Impact of size upon lasing in ZnO microtetrapods

High optical quality, well end leg faceted ZnO microtetrapods with leg length between 1 and 12 μm have been grown by carbothermal chemical vapor deposition. Lasing with mode quality factors of 2500–3000 is demonstrated. The origin of laser resonator cavity is discussed as a function of the tetrapod size. It is shown that in big tetrapods with legs of 12 μm in length the laser emission lines are well explained by longitudinal Fabry–Pérot modes generated in cavities formed by individual tetrapod legs. The dispersion of the ZnO refractive index is experimentally determined from the position of lasing modes in the temperature interval from 10 to 300 K. It is shown that the lasing mode structure is seriously affected by the decrease of the tetrapod size. For a small tetrapod with a leg length of 1 μm, the lasing modes cannot be explained anymore by the formation of longitudinal Fabry–Pérot modes in separate tetrapod legs, and the generation of guided modes by multiple total internal reflections in single tetrapod legs or in pairs of legs should be taken into account. The correlations between the lasing threshold and the tetrapod size are discussed.     

Microbead dynamics in optical trap assisted nanopatterning

An optically pumped ZnO nanowire laser with a 10-period SiO₂/SiN _x distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) was demonstrated. Stimulated emissions with equally distributed Fabry–Pérot lasing modes were observed at pumping powers larger than 121 kW/cm². This result, when compared to nanowires of the same length and without a DBR structure, shows that a lower threshold of pumping power, higher quality factor, and larger cavity finesse can be achieved due to the high reflectivity of the DBR in the designed wavelength range. A coexistence of stimulated and spontaneous emissions was also observed above threshold and was attributed to partially confined waveguide modes in nanowires with diameters smaller than 100 nm.     

Sub-micron positioning of trapped ions with respect to the absolute center of a standing-wave cavity field

We demonstrate that it is possible, with sub-micron precision, to locate the absolute center of a Fabry–Pérot resonator oriented along the radiofrequency-field-free axis of a linear Paul trap through the application of two simultaneously resonating optical fields. In particular, we apply a probe field, which is near-resonant with an electronic transition of trapped ions, simultaneously with an off-resonant strong field acting as a periodic AC Stark-shifting potential. Through the resulting spatially modulated fluorescence signal, we can find the cavity center of an 11.7-mm-long symmetric Fabry–Pérot cavity with a precision of ±135 nm, which is smaller than the periodicity of the individual standing-wave fields. This can, e.g., be used to position the minimum of the axial trap potential with respect to the center of the cavity at any location along the cavity mode.     

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采用新型有机吡啶盐trans-4-［p-（N-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino）styryl］-N-methylpyridinium iodide （ASPI）与有机小分子８-羟基喹啉铝（Alq₃）组成能量传递体系,掺杂于惰性聚合物聚甲基丙烯酸脂（PMMA）薄膜中作为增益介质,利用分布布拉格反射镜（DBR）和金属Ag层作为反射镜,制备了垂直微腔结构的有机半导体固体激光器.在纳秒脉冲激光抽运下研究了该有机微腔的受激发射特性,观测到峰值位于600 nm处谱半高全宽为243 nm的单模激光出射;同时观察到明显的激光能量阈值特性,单脉冲的受激发射能量阈值为8?μJ.-----------------2009年《物理学报》第58卷第4期第2781-2784页一文,由于作者的责任,故撤销该文。 关键词： 有机盐 能量转移 微腔 受激发射     

Monolithically integrated tunable dual-wavelength photodetector with flat-top response

This paper elaborates the design and analysis of a novel monolithically integrated tunable dual-wavelength photodetector which can be formed by heteroepitaxial growth of an InP-based p-i-n absorption structure on a GaAs-based Fabry–Pérot filter. The photodetector presents two response peaks resulting from the introduction of 4-step Fabry–Pérot cavity. The wavelength spacing between the two peaks, as well as the peak shapes, can be accurately and easily tailored by adjusting the corresponding step height. This photodetector can be tuned via thermal-optic effect. With optimum design by using Transfer Matrix Method, the detectable wavelength range of the photodetector will be twice as that of its counterpart being with a uniform filter cavity; what is more, flat-top responses of the two peaks can also be obtained, simultaneously. We discuss the epitaxial growth and fabrication of the photodetector at the end, indicating the mature technique available for the device.     

CARS investigation of collisional shift of the hydrogen Q‐branch transitions by water at high temperatures

A high‐resolution (∼0.1 cm⁻¹) spectroscopic method based on the application of a Fabry–Pérot interferometer to the spectral analysis of the coherent anti‐Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) signal from an individual Raman transition was used to obtain single‐shot spectra of hydrogen Q‐branch transitions directly in the flame of a pulsed, high‐pressure H₂/O₂ combustion chamber. Simultaneously with the Fabry–Pérot pattern, a broadband CARS spectrum of the complete H₂Q ‐branch structure was recorded in order to measure the temperature of the probe volume. During every cycle of the combustion chamber, a pressure pulse together with single‐shot CARS spectra, providing information on individual line shapes and medium temperature, was recorded. On the basis of the experimental data, the temperature dependences of lineshift coefficients for several Q‐branch lines of hydrogen molecules under collisions with water molecules were determined in the temperature range 2100 < T < 3500 K, and an empirical ‘fitting law’ for H₂ H₂O lineshift coefficients is proposed. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A narrow-linewidth optical parametric oscillator for mid-infrared high-resolution spectroscopy

We present a narrow-linewidth, singly-resonant cw optical parametric oscillator, emitting more than 1 W in the 2.7–4.2?µm range. The OPO is pumped by a narrow linewidth (40?kHz) fibre-laser system and the signal frequency is locked to a high-finesse Fabry–Pérot cavity in order to increase the spectral resolution, thus obtaining a residual linewidth of 70?kHz for the signal. We tested the spectral performance of our OPO on several transitions in the ν₁ rovibrational band of CH₃I, measuring line intensities and showing sub-Doppler dip detection.     

In‐band pumped Ti:Tm:LiNbO3 waveguide amplifier and low threshold laser

The fabrication by diffusion doping and a detailed optical investigation of a Ti:Tm:LiNbO₃ waveguide amplifier and of a Fabry‐Pérot type Ti:Tm:LiNbO₃ laser are reported. Both devices are in‐band pumped by a laser diode at 1650 nm. The wave‐guide amplifier shows broad‐band optical gain in the wavelength range 1750 nm < λ < 1900 nm. The laser emits at 1890 nm, the longest emission wavelength of a Tm:LiNbO₃ laser reported so far; also 1850 nm emission could be demonstrated. Laser threshold (1890 nm) is at 4 mW coupled pump power; the slope efficiency is ∼13.3%. Properties and potential of both devices are analyzed by extensive modeling.     

Backscattering mirrors for X-rays and Mössbauer radiation

Observation of exact backscattering of X-rays and studies of its energy and angular dependences; test of the validity of the dynamical theory of diffraction in the extreme case of exact backscattering; backscattering high-energy-resolution monochromators; backscattering interferometers, in particular of the Fabry–Pérot interferometer type; and precise, up to 5·10^—9 Å, measurements of crystal lattice parameters: these are central topics of the paper. Special attention is paid to the selection of crystals to be used as backscattering mirrors. Noncubic crystals like Al₂O₃, SiC, etc., allow backscattering for X-rays with practically any energy above 10 keV. Feasibility of backscattering mirrors for Mössbauer radiation of ⁵⁷Fe (14.4 keV), ¹⁵¹Eu (21.5 keV), ¹¹⁹Sn (23.9 keV), and ¹⁶¹Dy (25.6 keV) nuclei is demonstrated by Al₂O₃ crystals. A concrete design of a sapphire Fabry–Pérot–Bragg étalon is presented.

     

High-Sensitivity Temperature Sensor Based on Two Parallel Fabry–Pérot Interferometers and Vernier Effect

Journal of Russian Laser Research - We propose a novel sensor with its temperature sensitivity improved by the Vernier effect. The sensor comprises two parallel Fabry–Pérot...     

Vertical cavity-surface emitting photonic crystal surface-mode lasers

We present the research of a type of vertical cavity-surface emitting photonic crystal laser with a periodically modulated surface. The proper modulation to the cavity surface changes nonradiative surface modes into radiative ones and the constructive interference of the radiative waves results in the vertical surface emission. The numerical investigation of such cavities shows that, for a cavity with a definite length, resonant frequencies and their quality factors mainly depend on the magnitude of the corrugated surface. Furthermore, the simulation of the lasing processes demonstrates the features of this type of laser, such as vertical surface emitting, flat wavefront and single mode operation which is robust.     

Locking the frequency of lasers to an optical cavity at the 1.6×10−17 relative instability level

We stabilized the frequencies of two independent Nd:YAG lasers to two adjacent longitudinal modes of a high-finesse Fabry–Pérot resonator and obtained a beat frequency instability of 6.3 mHz at an integration time of 40 s. Referred to a single laser, this is 1.6×10^?17 relative to the laser frequency, and 1.3×10^?6 relative to the full width at half maximum of the cavity resonance. The amplitude spectrum of the beat signal had a FWHM of 7.8 mHz. This stable frequency locking is of importance for next-generation optical clock interrogation lasers and fundamental physics tests.     

A single mode flashlamp-pumped dye laser

A flashlamp-pumped dye laser capable of single transverse and longitudinal mode operation is described. The maximum untuned power output is 2 MW cm^-2, TEM₀₀ mode. By employing three intracavity Fabry—Pérot etalons, a minimum spectral width of 4 MHz, stable to within 12 MHz, has been obtained.     

Stabilization of a multiwavelength erbium-doped fiber laser using a nonlinear silicon waveguide

We propose and demonstrate a multiwavelength erbium-doped fiber laser stabilized by four-wave mixing (FWM) in a nonlinear silicon-on-insulator (SOI) waveguide. The optical gain was provided by an erbium-doped fiber amplifier, and the wavelength selectivity was achieved by a Fabry–Pérot comb filter in the ring cavity. The FWM in the SOI waveguide was enhanced by applying a reverse-biased p-i-n diode structure to reduce free-carrier absorption. Making use of the nonlinearity of the SOI waveguide, a multiwavelength laser with six output wavelengths at 0.8 nm spacing was achieved. The power difference among modes was equalized within a range of 1.8 dB. The power fluctuation of each mode was stabilized to <0.65 dB during 20 min observation at room temperature.     

Experimental natural lifetime determination of the Ar(II) lower laser levels

The natural lifetimes of the (³P)4s²P_3/2,1/2 levels of the Ar(II) spectrum have been determined from the natural broadening of argon lines, measured with a Fabry—Pérot interferometer. The natural broadening was determined from the lines with wavelengths of 4880 and 4965 Å by comparing them with the lines at 4806 and 5009 Å having negligible natural broadening. The natural lifetime of the 4s²P_3/2 level appeared to be τ = 0.19 (±6%) ns and of the 4s²P_1/2 level τ = 0.18 (±15%) ns. These values are about 1.5 to 2 times as small as those determined by other authors either experimentally by using a Fabry—Pérot interferometer by the method of Ballik, or calculated using intermediate coupling.The differences between the two experimental methods are discussed.     

New Cavity Design for Broad-Band Quasi-Optical HF-EPR Spectroscopy

The design and performance of two new devices adapted for high-frequency electron paramagnetic resonance (HF-EPR) in a broad frequency range are described. Both systems, a Fabry–Pérot resonator and a rotating sample holder, rely on similar construction schemes and on the use of submicrometer piezoelectric positioners. A study of a single crystal of graphite allows illustrating the operation of these two new systems associated with our quasi-optical HF-EPR spectrometer.     

Nanosecond optical parametric oscillators

The main characteristics of nanosecond OPOs are presented: nonlinear crystals, tunability ranges, output energies, phase-matching conditions. A semianalytical model and a completely numerical model are described. They point out the importance of the complex intensity distribution that appears in the transverse planes of the output pulses. Techniques to improve the spectral and spatial quality of the output beams such as intracavity Fabry–Pérot filters or unstable cavity are detailed. Finally a modelisation and experimental results about intracavity OPO are presented.     

The effects of inhomogeneous broadening in an organic microcavity laser

In this work we study the input–output characteristics of an organic vertical cavity surface emitting laser (OVCSEL) with an active layer of Alq3:DCM over 3 orders of magnitude in pump intensity. We find that lasing from this standard inhomogeneously broadened gain medium cannot be described using a single lasing threshold value. Instead, an inhomogeneously broadened distribution of spontaneous emission factors, beta, must be employed in order to correctly model the measured input–output characteristics.     

Electrochemical parameters of aluminum oxide film in situ during anodization of aluminum by white light-optical interferometry

Optical Review - Both Fabry–Pérot interferometry and the DC electrochemical method have been simultaneously used for the first time to measure in situ the anodic current density (J) of...     

An ultra-stable referenced interrogation system in the deep ultraviolet for a mercury optical lattice clock

We have developed an ultra-stable source in the deep ultraviolet, suitable to fulfil the interrogation requirements of a future fully-operational lattice clock based on neutral mercury. At the core of the system is a Fabry–Pérot cavity which is highly impervious to temperature and vibrational perturbations. The mirror substrate is made of fused silica in order to exploit the comparatively low thermal noise limits associated with this material. By stabilizing the frequency of a 1062.6 nm Yb-doped fiber laser to the cavity, and including an additional link to LNE-SYRTE’s fountain primary frequency standards via an optical frequency comb, we produce a signal which is both stable at the 10^?15 level in fractional terms and referenced to primary frequency standards. The signal is subsequently amplified and frequency-doubled twice to produce several milliwatts of interrogation signal at 265.6 nm in the deep ultraviolet.