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Method for making an optical film

US5783120A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/3083
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical film is provided which includes a disperse phase of polymeric particles disposed within a continuous birefringent matrix. The film is oriented, typically by stretching, in one or more directions. The size and shape of the disperse phase particles, the volume fraction of the disperse phase, the film thickness, and the amount of orientation are chosen to attain a desired degree of diffuse reflection and total transmission of electromagnetic radiation of a desired wavelength in the resulting film.

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