摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a luminescent device that has an appropriate light distribution characteristic relative to a light-guide plate, and a planar light source using the same. <P>SOLUTION: The luminescent device comprises a luminescent element and a case for storing the luminescent element, wherein the case has a first groove-shaped recess which is provided along the longitudinal direction of the case, and a second recess which is provided in substantially the center of the bottom surface of the first recess. The luminescent element is disposed in the bottom surface of the second recess. The second recess is sealed with a translucent material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |