[Object] A solid-state imaging apparatus that can suppress degradation of image quality caused by a groove between lenses is provided, and a method for manufacturing the solid-state imaging apparatus is also provided.

[Solving Means]

A solid-state imaging apparatus according to the present disclosure includes multiple photoelectric conversion sections, and multiple lenses provided above the multiple photoelectric conversion sections. The multiple lenses each include a groove provided between the lenses, and the groove includes a bottom surface shaped to protrude downward.

An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer film capable of forming a laminate exhibiting excellent antireflection performance in a case of being transferred to a member to be transferred exhibiting a high refractive index. Another object of the present invention is to provide a laminate, an acoustic speaker, and a method for manufacturing a laminate.

A transfer film including a temporary support and a photosensitive composition layer, and further including a first layer having a lower refractive index than the refractive index of the photosensitive composition layer between the temporary support and the photosensitive composition layer, in which a refractive index of the first layer is 1.45 or less.

An imaging lens includes a lens barrel, and a lens installed in a lens barrel. At least an edge surface of an edge portion on an incident surface side of the lens is formed of a diffusing surface, the edge portion being formed outside an effective diameter of the lens, to surround the lens.

An imaging lens includes a lens barrel, and a lens installed in a lens barrel. At least an edge surface of an edge portion on an incident surface side of the lens is formed of a diffusing surface, the edge portion being formed outside an effective diameter of the lens, to surround the lens.

A method for producing a plurality of optical prisms comprises: providing at least one manufacturing intermediate; and dividing the at least one manufacturing intermediate into a plurality of individual triangular prisms. The manufacturing intermediate comprises a main body in the form of a triangular prism having three rectangular surfaces and two triangular surfaces. The main body is formed from a light-transmitting material. A layer of opaque material is provided on two of the three rectangular surfaces of the main body, the layer of opaque material having a plurality of axially spaced apertures on each of the two of the three rectangular surfaces, each one of the apertures on one of the two surfaces being disposed at substantially the same axial position as one of the apertures on the other one of the two surfaces. The at least one manufacturing intermediate is divided into a plurality of individual triangular prisms such that each individual triangular prism has one of the apertures on each of two sides thereof.

Imager optical systems and methods are provided. In one example, an imaging device includes a window configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation associated with a scene. The imaging device further includes a lens system. The lens system includes a first lens element configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the window and transmit the electromagnetic radiation. An aperture stop is positioned between the window and a surface of the first lens element adjacent to the window. The lens system further includes a second lens element adjacent to the first lens element and configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation and direct the electromagnetic radiation to the detector array. The imaging device further includes a detector array including detectors. Each detector is configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the lens system and generate a thermal image based on the electromagnetic radiation. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Imager optical systems and methods are provided. In one example, an imaging device includes a window configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation associated with a scene. The imaging device further includes a lens system. The lens system includes a first lens element configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the window and transmit the electromagnetic radiation. An aperture stop is positioned between the window and a surface of the first lens element adjacent to the window. The lens system further includes a second lens element adjacent to the first lens element and configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation and direct the electromagnetic radiation to the detector array. The imaging device further includes a detector array including detectors. Each detector is configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the lens system and generate a thermal image based on the electromagnetic radiation. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Provided is an anti-glare film excellent in anti-glare properties and capable of suppressing reflected scattered light.

An anti-glare film including an anti-glare layer, the anti-glare film having an uneven surface, wherein for amplitude spectrum of elevation of the uneven surface, when a sum of amplitudes corresponding to spatial frequencies of 0.005 μm.sup.−1, 0.010 μm.sup.−1, and 0.015 μm.sup.−1 is defined as AM1 and an amplitude at a spatial frequency of 0.300 μm.sup.−1 is defined as AM2, AM1 is 0.070 μm or more and 0.400 μm or less, AM2 is 0.0050 μm or more, and AM2<AM1.

A phosphor protection film for protecting phosphors contained in a phosphor layer. The phosphor protection film includes a functional layer, a bulking layer that has a single-layer structure or a laminated structure, and a first vapor deposited layer (gas barrier layer) that has gas barrier properties in this order from outside to inside. The clearance between the functional layer and the first vapor deposited layer in the thickness direction of the phosphor protection film is 45 to 280 μm.

A phosphor protection film for protecting phosphors contained in a phosphor layer. The phosphor protection film includes a functional layer, a bulking layer that has a single-layer structure or a laminated structure, and a first vapor deposited layer (gas barrier layer) that has gas barrier properties in this order from outside to inside. The clearance between the functional layer and the first vapor deposited layer in the thickness direction of the phosphor protection film is 45 to 280 μm.