Optical investigation of the heat transfer from a rotating cylinder in a cross flow

The heat transfer from a rotating cylinder in an air-cross flow was investigated by purely optical measuring techniques. Flow velocities were measured by a two-dimensional LDV both in the vicinity of the cylinder and in the boundary layer. A new optical device based on light-deflection in a temperature field was developed to examine local temperature gradients in the boundary layer of the rotating cylinder. Finally, a Michelson-interferometer was installed to produce real-time pictures of isothermal lines around the heated cylinder. The impact of rotation on flow patterns, boundary layer behaviour and heat transfer could be clearly identified. It appears that the velocity-ratio acts like an independent parameter, in that flow patterns correspond to this dimensionless number. Furthermore, it seems that rotation dominates over cross flow, both fluid-dynamically and thermally above = 2.This work was carried out at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich/Germany.     

Refractometer based on a tapered Mach–Zehnder interferometer with Peanut-Shape structure

A novel refractometer based on tapered Mach–Zehnder modal interferometer (MZI) is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. This sensor is composed of a pair of Peanut-Shape structures and an embedded taper – the former excites high-order cladding modes, while the latter enhances the evanescent field. As the effective refractive index (RI) of cladding is based on the changes of surrounding RI, thus extinction ratio will change due to the alteration of the distribution of power in the fiber which is induced by various differences of core and cladding for RI. As a result, the maximum RI sensitivity of 240.78 extinction ratio/RIU (refractive index unit) is achieved within the range from 1.3334 to 1.4081.     

Investigation of data format conversions based on MZI-SOA

Employing a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI), this paper describes simulation demonstration of an all-optical scheme for data format conversion between non-return-to-zero (NRZ) and return-to-zero (RZ). Data format conversion between NRZ and RZ at 120 Gb/s has been simulated for the first time using an MZI. In addition, we have proposed for the first time data format conversion from NRZ to RZ by using a single SOA in an MZI.     

Modeling of the Temporally and Spatially Modulated Fourier Transform Imaging Spectrometer working in orbit

Temporally and Spatially Modulated Fourier Transform Imaging Spectrometer (TSMFTIS) is a new kind of imaging spectrometer and is applicable in remote sensing. Compared with Temporally Modulated Imaging Interferometer and Spatially Modulated Imaging Interferometer, it employs immovable parts and abandons slit. Based on the analysis of its physical theory, optical principle, data gathering and processing, the mathematical model of the TSMFTIS working in orbit is proposed in this paper. The model is comprised of different function blocks, such as fore-optics, interferometer and so on. For simulation, a big remote sensing image is utilized as ground scene, and a conversion which is similar to color mode conversion from RGB to Lab is made to produce artificial spectra of various ground objects. At last, a validation experiment is performed with real-world spectra of four pieces of colorful cloths by using a commercially available spectrometer.     

基于干涉仪测量的变形镜面形展平标定研究

为了全面地了解变形镜的性能,以便自适应光学系统更好地工作,进行了基于干涉仪测量的变形镜面形展平标定研究.首先,给变形镜的压电陶瓷驱动器施加一半的控制电压;再用Zygo干涉仪测得变形镜的面形,计算对应各个驱动器位置的镜面高度,并算得各个位置镜面高度相对平均镜面高度的偏差;最后,控制驱动器运动使偏差量为零.测试及实验表明,受压电陶瓷迟滞的影响,上述过程需要迭代4到6次镜面面形才会收敛到希望的准确度;对镜面周边无驱动器约束的21单元变形镜,展平之后其80%口径的面形接近λ/20(λ=632.8 nm);对镜面周边有驱动器约束的137单元变形镜,展平后的面形优于λ/50.在望远镜不同的观测条件下,该技术可以快速地对变形镜进行展平标定,以适应不同的工作环境.     

基于薄芯光纤模态干涉技术的折射率 传感特性实验研究

报道了一种具有微结构缺陷的折射率传感器,并对其折射率特性进行了实验研究.将一部分薄芯光纤熔接于标准单模光纤中,由于插入的薄芯光纤和单模光纤纤芯失配,导致包层的高次模被激发并与纤芯模在单模光纤内形成干涉仪.通过减小薄芯光纤的包层直径,以增强包层中的传输模在环境中的倏逝场,从而提高对环境折射率测量的灵敏度.实验表明,该折射率传感器具有损耗低、成本低、灵敏度高和线性度好等特点.     

迈克尔逊干涉仪测波长的一种便捷方法

提出了迈克尔逊干涉仪测波长的一种便捷且精确的测量方法。利用自制的光电计数及电机控制装置,在短时间内无须任何数据处理便可由计数器直接读取待测光源波长值。该方法不仅实现了条纹的全自动计数,又简化了干涉仪繁复的读数环节,更消除了仪器的零点误差。     

Spectral characteristics of polymer micro-fiber MZI near 1550 nm

The authors have produced the polymer micro-fiber with a highly optical conductive efficiency of 83% and 89% for the pump light of 532 nm and 1550 nm, respectively. The authors constructed a Mach–Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) by a micro-manipulation method and measured the different interference spectra by micro-adjusting the path difference of the dual interference arms of MZI under a microscope. Due to the path difference, the coherent length of the corresponding spectrum continuously and slightly decreases from 20 μm, 13.5 μm, 10.6 μm to 8 μm. The relationships between this particular MZI structure and the surrounding temperature, as well as the refractive index changes can be determined via the evanescent field and the thermally induced expansion or contraction effect, which will be reflected in the interference spectrum.     

光纤传感器在微机电系统振动测量中的应用

本文介绍的光纤传感器根据Michelson干涉仪的原理,通过测量相干光的干涉条纹的移动来测量反射面的位移.同时,利用宽带光源,采用相位跟踪技术测量极微小的位移和位移的方向.从而,既能测量nm级极微小的振动,也能测量mm级的振动.为了适应高频振动的测量,引入DSP充当数据处理系统的核心,提高处理速度.该光纤传感器设计巧妙,精度高,使用方便.     

ASE Noise-Reduced Optical Receiver Based on MZI Diversity Scheme

A novel method is proposed that reduces the bit error rate (BER) in an optically amplified system by using a Mach–Zender interferometer coherence manipulation at the receiver. Exact analysis is presented, which shows that the signal-to-noise ratio can be improved by 3 dB. Resulting BER improvements are presented.