微球透镜亚波长显微成像远场特性实验研究

利用低折射率的二氧化硅和高折射率的钛酸钡微球透镜对蓝光刻录光碟的亚波长表面结构进行了显微成像实验,观察了两类微球在空间上与样品表面分离时的成像特性.实验结果表明:在微球透镜与样品表面分离0～6μm的空间范围内,微球透镜对亚波长纳米结构仍具有分辨能力,且放大作用明显.通过实验比较,发现在浸没方式、放大率大小、成像尺度范围...     

微球透镜对亚波长表面结构的显微成像研究

为了研究微球透镜对亚波长物体的成像特性,利用直径为3.4μm的二氧化硅微球透镜对刻录蓝光光碟的亚波长表面结构进行了显微成像实验,观察了不同排列方式和液体浸没深度下微球透镜的成像特性。实验结果表明:微球透镜在不同浸没深度下对亚波长表面结构具有放大作用,放大率为1.2~1.8倍,并且通过微球透镜的密排列,可以获得更大的视场;浸没液体深度增大时,图像的放大率减小,视场增大。基于时域有限差分的电场仿真表明,微球透镜可以将光场汇聚成半高全宽为260nm,纵向可持续几个微米的高强度光区域,引起强的背景散射,从而获得普通光学显微镜不能分辨的亚波长表面结构图像。     

光盘上集成的液体微透镜阵列与可重构超分辨成像

微透镜辅助显微镜实现超分辨成像观测,具有免标记、无损伤、实时、定域和环境兼容性好等优势.液体微透镜阵列具有均一、易操控的特性,可实现无复杂机械扫描与驱动的超分辨成像.然而,简单高效地精确控制成像距离是微透镜实现超分辨成像的关键技术挑战.本文利用紫外曝光技术,实现了光盘上光刻胶微孔深度的均一性.结合液体自组装技术,在微孔中填充甘油液滴,保证微透镜辅助超分辨的成像距离.在光学显微镜下实现了对226 nm光栅栅线的可重构超分辨观测与1.59倍成像放大.本文从液体微透镜的阿贝显微成像原理出发,通过理论与模拟解释了液体微透镜的成像放大与超分辨特性.由此可见,光盘上集成的液体微透镜阵列在光学纳米测量与传感等器件中展现了巨大的应用潜力.     

微球透镜超分辨显微成像与检测技术综述

受衍射极限的影响,传统光学显微镜的分辨率最高约为波长的一半,突破衍射极限,获得更高的成像分辨率是近年来显微成像领域的研究热点。相比于其他超分辨显微成像方式,基于微球透镜的超分辨显微成像方式具有简单直接、免标记等优点。主要介绍国内外研究团队将微球与传统的光学显微镜结合实现超分辨显微成像的研究进展,从微球透镜参数选择、成像方案、成像分辨率、成像视场及成像机理等多角度进行总结与比对;并结合课题组工作,介绍了将微球透镜与干涉显微技术相结合的三维超分辨检测技术,阐述了Linnik型与Mirau型两种检测光路原理,分析了三维超分辨检测的效果;展望了微球透镜超分辨显微技术在显微成像与显微干涉检测两个方面待解决的问题与发展方向。     

基于半导体纳米线/锥形微光纤探针的被动式近场光学扫描成像

本文结合近场扫描结构和纳米线-微光纤耦合技术,提出了一种基于硫化镉纳米线/锥形微光纤探针结构的被动近场光学扫描成像系统.该系统采用被动式纳米探针,保留了纳米探针对样品表面反射光的强约束优势.其理论收集效率为4.65‰,相比于传统的金属镀膜近场探针收集效率提高了一个数量级,可有效地提高扫描探针对样品形貌信息的检测能力;而后通过硫化镉纳米线与微光纤之间高效的倏逝场耦合,将检测的光强信号传输到远场进行光电探测,最终实现对目标样品形貌的分析成像,其样品宽度测量误差在7.28%以内.该系统不需要外部激发光路,利用显微镜自身光源进行远场照明,被动扫描探针仅作为样品表面反射光的被动收集系统.本文基于半导体纳米线/锥形微光纤探针的被动式近场光学扫描成像方案,可有效地降低探针的制备难度和目标光场的检测难度,简化扫描成像的结构,为近场光学扫描显微系统之后的发展提供新的思路.     

基于半导体纳米线/锥形微光纤探针的被动式近场光学扫描成像

本文结合近场扫描结构和纳米线-微光纤耦合技术,提出了一种基于硫化镉纳米线/锥形微光纤探针结构的被动近场光学扫描成像系统.该系统采用被动式纳米探针,保留了纳米探针对样品表面反射光的强约束优势.其理论收集效率为4.65‰,相比于传统的金属镀膜近场探针收集效率提高了一个数量级,可有效地提高扫描探针对样品形貌信息的检测能力;而后通过硫化镉纳米线与微光纤之间高效的倏逝场耦合,将检测的光强信号传输到远场进行光电探测,最终实现对目标样品形貌的分析成像,其样品宽度测量误差在7.28%以内.该系统不需要外部激发光路,利用显微镜自身光源进行远场照明,被动扫描探针仅作为样品表面反射光的被动收集系统.本文基于半导体纳米线/锥形微光纤探针的被动式近场光学扫描成像方案,可有效地降低探针的制备难度和目标光场的检测难度,简化扫描成像的结构,为近场光学扫描显微系统之后的发展提供新的思路.     

中空Ag纳米球壳的制备及性能表征

 以改性聚苯乙烯微球为模板,采用化学镀法在聚苯乙烯微球表面包覆一层银,在四氢呋喃溶液中将聚苯乙烯微球溶解,得到中空Ag纳米球壳。采用扫描电镜、透射电镜和X射线衍射仪对样品进行了表征及分析,并用紫外可见分光光度计研究了粒子的光学性质。实验结果表明：运用此法成功地制备出中空Ag纳米球壳的内径为250 nm,壁厚约为15 nm,并且成功地使纳米粒子的紫外吸收光谱由600 nm红移至900 nm左右,实现了在可见光至近红外光区调节Ag纳米结构的吸收峰。     

基于近场光学的微球超分辨显微效应

在光学成像领域,由于受到衍射极限的限制,常规成像分辨率在200nm左右.科学的不断进步对更高分辨率有着迫切需求,如何突破这个极限来获得更高质量的高分辨率图像是热门研究领域.2011年提出了微球超显微技术:在原有的光学系统中,将直径几微米至几十微米的透明微球直接置于样品表面,就能够成倍提高传统光学显微镜的成像能力.微球超显微技术以其简单直接的特点,受到广泛关注.本文介绍了光学显微镜的研究背景以及国内外团队在微球超分辨显微技术方面的研究进展,包括通过在微球表面进行环刻同心环、中心遮挡和表面涂覆的方法来调节微球所产生的光子纳米喷射方面所开展的一系列研究,并进行了理论模拟和实验验证,进一步提升了微球的超分辨显微效应.最后,展望了今后微球超分辨显微技术的应用与发展方向.     

一种可移动超分辨成像系统的制备及其性质研究

基于浸没透镜设计了一种超分辨成像系统,利用SU-8光刻胶和直径为4.87 m的微球实现纳米级别的超分辨成像。介绍微球成像放大率的求解方法,并通过软件模拟了超分辨成像系统的焦距。通过改变SU-8胶的厚度（从3.4 m到0）,系统的放大率也随之改变（放大率从1.6x到2.6x）。实验表明:SU-8胶的厚度对微球放大率有直接影响,通过该系统可以在普通光学显微镜下观察到蓝光光碟条纹。     

电控聚合物分散液晶变焦全息透镜制作

介绍了相位型全息聚合物分散液晶(PDLC)材料全息透镜,在电场作用下液晶微滴折射率逐渐与聚合物折射率匹配,实现透镜电控变焦。研究了微米尺寸和纳米尺寸液晶微滴聚合物分散液晶材料配方特性和微观结构。采用优化纳米尺寸材料配方制作5~6μm聚合物分散液晶盒,采用离轴式平面波和球面波干涉全息写入光路,成功制作电控变焦聚合物分散液晶全息透镜样品。该透镜样品焦距为20 mm,能够正一级衍射放大成像。实现“0”,“1”变焦的驱动电压阈值为60 V。并进一步提出了基于聚合物分散液晶电控变焦元件集成叠加技术实现电控变焦光学成像系统的技术思路。     

In vivo Monitoring of Organ-Selective Distribution of CdHgTe/SiO2 Nanoparticles in Mouse Model

CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles were prepared by SiO₂ capping on the surface of CdHgTe QDs. The characteristics, such as optical spectra, photostability, size and cell toxicity were investigated. The dynamic distribution of CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles was in vivo monitored by near infrared fluorescence imaging system. CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles acted as a novel fluorescence probe have a maximum fluorescence emission of 785 nm and high photo-stability. The hydrodynamic diameter of CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles could be adjusted to 122.3 nm. Compared to CdHgTe QDs, inhibitory effects of CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles on proliferation of HCT116 cells decreased to a certain extent. CdHgTe/SiO₂ nanoparticles had their specific dynamic distribution behavior, which provided new perspectives for bio-distribution of nanoparticles.     

The structure of monolayer SiO2 on Mo(1 1 2): A 2-D [Si-O-Si] network or isolated [SiO4] units?

In this letter, atomically resolved scanning tunneling microscopic (STM) images obtained from monolayer SiO₂/Mo(1 1 2) are presented. The results are consistent with a previously proposed structural model of isolated [SiO₄] units based on vibrational features observed by high-resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy (HREELS) and infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy (IRAS), and oxygen species identified by ultra-violet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS). These results are inconsistent with a structural model that assumes a two-dimensional (2-D) [Si-O-Si] network. These data illustrate that a metal substrate, although coated with an oxide thin layer, can be directly imaged at the atomic-scale with STM.     

Synthesis and characterization of silica microspheres functionalized with porphyrin monolayer

A new type of inorganic and organic composite (SiO₂-MPS-TAPPI), oppositely charged meso-tetra-(4-trimethylaminophenyl)porphyrin iodide (TAPPI) bonded on the surface of silica microspheres coated with mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS), was prepared by self-assembly method. The composite was tested by TEM, XRD and TG. The TEM images show that SiO₂-MPS microspheres in the composite are uniform. There are linkages among some different SiO₂-MPS microspheres. The XRD measurement bears out that the composite structure is the same with SiO₂-MPS. TG curves show that thermal stability of TAPPI assembled onto SiO₂-MPS microspheres is higher than that of TAPPI. Solid UV diffusion reflection spectra and fluorescence spectra are used to investigate the photophysical properties of the SiO₂-MPS-TAPPI composite. It is showed that the spectra of the composite exhibit significant enhancement of the spectra range. The strong interaction between TAPPI and SiO₂-MPS in the composite is responsible for the different spectra.     

聚(N-异丙基丙烯酰胺)模板法制备二氧化硅中空微球

以在50 oC水溶液中析出的聚(N-异丙基丙烯酰胺) (PNI-PAM)聚集体作为软模板,使正硅酸乙酯吸附在PNIPAM聚集体表面进行水解缩合,原位生成二氧化硅包裹PNIPAM的核壳结构微球;进一步冷却至室温使PNIPAM溶解在水中除去内核,从而成功合成出SiO₂中空微球．实验表明,只有在足够的PNIPAM和正硅酸乙酯含量以及正硅酸乙酯水解时间下,才能形成稳定的SiO₂中空微球．用TEM、SEM和FTIR对合成的SiO₂中空微球进行了表征,结果表明,微球尺寸为150 nm左右,并且由于PNIPAM上酰胺基团和正硅酸乙酯水解出来的硅醇间具有静电相互作用,使得SiO₂壳层上依然有PNIPAM残留.     

单层SiO2物理膜与化学膜激光损伤机理的对比研究

采用离子束溅射沉积技术和溶胶-凝胶技术在K9基片上镀制了厚度相近的SiO₂单层介质膜，用表面热透镜技术对两类膜层分别进行了热吸收及实时动态热畸变实验测试，结合散射光阈值测试及实验前后膜层的显微观测，对相同基底、相同膜层材料而采用不同方法镀制的光学膜层，发现化学膜的强激光损伤阈值远高于相应物理膜；从热力学响应及膜层特性差异的角度揭示了化学膜层的强激光损伤阈值远高于相应物理膜层的微观机理，即物理膜具有高吸收下的致密膜层快传导的基底热冲击效应，而化学膜则有低吸收下的疏松空隙填充慢传导的延缓效应，大量的实验数据及现象都证实了这一结论. 关键词： 强激光辐照损伤 损伤形貌 热冲击 热吸收     

Research on Electron Emission from Dielectric Materials by a Monte Carlo Method

The charge accumulation in an insulating material under an electron beam bombardment exerts a significant influence to scanning electron microscopic imaging. This work investigates the charging formation process by a self-consistent Monte Carlo simulation of charge production and transportation based on a charge dynamics model. The charging effect in a semi-infinite SiO₂ bulk and SiO₂ trapezoidal lines on a SiO₂ or Si substrate has been studied. We used two methods to calculate the spatial distributions of electric potential and electric field for two different systems respectively: the image charge method was used to deal with a semi-infinite bulk, and, random walk method to solve the Poisson equation for a complex geometric structure. The dynamic charging behavior depending on irradiation time has been investigated for SiO₂. The simulated CD-SEM images of SiO₂ trapezoidal lines with charging effect included were compared well with experimental results, showing the contrast change of SEM image along with scanning frames due to charging.     

Evaluating Zn2SiO4:Mn phosphor for use in medical imaging radiation detectors

2 SiO₄:Mn phosphor was evaluated for use in radiation detectors of medical imaging systems. Zn₂SiO₄:Mn was used in the form of laboratory-prepared fluorescent layers (screens) with coating weights from 18 to 150 mg/cm². The phosphor was excited to luminescence by low-energy X-raysusing X-raytube voltages ranging from 15 to 50 kVp. The number of emitted optical photons per incident X-rayquantum was thus determined for various X-rayenergies and phosphor coating weights. The optical emission spectrum was also measured and it was used to evaluate the spectral compatibility of Zn₂SiO₄:Mn with radiographic films, photocathodes and the Si photodiode. Finally, phosphor optical properties were estimated by fitting a theoretical model to experimental data. Results showed that Zn₂SiO₄:Mn is more efficient for low-energy X-rays. Its intrinsic conversion efficiency was found equal to 0.08, which is comparable to that of actually used phosphors. Zn₂SiO₄:Mn was also adequately compatible with orthochromatic films and the ES-20 photocathode, thus being appropriate for low-voltage radiography and fluoroscopy. Received: 31 July 1998/Accepted: 3 August 1998     

Preparation and characterization of SiO2/ZrO2/Ag multicoated microspheres

A new type of multicoated silica/zirconia/silver (SiO₂/ZrO₂/Ag) core-shell composite microspheres is synthesized in this paper. In the process, ZrO₂-decorated silica (SiO₂/ZrO₂) core-shell composites were firstly fabricated by the modification of zirconia on silica microspheres through the hydrolysis of zirconium precursor. Subsequently, on SiO₂/ZrO₂ composite cores, silver nanoparticles were introduced via ultrasonic irradiation and acted as “Ag seeds” for the formation of integrate silver shell by further reduction of silver ions using formaldehyde as reducer. The resulting samples were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared, energy-dispersive X-ray, and UV-vis spectroscopy, indicating that zirconia and silver layers were successfully coated on the surfaces of silica microspheres.     

Study of resonant tunneling in Au nanoclusters on the surface of SiO2/Si thin films using the combined scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic-force microscopy technique

The morphology and electronic properties of Au nanoclusters on the surface of SiO₂ thin films on n ⁺-Si substrates are studied using the combined scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic-force microscopy (AFM) technique. The peaks associated with the resonant tunneling of electrons from the states of the valence band of the probe material to the states of the conduction band of the substrate material through Au nanoclusters are observed on the current-voltage characteristics for the contact of a p ⁺-Si AFM probe with Au nanoclusters. Experimental results are interpreted by calculating the tunnel transparency of the SiO₂/Au/SiO₂ double barrier structure in a strong electric field.     

Low cost fabrication of SiO2 optical waveguides by laser direct writing on Ti-doped Sol-Gel films

A commercial direct laser writing (DLW) system operating at 1070 nm was used to fabricate SiO₂ optical waveguides on silicon wafers. A Ti-doped SiO₂ Sol-Gel film was deposited on the SiO₂/Si substrate by the dip-coating technique, based on which SiO₂ optical waveguides were patterned by DLW using a Ytterbium fiber laser and followed by chemical etching. The effects of laser parameters and the preheated temperature of Sol-Gel films on the dimensions of optical waveguides were studied systematically. The differences of etching rate between laser irradiated and non-irradiated areas in Sol-Gel films preheated at various temperatures are characterized by measuring the thickness of the films. Results demonstrate that the available laser power density range for laser densification and the width of the patterned optical waveguides are influenced strongly by the preheated temperature of the Sol-Gel films. The width of the optimized optical waveguide in this work is 25 μm. The minimum propagation loss of the fabricated optical waveguides is 1.7 dB cm⁻¹ at the wavelength of 1550 nm.