F-Term-List

G02B5/18

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DIFFRACTION GRATINGS

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. Types

. . Transmission types

. . . Gratings with a relief

. . . Gratings with lens functions (i.e, gratings with uneven spaces)

. . Reflection types

. . . Gratings with a relief

. . . Gratings with lens functions (i.e., gratings with uneven spaces)

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. . Gratings with flat surfaces

. . . Gratings with a relief

. . . Gratings with lens functions (i.e., gratings with uneven spaces)

. . Gratings with rough surfaces

. . . Toroidal gratings

. . . Gratings with a relief

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. . Gratings that have been mechanically cut

. . . Gratings with lens functions (i.e., gratings with uneven spaces)

. . Holographic gratings

. . . Gratings with lens functions (i.e., gratings with uneven spaces)

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. Manufacturing methods and devices

. . Use of mechanical-cutting methods

. . Use of optical methods

. . . Holographic exposure and two-light-flux interference exposure

. . Methods with ion injection, thermal diffusion, and ion exchange

. . Methods with etching means

. . Manufacture of replicas

. . . Stamping methods

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. Materials

. . Substrates

. . . Organic substrates

. . . Inorganic substrates

. . . . Glass

. . . . Metals

. . Photo resists

. Arrangement inside the device

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. Improved capabilities

. . Elimination of higher-order diffracted light

. . Increased intensity of diffracted light

. Uses

. . Recording media

. . Optical systems for optical disks

. . Monochromators and spectroscopes

. . Optical communications

. . Decoration and displays

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. Structures

. . Provision on optical waveguide paths and optical ntegrated circuits

. . Blaze-gratings

. . Combination with other optical elements

. . Use of multiple diffraction gratings on the same substrate

. . . Diffraction gratings with various cycles

. . Holding, attachment, and adjustment

. . . Use of rotation mechanisms

. . Improved usable life and durability

G02B5/30

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FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF POLARIZING ELEMENTS

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. Functions

. . Linear polarizers

. . Circular polarizers

. . Elliptical polarizers

. . Polarization dividers

. . Phase plates

. . . Quarter wave-length plates

. . . Optical rotary elements

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. . Polarization-eliminating polarizers (i.e., depolarizers)

. . . Use of random polarization plates

. . . Use of combination of phase plates

. . Spectrum-selective polarizers

. . . Coloring polarizers

. . . . Multi-color polarizers (i.e., including red-green-blue [RGB] mosaic types)

. . . Polarization effects in ultraviolet and infrared areas

. . Colorless and neutral polarizers

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. Principles

. . Use of dichroic properties

. . . Microcrystal polarizers

. . . Molecule polarizers

. . . . Use of oriented films

. . . . Materials for dichroic molecules

. . . . . Iodine and iodized compounds

. . . . . Azo-based compounds

. . . . . . Bisazo-based compounds

. . . . . . Trisazo-based compounds

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. . . . . Anthraquinone-based compounds

. . . . . Compounds that contain transition metal elements

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. . Use of double refraction means

. . Use of reflection means

. . Use of light-scattering means

. . Use of slits and gratings

. . Use of other single principles

. . Combination of two or more principles

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STRUCTURE OF POLARIZING ELEMENTS

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. Structures with polarization effects that differ in various locations

. Combination of multiple polarizing elements

. . Multiple polarizing elements in the direction of light transmission

. Movement and switching of polarizing elements

. Structures with waveguide paths

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. Structures for improved usable lives and durability

. . Ultraviolet-ray absorption layers

. . . Materials

. . . Arrangements

. . Protective films (i.e., improved thermal resistance, humidity resistance, and durability of mechanical strength)

. . . Ultraviolet-curing resins

. . . Non-directional films

. . . Unidirectional oriented films

. . . Bidirectional oriented films

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. . . Materials for protective films

. . . . Polyesters (i.e., PET)

. . . . Polyurethane

. . . . Epoxy

. . . . Polyamide (e.g., nylon)

. . . . Polycarbonate

. . . . Acrylic (i.e., including polyacrylonitrile)

. . . . Polysulfone

. . . . Fluororesin (e.g., ethylene propylene fluoride)

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. . . . Cellulose resin

. . . . Polystyrene

. . . . Phenol resin

. . . . Polyimide

. . . . Polyvinyl acetate

. . . . Copolymers

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. Substrate films

. . Materials

. . . Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

. . . Polyesters (i.e., PET)

. . . Polyamide (e.g., nylon)

. . . Acrylic (i.e., including polyacrylonitriles)

. . . Polystyrene

. . . Polyolefine

. . . Cellulose resin

. . . Copolymers

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. Adhesive and bonding layers

. . Use of pressure-sensitive adhesives

. . Peeling layers and mold-releasing films

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. Combination with other optical elements

. . Use of laminated structures

. . . Lamination of reflection and diffusion layers

. . . Lamination with fluorescent layers

. . . Lamination with reflection prevention layers

. . . Lamination with filter layers

. . . Lamination with static prevention layers

. . . Lamination with defogging layers

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MANUFACTURING METHODS, MANUFACTURING DEVICES, AND USAGE OF POLARIZING ELEMENTS

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. Manufacturing methods and devices

. . Orientation processes

. . . Orientation

. . . Rubbing

. . . Light irradiation

. . . Electric and magnetic fields

. . Processing for patterning

. . Processing for formation of films

. . Processing for improved usable life and durability

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. . Handling of polarizing elements

. . . Cutting

. . . Adhesion and pasting

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. Uses

. . Indication (e.g., magnetic-crystal cells)

. . Instrumentation and measurement

. . Fenders and sunglasses

. . Optical communications and optical circuit devices

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HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL ELEMENTS

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. Arrangements inside the device

. Structures

. . Structures of waveguide paths

. . Structures with a flat surface

. . Structures with a curved surface

. . Holding, attachment, and adjustment

. . Use of multiple holograms

. . Combination with other optical elements

. . Structures for improved usable lives and durability

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. Uses

. . Optical scanning devices

. . . Hologram scanners

. . Diffraction gratings

. . Diffusion plates

. . Lenses

. . . Use for conversion of beam shapes

. . . Hologram couplers

. . . Optical systems for optical disks

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. . Decorations and displays

. . Optical communications and optical circuit devices

. . Instrumentation and measurement

. Manufacturing methods and devices

. Recording materials for hologram optical elements

2H049	Diffraction gratings, polarizing elements, and holographic optical elements
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