多点侧面泵浦双包层光纤激光器的对称夹层结构

 利用基于亚波长衍射光栅理论的介质-金属-介质的对称夹层结构,对掺杂的双包层光纤进行多点泵浦，根据严格的电磁场衍射理论和光栅方程，分析了多点泵浦时，这种耦合结构的泵浦光泄露的问题，证明了多点泵浦时泵浦光的泄露率仅为15.52%，而对信号光则不存在泄露。这种对称夹层结构可以用于多个大功率激光二极管阵列的多点侧面泵浦双包层掺杂光纤中，以制作各种大功率(数kW级)稀土光纤激光器，其最大耦合效率可以达到80%以上。     

Visible interferometric coupling of two telescopes through single mode optical fibers

The diameter of large conventional astronomical telescopes is currently restricted to the range of eight to ten meters. With this limitation in mind, there is an emerging interest in various applications of optical interferometry which would allow the synthesis of apertures larger than can be realized using current mirror fabrication technologies. Interferometry allows the substitution of the separation between telescopes to determine the limiting resolution rather than the diffraction limited resolving power of the individual telescope aperture(s). The implementation of this process, however, requires solutions to a number of difficult problems in the transport and recombination of optical wavefronts. The use of single mode (SM) optical fibers to transport and recombine optical wavefronts in interferometers offers a number of advantages as compared to other, more established techniques, yet suffers from an inefficient coupling of the wavefront energy into the very narrow fiber cores. We present preliminary results of an experiment in which interferometric recombination of wavefronts from two telescopes using SM fibers was used to obtain white light fringes on the bright star Arcturus ( Bootis). Our experience leads us to believe that for many imaging applications the continued development of fiber based interferometry will yield significant resolution gains over the diffraction limited performance associated with conventional monolithic aperture systems.     

影响石英单模光纤数值孔径测量的因素及分析

本文采用远场光斑法和光强法测量了石英单模光纤的数值孔径.实验结果表明,由光纤耦合条件不同导致的光斑形状变化,对数值孔径的测量影响不大,单模光纤的纤芯直径小,导致出射光存在较强的衍射现象,对数值孔径的测量造成较大的影响,无论采用光斑法还是光强法,需以衍射第1次极大为计算标准,尽量选择光斑中心为亮斑时测量其数值孔径.此外,用远场光斑法进行测量时,观察屏到光纤的距离要合适,太短或太长都会增加实验误差.     

DMD光栅的衍射特性及其在可调谐激光中的应用

相比较于液晶空间光调制器,数字微镜晶片(DMD)具有开关速度快、显示精度高、偏振不相关、衍射效率高和宽带调制等优势。研究利用DMD的衍射效应作为波长选择器,将其应用于可调谐光纤激光器中,理论推导这种二维DMD光栅的衍射效率与入射光角度,像素间距等物理量之间的定量关系,重点讨论了两种不同像素间距的0.7″和0.55″DMD在单像素因子和多像素干涉共同作用下的衍射级数和强度分布。研究结果表明:0.7″DMD在光强不显著为零且满足实验约束条件下,允许出现4个干涉极大值,但由于极大值位置均远离闪耀条件,因此光强相对较弱。0.55″DMD仅出现1个干涉极大值,且接近闪耀条件,因此光强和效率均明显高于0.7″DMD的情况。由此可见,在可调谐光纤激光器中,利用0.55″DMD光栅作为波长选择器更有利于减小衍射损耗,提高系统稳定性。     

Stimulated-emission-depletion microscopy with a multicolor stimulated-Raman-scattering light source

We describe a subdiffraction-resolution far-field fluorescence microscope employing stimulated emission depletion (STED) with a light source consisting of a microchip laser coupled into a standard single-mode fiber, which, via stimulated Raman scattering (SRS), yields a comb-like spectrum of seven discrete peaks extending from the fundamental wavelength at 532 nm to 620 nm. Each of the spectral peaks can be used as STED light for overcoming the diffraction barrier. This SRS light source enables the simple implementation of multicolor STED and provides a spectral output with multiple available wavelengths from green to red with potential for further expansion.     

Real-Time Fourier Transformer System Using Transmissive Fiber Gratings

The duality between the equations that describe the paraxial diffraction of light beams in free space and the temporal dispersion of narrowband pulses in dielectrics allows one to deduce a time-domain equivalent to the spatial Fraunhofer approximation. This equivalence is used to design real-time optical Fourier transformer systems, which are shown to be realizable by using linearly chirped intermodal couplers (transmissive fiber gratings) as the dispersive media. In particular, the design of an intermodal coupler to carry out Fourier transformations is presented and it is shown that this design exhibits very good correlation between theoretical and simulated results.     

Real-Time Fourier Transformer System Using Transmissive Fiber Gratings

The duality between the equations that describe the paraxial diffraction of light beams in free space and the temporal dispersion of narrowband pulses in dielectrics allows one to deduce a time-domain equivalent to the spatial Fraunhofer approximation. This equivalence is used to design real-time optical Fourier transformer systems, which are shown to be realizable by using linearly chirped intermodal couplers (transmissive fiber gratings) as the dispersive media. In particular, the design of an intermodal coupler to carry out Fourier transformations is presented and it is shown that this design exhibits very good correlation between theoretical and simulated results.     

Light diffraction effects from Kevlar aramid fibers

The light diffraction phenomenon from Kevlar 49 fibers exhibits unusual polarization effects and its angular and wavelength dependence cannot be described by the grating equation. This unexpected behavior is analyzed by modeling the fiber as an anisotropic grating of finite thickness in which the diffraction arises from a periodic change in the orientation of the molecular dipoles. Theoretical predictions on this basis explain all available experimental observations. These findings are discussed in regard to currently proposed structural models for the fiber.     

Extended continuous-wave supercontinuum generation in a low-water-loss holey fiber

We report on the development of a 2.5 microm core photonic crystal fiber with a substantially reduced water-peak loss around 1.38 microm, which allows extended Raman-soliton supercontinuum generation up to 1.55 microm with a cw ytterbium fiber laser pump source. The resulting broadband, high-spectral-power-density, low-coherence light source can be employed for advanced, submicrometer resolution optical coherence tomography.     

圆柱型光纤螺线圈轨道角动量模式

传统的沿z轴光纤传输光线的轨道角动量(orbital angular momentum,OAM)光束的制备方法共同之处都是从内部结构着想,光束的主光线基本上不变,只是波面在变.但要获得携带高mh的光有一定的难度.针对上述问题,本文建立以波面不变,光束主光线变化为基础的理论框架,利用微分几何理论验证不沿z轴圆柱型光纤螺线圈传输的光线可以携带高mh OAM的理论设想.研究发现:利用流动坐标(α,β,γ)计算光线在绕圆柱体的光纤中传输时光纤截面的衍射分布图呈现涡旋特征,有高阶OAM模式.当θ=θ0时,圆柱形轨道光纤过渡到直线轨道光纤.计算光线沿直线传输时光纤截面的衍射分布图是Airy斑,即圆孔衍射斑,无高阶OAM模式.     

Design of zero dispersive double clad fiber for high efficiency operation of two color light

A double clad solid silica fiber is newly designed for applications which need the high efficiency operation of two colors of light. Ultrashort pulses with a central wavelength of 800?nm are delivered by the core of the double clad fiber which can realize the transmission of the optical pulses with a net chromatic dispersion of zero. This is achieved by integrating the double clad fiber with a pair of long period gratings, which allows optical pulses to propagate in a higher order mode (LP₀₂) in the middle of the fiber as well as in a fundamental mode (LP₀₁) at the beginning and end of the fiber. The index profile of the double clad fiber is engineered so that the higher order mode has high anomalous dispersion that can be used to compensate for normal dispersion of the fundamental mode. By controlling the lengths of the fiber where pulses are in a fundamental and in a higher order modes, the fiber with total zero dispersion can be realized. The double clad fiber can collect 100?% of visible light within the numerical aperture of 0.21 with a loss of the optical pulses less than 1?%. The design of this fiber is essential for applications including fiber-optic nonlinear imaging for compactness, robustness, and low optical power loss in dispersion compensation.     

All-fiber wavemeter and Fourier-transform spectrometer

An all-fiber Fourier-transform spectrometer is proposed and demonstrated, based on the diffraction of light through the side of a standard optical fiber by a UV-induced fiber grating. The interference pattern, whose Fourier transform yields the optical spectrum, is formed by light diffracted from counterpropagating modes in the fiber. The device is simple and compact and functions as a wavemeter, a fiber-optic network monitor, or a tool for fabrication and testing of long fiber Bragg gratings.     

Ultrafast fiber lasers for strong‐field physics experiments

The recent demonstration of rare‐earth‐doped fiber lasers with a continuous‐wave output power approaching the 10‐kW level with diffraction‐limited beam quality proves that fiber lasers constitute a scalable solid‐state laser concept in terms of average power. In order to generate high peak power pulses from a fiber several fundamental limitations have to be overcome. This can be achieved by novel experimental strategies and fiber designs that offer an enormous potential towards ultrafast laser systems combining high average powers (> kW) and high peak power (> GW). In this paper the challenges, achievements and perspectives of ultrashort pulse generation and amplification in fibers are reviewed. This kind of laser system will have a tremendous impact on strong‐field physics experiments, such as the generation of coherent light by high‐harmonic generation. So far, applications in the interesting EUV spectral range suffer from the very low photon count leading to nonrelevant integration times with highly sophisticated detection schemes. High repetition rate high average power fiber lasers can potentially solve this issue. First demonstrations of high repetition‐rate strong‐field physics experiments using novel fiber laser systems will be discussed.     

Comparative study of different Schlieren diffracting elements

This paper presents an analysis of diffraction effects taking place at different Schlieren diffracting elements. Two types of diffraction effects are prominent in the Schlieren schemes. One is diffraction of direct light (source image) at the Schlieren element, which limits the sensitivity and resolution of Schlieren systems. The second type is the diffraction of light deflected from the test object at the Schlieren-diffracting element. This second type of diffraction degrades the quality of Schlieren results. Experimental results showing the effect of diffraction of light deflected from the test object at a phase knife-edge, corner of a square phase aperture and an optical fiber tip as Schlieren diffracting elements have been presented and discussed.      

传像光纤束单丝芯径大小对光纤像面全息图的影响

光纤像面全息可以获得较高衍射效率的全息图和再现较大的物像。文中分析了相干光激励下传像光纤束单丝芯径的大小对其输出光场的影响，以及输出光场中低阶模与高阶模对全息照相的不同作用，在此基础上，提出缩小传像束单丝芯径，增多单丝根数，可以提高光纤像面全息图衍射效率和分辨率的观点，并通过实验进行了验证。     

Time-resolved detection of atoms diffracted from a standing light wave

We present a time-resolved experimental observation of the diffraction of metastable helium atoms from a nearly resonant standing light wave. The application of a time-resolved detection technique and a pulsed source allows to resolve high diffraction orders, which are populated in the atom-light interaction. Furthermore, the rms momentum transfer from the light field on the atom as a function of the interaction time is investigated. Future applications of this technique may be the detailed investigation of the motion of atoms in standing light waves and the detection of correlations between spontaneously emitted photons and atoms.Dedicated to H. Walter on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

Light Diffraction of Aligned Polymer Fibers Periodically Dispersed by Phase Separation of Liquid Crystal and Polymer

We have confirmed light diffraction of aligned polymer fibers obtained by a phase separation of an anisotropic-phase solution of liquid crystal and polymer. He—Ne laser light passing through the polymer fibers was scattered in the axis vertical to the fibers, and had two peaks of light intensity symmetrical to the center of the transmitting laser spot. The two peaks were found to be caused by light diffraction due to the periodic polymer-fiber dispersion because the peaks corresponded to values calculated by intervals between the fibers. The periodical fiber networks are considered to be formed by anisotropic spinodal decomposition. This effect can be used to measure the dispersion order of the polymer fibers. © 2004 The Optical Society of Japan     

Lecture Demonstration of Fresnel Diffraction by a Slit and Half-Plane

In the present work, lecture demonstration of Fresnel diffraction by a slit and half-plane with the use of modern scientific means of optical experimentation is described. The developed software allows light diffraction to be modeled on a personal computer depending on the wavelength, slit width, and distance from the slit (half-plane) to the screen and simultaneously a graphic method of calculating the field amplitude with the help of the Cornu spiral to be demonstrated. A photodetector system built around a video camera controlled by a personal computer is used to register an actual diffraction pattern. The experimental intensity distributions are compared with the theory. The integrated approach allows the efficiency of comprehension of complex diffraction phenomena in wave optics to be increased. __________ Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 6, pp. 9–15, June, 2005.     

四芯光纤的远场干涉特性研究

设计了芯间距较小的特殊结构四芯光纤,可用于生成格子光场或用于制作光纤传感器.研究了在采用相干长度较短的LD光源的情况下,经过一段既弯曲又扭转的四芯光纤远程传输后的纤端光场干涉特性.基于叠加原理,出射光场可视为每个独立纤芯的多光源相干叠加和圆孔衍射调制共同作用的结果,推导了相应的理论公式,给出了四芯光纤远场干涉的理论与实验相一致的结果.对光纤弯曲所导致的光程差累积和偏振态衰变效应进行了分析和讨论,并给出了相应的实验结果.     

多孔芯光子晶体光纤及其偏振特性

强激光与气体的长距离相互作用能产生许多新奇的物理效应,而自由空间光束的自聚焦、衍射、散射等问题限制了该科技领域的发展。本文提出了一种新型多孔芯光子晶体光纤,纤芯亚波长、低折射率空气孔可以传光,具有宽带、低损耗、单模传输特性。利用倏逝波耦合效应,研究了纤芯亚波长空气孔束缚光的原理。根据光波传输的电磁场理论,分析了低折射率空气孔中的光强增大效应。强光在空气孔中长距离传输,为光与物质的相互作用提供了新条件,可以用于气体传感、非线性光学、高集成光子技术、原子操控等。由于纤芯空气孔可以传光,改变空气孔的大小,直接影响模场分布,进而可以获得很高的结构双折射。通过光纤结构参数的合理设计,分别获得了B=4×10^-2的高双折射、纤芯直径5 μm的大模场高双折射、大模面积单偏振单模特性,在光纤偏振器、光纤滤波器、光开关及光纤传感等领域有广泛的应用前景,为新型光场调控提供了新方法。