On the defective NR-PC flat lens for lightwave target detection and imaging

Influence of the defective cylinder air holes of negative-refraction photonic crystal (NR-PC) lens on the performance of lightwave target detection and imaging are studied with finite-difference time-domain method in the paper. Numerical simulations indicate that significant enhancement of the scattering signal can be obtained using the NR-PC flat lens; consequently, great improvement of the refocusing gain as well as the imaging resolution will be provided. We further study the effect on target detection and imaging using the defective NR-PC flat lens. Using dynamic scanning scheme, it is found that its focusing resolution is better than the non-defective lens. We can also get better resolution by appropriately decreasing the radius of the defective cylinder (R = 0.3a). In conclusion, appropriate radius of the defective cylinder (R = 0.3a) will provide better image resolution.     

Influence on the resolution of target detection with defective NR-PC flat lens incorporating Al,Cu by dynamic scanning scheme

Based on the defective NR-PC flat lens incorporating Al or Cu, the effects on the resolution for target detection and imaging are studied with dynamic scanning scheme. We use the finite-difference-time-domain method to do this research. Firstly, by using the NR-PC flat lens may improve the refocusing resolution by four times, if compared to the directly backscattered lightwave without using the NR-PC lens. Then, incorporating Al or Cu into the NR-PC flat lens, we find that the dope modes with very high quality factors will occur in the photonic forbidden band. Also the stimulated radiation is enhanced for the character of energy localization of defective photonic crystal. Further studies show that different kinds of metal and structures will result in different dopped modes in the photonic forbidden band, which will lead to the change of the corresponding resolution. Due to the displacement field redistribution, the photonic crystal containing metal ingredients may take on the typical qualities of all-directional reflection, and the resonant tunneling effect may effectively reduce the loss, which provides greatly improvement on the refocusing resolution when using the defective NR-PC flat lens. In conclusion, our investigation provided the basis for converting an idealized LHM lens into a physically realizable NR-PC flat lens. Meanwhile, by impregnating metallic defect into the NR-PC lens, a new method is found out for the improvement of the refocusing resolution, which further optimizes the performance of a detecting and imaging system.     

Two-square target detection and imaging using NR-PC flat lens

The characteristics of two-target detection and imaging from negative-refraction photonic crystal (NR-PC) flat lens are studied by using the two-dimensional finite-difference time-domain method. It is demonstrated that due to the influence of the mini-forbidden band and resonance excitation effect, high transmissivity will appear at the normalized resonance frequency of 0.3068 when the lightwave goes through the NR-PC lens. Meanwhile, the use of the NR-PC lens may introduce at least fourfold improvement of the refocusing resolution, if compared to the directly backscattered lightwave without using the NR-PC lens. In addition, by giving a defination for two-target minimum distinguishable distance, we further investigate the performance of two-target detection and imaging system using the proposed focus-scanning scheme. The results show that the smaller the size of the target pair is, the weeker the interference between the two targets will be, which results in a better performance in the minimum distinguishable distance.     

Numerical research on properties of optical-wave target detection and imaging from NR-PC flat lens

The characteristics of optical-wave target detection and imaging from a negative-refraction photonic crystal (NR-PC) flat lens are studied with a two-dimensional (2D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method in the paper. The results show that there exists a transmission peak, with a value far greater than unit, resulting from the influence of the mini-forbidden bands and resonance excitation effect at resonance frequency. Also, the refocusing of backscattered optical wave from the target leads to its image with a sub-wavelength lateral resolution and great amplitude as long as the target is placed at the focus of the NR-PC flat lens. Therefore, the NR-PC flat lens will find many implications in optical area, especially in the detection and imaging of small targets.     

Image resolution and the properties of optical-wave target detection and imaging by using the NR-PC flat lens

We used the method of two-dimensional (2D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) to study the characteristics of optical-wave target detection and imaging from negative-refraction photonic crystal (NR-PC) flat lens in the paper. The theory of image resolution was introduced. The results show that there exists a transmission peak, with a value far greater than unit, resulting from the influence of the mini-forbidden bands and resonance excitation effect at resonance frequency. And, the refocusing of backscattered optical wave from the target leads to its image with a sub-wavelength lateral resolution and great amplitude as long as the target is placed at the focus of the NR-PC flat lens. And the application of NR-PC flat lens can be extended in optical area, especially in the detection and imaging of small target.     

On the use of NR-PC flat lens for square target detection and imaging by lens-combined scanning scheme

In the paper, target detection and imaging from refraction photonic crystal (NR-PC) slab lens is studied by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Numerical simulation shows that, there is a transmission peak with a value far greater than unit, resulting from the mini-forbidden bands and resonance excitation at the resonance frequency of 0.3068 (a/λ). When a target is placed at the focus point (F₂) of the NR-PC lens, its image and great amplitude could be formed in the vicinity of the point source through the focusing of backscattered optical wave from the target. Further investigation demonstrates that the lens-combined scanning scheme provides higher refocusing resolution than lens-fixed and non-dynamic scanning scheme for square target detection and imaging.     

Impacts of Refraction Index Mismatch on Performance of Target Detection and Imaging by Using Flat LHM Lens

Refraction index mismatch between flat left-handed metamaterial (LHM) lens and its surrounding medium generally destroys the focusing of flat LHM lens and degrades the performance of near-field target detection by using flat LHM lens. For LHM lens of refraction index mismatch within ±30%, numerical simulations demonstrate that lenses with large refraction index may suffer less resolution degradation than lenses with small refraction index, and the enhancement of refocused microwave backscattered from target can be subsided by up to approximately 5.5dB. The refraction index mismatch will also shift the target position in the reconstructed image so that theoretical prediction of target position needs to be modified.     

C波段具有平坦近零色散光子晶体光纤的一种改进设计方法

光子晶体光纤的最内层空气孔在拉制过程中容易发生形变,从而严重影响色散. 基于多极法,模拟了当最内层空气孔为不易发生形变的较小值时,第二、三层空气孔对色散的影响,结果表明这种简单的色散控制方法也可以实现零色散点的快速平移,且保持色散平坦. 以此为基础,设计了应用于C波段具有近零平坦色散的光子晶体光纤,色散系数为-0.24-0.33 ps/(km·nm). 模拟表明,从第五层开始增加空气孔的层数对已设计光纤的色散影响很小,可以通过增加空气孔的层数得到理想的限制损耗. 这一方法亦适用于S,L波段具有类似性质PCF的设计. 关键词： 光子晶体光纤 色散系数 多极法 限制损耗     

混合仿生鱼眼-复眼的广角高清成像系统

基于多尺度成像理论,采用混合仿生鱼眼-复眼结构,实现了大视场兼具高分辨率的光学成像系统设计。前级物镜系统为大直径球透镜,收集广角目标光线并成像到与球透镜同心的球面中继像面上;次级目镜系统是关于球透镜中心球对称的小口径透镜组阵列,对中继像进行像差校正并成像到探测器阵列上。对比了物镜采用双层同心球和单个球透镜的成像性能,后者可获得更优的成像性能且避免了双胶合球透镜带来的公差控制及力学与热稳定性问题。整个成像系统的视场大于100°,全视场内角分辨率优于10″,而畸变小于5%;系统具有大景深特点,不需调焦即可同时对300 m到无穷远目标清晰成像,可广泛应用于侦查监控等领域。     

Focusing of longitudinal ultrasonic waves in air with an aperiodic flat lens

Modeling and experimental results of an ultrasonic aperiodic flat lens for use in air are presented. Predictive modeling of the lens is performed using a hybrid genetic-greedy algorithm constrained to a linear structure. The optimized design parameters are used to fabricate a lens. A method combining a fiber-disk arrangement and scanning laser vibrometer measurements is developed to characterize the acoustic field distribution generated by the lens. The focal spot size is determined to be 0.88 of the incident wavelength of 80-90 kHz at a distance of 2.5 mm from the lens. Theoretically computed field distributions, optimized frequency of operation, and spatial resolution focal length are compared with experimental measurements. The differences between experimental measurements and the theoretical computations are analyzed. The theoretical calculation of the focal spot diameter is 1.7 mm which is 48% of the experimental measurement at a frequency of 80-90 kHz. This work illustrates the capabilities of a hybrid algorithm approach to design of flat acoustic lenses to operate in air with a resolution of greater than the incident wavelength and the challenges of characterizing acoustic field distribution in air.     

Focusing of a Flat Left-Handed Metamaterial Lens in a Heterogeneous and Lossy Medium

For applications such as near-field target detection and tumor hyperthermia with a fiat left-handed metamaterial （LHM） lens, a microwave will be focused in the heterogeneous and lossy medium. Different from the focusing of a fiat LHM lens in vacuum as reported in most previous studies, the medium loss and heterogeneity will affect the focusing performance of the LHM lens. Numerical simulations indicate that the medium loss will degrade the focusing resolution, while the heterogeneity of random variability within ±30% will affect the focusing resolution to a limited extent. Both the loss and heterogeneity of the medium will shift the focal point away from the image plane. When focusing in a medium with different permittivity values, an LHM lens will also have different focusing resolutions due to different electric thicknesses.     

Experiments and analyses of a new type optical system for computed radiography

A new high-performance laser scanning system is designed. In this system, a scanning arm consisting of a pentagonal prism and a scanning object lens is used to replace the traditional Fθ lens, and a circular imaging plate transmission mechanism is specially designed in order to meet the requirement of the scanning arm. At the same time, the stimulation fluorescence can be obtained by the scanning arm. Some main factors that influence the spatial resolution and the performance of the laser scanner system are analyzed, and the analysis results are presented, which is helpful for further optimization design of the system. Experimental results indicate that the images obtained by the system have good visual effects and can meet the requirements of industrial inspection.     

基于渥拉斯顿棱镜的单路实时偏振成像系统设计

针对非实时成像中动态场景偏振探测产生的虚假偏振信息问题,充分利用渥拉斯顿棱镜的分光特性,设计了一种新型实时偏振成像系统.采用像方远心望远透镜系统、准直透镜系统并设计匹配的成像镜系统,在单探测器阵列上同时获取偏振态相互垂直的两幅偏振图像.通过全系统联动设计与优化,系统的调制传递函数在截止频率处不小于0.55,全系统弥散斑均方根半径小于5.3μm,即小于探测器像元尺寸,满足成像设计要求.仿真结果证明该成像系统可有效解决传统分振幅偏振成像系统的实时性差的不足,分孔径偏振成像系统的能量利用率和分辨率低的问题以及偏振焦平面方法中光路串扰的缺陷,应用前景广阔.     

Ultrasonic evaluation of residual stresses in flat glass tempering by an original double interferometric detection

In industrial thermal tempering of glass, the knowledge of the homogeneity of compressive residual stress field on the glass product is fundamental to guarantee the quality of the tempered glass product. In this paper, we use the acoustoelasticity phenomenon in order to estimate the residual stress distribution by using acoustic surface wave. We present an experimental setup based on a double interferometric detection in which an aspheric lens is associated with a beam splitter and a YAG laser whose power is 100 mW. This relative high power enables us to carry out measurements on surface flat glass although optical reflection coefficient is typically weak (< 10%). Using these two points of detection, the evolution of relative surface wave velocity is obtained with a good accuracy. At last, a comparison between the numerical modeling and experimental results shows the potentiality of an ultrasonic method to estimate stress distribution in flat glass tempering.     

二维空气环型光子晶体的负折射成像特性

采用平面波展开法和时域有限差分法研究了由空气环组成的二维三角晶格光子晶体平板的负折射成像特性.研究结果表明对于外半径为 0.4 a,内半径 0—0.13a的空气环型光子晶体,第二能带中归一化频率为 0.3 的电磁波可以实现有效折射率为-1的负折射成像.通过光子晶体有效折射率的计算,得到了有效折射率为-1的电磁波频率随空气环内径由0—0.2 a变化的规律,并由对应等频曲线的变化解释了结构参数对光子晶体平板成像的影响. 关键词： 光子晶体 空气环 负折射 等频曲线     

Three-dimensional subwavelength imaging by a photonic-crystal flat lens using negative refraction at microwave frequencies

We experimentally demonstrate subwavelength resolution imaging at microwave frequencies by a three-dimensional (3D) photonic-crystal flat lens using full 3D negative refraction. The photonic crystal was fabricated in a layer-by-layer process. A subwavelength pinhole source and a dipole detector were employed for the measurement. By point-by-point scanning, we obtained the image of the pinhole source shown in both amplitude and phase, which demonstrated the imaging mechanism and subwavelength feature size in all three dimensions. An image of two pinhole sources with subwavelength spacing showed two resolved spots, which further verified subwavelength resolution.     

Negative refraction in a honeycomb-lattice photonic crystal

In this paper we theoretically investigate a photonic crystal with dielectric rods in a honeycomb lattice. Two left-handed frequency regions are found in the second and third photonic band by using the plane wave expansion method to analyze the photonic band structure and equifrequency contours. Subwavelength imaging by the photonic crystal flat lens are systematically studied by numerical simulations using the multiple scattering method. Different from the photonic crystals with noncircular dielectric rods in air, this structure is almost isotropic at the optimal frequency for superlensing. As a comparison, flat slab focusing is also demonstrated at other frequencies in the two left-handed regions.     

Scanning compensation in imaging lidar using a double-sided reflector

In this paper, we present a bistatic scanning imaging lidar optical system. A double-sided scanning mirror is used in this system, which can compensate image spot migration. Geometrical optical analysis is conducted for the scanning light path and an optimal detector position is given. The optical simulation is also implemented using soft-ware Zemax to verify the compensation effect of double-sided reflector. An experiment is carried out with a CW-HeNe laser to observe image spot migration in different positions. The experimental results are in agreement with simulation results. In addition, imaging experiment is performed using 905 nm pulsed laser in the laboratory. The scanning image for black and white stripes target is obtained by single-element detector. Theoretical and experimental results confirm that the use of a double-sided flat reflector can effectively compensate image spot migration.     

Self-organized nanostructure by a femtosecond laser on silicon

In this paper, ripple structure and hole arrays were investigated. Techniques based on laser scanning microscopes for the processing of periodic structures on silicon with a femtosecond laser (800 nm, 1 kHz, 130 fs) had been used. Ripples and any holes were obtained after laser irradiation in air with S and P polarization. The effect of the scanning speed (v) and the lens with different numerical apertures (NA) on the laser-induced surface topography were studied. We found that the femtosecond laser produces periodic ripples on the silicon surface of the submicron level, the width of line has a tight relationship to the NA and scanning speed. Finally, we process the microapparatus on silicon, for which the wide channel was 800 nm.     

水下同步扫描三角测距成像理论建模及仿真分析

针对激光同步扫描三角测距成像系统水下应用时,考虑不同介质界面的折射效应,通过理论建模,得出水下同步扫描三角测距成像系统的空间三维坐标测量关系表达式。分析了基线距离、接收透镜焦距等系统主要参数对距离测量分辨率的影响,以及成像探测器长度对测量范围的影响。仿真结果表明:增大基线距离和接收透镜焦距,有利于提高距离测量分辨率,增加成像探测器长度,有利于增大系统测量范围,为水下同步扫描三角测距成像系统的设计提供了理论依据。