Abstract: Ophthalmic dosages of chromophores in aqueous gel to block transmission of all or various spectrums of U.V. from the eyes, when used as ophthalmic liquid sunglasses.

Abstract: Composition which form hydrogen bridges are suitable for the preparation of materials of non-linear optical properties.

Abstract: An organic conductive complex comprising an electron donor and an electron acceptor, the electron donor being an anthraquinone derivative represented by formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents an electron donating group.

Abstract: A polarization insensitive optical attenuator (10,40) uses a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) film (14,56) to provide attenuation control over a wide range of attenuation values. The attenuator has a relatively low minimum attenuation and reliable light transmission with minimal insertion loss. The present invention is also adaptable for use with a temperature controller (200) that stabilizes the PDLC film, which promotes more uniform, predictable attenuation values.

Abstract: Substituted benzamidines and their hydrochloride salts are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers, the benzamidines having the formula ##STR1## wherein: A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 may be the same or different and represent --COOR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --C.tbd.N or --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ;A.sup.3 represents --H, --OH, --OR, --Cl, --NO.sub.2, --C.tbd.N, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or an alkyl group of one to five carbon atoms;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and represent hydrogen or an alkyl group of one to ten carbon atoms; and,R represents an alkyl group of one to ten carbon atoms.

Abstract: Amorphous copolymers of perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole with at least one fluoro comonomer selected from one or more of ten defined classes having a recited minimum mole proportion of perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole, in no event less than 65%, have high glass transition temperatures of 140.degree. C. or higher, low indices of refraction, and good physical properties, and low dielectric constants, which make them suitable for cladding optical fibers as well as for many electronics applications, including the manufacture of substrates for circuit boards. They all are soluble at room temperature in perfluoro(2-butyltetrahydrofuran), which makes it practical to apply them as coatings from solution.

Abstract: An optical material obtained by electrically polarizing a high polymer molded article obtained from a composition comprising a copolymer of vinylidene cyanide and at least one comonomer selected from vinyl compounds, other vinylidene compounds and dienes having uniformly dispersed therein from 0.1 to 70% by weight of an organic molecular crystal having nonlinear optical effects, with the total amount of the copolymer and the organic molecular crystal being 100% by weight. The optical material has excellent orientation of the organic molecular crystal, great nonlinear optical effects, and excellent moldability.

Abstract: A light source composed of a semiconductor laser and a nonlinear optical element which converts a laser beam emitted from the semiconductor laser to a laser beam having a shorter wavelength, disposed in the path of a laser beam produced by the laser, the nonlinear optical element containing a compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, X and n are as defined in the specification, of formula (II) ##STR2## wherein Z.sup.3 and Z.sup.4 are defined in the specification, or an acid adduct therefore. the nonlinear optical element exhibits high transmittances to blue light and generates a laser beam having a shorter wavelength than that of the laser applied.

Abstract: An optical material of a high refractive index is formed of a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing 3-40 wt. % of 4-isopropenylbiphenyl, 30-97 wt. % of a monofunctional aromatic monomer represented by the following formula (I) or (II) and 0-67 wt. % of another monomer copolymerizable with 4-isopropenylbiphenyl and the monofunctional aromatic monomer. ##STR1## wherein R means a hydrogen atom or methyl group, X denotes ##STR2## in which n stands for an integer of 0-3, Y is a halogen atom other than a fluorine atom, or a methyl, hydroxyl or methoxy group, and m stands for an integer of 0-3, with the proviso that Y may be different from each other when m is 2 or 3.

Abstract: A material in the form of a film is described which contains, in an orientated arrangement which does not display point symmetry, compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--, R.sup.1 is C.sub.12 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is --NO.sub.2, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --COCF.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or is defined in the same way as R.sup.3, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -alkyl, it also being possible for any of the alkyl radicals to be partially fluorinated or perfluorinated.The compounds of formula I can be arranged in Langmuir-Blodgett layer systems. Such systems can be used for example for the manufacture of opto-electronic units.

Abstract: Articles made from amorphous dipolymers of perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole with tetrafluoroethylene having high glass transition temperatures of 140.degree. C. or higher, low indices of refraction, and good physical properties, and low dielectric constants, include, among others, substrates for circuit boards, composites, sheets and films, optical lenses, and electronic current carrying devices.

Abstract: Certain derivatives of stilbene and diphenylacetylene are capable of second harmonic generation when illuminated by coherent optical radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are near-infrared absorbents comprising 1,2-naphthalocyanine derivatives wherein the four naphthalene rings contained in the molecule independently have 1 to 6 substituents. Also disclosed is the use of these near-infrared absorbents in optical recording media, near-infrared absorption filters and display materials.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment this invention provides a second order nonlinear optical film medium which consists of a thermoplastic copolymer which has a crystallographic molecular alignment, and a net dipolar molecular orientation normal to the film plane. The crystallographic molecular alignment is formed by axial mechanical stressing, and the dipolar molecular orientation is induced by an electric or magnetic field.

Abstract: This invention provides novel side chain liquid crystalline polymers. An invention polymer exhibits nonlinear optical response, and has utility as a transparent nonlinear optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: (i) A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is H, a metal or a group containing a tetravalent N atom;X is ##STR2## R.sup.1 is NO.sub.2, CN or COOY; Y is H, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, a metal or a group containing a tetravalent N atom;R.sup.2 & R.sup.3 are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group containing up to 30 carbon atoms;R.sup.4 & R.sup.5 are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group containing up to 30 carbon atoms;and R.sup.6 & R.sup.7 are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic group containing up to 4 carbon atoms;or R.sup.4 & R.sup.6 together comprise ring fused to Ring A and R.sup.5 & R.sup.7 are as hereinbefore defined;or R.sup.5 & R.sup.7 together comprise ring fused to Ring A and R.sup.4 & R.sup.6 are as hereinbefore defined;or R.sup.2 & R.sup.4 together with the N atom to which R.sup.2 is attached from a ring fused to Ring A and R.sup.3 & R.sup.5 are as hereinbefore defined;or R.sup.3 & R.sup.

Abstract: Inclusion complexes, comprising a host and a guest, that exhibit greater second harmonic generation efficiency than either the host or the guest exhibits by itself. Preferred hosts can be selected from cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin derivatives, and cyclodextrin polymers. Preferred guests can be selected from aromatic compounds in which the molecule contains both an electron-donating functional group and an electron-withdrawing functional group.

Abstract: This invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a composite of a microporous inorganic oxide glass which contains an incorporated solution of a solvent and an organic component which exhibits nonlinear optical response.In one embodiment the solution incorporated in the microporous glass monolith is composed of dioxane and 4-N,N-dimethylamino-4'-nitrostilbene.

Abstract: This invention provides novel sidechain liquid crystalline polymers which exhibit nonlinear response, and which have utility as a transparent nonlinear optical component in optical light switch and light modular devices.

Abstract: Optical light filters, useful for eye protection from laser radiation, are provided. The filter can absorb harmful radiation from lasers of several (at least six (6)) types which have a range of different specific wavelengths, yet permit sufficient visibility. A novel mixture of compatible absorbers in a transparent plastic carrier, having the required stability to withstand processing conditions and having satisfactory stability for use under environmental conditions is disclosed.

Abstract: Described are a series of novel photochromic benzopyran and naphthopyran compounds in which two cyclopropyl groups are appended at the 2-position of the benzopyran or naphthopyran ring. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic or plano lenses that incorporate the noval pyran compounds or combinations of the novel pyran compounds with other complementary photochromic compounds are described.

Abstract: A composition and process for modifying the surface region of a polymer article. The composition is a mixture of a resin surface modifier ingredient, a resin-swellable organic solvent and a surfactant additive. The composition is contacted with the surface of a resin article, while the article is immersed in a liquid which may also contain a surfactant which is non-aggressive toward the article and immiscible with the solvent. The surfactant alters the wetting characteristics of the air-liquid, or liquid-surface modifier interfaces, or both interfaces, so that a film of the modifier ingredient does not form on the surface of the liquid layer.

Abstract: In order to prevent an evil caused by flying insects, an insect attraction protectant containing a light shielding agent which absorbs the light ranging from 200 to 500 nm in wave length is used to coat a transparent portion of a window glass and the like.Further, the above insect attraction protectant comprises a transparent synthetic resin such as an acrylic resin, or the like.The light shielding agent comprises an ultraviolet ray absorbent, a mixture of the ultraviolet ray absorbent and a dye, or a dye only.

Abstract: This invention provides novel acrylic copolymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: This invention provides novel isotropic acrylic polymers and copolymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: Described are photochromic spiro(indoline)benzoxazine compounds having substituents on the benzoxazine portion of the compound, and their use in plastic hosts to impart a photochromic response thereto.

Abstract: Certain derivatives of stilbene and diphenylacetylene capable of second harmonic generation when illuminated by coherent optical radiation are presented.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a novel class of azomethine compounds which exhibit nonlinear optical response, such as 4-(4-dimethylaminobenzylideneamino)-4'-nitrostilbene: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium consisting of a solid solution of components comprising (1) a thermoplastic polymer such as poly(methyl acrylate/butyl acrylate); (2) a first organic compound which exhibits nonlinear optical response such as 4-amino-4'-nitrostilbene; and (3) a second organic compound such as methyl acrylate which complexes with and enhances the nonlinear optical response of the first organic compound.

Abstract: A process is described for improving the photochemical stability of dyeings on polyester fibre materials by means of UV absorbers of the formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or hydroxyl, R.sub.1 is alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkylamino, hydroxyalkylamino, aralkylamino, alkoxyalkylamino, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkoxy which is substituted by hydroxyl, carboxyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, alkenyloxy, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, alkenyloxy, alkoxy, hydroxyl or carboxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, m is 0 or 1 and n is 0, 1 or 2, and also novel compounds of the formula (1) in which m and n are both 0 and R.sub.2 is alkylamino, hydroxyalkylamino, aralkylamino or alkoxyalkylamino.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric materials usable in non linear optics. The structure of the material of the invention includes a skeleton to which side chains are attached, the material resulting from the association of a first and a second monomer, the first monomer including a mesomorphogenic group connected to the skeleton by a spacer, the second monomer including a group capable of generating the second harmonic of an electromagnetic wave and also being connected to the skeleton by a spacer.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a novel class of azomethine compounds which exhibit nonlinear optical response, such as 4-(4-dimethylaminobenzylideneamino)-4'- nitrostilbene: ##STR1##

Abstract: A non-linear optical article is constituted of a derivative of benzalacetophenone represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein A and B each represent the same or different atom or group and stand for a hydrogen atom, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an amino group or a dialkylamino group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cell and wavelength-shifting device, comprising a dihydropyridine condensation product chelated to a lanthanide metal ion, to expand the solar spectrum available to the cell for conversion into electricity. Method to detect an amine or an aldehyde for forming a dihydropyridine condensation product chelated to a lanthanide metal ion and measuring the long life fluorescence of the chelated metal ion to determine the amount of amine or aldehyde present.

Abstract: This invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a composite of a microporous inorganic oxide glass which contains an incorporated solution of a solvent and an organic component which exhibits nonlinear optical response.In one embodiment the solution incorporated in the microporous glass monolith is composed of dioxane and 4-N,N-dimethylamino-4'-nitrostilbene.

Abstract: Transparent selective optical absorption filters of improved stability to ambient solar light and radiation in the near UV range are provided by incorporating metallized tetra ((meso)-5-methyl-2-thiophene) phorphines, platinum (5-bromo octaethylporphine) or mixtures thereof into suitable filter matrices such as plastic, glass or the like. Optical filters absorbing in narrow radiation bands and useful as transparent protective laser shields are provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing a transparent optical medium consisting of a liquid crystalline polymer which exhibits third order nonlinear optical response.Illustrative of an invention optical medium is a transparent film of a side chain liquid crystalline polymer corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## The transparent film has an isotropic molecular configuration with macroscopic centrosymmetry, and exhibits essentially no scattering of a transmitted incident light beam.

Abstract: Light-polarizing materials, and uses thereof in liquid suspensions, set suspensions and light valves.

Abstract: A systematic approach to the production of frequency conversion crystals is described in which a chiral molecule has attached to it a "harmonic generating unit" which contributes to the noncentrosymmetry of the molecule. Certain preferred embodiments of such harmonic generating units include carboxylate, guanadyly and imidazolyl units. Certain preferred crystals include L-arginine fluoride, deuterated L-arginine fluoride, L-arginine chloride monohydrate, L-arginine acetate, dithallium tartrate, ammonium N-acetyl valine, N-acetyl tyrosine and N-acetyl hydroxyproline. Chemical modifications of the chiral molecule, such as deuteration, halogenation and controlled counterion substitution are available to adapt the dispersive properties of a crystal in a particular wavelength region.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are benzylidene compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## (wherein B represents hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, W represents hydrogen atom or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CO--O--R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 represent independently hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a methoxyl group (two or three of them may be the same or all of them may be different), Y represents oxygen atom or imino group (--NH--), Z represents a methyl group or a phenyl group, and R represents a straight chain alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or branched or cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, provided that when A is ##STR3## R is not an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, and when A is ##STR4## and X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are hydrogen atom, R is not an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms), a cosmetic composition containing the same and an ultraviolet absorber comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a UV absorbing plastics material to be used in intraocular lenses, said material having been produced by means of incorporating in the plastics monomer mixture, prior to the polymerization thereof, a combination of chromophores selected from two groups of substances.

Abstract: A dispersion of oil globules which contains an ultra-violet absorber and a high-boiling solvent is disclosed. The UV absorber is a mixture of 15 to 45 wt % of a compound of formula (I) and 85 to 55 wt % of a compound of formula (II): ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or an aryl group); ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents an alkyl group, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the alkyl groups represented by R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is 9 or more; Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or an aryl group).

Abstract: The invention provides an immersion oil composition for microscope especially suitable for use in the microscopic study using a fluorescence microscope by virtue of the greatly decreased fluorescence emission under ultraviolet irradiation in comparison with conventional immersion oils. The inventive immersion oil composition comprises a liquid dienic polymer, e.g. liquid polybutadiene, as a first component and, as a second component, one or a combination of compounds including (a) chlorinated paraffins, (b) polybutene, (c) carboxylic acid esters, (d) liquid paraffins, (e) saturated aliphatic alcohols and (f) alicyclic alcohols; said composition having a refractive index in the from 1.501 to 1.519 and a Abbe's number in the range from 40 to 46.

Abstract: Method of using ophthalmic dosage of aqueous aloe vera gel as emollient and absorbent of UV radiation to shield eye retina by topically applying said gel in the eye.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation protection filter for skin pigmentation during solar irradiation. The light transmittance of the radiation protection filter in the wavelength range between 380 and 780 nm is such that, when the radiation protection filter is used, the amount of radiation that penetrates the eye lens in the 340 to 400 nm range is, at the very most, that amount which would penetrate the eye lens when the radiation protection filter is not used. Radiation-caused eye damage is thus prevented.

Abstract: A dye mixture comprising at least two different unsymmetrical bis[1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanedithiolato(2.sup.-)-S,S'] -platinum compounds is disclosed. The mixture is useful in optical recording layers.

Abstract: Method of establishing U.V. absorption spectrum equilibrium between the tear film and epithelium of the cornea by topically applying an aqueous dispersion of a high molecular weight polymer and an ocular chromophore as ophthalmic liquid sunglasses.

Abstract: A leak detectable refrigeration composition including a polyhalogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant, a refrigeration oil, or a mixture of the two having a fluorescent dye dissolved therein, is prepared for use in refrigeration systems in automobile air conditioning systems, commercial refrigeration systems, and the like. Upon exposure to ultraviolet light, there is sufficient fluoresence by the refrigeration liquid to allow one to visually detect a leak in the system due to the presence of the dye at the source of the leak. Small leaks which were previously nondetectable with dye coloring systems detectable in normal light may now be detected due to the greater visibility of the flourescent dye under an ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Polyol(allyl carbonate) monomer, e.g., diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate), containing 1,4-dihydroxy anthraquinone in amounts sufficient to selectively absorb at least 94 percent of the visible and ultraviolet light segments of the electromagnetic spectrum below 530 nanometers is described. Also described are ophthalmic articles prepared by curing the monomer.

Abstract: A process for recording, storing and displaying optically readable information on a support using a polymer mixture P as the information carrier, wherein P comprises at least two different, mutually compatible polymers P.sub.1 and P.sub.2, and has a lower critical solution temperature (LCST), the optically differentiable modification of the information carrier being brought about by phase transition from a compatible polymer mixture below the LCST to demixed polymers P.sub.1 and P.sub.2 above the LCST or the reverse of this transition.