Measurement of X-ray and neutron sources with polycapillary optics

A new method to measure the anode of X-ray sources is suggested. Using this method, one can not only measure the size of an anode spot but also obtain a 3D intensity distribution in the anode. The anode spot measurement accuracy depends on the size of the focal spot of an X-ray polycapillary lens.     

X-ray collimator based on a polycapillary lens to form main geometries of diffractometry

The idea of using the extended focus of a polycapillary lens in the parallel-beam diffraction geometry is verified.     

一种X射线聚焦光学及其在X射线通信中的应用

基于栅控脉冲发射X射线源与单光子探测技术的X射线通信已经实现了实验室语音通信验证,并对通信系统的误码率性能进行了分析,为探索未来X射线深空应用打下了坚实的基础.针对目前X射线通信面临的信号发散角大、通信距离短、难以实现工程化应用的情况,迫切需要对X射线通信天线系统进行深入研究.为了提高信号增益、增大X射线通信的距离,提出了多层嵌套式X射线聚焦光学作为X射线通信的"收发天线",理论分析了X射线聚焦光学用于X射线通信"收发天线"的可行性,分析了X射线聚焦光学的理论基础与结构设计,对"发射天线"发散角、"接收天线"有效面积与焦斑尺寸、信号增益等性能做了探讨.结果表明:在信号发射端,"天线"的发散角为3 mrad左右,发射增益23 d B;在信号接收端,"接收天线"的有效面积5700 mm2@1.5 keV,焦斑直径为4.5 mm,接收增益为25 d B,通信系统总的增益可达48 d B.     

PT-invariant Helmholtz optics and its applications to slab waveguides

In optical Integrated circuits (OIC) and optical device design (passive and active), the index of refraction profile is a coordinate dependent parameter. Specifically in slab waveguides which is a basic element in optical engineering, the guided modes and its behavior with respect to waveguide parameters can be extracted from the exact solution of the Helmholtz equation. In the general case, the numerical approach is applied for determination of the electric and magnetic fields. In this paper a suitable algorithm, using the PT-symmetric quantum mechanical approach has been given for light transmission through one-dimensional inhomogeneous media (PT-symmetric index of refraction).Received: 6 October 2003, Published online: 23 December 2003PACS: 03.65.-w Quantum mechanics - 03.50.De Classical electromagnetism, Maxwell equations - 42.82.Et Waveguides, couplers, and arrays     

X-ray preionised excimer laser and its applications

Performance of an X-ray preionised XeCl excimer laser is presented, a maximum output of 30 W (1.2 J/25 Hz) has been obtained. This laser was applied in laser semiconductor processing, laser deposition and laser photolithography.     

Quantum theory of continuous measurements and its applications in quantum optics

We present an overview of the quantum theory of continuous measurements and discuss some of its important applications in quantum optics. Quantum theory of continuous measurements is the appropriate generalization of the conventional formulation of quantum theory, which is adequate to deal with counting experiments where a detector monitors a system continuously over an interval of time and records the times of occurrence of a given type of event, such as the emission or arrival of a particle. We first discuss the classical theory of counting processes and indicate how one arrives at the celebrated photon counting formula of Mandel for classical optical fields. We then discuss the inadequacies of the so called quantum Mandel formula. We explain how the unphysical results that arise from the quantum Mandel formula are due to the fact that the formula is obtained on the basis of an erroneous identification of the coincidence probability densities associated with a continuous measurement situation. We then summarize the basic framework of the quantum theory of continuous measurements as developed by Davies. We explain how a complete characterization of the counting process can be achieved by specifying merely the measurement transformation associated with the change in the state of the system when a single event is observed in an infinitesimal interval of time. In order to illustrate the applications of the quantum theory of continuoius measurements in quantum optics, we first derive the photon counting probabilities of a single-mode free field and also of a single-mode field in interaction with an external source. We then discuss the general quantum counting formula of Chmara for a multi-mode electromagnetic field coupled to an external source. We explain how the Chmara counting formula is indeed the appropriate quantum generalization of the classical Mandel formula. To illustrate the fact that the quantum theory of continuous measurements has other diverse applications in quantum optics, besides the theory of photodetection, we summarize the theory of ‘quantum jumps’ developed by Zoller, Marte and Walls and Barchielli, where the continuous measurements framework is employed to evaluate the statistics of photon emission events in the resonance fluorescence of an atomic system.     

New theoretical and experimental results in fresnel optics with applications to matter-wave and X-ray interferometry

We present new methods and formulae for calculating the image amplitude and image spatial power spectral density produced by monochromatic point-source illumination of a finite (and/or infinite) periodic complex transmission grating. At specific finite-width resonances the image amplitude is seen to display periodic complex amplitude self-imaging of the grating, with interlaced alias images. The finite width grating resonances (as a function of spatial frequency) are broadened (from zero width) and displaced in frequency relative to those produced by an infinite grating, although the finite resonance width relative to illumination wavelength variation persists with infinite gratings. In the Fresnel domain the self images are generalizations of the Talbot and von Lau effects, while in the Fraunhofer to Fresnel transition domain, our formulae demonstrate the formation of these structures from Fraunhofer diffraction order side-lobes. Using these results, design criteria are provided for constructing lens-free three-grating interferometers with spatially diffuse illumination and detection. Such interferometers have a wide variety of applications for both X-rays and matter-waves, including a phase sensitive imaging device and/or narrow-band interference filter. For wavelengths in the Ångstrom to sub-Ångstrom range they feature high throughput and ease of fabrication. Experimental results using light with such an interferometer are presented. Our results conclusively demonstrate interference and image aliasing in such a device with spatially diffuse illumination and detection. The experiment is readily reproducible in any undergraduate physics laboratory.Work supported by ONR Grant N00014-90-J-1475, by the firm J. F. Clauser & Assoc., and (MWR) by a U.S. Dept. of Education Fellowship     

Ultraintense lasers: relativistic nonlinear optics and applications

Traditional optics and nonlinear optics are related to laser–matter interaction with eV characteristic energy. Recent progresses in ultrahigh intensity makes it possible to drive electrons with relativistic energy opening up the field of relativistic nonlinear optics. In the last decade, lasers have undergone orders-of-magnitude jumps in peak power, with the invention of the technique of chirped pulse amplification (CPA) and the refinements of femtosecond techniques. Modern CPA lasers can produce intensities greater than 10²¹ W/cm², one million times greater than previously possible. These ultraintense lasers give researchers a tool to produce unprecedented pressures (terabars), magnetic fields (gigagauss), temperatures (10¹⁰ K), and accelerations (10²⁵ g) with applications in fusion energy, nuclear physics (fast ignition), high-energy physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. They promote the optics field from the eV to the GeV.     

Beam-induced damage on diffractive hard X-ray optics

The issue of beam-induced damage on diffractive hard X-ray optics is addressed. For this purpose a systematic study on the radiation damage induced by a high-power X-ray beam is carried out in both ambient and inert atmospheres. Diffraction gratings fabricated by three different techniques are considered: electroplated Au gratings both with and without the polymer mold, and Ir-coated Si gratings. The beam-induced damage is monitored by X-ray diffraction and evaluated using scanning electron microscopy.     

A dynamical formulation of one-dimensional scattering theory and its applications in optics

We develop a dynamical formulation of one-dimensional scattering theory where the reflection and transmission amplitudes for a general, possibly complex and energy-dependent, scattering potential are given as solutions of a set of dynamical equations. By decoupling and partially integrating these equations, we reduce the scattering problem to a second order linear differential equation with universal initial conditions that is equivalent to an initial-value time-independent Schrödinger equation. We give explicit formulas for the reflection and transmission amplitudes in terms of the solution of either of these equations and employ them to outline an inverse-scattering method for constructing finite-range potentials with desirable scattering properties at any prescribed wavelength. In particular, we construct optical potentials displaying threshold lasing, antilasing, and unidirectional invisibility.     

Diffractive optics: Design, realization, and applications

This paper presents methods for designing and recording optimal computer-generated diffractive optical elements. The design method is based on an analytic ray-tracing procedure for minimizing aberrations. The recording involves computer-generated masks and multiple lithographic processes in order to form reflective and transmissive multilevel, surface relief-phase, diffractive elements. As a result, the elements can have high diffraction efficiencies over a broad range of incidence angles. Even generalized diffractive elements that operate with highly uniform diffraction efficiency and polychromatic radiation can be designed and recorded by optimizing the shape and height of the relief gratings. To illustrate the effectiveness of the diffractive optical elements, they have been incorporated into a number of applications, involving visible as well as infra-red radiation. Some that deal with coordinate transformation, beam shaping, and polarization control are briefly reviewed.     

The energy dispersive scheme of X‐ray fluorescence analysis with a crystal polarizer and polycapillary optics

The efficiency of the polarization scheme based on polycapillary optics and a diamond crystal polarizer was demonstrated. The scheme provides suppression of the background of scattered radiation in measuring X‐ray fluorescence spectra. A quasi‐parallel X‐ray beam with an angular divergence of 4.2 mrad was formed by a microfocus source with a copper anode and polycapillary half‐lens. Simultaneous polarization and monochromatization of radiation was obtained with a crystal of natural diamond, which was set at the diffraction reflection (113). The degree of polarization of CuK_α1 spectral line and the maximum radiation flux were respectively equal to 99.86% and 5 · 10⁶ photon/s. In the direction orthogonal to the plane of diffraction, the maximum attenuation of the background was up to 19 dB.     

轴对称磁场的束流光学及其在ECR离子源中的应用

带电粒子在轴对称磁场中一边沿着对称轴向前运动,一边绕对称轴旋转。所以横向运动可以分解为两部分：聚焦运动和子午面的旋转。因此,4维横向传输矩阵可以表示为聚焦矩阵和旋转矩阵的乘积。用旋转矩阵和聚焦矩阵重新推导了总的传输矩阵。然后给出了相应的相椭圆系数矩阵来进一步估算从ECR离子源引出束流的发射度.详细地讨论了束流分布函数的二次矩。     

轴对称磁场的束流光学及其在ECR离子源中的应用

 带电粒子在轴对称磁场中一边沿着对称轴向前运动,一边绕对称轴旋转。所以横向运动可以分解为两部分：聚焦运动和子午面的旋转。因此,4维横向传输矩阵可以表示为聚焦矩阵和旋转矩阵的乘积。用旋转矩阵和聚焦矩阵重新推导了总的传输矩阵。然后给出了相应的相椭圆系数矩阵来进一步估算从ECR离子源引出束流的发射度.详细地讨论了束流分布函数的二次矩。     

Large deformation of uniaxially loaded slender microbeams on the basis of modified couple stress theory: Analytical solution and Galerkin-based method

Large deformation regime of micro-scale slender beam-like structures subjected to axially pointed loads is of high interest to nanotechnologists and applied mechanics community. Herein, size-dependent nonlinear governing equations are derived by employing modified couple stress theory. Under various boundary conditions, analytical relations between axially applied loads and deformations are presented. Additionally, a novel Galerkin-based assumed mode method (AMM) is established to solve the highly nonlinear equations. In some particular cases, the predicted results by the analytical approach are also checked with those of AMM and a reasonably good agreement is reported. Subsequently, the key role of the material length scale on the load-deformation of microbeams is discussed and the deficiencies of the classical elasticity theory in predicting such a crucial mechanical behavior are explained in some detail. The influences of slenderness ratio and thickness of the microbeam on the obtained results are also examined. The present work could be considered as a pivotal step in better realizing the postbuckling behavior of nano-/micro- electro-mechanical systems consist of microbeams.     

Multilayer optics for XUV spectral region: technology fabrication and applications

We present research investigations in the field of multilayer optics in X-ray and extreme ultra-violet ranges (XUV), aimed at the development of optical elements for applications in experiments in physics and in scientific instrumentation. We discuss normal incidence multilayer optics in the spectral region of “water window”, multilayer optics for collimation and focusing of hard X-ray, multilayer dispersing elements for X-ray spectroscopy of high-temperature plasma, multilayer dispersing elements for analysis of low Z-elements. Our research pays special attention to optimization of multilayer optics for projection EUV-lithography (ψ-13nm) and short period multilayer optics.