Evaluation of Optical Properties of Self-Frequency-Doubling Crystal Yb：GdYAl3（BO3）4 for Laser Applications

Yb：GdYAl3 （B03）4 （Yb：GdYAB） is investigated as a new laser crystal for potential applications in self-frequency doubling. The emission and absorption properties of Yb：GdYAB crystal are studied, and the emission decay times of the upper laser level are measured. The emission cross sections are evaluated using the absorption cross section and principle of reciprocity. The other laser performance parameters, such as the minimum inversion fraction βmin, pump saturation intensity Isat and minimum pump intensity 1rain, are also calculated. The results are discussed in the framework of requirements for an effective diode-pumped Yb^3＋ laser system. Yb：GdYAB is expected to exhibit the most useful laser properties and to be superior to Yb：YAB crystal that has been excellent self-frequency-doubling crystal at present in many key spectroscopic parameter values.     

Orthogonally Linearly Polarized Dual Frequency Nd：YAG Lasers with Tunable Frequency Difference and Its Application in Precision Angle Measurement

The orthogonally linearly polarized dual frequency Nd： YA G lasers with two quarter wave plates in laser resonator are proposed. The intra-cavity variable birefringence, which is caused by relative rotation of these two wave plates in laser inner cavity, results in the frequency difference of the dual frequency laser also changeable. The theory model based on the Jones matrix is presented, as well as experimental results. The potential application of this phenomenon in precision roll-angle measurement is also discussed.     

国际第一台超高能量分辨率真空紫外激光角分辨光电子能谱仪研制成功

在中科院综合计划局大型仪器研制项目《真空紫外激光角分辨光电子能谱仪的研制》资助下，中科院物理研究所周兴江研究组、理化技术研究所陈创天院士研究组和物理研究所许祖彦院士研究组合作，成功研制了国际首台超高能量分辨率真空紫外激光角分辨光电子能谱仪。2006年12月28日，该成果通过了中国科学院主持的鉴定。出席鉴定会的有国家科技部、中国科学院基础局、中国科学院综合计划局和物理研究所等单位的领导。由龚昌德院士担任组长的鉴定专家委员会对该国际首创的高尖端科学仪器给予了高度评价。     

Laser-diode excited intense upconversion luminescence of Er^3＋ in bismuth-lead-germanate glasses

We have investigated infrared-to-visible upconversion luminescence of Er^3＋ in bismuth-lead-germanate glasses. The UV cutoff wavelength is shortened while its lifetime is increased almost linearly, with PbF2 substituting for PbO in the bismuth-lead germanate glasses. Three emissions centred at around 529, 545 and 657 nm are clearly observed, which are identified as originating from the ^2H11/2→^4 I15/2,^4S3/2→^4 I15/2 and ^4 F9/2 →^4 I15/2 transitions, respectively. It is noted that all the upconversion emission intensities increase with PbF2 concentration increasing. The ratio between the intensities of red and green emissions increases with the increasing of PbF2 content. Energy transfer processes and nonradiative phonon-assisted decays account for the populations of the ^2 H11/2,^4 S3/2 and ^4F 9/2 levels. The quadratic dependence of fluorescence on excitation laser power confirms a two-photon process to contribute to the upconversion emissions.     

美国空军TSAT激光通信系统初步达到任务级要求

2007年初，以波音公司为首的联合研制集团首次成功演示了转型卫星（Transformational Satellite，TSAT）激光通信系统以3倍数据率实现大容量通信的能力。     

一维随机激光器中准态模的饱和特性研究

针对随机激光器的半经典理论是应用电磁场时域有限差分法数值求解半经典随机激光模型方程组，基于半经典理论数值研究了一维随机激光器中准态模式的饱和特性，获得了不同准态模的空间分布和频谱分布图。计算结果分析显示：准态模式的某些特征参数如局域程度将会影响系统的饱和特性。利用这一结果，可以通过单频抽运方法选择具有低阈值、高饱和强度的准态模式作为整个激光系统的稳态输出模式。     

空气呼吸模式CO2激光等离子体光谱观察

为了了解采用脉冲CO₂激光推进空气呼吸模式时光船参数等对产生等离子体的影响，介绍了利用实验室自行研制的紫外预电离TEA CO₂激光器进行的激光等离子体实验。实验采用底面直径为60mm、焦距为5mm和10mm的抛物面光船。介绍了空气呼吸模式激光等离子体的谱和明显的特征谱线，以及等离子体的时间演化过程。结果表明：空气呼吸模式等离子体的持续时间约为20μs，在6μs左右时信号强度达到最大值；激光脉冲作用后，信号迅速衰减；10mm光船产生的等离子体信号峰值和持续时间均略长于5mm光船的。     

利用PVDF传感器检测激光超声的实验研究

简要介绍了激光超声技术以及声表面波的基本特点、激光超声产生和接收的基本原理及激光超声技术的应用。概述了聚偏二氟乙烯（PVDF）压电薄膜材料的结构、性质和应用，以及薄膜压电性产生的机理。对PVDF换能器的设计思路和实验方法进行了简单讨论。具体实验采用脉冲激光器激发声表面波，利用PVDF传感器接收实验信号，调试实验信号，得出波形，并对实验现象作出初步分析。证实了该实验装置应用于激光超声无损检测的可行性与可靠性。     

第十八届全国激光学术会议在哈尔滨召开

第十八届全国激光学术会议于8月13~17日在哈尔滨工业大学科学园国际会议中心顺利召开。大会名誉主席由周炳琨院士担任,会议主席为范滇元院士和周寿桓院士。本次会议由中国光学学会与中国电子学会联合主办,哈尔滨工业大学可调谐激光技术国家级重点实验室,黑龙江省光学学会共同承办,上海光学精密机械研究所等13家单位协办。本次会议邀请了徐至展、周寿桓等11位院士和专家作大会邀请报告。会议内容精彩纷呈,院士和专家们介绍了我国近年来激光领域的重大研究进展,为今后激光领域的发展指明了方向。其中徐至展院士分析了超强超短激光与强场超快科…     

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HL-2A装置激光吹气系统采用了全新自动控制的设计方法,实现了杂质注入量、靶片位移以及激光器被触发的时刻的精确自动控制.运行结果表明,该系统能把杂质的注入量控制在适当的水平,既不对等离子体约束产生影响,又便于光谱测量和杂质粒子输运研究.给出了激光吹气系统的设计,以及初步的实验结果.