Polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer, method of producing the same, and liquid crystal panel, liquid crystal display apparatus, and image display apparatus, using the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer

Abstract

There is provided a polarizing plate with optical compensation layers that contributes to reduction in thickness and has excellent heat resistance and moisture resistance. A polarizing plate with optical compensation layers according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a polarizer; a first optical compensation layer; a second optical compensation layer; and a third optical compensation layer, in this order. The first optical compensation layer has a refractive index profile of nx>ny=nz, and an in-plane retardation Re1 of 200 to 300 nm; the second optical compensation layer has a refractive index profile of nx>ny=nz, and an in-plane retardation Re2 of 80 to 170 nm; and the third optical compensation layer is formed of a material exhibiting an optical negative uniaxial property, and the material is aligned so as to be inclined.

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