| abstract |
A film for optical elements is formed by a liquidncrystalline composition comprising the following componentsn(a) and (b):n (a) a liquid crystalline polymer which exhibits annoptically positive uniaxial property; and (b) a polycyclic compound having a molecular weight ofnnot more than 1,000 and wherein a plurality of alicyclicnrings and/or aromatic rings are connected together throughna linkage chain of 0 to 4 main-chain carbon atoms bonded tondifferent ring carbon atoms, with hydrocarbon groups eachnhaving 1 to 20 carbon atoms being bonded respectively tonboth end rings through a linkage chain of 0 to 4 main-chainncarbon atoms, n an orientation form formed in the state of liquidncrystal of said liquid crystalline composition being fixed. |