Spectral triangulation molecular contrast optical coherence tomography with indocyanine green as the contrast agent

We report a new molecular contrast optical coherence tomography (MCOCT) implementation that profiles the contrast agent distribution in a sample by measuring the agent's spectral differential absorption. The method, spectra triangulation MCOCT, can effectively suppress contributions from spectrally dependent scatterings from the sample without a priori knowledge of the scattering properties. We demonstrate molecular imaging with this new MCOCT modality by mapping the distribution of indocyanine green, a FDA-approved infrared red dye, within a stage 54 Xenopus laevis.     

基于PIV评价的光瞳超分辨理论与技术

随着成像探测技术的发展，对光学系统的分辨能力提出了更高的要求，用传统的光学理论需增大光学系统口径才能满足要求，在对尺寸，重量和价格有限制的实际系统中往往很难实现。基于瑞利判据作为ＰＩＶ指标的光瞳超分辨技术，可以在不增加光学系统口径的条件下提高系统分辨率，由于本技术可以用光瞳滤波器的形式以硬件实现，成像探测过程不必增加额外的工作时间，在理论分析的基础上，设计了实际的超分辨光瞳，并给出了计算机模拟和实     

光寻址2×2光学开关及3－D集成光学蝶形互连网络的实现

在光学多级互连网络的实现中，光学２×２开关的构造是至关重要的。本文介绍一种构成光寻址２×２光学开关的方法，该方法是在方解石晶体的双折射性质的基础上，利用普克尔斯只读光调制器（ＰＲＯＭ）来控制入射光的偏振态，从而实现光寻址２×２光学开关，这种开关具有许多优点，并且可以在３－Ｄ方向堆栈集成。利用该开关可以很方便地实现３－Ｄ集成的蝶形互连网络     

A new single-image fog removal algorithm based on physical model

Based on the physical model of atmospheric scattering and the optical reflectance imaging model, three major factors which affect the effect of fog removal are discussed in detail, dark channel phenomenon is explained via the optical model, and an approach for solving the parameter in the atmospheric scattering model is rigorously derived from a new perspective. Using gray-scale opening operation and fast joint bilateral filtering techniques, the proposed algorithm can effectively obtain the global atmospheric light and greatly improve the speed and accuracy of atmospheric scattering function solving. Finally, the scene albedo is recovered by inverting this model. Compared with existing algorithms, complexity of the proposed method is only a linear function of the number of input image pixels and this allows a very fast implementation. The simulation results show that the processing time of images with a resolution of 576*768 is only 1.7 s; Results on a variety of outdoor foggy images demonstrate that the proposed method achieves good restoration for contrast and color fidelity, resulting in a great improvement in image visibility.     

Research on DMD infrared scene projector with a high contrast ratio infrared prism design

In this paper a single-DMD infrared scene projector with a high contrast ratio prism design of the illumination optical system is presented. By using the innovative infrared three-element TIR prism group, the off-state and flat-state light that reflected by the DMD could be all steered away from the projection lens. The contrast ratio and optical efficiency has been improved with this three-element TIR prism as the light-separator. This DMD infrared scene projector also features low-profile and compact structure. The illumination and projection optical systems are proved to be of great efficient light utilization. In this letter we analyze the impacts of optical efficiency on temperature simulation. This architecture with three-element TIR prism added could be used in IRSP based single-DMD to improve contrast and optical efficiency.     

Dual-modal photoacoustic/CT imaging system

Photoacoustic(PA) tomography(PAT) breaks the barrier for high-resolution optical imaging in a strong lightscattering medium, having a great potential for both clinical implementation and small animal studies. However,many organs and tissues lack enough PA contrast or even hinder the propagation of PA waves. Therefore, it is challenging to interpret pure PAT images, especially three-dimensional(3 D) PA images for deep tissues, without enough structural information. To overcome this limitation, in this study, we integrated PAT with X-ray computed tomography(CT) in a standalone system. PAT provides optical contrast and CT gives anatomical information. We performed agar, tissue phantom, and animal studies, and the results demonstrated that PAT/CT imaging systems can provide accurate spatial registration of important complementary contrasts.     

Method for the determination of dopant concentrations of luminescent ions

We report on a new method for determining dopant ion concentrations in laser materials. This method is based on optical absorption spectroscopy. In contrast to other methods used to measure the dopant concentration that are based on absorption measurements, this method does not require the knowledge of the absorption cross sections. An advantage of this method compared to the micro probe analysis is that only concentrations of dopant ions of a certain valency, which are luminescent, are detected. The method is sensitive especially for small doping concentrations of ions with high absorption cross sections. Another application of this method is the determination of the ratio between luminescent dopant ions to the total number of dopant ions in the case that not all dopant ions are on crystal sites that allow for optical transitions.     

镜面偏心测量光学系统设计及其杂光分析

为了解决现有镜面偏心测量设备存在的问题,本文研究了一种采用切换镜头和调焦相结合的方法来设计的镜面偏心测量光学系统,使用这个光学系统,既能使被测镜面的曲率半径扩展到-∞~+∞范围,又能保证测量精度。通过Lighttools软件对这个光学系统进行光线追迹,分析其杂光分布,结果表明:准直镜头内部多次反射产生的杂光强度很低,可以忽略。而当被测镜头中存在相邻球心像距的镜面时,产生的杂光强度比较大,在后续的图像处理过程中,必须增强目标图像的对比度。利用研制的镜面偏心测量设备进行测量实验,结果进一步验证了杂光分析的正确性。     

A method for fringe normalization by Zernike polynomial

A new approach for fringe normalization by Zernike polynomial fitting to cancel background illumination in an interferogram is proposed. With this method, background illumination can be suppressed, high frequency noise is immunized and the contrast is improved by normalization. The main idea for this paper is to use the Zernike polynomial fitting interferogram to cancel background illumination; the high frequency noise is then filtered by a Wiener filter. Finally, the paper uses the method of local region contrast modulation to enhance fringe contrast. This method can overcome the problem of the non-uniformity illumination of fringe patterns resulting from the marginal reflection of optical components and a non-uniformity light source     

基于正交化算法的三值互连神经网络模型

提出了以信息损失最少为原则的三值(±1)互连权重编码方法，这种编码方法比以前的三值权重编码方法显著地提高了神经网络的性能。由于互连权重只有三值，恰恰弥补了光互连精度不高的缺点，易于光学实现。     

The moire topography based on optical logic operation

The optical logic-operated moire,which is proposed on the basis of optical logicoperation,is a new method to obtain specific moire beat pattern.Its advantages lie in the ca-pability to select carrier-free,sharpened fringes with high contrast.The experimental methodand results of the application of the optical logic-operared moire in moire topography are pre-sented in this paper.     

Optical inverse radon transform

Mathematical formulation of an optical processesor that implements the inverse radon transform is described. This operation is of use in X-ray computed tomography, transaxial scanning and other image construction systems. The optical system outlined uses the convolution of two two-dimensional functions to achieve the inverse radon transform by a new implementation method.     

双强度调制偏振光谱测量原理及仿真

针对单强度调制偏振光谱测量技术存在混叠且有效光程差有限的缺点,提出双强度调制偏振光谱测量新方法,该方法通过双强度调制干涉信号的和差处理,即保证单强度调制偏振光谱测量的优点,又能有效消除混叠现象,提高有效光程差和光谱分辨率,再对和差处理后的干涉信号进行傅里叶变换即可得到被测偏振光谱。文章对双强度调制偏振光谱测量方法进行了理论推导,并通过MATLAB对模拟入射光偏振光谱的干涉信号和傅里叶反演光谱进行仿真;仿真结果显示,该方法和差处理后可有效消除混叠且有效光程差提高一倍。通过理论分析和仿真验证了该方法的可行性,为进一步的工程实现提供理论支撑。     

计算机控制光学表面成形中大规模驻留时间求解

采用基于稀疏矩阵的大规模非负最小二乘法,对大口径、微浮雕结构光学元件加工中的驻留时间进行了分析与求解,并对该算法开展了正则化研究。仿真结果表明:与传统非负最小二乘法相比,基于稀疏矩阵的大规模非负最小二乘法精度高、效率快。采用该算法仿真加工平均振幅为1.177 6倍波长的大口径、微浮雕结构光学元件,误差面形均方根收敛至0.067倍波长。     

Laser-based ultrasonic inspection with a fiber-coupled scanning Cassegrain system

State-of-the-art integrally stiffened composite materials, manufactured for use in the next generation of commercial and military aircraft, are increasingly being used for structural components such as wings and fuselages. However, the complexity of the manufacturing processes can produce small variations in the shape of integrally stiffened composite structures. Thus, a priori knowledge of the nominal part shape often does not provide sufficient accuracy to allow an automated conventional ultrasonic inspection. In contrast, automated inspections of integrally stiffened structures can be performed using laser-based ultrasound techniques since a priori knowledge of the nominal part shape is adequate to scan the laser beams over the structure. This paper addresses the issues associated with the extension of laser-based ultrasonics to inspections in remote and limited access areas, and describes the implementation of a fiber-based remote and limited access LBU inspection system based upon a Cassegrain scanning and optical collection system. The ability to quickly and directly manipulate flexible low mass optical fibers equipped with specialized endoscopic scanning optics make fiber systems an attractive method for the development of limited and remote access inspection systems. The Cassegrain optical system is described in detail and both numerical and experimental validation of the system operational characteristics are presented.     

On a Spatially Selective Phototransformation Method for Investigation of Diffusion of Quantum Systems

A new method of determining the diffusion characteristics of quantum systems in crystals is investigated in the present paper on the example of color centers. The method is based on a spatially selective photochemical crystal transformation upon exposure to optical radiation pulses. The principal feasibility of implementation of this method for the determination of the diffusion coefficient of color centers based on the observed dynamics of spatially modulated distribution of their concentrations induced by optical radiation with femtosecond coherence is demonstrated.     

Bending insensitivity of fiber Bragg gratings in suspended-core optical fibers

This Letter presents simulation and experimental results that explore bending insensitivity of fiber Bragg gratings in suspended-core optical fibers. The implementation of thin silica bridge in the fibers enhances index contrast of the fiber core and reduces bending-induced strain transfer to the fiber core. This fiber design lead to a reduction of over 7 times in strain-induced fiber Bragg grating resonant peak shifts in the suspended-core fiber compared with that in standard telecommunication fiber, and an 0.14 dB bending loss at a bending radius of 6.35 mm.     

Modified phase contrast for recording of holographic optical elements

A modified phase contrast method is described for the fabrication of holographic optical elements with in-line diffraction patterns. In this method, a liquid crystal phase modulator is addressed by computer-generated holograms to achieve variable phase gratings. The phase gratings are imaged onto photosensitive material by a phase contrast method without a Fourier filter. We show the analytical treatment of the modified phase contrast method and demonstrate the application in holographic recording.     

Optical sectioning in differential interference contrast microscopy

While developing a three-dimensional (3-D) measurement technique for the retardation-modulated differential interference contrast (RM-DIC) microscope, we encountered a problem. The problem was that the measurement range was restricted in λ because it applies weak phase approximation.To overcome this drawback, we propose a 3-D reconstruction method with z-axis scanning. This technique needs high optical sectioning, like confocal microscopy.We investigated the characteristic of optical sectioning in a DIC microscope, then we confirmed experimentally that a DIC microscope has high optical sectioning. We also confirmed that a RM-DIC microscope has higher optical sectioning.By combining the optical sectioning of a RM-DIC microscope and z-scanning, we developed a new 3-D reconstruction method. This novel technique overcomes the observed problem as the measurement range is increased to micron order.     

Design and experimental validation of novel optics-based autofocusing microscope

This study designs and characterizes a novel precise optics-based autofocusing microscope with both the large linear autofocusing range and the rapid response. In contrast to conventional optics-based autofocusing microscopes with centroid method, the proposed microscope comprises two optical paths, namely one optical path which provides a short linear autofocusing range but an extremely high focusing accuracy and a second optical path which achieves a long linear autofocusing range but a reduced focusing accuracy. The two optical paths are combined using a self-written autofocus-processing algorithm to realize an autofocusing microscope with a large linear autofocusing range, a rapid response, and a high focusing accuracy. The microscope is characterized numerically using commercial software ZEMAX and is then verified experimentally using a laboratory-built prototype. The experimental results show that compared to conventional optics-based autofocusing microscopes with centroid method and a single optical path, the proposed microscope achieves both a longer autofocusing range and a more rapid response with no reduction in the focusing accuracy. Overall, the results presented in this study show that the proposed microscope provides an ideal solution for automatic optical inspection and industrial applications.