Pattern of flow around a sphere oscillating an neutrally buoyancy horizon in a continuously stratified fluid

The flow pattern produced by a sphere freely sinking to the neutral buoyancy horizon in a continuously stratified liquid is visualized with different schlieren methods. Dispersion of light in the brine produces colouring of conventional schlieren images when cutting diaphragm is at the edge of blade or thread and is used to form “natural rainbow” colour schlieren image. With sensitive schlieren methods a new structural element is distinguished in the flow pattern. That is a narrow jet covered with a high gradient envelope forming in the neighbourhood of the turning points on the trajectory of the oscillating body. Due to the interaction of the body with the emitted internal waves, and also with the wake and secondary jets, the rate of amplitude damping decreases with time     

Production of holograms with shearing interferometers using a wide light source

Interferograms with narrow fringes obtained with grating and polarization interferometers using a wide source allow the use of some processes of holographic interferometry and schlieren techniques for investigating a reconstructed wavefront. The reconstructed interference patterns of a sphere's supersonic flow are presented. A scheme for obtaining colour schlieren patterns is described.     

Heterodyne schlieren system

A new heterodyne technique for the quantitative analysis of schlieren images is described. The technique is based on phase measurements of signals generated by a photodetector observing the variations in light intensity caused by a traveling grating of slits located at the knife-edge plane of a conventional schlieren system. The phase of the signal is proportional to the displacement of the slit image on the knife-edge plane as a result of the light deflection passing through a phase object. The displacement is proportional to the ray deflection angle and hence to the local gradient of the index of refraction. The technique, which is quantitatively precise and sensitive, is demonstrated by measurement of deflections caused by a lens with a focal length of f = 20 m. A displacement of 0.22 mm and a deflection of an angle of 5.2 x 10(-4) rad were detected.     

Real-time coloured visualization of phase flows by the schlieren method

A coloured real-time visualizer of optical inhomogeneities comprising a bichromatic schlieren system, video camera and colour monitor has been developed. The schlieren system represents a function Foucault-Hilbert transformation provided with an amplitude spatial frequency filter, or a quadrant Foucault knife edge. Two colour-coded complementary Toepler-grams are obtained in the exit plane of this schlieren system. Their summed image is then recorded by the video camera and displayed on the screen of the colour monitor. The schlieren photograph of internal gravity waves, generated by the cylindrical body motion in the reservoir filled with the stratified liquid, is presented.     

Colour-stripe permutation pattern for rapid structured-light range imaging

For structured-light range imaging, colour stripes can be used for increasing the number of distinguishable light patterns compared to binary black-and-white stripes. Therefore, an appropriate use of colour patterns can reduce the number of required light projections for imaging an object scene, and range imaging can be achievable in a single video frame or in “one-shot”. On the other hand, the reliability and range resolution attainable from colour stripes are generally lower than those from temporally encoded binary black-and-white patterns since colour contrast is affected by object colour reflectance and ambient light. This paper presents new methods for selecting stripe colours and designing multiple-stripe patterns for “one-shot” and “two-shot” imaging. We show that maximizing colour contrast between the stripes in one-shot imaging reduces the ambiguities resulting from coloured object surfaces and limitations in sensor/projector resolution. Moreover, a cross-stripe gradient method is presented to improve estimation of illumination patterns in one-shot imaging. Two-shot imaging adds an extra video frame and maximizes the colour contrast between the first and second video frames to diminish the ambiguities even further. Experimental results and discussion demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the presented one-shot and two-shot colour-stripe imaging schemes.     

Double-pass grating imaging spectrometer

A double-pass grating imaging spectrometer is proposed and demonstrated. The traditional entrance slit is replaced by a middle reflective slit, which is used as a spectral filter rather than a spatial filter. The light from the scene passes through the same dispersive grating twice. The full image of the scene can be obtained with a snapshot. Therefore, the stripe noise and image distortion caused by image mosaicking can be eliminated.Besides, the target is easier to be captured and focused, just like using a camera. This method can be used to obtain clearer spectral images of the scene conveniently and quickly.     

Fabrication of integrated waveguide grating in azo polymers

In this Letter, we have introduced a technique, new to our knowledge, to fabricate gratings on a waveguide of azo-functionalized polymeric films using a slit mask and a fast, direct-writing method. To prevent the destruction of the waveguide by the grating formation on the waveguide, we placed a slit mask on the waveguide. By properly adjusting the resonance, this grating can be used as an integrated wavelength filter. We have produced an attenuation of 13.4?dB at 1562?nm with a FWHM of 3.45?nm. The grating has been fabricated as narrow as the width of the waveguide to couple filtered light into the waveguide by using a slit mask. Any light shifted from the resonance will pass through the waveguide undisturbed.     

Adjustable plasmon resonances through an H-shaped metallic grating

We propose an H-shaped metallic grating and investigate its surface plasmon resonance properties. The result shows the formation process of the transmission spectra of the H-shaped grating by adjusting the depths of the arm cuts, and a band gap is formed on the region of short wavelength. It is also presented that the transmission of the H-shaped grating sensitively depends on the width and position of the arm slit, noticeable magnitude modification, redshift and blueshift, meld and split of the resonance peaks are found. In addition, the resonance peaks exhibit dips in the transmission spectrum when the two slit widths are different, and the dips are tunable by changing any one slit width for fixed another slit. To understand its physical origin, a field-interference mechanism, the Fabry–Pérot-like resonance theory and the phase resonance mechanism have been suggested, respectively. By selecting appropriate structural parameters, an H-shaped metallic grating for optical filter and channel selecting devices can be constructed.     

Computer simulation of Fraunhofer diffraction based on MATLAB

In this paper, we describe a novel computer simulation technique of generating Fraunhofer diffraction images from different patterns. The simulation can be performed in almost any PC using the software MATLAB. The patterns of five types of elements, including one slit, one rectangular aperture, two rectangular apertures, the grating and one circular aperture are discussed and simulated. Diffractions images can be generated for any wavelength of light and for any program are presented. Finally, the Fraunhofer diffraction optical intensity distribution is analyzed. Simulation results can improve the physics experimental teaching of Fraunhofer diffraction. The programs based on MATLAB have been used as the platform to real-time calculation and simulation and solve the optical problem.     

实际光栅系统的分辨本领

本文指出了传统的光栅分辨本领Ｒ＝ｋＮ只是在光源狭缝无限细的情况下的极限值。当光源狭缝还有一定宽度Ｗ时，衍射条纹将增宽，相应最小分辨角Δθｋ将增大，实际光栅系统的分辨本领将减小。文章运用衍射理论，给出了实际光栅系统分辨本领的修正公式。在实验中，在不同光栅宽度Ｄ的情况下，用ｋ＝１级衍射条纹，当测量恰能分辨钠黄光的双线结构的光源缝宽Ｗ时，这时光栅系统的分辨本领是λ／δλ≈１０００，与修正公式计算的理论值一致。     

Influence of slit width on the electromagnetic transmission of a periodic metallic grating

The light transmittance of a periodic metallic grating with varied slit widths has been investigated. The transmission peaks move to the shorter wavelength direction with an increase in the width of slits while keeping the other parameters unchanged. It was demonstrated that the slit width affects the spectral transmittance of the metal grating significantly. It was also found that the effective refractive index and cavity modes in slits are responsible for this phenomenon. Cavity modes play an important role in extraordinary transmission of the sub-wavelength aperture grating. When a complete resonant mode forms in the slits, a high transmission will appear. A wider slit results in a smaller efficient refractive index and thus affects the cavity mode in the slits. These two elements cause the transmission peaks to move to the shorter wavelength direction with widening of slits. The results obtained here may provide a useful guide to design metallic slit grating devices.     

Quantitative spectrally resolved imaging through a spectrograph

A grating spectrograph can be used for spectrally selective two-dimensional imaging if it is operated with a broad entrance slit. The resulting intensity distribution in its exit plane is a one-dimensional convolution of the spatial and spectral distributions of incident light. We present a dedicated deconvolution filter to reconstruct the spatial image from the spectrograph output. The algorithm is illustrated on Raman imaging of an underexpanded dry air jet. Recorded Raman images correspond to density maps convolved with the Raman spectrum of air; the latter essentially acts as a blurring function for the density map. The deconvolution filter combines the individual images recorded in the O2 and N2 Raman bands into a single image of relative air density.     

基于金属狭缝阵列的各向异性偏振分束器

在金属-电介质结构的基础上提出了一种基于金属狭缝阵列的各向异性偏振分束器,并采用有限元法研究了横磁(TM)和横电(TE)偏振光入射后结构所表现出的负反射和镜面反射等特性.计算结果表明,当偏振光的入射角设定在20?—70?时,入射的TM光发生强烈的负反射,而TE光的负反射很弱,并随着波长的增加而急剧下降.分析可得偏振分束光栅的理想负反射点和反射面的完美对称响应效果.通过仿真得到了理想负反射点的取值范围.结合严格耦合波法软件,计算不同偏振光入射时负反射和镜面反射条件下的反射率,其消光比高达10~6.     

斜入射时测量谱线波长公式的修正

讨论通过测量相应衍射线与入射线的偏转角来测量谱线波长的方法,该方法避开光栅双面反射致绿十字像重影而无法精确调整的问题。该方法测量偏向角可提高斜入射时测量谱线波长的准确度。     

利用相干光照明的纹影成像装置研究飞秒激光脉冲烧蚀铝靶喷射物相位的超快时间演化

本文提出了一种基于纹影成像装置的新型相位检测方法, 并使用该方法对飞秒激光烧蚀铝靶产生的喷射物的超快相位演化过程进行了实验研究. 与传统的纹影法不同, 本文的相位检测方法使用相干光作为成像照明光, 利用未透过样品的背景光作为参考光, 借助透过样品后在纹影装置刀口处衍射的照明光与背景照明光的干涉, 检测样品的相位; 其最显著的优点是能够清晰反映被测样品mπ或2mπ (m为整数) 的相位改变. 利用该方法, 结合抽运-探测技术, 研究了激光流量为5.4 J/cm²的50 fs脉冲激光烧蚀铝靶产生的喷射物的超快相位演化. 实验发现, 烧蚀过程中形成的喷射物可分为三个相位不同的区域, 分别对应等离子体态的喷射物、后续的垂直靶面喷射的物质和冲击波. 其中, 等离子体态的喷射物在0–9.0 ns的时间延迟内, 由于膨胀和电子复合作用, 相位变化超过π; 而后续的垂直靶面的喷射物在此时间内的相位变化没有超过π. 关键词： 相位检测方法 纹影成像技术 相干光照明 抽运-探测技术     

扩展光源照明的双光栅系统滤波狭缝对成象莫尔条纹的作用与影响

本文用衍射理论定量分析了扩展光源照明的双光栅系统中滤波狭缝对成象莫尔条纹形成的影响及作用,给出了狭缝的面内及离面位移量与条纹手移量及倾斜角间的关系.     

Improved sectioning in a slit scanning confocal microscope

We describe a simple implementation of a slit scanning confocal microscope to obtain an axial resolution better than that of a point-scanning confocal microscope. Under slit illumination, images of a fluorescent object are captured using an array detector instead of a line detector so that out-of-focus light is recorded and then subtracted from the adjacent images. Axial resolution after background subtraction is 2.2 times better than the slit confocal resolution, and out-of-focus image suppression is calculated to attenuate with defocus faster by 1 order of magnitude than in the point confocal case.     

Application of laser speckle analysis for the assessment of cementitious surfaces subjected to laser cleaning

This paper focuses on the application of laser speckle technique for the assessment of the effectiveness of laser cleaning of cementitious surfaces. Laser speckle-based methods are non-contact, highly resolving techniques for the measurement of displacement, rotation, and strain of an illuminated area on a rough surface. Since the intensity of reflected light depends on the geometrical microstructure and colour of the samples, any alterations of the surface result in different speckle images. Analysis of speckle images presented here is based on the analysis of the distribution of intensity of reflected light obtained in a selected plane, and analysis of statistical parameters describing such distribution (skewness and kurtosis). A wide range of laser-cleaned mortar samples with different geometrical microstructure and moisture content has been subjected to the assessment by He-Ne laser. Laser speckle method has been successfully used to identify the effectiveness of the laser cleaning process with respect to different surface conditions. It appears that the changes in kurtosis and skewness should be mainly associated with the alterations of geometrical microstructure. Whereas, mean light intensity seemed to depend predominantly on the mortar's absorption characteristics (colour).     

Bidirectional surface wave splitter at visible frequencies

We experimentally demonstrate a metal-film bidirectional surface wave splitter for guiding light at two visible wavelengths in opposite directions. Two nanoscale gratings were patterned on opposite sides of a subwavelength slit. The metallic surface grating structures were tailored geometrically to have different plasmonic bandgaps, enabling each grating to guide light of one wavelength and prohibit propagation at the other wavelength. The locations of the bandgaps were experimentally confirmed by interferometric measurements. Based on these design principles, a green-red bidirectional surface wave splitter is demonstrated, and the observed optical properties are shown to agree with theoretical predictions.     

Colour-coded tomography in fluid mechanics

A measuring principle for qualitative and quantitative analyses of three-dimensional unsteady flows is presented. The principle is based on colour coding of the flow volume under consideration. Coloured light sheets are generated and used to illuminate the flow volume. Consecutive light sheets of different colours are scanned over the volume within a small interval of time. Thus, the volume is sliced and colour-coded quasi-instantaneously. With this technique, the 3D position of a particle in the volume can be identified by a 2D image and an associated colour. Since most optical flow measuring systems are based on tracers, colour coding allows the application of 2D image recorders to register 3D flow information. The paper discusses the state-of-the-art of this principle for three-dimensional flow analyses and gives information about applicability and limitations.