多束物光干涉和实时监控的全息照相实验

本文突破传统的干涉光路,使用两束物光与一束参考光产生的干涉图样来记录信息,并同时使用麦克尔逊干涉条纹实现对干涉条纹的放大与实时监控,以获得最佳拍摄效果.除此之外,本文还对三束光波的干涉进行理论分析及数理推导,从理论与实践的角度对全息照相技术进行探讨.     

The discovery of nanometer fringes in laser self-mixing interference

We demonstrate the influences of optical feedback from an external mirror with high reflectivity in a He-Ne laser on self-mixing interference fringes and laser polarization states. When the external mirror is tilted to a certain level, the stable and uniform nanometer resolution fringes are generated. The fringe density is 40 times than that of the conventional self-mixing interference or two beam interference, and has still potential to be improved. Each self-mixing interference fringe corresponds to λ/80 displacement of the external mirror, i.e. 7.91 nm displacement of the external mirror. Moreover, when the movement direction of the external mirror is changed, the polarization flipping between two eigenstates will happen. The potential applications of the results are also discussed.     

The group indices of refraction and the group velocities of the e-ray and the o-ray waves in α-quartz

A spectroscopic method was proposed for direct determination of the group velocity and the group index of refraction of the medium. By evaluating the wavelengths at successive interference fringes shown in transmission spectrum, the group velocity and the group index of refraction, and their dependences on the wavelength of the incident light can be determined. This method was applied to evaluate the group velocities and the group indices of refraction for the extraordinary (e-ray) and the ordinary (o-ray) waves in α-quartz in a wide infrared wavelength range. Anomaly in both group index of refraction and the group velocity of the e-ray results from the interaction of the e-ray and the o-ray waves in α-quartz.     

Analytic light-scattering solution of two merging spheres using Sh-matrices

We use the Sh-matrix formalism that contains the shape-dependent parameters of the T-matrix to derive an analytic solution for the light scattering from two merging spheres at different degrees of merging. The integral expressions for the Sh-matrix elements are simpler than those of the T-matrix elements and, for two merging spheres, these integrals can be solved analytically. Our calculations show that when the spheres merge, the primary fringes that are circular for non-merging spheres become distorted. Secondary fringes due to the interference of the waves emanating from the two spheres begin to appear when the spheres are merged approximately 50%.     

Theoretical model for the transverse interference pattern of GRIN optical fiber using a laser sheet of light

A new technique (El-Ghandoor et al., Opt. Laser Technol. 31(7) (1999) 481–488) has been applied to study the shape of transverse interference fringes, instead of multiple beam Fizeau fringes (Marhic, Stein, Appl. Phys. Lett. 35 (1975) 1678–1682), from a GRIN optical fiber. In this technique, a laser light sheet is used to illuminate and pass directly through the optical fiber. Theoretical expressions are derived for the optical path differences of three groups of interference beams. The first one passes through the cladding, the core, and then the cladding once again; the second passes through the cladding only, and the third passes through the surrounding air. Theoretical expressions for the shape of transverse interference fringes formed across isotropic non-absorbing optical fibers are also calculated.     

一种高精度光学位移传感器的设计分析

利用晶体双折射和由散射偏振引起的光学干涉技术,设计出一种高精度光学位移传感器.该传感器采用同轴光学系统,测量精度约为4 μm,测量范围不小于28 mm,且测量时不需要使用相干光源,故结构紧凑、性能稳定.     

Intermediate-temperature polymorphic phase transition in KH2PO4: A synchrotron X-ray diffraction study

We have used synchrotron X-ray diffraction to investigate the structural and chemical changes undergone by polycrystalline KH₂PO₄ (KDP) upon heating within the 30-250 °C temperature interval. Our data show evidence of a polymorphic transition at T∼190 °C from the room-temperature tetragonal KDP phase to a new intermediate-temperature monoclinic KDP modification (spacegroup P2₁/m and lattice parameters a=7.590, b=6.209, c=4.530 Å, and β=107.36°). The monoclinic RDP polymorph remains stable upon further heating to 235 °C, and is isomorphic to its RbH₂PO₄ and CsH₂PO₄ counterparts.     

Surface plasmon interferometry: measuring group velocity of surface plasmons

Optical transmission spectroscopy on metal films with slit-groove pairs is conducted. Spectra of the light transmitted through the slit exhibit Fabry-Perot-type interference fringes due to surface plasmons propagating between the slit and the groove. The spectral dependence of the period of interference fringes is used to determine the group velocity of surface plasmons on flat gold and silver surfaces.     

基于点光源的迈克耳孙干涉实验条纹的机理分析

一般国内的大学物理和大学物理实验教材都只介绍干涉圆条纹和直线干涉条纹,用迈克耳孙干涉仪可以调制出椭圆和双曲线干涉条纹;但对条纹形成的理论推导很少涉及．本文根据点光源双光束干涉理论,分析基于点光源照明的迈克耳孙干涉实验中所产生的各种可能的干涉条纹：双曲线形干涉条纹、圆形干涉纹、椭圆形干涉纹及直线形干涉纹的形成条件．本文也对等倾干涉条纹、等厚干涉条纹与既非等倾也非等厚干涉条纹的机理进行分析和比较．通过对每一种干涉图样的解析分析和比较,旨在对迈克耳孙干涉实验有更全面和更深刻的了解．     

Achromatic stellar interferometry

One drawback of Michelson's stellar interferometer is due to the fact that the period of the interference fringes is proportional to the wavelength. Hence, in broadband light the fringe contrast is low, or in narrowband light (after filtering) the luminosity is low. We propose a modified stellar interferometer with perfectly achromatic fringes, that has better light efficiency and better signal to noise under most circumstances. To that end, two pieces of grating have to fill the two apertures of Michelson's setup. Achromatic interference fringes occur somewhere along the system axis, where the plus-first diffraction order from one aperture meets the minus-first diffraction order from the other aperture. Laboratory experiments confirm the predicted achromatic performance.     

Effects of thermal light source properties in two-photon subwavelength coincidence interference experiments

We perform two-photon coincidence subwavelength interference experiments from double slit using independent photons obtained from a pseudo-thermal light source produced by (i) slowly rotating ground glass (RGG) with turbid solution of a different density and (ii) RGG. The turbid solution is water solution containing 3 μm diameter polystyrene microspheres. It is found that the visibility of the obtained interference pattern decreases in first experiment with increasing the density of the turbid solution from N = 10¹⁰ spheres m⁻³ to N = 10¹⁴ spheres m⁻³. However, the results are reported here for the density of N = 10¹⁴ spheres m⁻³. The visibility obtained with RGG with turbid solution having N = 10¹⁴ spheres m⁻³is 23% which increases to 27% with RGG but the resolution decreases. The effect of coherence width of source in two-photon interference pattern is also studied with pseudo-thermal light obtained by RGG. It was observed that on increasing the coherence width the visibility of interference fringes increased and quality of the fringe reduced and when the coherence width was more then slit separation, in coincidence measurements, no interference pattern appeared. The results are used to explore the classical subwavelength interference nature with thermal light.     

点光源劈尖干涉的条纹分布特征

在有限远的点光源照射下,导出了劈尖干涉的明、暗纹条件,通过Matlab软件,用数值分析方法给出了劈尖表面条纹分布特征,讨论了光源距离对表面条纹分布的影响.     

利用激光干涉测钢丝的杨氏弹性模量

分析了在洛埃镜干涉装置中等效双狭缝间距变化对干涉条纹密度的影响。导出了钢丝因受力引起的绝对伸长量与干涉条纹密度变化之间的关系 ,并通过它计算了钢丝的杨氏弹性模量。结果表明 ,激光干涉法不仅比光杠杆法测量的量要少 ,而且用该方法通过测微目镜测条纹的位置要比光杠杆法通过望远镜对标尺读数精确 ,其测量结果要比光杠杆法更准确可靠     

干涉条纹移动的偏振法

本文根据二个椭圆偏振光场进行的理论分析,着重讨论了两个相互正交的圆偏振光(左旋和右旋〕场和一个椭圆偏振光与线偏振光场的特点,以此为基础讨论了干涉条纹移动的偏振法。     

A neat semi-Gaussian laser beam with no diffraction fringes: Theoretical analysis

We propose a simple optical device to convert a Gaussian laser beam into a neat semi-Gaussian laser beam without any diffraction fringe by using a spatial light modulator and a thin, sharp blade, and numerically calculate the diffracted, relative intensity distributions of both the semi-Gaussian laser field and the semi-Gaussian, pseudo-thermal light. We also study the dependence of the border width of the semi-Gaussian beam on the waist of the Gaussian beam. Our study shows that the proposed scheme can be used to cancel all diffraction fringes from both the straight edge of the blade and a finite lens aperture in all the planes vertical to the z axis and obtain a neat semi-Gaussian beam without any diffraction fringe, and find that the border width w_B of the generated semi-Gaussian beam is not dependent on the waist of the incident Gaussian beam.     

基于机器视觉的干涉条纹检测

基于机器视觉系统OpenMV,以迈克耳孙干涉仪干涉条纹为研究识别对象,根据光源相干性及干涉条纹动态特性,提出基于灰度采样统计的干涉条纹识别检测算法(干涉条纹同心形态搜索算法),运用MicroPython或Python语言编制实时检测程序,运行结果表明仿真和真实干涉条纹都得到了可靠的检测,精度为0.5个条纹,并且测量不确...     

Investigation of etch pits on KDP crystals with porous sol–gel coatings

We have investigated etch-pit formation on potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystals with porous anti-reflective coatings. Etch pits develop beneath the sol–gel coatings after exposure to ambient humidity. The etch pits are homogeneously distributed with a density and an average size governed by the relative humidity and the coating thickness. Furthermore, the etch pits are self-similar in shape and possess facets corresponding to low-energy planes of KDP. Results from optical microscopy, light scattering, and atomic force microscopy support the following model for etch-pit formation in this system. Water adsorbed from the environment into the porous sol–gel coating contacts the crystal surface, causing etch-pit nucleation at high undersaturation. The plume of KDP rising from an etch pit slowly diffuses laterally, reducing the undersaturation and shutting off nucleation in the surrounding area. Because surface kinetics are rapid compared to mass transport through the sol–gel, etch pits continually undergo equilibration to maintain a low-energy geometry and generate an average spacing. Growth continues until the reservoir of water in the sol–gel is saturated with KDP. Coarsening is only observed in high relative humidity environments. Received: 13 Juni 2001 / Accepted: 30 July 2001 / Published online: 30 October 2001     

Diffraction of coherent light with sinusoidal amplitude by a thin-slit grid

We report on the experimental findings of a thin-slit grid diffraction of a coherent light beam with sinusoidal amplitude. We produce diffraction of a field with sinusoidal amplitude by placing a thin-slit grid at the center of the dark fringes of an interference pattern resulting from laser light passing through a dual pinhole. The experimental results show good agreement with diffraction calculations of a thin-slit grid placed at the center of the dark fringes produced by two coherent beams that intersect at small angle. The results are applied to wire-grid diffraction in the Afshar experiment.     

Anomalous wave interference at Z3-exciton resonance of CuCl

The transmission and the reflection spectra of a thin CuCl single crystal of 0.15μ thickness have been measured in the Z₃-exciton resonance region at 1.6K by using a weak dye-laser light as a light source. Well resolved interference fringes have been obtained over the exciton resonance. In the higher energy region than the longitudinal exciton's energy, the separation of adjacent fringes cannot be explained by interference of the lower branch polariton waves (LBP) or the upper branch polariton waves (UBP). These structures have been explained by the mutual interference effect between the UBP and LBP waves, anomalous waves. This has been confirmed by the measurements of two-photon absorption due to the excitonic molecule via respective polariton states.     

Research on multiple-beam interference of pointolite and measurement of minute wedge angle

The intensity distribution of pointolite interference fringes and its characters are discussed by the theory of interference on the condition of glass plate thickness being non-uniform. A novel method of measuring wedge angle of plate is deduced and improved by selecting appropriate reflectivity (R). So, the glass plate with appropriate reflectivity should be adopted to improve the measurement precision for R has a much effect on fringes. The experiments and analysis show it is suitable that R is less than 0.5. By using the equations deduced, the wedge angle was measured and its value is 3.7 ÿ 10^?4.