having passed through the first and second reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A surface position detection apparatus capable of highly precisely detecting the surface position of a surface to be detected without substantially being affected by relative positional displacement due to a polarization component occurring in a light flux having passed through a reflective surface. In the apparatus, a projection system has a projection side prism member having first reflective surfaces, and a light receiving system has a light receiving prism member having second reflective surfaces arranged in correspondence with the projection side prism member. The surface position detection apparatus further has a member for compensating relative positional displacement due to a polarization component of a light flux having passed through the first and second reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A toner for electrophotography containing a resin binder containing a crystalline resin and an amorphous resin, and a releasing agent, wherein the crystalline resin contains a crystalline composite resin C containing a polycondensation resin component and a styrenic resin component, wherein the polycondensation resin component is obtained by polycondensing a specified alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, and wherein the amorphous resin contains an amorphous composite resin AC containing a polycondensation resin component and a styrenic resin component, wherein the polycondensation resin component is obtained by polycondensing an alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, and an amorphous polyester AP obtained by polycondensing an alcohol component and a specified carboxylic acid component, wherein a softening point of the amorphous polyester AP is higher than a softening point of the amorphous composite resin AC, wherein a difference in softening points between the am

Abstract: A structure is for attaching an in-vehicle device including a display 20 standing on a dashboard 1 of a vehicle, and a controller 30 placed inside the dashboard 1. The structure includes a connecting bracket 40. The controller 30 is fixed to the dashboard 1. The controller 30 and the display 20 are connected together via the connecting bracket 40. The connecting bracket 40 is attachable to and detachable from the controller 30 and the display 20 independently.