A laser micro-chopper approach for molecular beam probe

A laser micro-chopper has been designed to respond fast to a molecular beam. A method of spectral structure measurement is established to analyse the responding signals. In experiments, the minimum detectable signals correspond to an air molecular-beam intensity of 5 × 10⁸/s     

高效率掺Tm~(3+)双包层光纤及光纤激光器的研制

掺Tm3+光纤激光器有着广泛的应用前景,而掺Tm3+光纤是其核心与关键.本文采用改进的化学汽相沉积(MCVD)工艺和气相液相复合掺杂技术,在MCVD机车上实现了掺Tm3+石英光纤预制棒的制备,并制备了掺Tm3+石英双包层光纤(芯包比为10/125).利用上述光纤搭建直腔型全光纤激光器,在波长为793nm的LD抽运下,获得激光光谱中心波长为2002 nm,最大的激光输出功率30.7 W,光纤斜率效率为59.32%.     

Dual-frequency optical pumping for spin-polarizing a lithium atomic beam

A lithium-6 atomic beam is spin-polarized by means of optical pumping with a single-mode dye laser operating on the resonance transition. Simultaneous pumping of both hyperfine substates is achieved by frequency-splitting the laser light with an acousto-optic modulator. A polarization dependent signal, obtained by probing the optical activity of the beam with linearly polarized light, is utilized in a microprocessor-controlled laser stabilization scheme. The polarization is analyzed with a sextupole magnet and its overall value is 0.70 for an intensity of 1×10¹⁴ atms s⁻¹. By reversing the sense of circular polarization of the pumping light the atomic beam polarization is easily reversed in direction.     

Tm3+/Yb3+共掺铋碲酸盐玻璃中的高效蓝色上转换荧光

制备了高折射率Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺杂铋碲酸盐玻璃，利用棱镜耦合法测量出玻璃在632.8和1550nm波长处的折射率分别为2.0365和1.9795. 对玻璃的吸收、荧光和红外透过光谱展开了测试与分析，根据Judd-Ofelt理论对吸收光谱进行拟合，求得Tm³⁺的振子强度参数Ω_t(t=2，4，6)分别为3.90×10^-20, 2.03×10^-20和9.03×10^{-2 关键词： 3+}/Yb³⁺共掺')" href="#">Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺 铋碲酸盐玻璃 光谱参数 上转换荧光     

Time domain measuring system of molecular fluorescence with real-time monitor and control of pulsed dye laser

A computer controlled system is presented for a high-precision, time-domain measurement of molecular fluorescence induced by a pulsed dye laser field. In this system three intelligent functions are assembled by the system controller: they are an automatic wavelength control of pulsed dye laser to 0.45 GHz resolution, a digital wavelength meter of 10^–7 precision, and a high-speed waveform digitizer with 10 ps inherent resolution. Then the system achieves a unique capability such as to record real-time data of fluorescence decay in the nanosecond regime under an on-line monitor and control of the laser wavelength to milliangstrom precision. The basic constitution and practical performance of the system are described with particular emphasis on its high precision and multi-task capability.     

Cr3+,Yb3+,Er3+共掺磷酸盐铒玻璃转镜调Q激光性质研究

研究了Cr³⁺,Yb³⁺,Er³⁺共掺磷酸盐铒玻 璃转镜调Q激光性质.三种Er₂O₃掺杂浓度的激光实验结果表明，在Er₂O₃名义掺杂浓 度为0.5wt％时，玻璃的综合激 光性质最好，重复频率为0.1Hz时，它的激光阈值功率为14.5mJ，最大输出能量为9.6mJ ，斜率效率为0.55％.在同种实验条件下，比较了Cr14和Kigre公司生产的QE-7S激光性质参数，实验表明，前者激光阈值功率稍低，而后者的斜率效率和最大输出功率略高. 关键词： 3+-Yb³⁺-Er³⁺共掺')" href="#">Cr³⁺-Yb³⁺-Er³⁺共掺 磷酸 盐玻璃 光谱性质 激光性质     

Observations and analysis of resonant laser ablation of GaAs

Laser ablation of solid GaAs samples has been studied using one tunable pulsed dye laser. At relatively low laser power, enhancements of up to several hundred times have been observed in the yield of resonantly ionised Ga using laser wavelengths corresponding to the atomic transition 4² P _1/2-4² D _3/2. The influences of laser power and target geometry, on the ion yield and spectral profile, are discussed. It is argued that the resonant excitation and ionisation processes occur in the gas phase of the atoms ablated from the sample surface, and the observed asymmetric spectral profile results from laser-induced collisional processes, e.g., optical collisions, under conditions of relatively high atomic density in the interaction region. Potential applications are foreseen for resonant laser ablation in trace analysis.     

双包层大模场面积保偏掺镱光子晶体光纤研究

采用改进的化学气相沉积法和溶液掺杂法制备出掺镱石英光纤预制棒,以该预制棒为有源纤芯制备芯区直径约为30μm的双包层保偏掺镱光子晶体光纤.模拟计算得到该保偏光纤的模场面积约232μm2,双折射系数B为5×10-5.利用该光纤分别进行了脉冲激光和连续激光的放大测试实验,在国内首次实现了高效率的飞秒激光放大,2 m长的光子晶体光纤可得到1.64 W的激光输出,激光放大斜率效率为49.8%.同时5 m长的光纤还能够实现8.12 W的连续激光放大输出,斜率效率达到55.9%,具有较高的斜率效率.此外,该光纤消光比约10 dB,具有良好的保偏特性.     

ZnSe:Co—nonlinear optical absorber for giant-pulse eye-safe lasers

ZnSe:Co²⁺ crystals were grown by the Bridgeman technique. Optical absorption measurements showed non-uniform distribution of Co²⁺ ions along the as-grown crystals. Using Pfann formula the distribution coefficient of Co²⁺ ions between crystal and melt was estimated to be 0.5. Transmission dependence on laser power at λ=1535 nm was investigated for different Co²⁺ ions concentration. Maximal final transmission was found for ZnSe samples containing 1.6×10¹⁹ cm⁻³ of Co²⁺ ions. Obtained ZnSe:Co²⁺ samples were used as saturable absorbers to generate giant-pulse eye-safe laser radiation. KIGRE QE-7S rod placed in resonator cavity was used as active element.     

Spatial characteristics of Kα radiation from weakly relativistic laser plasmas

The spatial dependence of K _α emission generated from laser-produced hot electrons is investigated experimentally and theoretically. In addition, the conversion efficiency of K _α production as a function of laser intensity is measured and compared with modeling results. We use the terawatt Ti:sapphire laser at MPQ and vary the peak intensity from 10¹⁵ to 10¹⁸ W/cm² with a pulse duration of 200 fs. A solid Cu target is placed at various positions in the laser focus, which allows one to vary the intensity but keep the total energy on the target constant. When the target is near best focus, the FWHM of the K _α emission, measured using a knife-edge, is considerably larger than the FWHM of the laser intensity. In measuring the efficiency of K _α production using the fundamental wavelength of the laser, a clear maximum of K _α emission is observed at a position away from best focus, where the peak intensity is down by more than an order of magnitude from the value at best focus. When the second harmonic of the laser is used, the K _α emission is peaked near best focus. The K _α emission from layer targets is used to obtain an estimate of the temperature of the hot electrons. Modeling of K _α production, using a Monte Carlo electron/photon transport code, shows the relationship between incident electron energy and the emitted K _α emission. Efficient K _α generation from the low-intensity wings of the laser pulse contributes to the large spot size of the K _α emission. The lower electron temperatures that are expected for the second harmonic explain the differences in the location of maximum K _α emission for the two wavelengths. We discuss the use of K _α emission in photoionizing inner-shell electrons with the goal of achieving X-ray lasing at short wavelengths. Received: 6 April 1999 / Revised version: 31 May 1999 / Published online: 11 August 1999     

Diode laser spectroscopy using two modes of an InAsSb/InAsSbP laser near 3.6 μm

A new type of multimode semiconductor laser, based on InAsSb/InAsSbP heterostructures, is described. This continuous laser working in a broad range of temperatures (30–100 K) was tested using a closed-cycle He-cryostat and its quality was demonstrated using the laser spectroscopy of gases absorbing in the 2800 cm^-1 region. Two different laser modes were used to increase the spectral range. The spectral characteristics and tunability of the laser were explored as a function of heat-sink temperature and drive current with the aim of developing its use for high–resolution spectroscopy. The laser has potential applications in the field of chemistry, atmospheric research and the study of the kinetics of reactive species. Received: 18 October 1999 / Revised version: 10 May 2000 / Published online: 16 August 2000     

Behavior of antimony above solid solubility in silicon produced by implantation and laser annealing

Abstract

Antimony implantation into <111> silicon was carried out at RT with a dose of 4.5 × 10¹⁵ cm^?2, energy 75 keV. For the annealing of the sample pulses of a Q-switched ruby laser were used with energy density of ～ 1.5 Joule/cm² and duration of 15–20 nsec. Hall effect measurement was applied to determine the electrical activity of the layers. Lattice location and the depth profile of Sb was studied by RBS and channeling technique. Measurements show that after laser annealing Sb occupies mostly substitutional sites in Si with 84% electrical activity. It has been shown that after laser annealing the concentration of Sb in lattice sites is almost an order of magnitude higher than the limit of solid solubility. Isochron and isothermal annealing of these samples up to 1150°C was carried out to study the kinetics of reverse annealing of antimony.     

石英基掺Tm3+光纤激光器特性的理论分析

基于速率方程理论建立了石英基掺Tm³⁺光纤激光器³H₆—³H₄抽运方式的理论模型,采用龙格-库塔 (Runge-Kutta) 法对该模型进行了数值分析,得出抽运光与激光功率在掺Tm³⁺光纤中的分布特性,并对Tm³⁺光纤长度、Tm³⁺的掺杂浓度等因素对掺Tm³⁺光纤激光器性能的影响进行 关键词： 3+光纤激光器')" href="#">石英基掺Tm³⁺光纤激光器 龙格-库塔法 抽运效率 掺杂浓度     

Nd3+掺杂的氧化镧钇透明激光陶瓷的光谱性能研究

采用传统无压烧结工艺制备了Nd³⁺掺杂的Y_2-2xLa_2xO₃(x=0.08)透明陶瓷并对其光谱性能进行了研究. 结果表明：Nd³⁺:Y_1.84La_0.16O₃透明陶瓷在780—850 nm的波长范围内有较宽的吸收带. 当Nd³⁺掺杂量为1.5at%时，在820 nm和激光二极管抽运的808 nm处的吸收截面分别为σ_abs(820 nm)=1.81×10^-20 cm²，σ_abs(808 nm)=1.54×10^-20 cm². 最强的发射峰位于1078 nm处，并具有荧光寿命长、发射带宽宽、量子效率高等特点. 加入La₂O₃后，基质的光谱品质参数X_Nd由1.6减小到0.46，因此和⁴F_3/2—⁴I_11/2跃迁相对应的荧光分支比β_J,11/2增大为56.82%. Nd³⁺:Y_1.84La_0.16O₃透明陶瓷的这些性质有利于高效率的激光输出和超短锁模激光脉冲的实现. 关键词： 氧化镧钇透明陶瓷 光谱性能 3+')" href="#">Nd³⁺     

Experimental study of nuclear processes in the presence of superstrong fields of a picosecond laser plasma

Nuclear processes in the presence of the superstrong laser fields of a picosecond laser plasma are experimentally studied at a radiation intensity of 2 × 10¹⁸ W/cm² on a Neodim laser setup with a power of 10 TW. Experimental data regarding neutron generation on the surface of a deuterated target (CD₂)_n owing to the thermonuclear fusion ²H(d,n)³He and the neutron generation on the Be target due to the photonuclear reaction ⁹Be(γ,n)2α are presented. Neutron yields Y _n of 10⁶ and 10³ per 4π sr per laser pulse are obtained for the (CD₂)_n and Be targets, respectively. The alpha-particle yield is measured for the first time in the neutron-free thermonuclear reactions ¹¹B + H → 3⁴He in the laser plasma on the surface of the composite B + (CH₂)_n targets. The alpha-particle yield is 10³ per 4π sr per laser pulse.     

Yb:铅锌镧碲酸盐玻璃的热学、光谱和激光性质

研究了摩尔组分为70TeO2₂-(20-x)ZnO-xPbO-5La2₂O3_{3-25K22O-25Na22O（x=0，5，10，15，20）的新型多元铅 锌镧碲酸盐激光玻璃，外掺Yb22O33为玻璃摩尔组分的1％.测试了 试样的物理性质及吸收光谱、荧光光谱和荧光寿命，计算了Yb3+3+的吸收截面、受激发射截面、荧光有效线宽等 关键词： 3+掺杂碲酸盐玻璃')" href="#">Yb3+³⁺掺杂碲酸盐玻璃 光谱性质 热稳定性}     

The optical properties and laser characteristics of Cr and Nd co-doped Y3Al5O12 ceramics

We have fabricated Cr³⁺ and Nd³⁺ co-doped YAG (Cr;Nd:YAG) ceramics, and investigated their optical properties and laser characteristics. The Cr;Nd:YAG has two broad absorption bands at around 440 nm (⁴A₂→⁴T₁) and 600 nm (⁴A₂→⁴T₂) respectively, caused by Cr³⁺ ions. In the case of pumping at 440 nm, the maximum effective lifetime of the Cr;Nd:YAG was 737 μs with a 0.1 at% Cr³⁺ and 1.0 at% Nd³⁺ co-doped YAG sample. Cr³⁺ ions take a role of an effective sensitizer to convert the UV light of flashlamp. For single-shot laser operation, a 10.4 J output energy at 1064 nm was obtained with 0.1 at% Cr³⁺ and 1.0 at% Nd³⁺ co-doped YAG ceramic rod with a laser efficiency of 4.9%. The laser efficiency was found to be more than twice that of a 1.0 at % Nd³⁺:YAG ceramic rod.     

Laser-induced breakdown of krypton near five-photon ionization threshold

Selective excitation of laser-induced breakdown in krypton in the pressure range 1–4 bar and the spectral range 420–620 nm at a laser intensity of 10¹¹ W/cm² has been studied. It is shown that the breakdown of krypton can be induced selectively due to resonantly enhanced multiphoton ionization via excited atomic states. A number of four- and five-photon atomic resonances have been identified in breakdown excitation spectra. The role of different factors determining the selectivity of the breakdown has been studied. Possible analytical applications of a selective breakdown are discussed.     

激光二极管抽运下铥/镱共掺碲镓酸盐玻璃光谱特性研究

研究了808 nm和977 nm激光二极管抽运下铥/镱共掺TeO₂-Ga₂O₃-R₂O(R=Li，Na，K)玻璃光谱特性.利用Judd-Ofelt 理论计算了Tm³⁺离子在碲镓酸盐玻璃中自发辐射跃迁概率、荧光分支比和辐射寿命等光谱参数.在977 nm激光二极管抽运下，观测到Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺碲镓酸盐玻璃很强的476 nm上转换蓝光(¹G₄→³H₆)和较弱的650 nm上转换红光(¹G₄→³H₄和³F_2，3→³H₆).分析表明476 nm蓝光发射为三光子吸收过程，650 nm红光发射为双光子和三光子混合吸收过程；而在808 nm激光二极管抽运下，玻璃上转换蓝色荧光为双光子吸收过程.实验发现，随着碱金属离子半径的增大，977 nm激光二极管抽运下蓝光上转换发光强度增强，而用808 nm激光二极管抽运蓝光上转换发光无明显的变化. 关键词： 碲镓酸盐玻璃 铥镱共掺 Judd-Ofelt 理论 上转换     

On the fluorescence enhancement mechanism of Er3+ in germanate glass containing silver particles

The spectral properties of trivalent erbium ions(Er3+) are systematically studied in a melt-quenched germanate glass(60 GeO2-20PbO-10BaO-10K2O-0.1Ag2O) containing silver(Ag) particles.Thermal treatment of the material leads to the precipitation of Ag particles as observed by transmission electron microscopy and confirmed by absorption spectrum for the obvious surface plasmon resonance peak of Ag particles.The fluorescence from Er3+ in the 10-min-annealed sample with Ag particles is found to be 4.2 times enhanced compared with the unannealed sample excited by 488-nm Ar+ laser.A comparison is made between a spectral study performed on the unannealed Er3+-doped sample and the one annealed for 20 min.The data of absorption cross section and Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters show the agreement between the two samples no matter whether there are Ag particles,indicating that the introduction of Ag particles by post-heat treatment has no effect on the crystal field environment of Er3+ ions.The fluorescence enhancement is attributed to the surface plasmon oscillations of Ag particles in germanate glass.