Dual-wavelength laser polarimeter and its performance capabilities

A dual-wavelength optical polarimetric approach has been proposed as a means of elimination of the systematic errors and estimation of the optical anisotropy parameters for a single DKDP crystal. Our HAUP-related polarimeter uses two semiconductor lasers with the neighbouring wavelengths of 635 nm and 650 nm. Based on the temperature dependence analysis of small characteristic azimuths of light polarization with respect to the axis of the sample, we found the parameters of imperfections of polarization system. We acquired eigen waves ellipticities in a DKDP crystal and found perpendicular to the optic axis value of the optical rotatory power. Our results correlate positively with previously measured data for KDP crystals.     

The anomalous spectral dependence of polarization in comets

We have found an anomalous (negative) spectral dependence of polarization for split comet 73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann 3, i.e. polarization degree in the I filter is systematically less (4%) than that in the R filter for both B and C subnuclei of the comet. Earlier we revealed a similar effect for comets 21P/Giacobini–Zinner, C/1999 S4 (LINEAR), and 9P/Tempel 1. Together with comet C/1989 X1 (Austin), for which the similar spectral dependence of polarization was also observed, these comets form a group characterized by some peculiar properties of their dust. Since atypical organic composition is a characteristic feature for all these comets, the anomalous spectral dependence of polarization may indicate specifics of origin of these comets. Really, most of these comets (but not all) originated from the Kuiper Belt. Also, most (but not all) of these comets belong to the group of comets depleted in carbon species in the gas phase, which is typical for comets formed in the giant-planet area of the solar system. On the other hand, all of the comets with negative spectral gradient of polarization have the dust dominated by large particles and most of them belong to the Jupiter family. This may indicate that anomalous spectral dependence of their polarization is a result of their evolution. To identify the reason of anomalous polarization, systematic spectropolarimetric observations of Jupiter-family comets are necessary.     

空间振幅调制光谱偏振测量技术研究

空间振幅调制光谱偏振测量技术通过由光楔、偏振片组成的调制模块,将目标的偏振信息调制到与光谱维垂直的空间维,单次测量即可同时获取目标的偏振信息和光谱信息。首先阐述空间振幅调制光谱偏振测量技术的基本原理,然后利用空间调制光谱偏振仿真软件进行理论仿真,并且给出了具体的实验研究方案,通过对比理论模拟图像和实验图像,验证实验的可靠性。以Q=0,U=1,V=0和Q=1,U=0,V=0作为入射偏振光进行实验,在波长范围500～600 nm采样10组数据,利用最小二乘法对实验输出的偏振光进行偏振解调。结果表明：解调后入射光的线偏振度与参考入射光的误差值分别小于2.5%和4%,偏振角误差值小于1.8%和2%,验证了实验和算法的可行性,并对两组复合光楔中心误差对偏振测量的影响作了简要分析,结果表明中心误差对偏振分量Q和V的测量影响较大。     

旋光法测定注射用盐酸阿糖胞苷的含量

对注射用盐酸阿糖胞苷采用旋光法进行测定,测定管长为1 cm。当盐酸阿糖胞苷浓度在1~9.000 0 g.L-1之间时,旋光度与浓度呈线性关系,回归方程为α=0.130 1C+0.000 1,相关系数为0.999 9,平均回收率为99.93%,RSD为0.47%。方法简便、快速、准确,适合于药厂、医院对产品及制剂的快速分析。     

Application of magneto-optical method for real-time visualization of eddy currents with high spatial resolution for nondestructive testing

In this paper we describe a new, laser supported, eddy current microscope for the real-time visualization of eddy current distributions. In the experimental set-up, the induction of eddy currents is conventionally performed by an alternating current excitation coil above the object surface. The magnetic field induced by the eddy currents is detected by the use of the Faraday effect. For that purpose, a laser beam is passed through a suitable thin crystal integrated in the excitation coil. The polarization direction of the laser beam is rotated in this thin crystal depending on the local magnetic field. The area distribution of the rotation angle is transformed into a grey value picture using an optical set-up, which comprises a conventional microscope, a lighting technique, an analyzator, and a CCD sensor. By choosing a suitable optic, a real-time measurement of the magnetic field with a high spatial resolution can be carried out. In this paper, the basic physics and the design of the new microscope are described. The initial results of experimental investigations concerning the resolution power of magneto-optic eddy current sensors are presented and compared with conventional eddy current sensors.     

Micro-interferometric backscatter detection using a diode laser

Micro-interferometric backscatter detection (MIBD) is performed with a simple, folded optical train based on the interaction of a diode laser beam and a fused silica capillary tube allowing for refractive index (RI) determinations and detection of optically active molecules in small volumes. Side illumination of the capillary by a laser produces a 360° fan of scattered light that contains two sets of high contrast interference fringes. These light and dark spots are viewed on a flat plane in the direct backscatter configuration. Signal interrogation for polarimetry is based on quantifying the relative intensities (depth of modulation (DOM)) of adjacent high frequency (HF) interference fringes for polarimetry and relative fringe position for RI detection. Positional changes of the interference pattern extrema (fringes) allow for the determination of Δn at the 10⁻⁷ level or 5.3 pmol or 0.48 ng of solute. The MIBD-RI detection volume is just 5.0 nl. DOM changes allow for optical activity detection limits of 5.7 × 10⁻⁵° (mandelic acid, []²³ = −153°, and D-glucose, []²⁵ = +52.5°), and a 2σ detection limit of 7.5 × 10⁻⁴ M (D-glucose) and 1.14 × 10⁻³ M (R-mandelic acid). The probe volume of MIBD-polarimetry was 38 nl, and within the probed volume at the limit of detection, about 28.7 pmol of mandelic acid or about 43.7 pmol of D-glucose is present. Furthermore, DOM (polarimetry signal) is unchanged when a non-optically active solute is interrogated by the MIBD-polarimeter. Finally, an optical model was derived and used to evaluate the advantages and pitfalls of using diode laser for MIBD.     

旋光法测定胃肠透析盐中甘露醇的含量

本文根据甘露醇与钼酸铵的络合物具有旋光性这一特点，用旋光法测定胃肠透析盐中甘露醇的含量。结果表明甘露醇浓度在０．４－１．６ｇ／１００ｍＬ范围内与旋光度呈良好的线性关系（ｒ－０．９９９３），回收率为１００．７４％（ｎ＝５，ＲＳＤ＝０．４５％）。方法较为简便，快速，准确。     

Three-intensity measurement technique and its measurement in elliptical retarder

A three-intensity technique is applied in polarimetry for measuring the physical parameters of an elliptical retarder. In this study, quartz and mica quarter wave plates are distinguished by two models: linear retarder and elliptical retarder. By considering the twist nematic liquid crystal cell as an elliptical retarder, we are able to relate the effective optic axis to its rubbing direction and twist angle. All its physical parameters can be deduced from the model.     

Light scattering by small feldspar particles simulated using the Gaussian random sphere geometry

The single-scattering properties of Gaussian random spheres are calculated using the discrete dipole approximation. The ensemble of model particles is assumed to be representative for a feldspar dust sample that is characteristic for weakly absorbing irregularly shaped mineral aerosol. The morphology of Gaussian random spheres is modeled based on a statistical shape analysis using microscope images of the dust sample. The size distribution of the dust sample is based on a particle sizing experiment. The refractive index of feldspar is estimated using literature values. All input parameters used in the light scattering simulations are thus obtained in an objective way based on the true properties of the mineral sample. The orientation-averaged and ensemble-averaged scattering matrices and cross sections of the Gaussian random spheres are compared with light scattering simulations using spheroidal shape models which have been shown to be applicable to the feldspar sample. The Gaussian random sphere model and the spheroidal shape model are assessed using the measured scattering matrix of the feldspar dust sample as a reference. Generally, the spheroidal model with strongly elongated prolate and strongly flattened oblate shapes agrees better with the measurement than the Gaussian random sphere model. In contrast, some features that are characteristic for light scattering by truly irregular mineral dust particles are rendered best by the Gaussian random sphere model; these features include the flat shape of the phase function and a minimum in the scattering matrix element F₂₂/F₁₁ as a function of the scattering angle.