高斯光束与谐振腔基模模式光路谐振匹配的分析与校准

为了降低高斯光束与谐振腔耦合过程中失调量和失配量对基于无源谐振腔测量技术精度的影响, 采用高斯光束变换规律、模式耦合有关理论以及光束传播坐标变换等相关理论, 就失调量和失配量对基模耦合效率的影响分别进行分析和模拟, 并据此给出了一般情况下两个参考量同时存在时基模耦合效率的表达式. 分析表明: 失配量的存在主要影响激光器与谐振腔的耦合效率, 而对高阶模式的激发影响较小, 因此对谐振腔的衰减线型影响较小; 失调量的存在对谐振腔高阶模式的激发起主要作用, 给测量带来严重误差. 该结论为利用腔出射光信号来确定误调参量值的实验方案提供了依据. 因此, 在考虑光源光谱线宽的情况下, 就光源光谱线宽的特性提出两种装调校准方案: 基于法布里-珀罗干涉仪法和基于多维象限探测器探测谐振腔出射光的调节回路, 这将为分析基于无源谐振腔的相关技术测量误差来源以及实现测量系统的高精度装调提供理论指导.     

Optical interconnection between different spatial modes using double phase conjugate mirror with polarization alignment system

We propose a fundamental interconnection method using a polarization alignment system for waveguides having different spatial modes. In addition, as an example for the verification of the fundamental operation, we demonstrate an interconnection between a photonic crystal fiber and a laser that have obviously different spatial modes. The polarization alignment system operates synergistically with a self-written waveguide formed with a double phaseconjugate mirror. This technique enables us to interconnect a photonic crystal fiber with a laser source without complicated and time-consuming optical alignment. In this method, although it is not necessary to perform an external control for interconnection, the waveguide most suitable for connection is formed autonomously in a Sn₂P₂S₆:Sb crystal developed for this purpose. There was a marked reduction in the polarization dependence of coupling efficiency, compared with that observed using a stand-alone double phase-conjugate mirror.     

Wavelength-addressed intra-board optical interconnection by plug-in alignment with a micro hole array

Intra-board interconnection between optical waveguide channels is suitable for assembling high-speed optoelectronic printed wiring boards (OE-PWB). Here, we propose a novel optical interconnection method combining techniques for both wavelength-based optical waveguide addressing and plug-in optical waveguide alignment with a micro-hole array (MHA). This array was fabricated by the mask transfer method. For waveguide addressing, we used a micro passive wavelength selector (MPWS) module, which is a type of Littrow mount monochromator consisting of an optical diffraction grating, a focusing lens, and the MHA. From the experimental results, we found that the wavelength addressing operation of the MPWS module was effective for intra-board optical interconnection.     

Efficient coupling and relaxed alignment tolerances in pigtailing of a laser diode using dual ball lenses

In this paper, we report an efficient coupling scheme with relaxed misalignment tolerances. The proposed coupling scheme consists of two ball lenses of same diameter (1 mm) and different refractive indices. The second ball lens which is facing the fiber tip has a higher refractive index (1.833), whereas the first one which faces the laser diode has a refractive index of 1.5. Employing Gaussian and ABCD ray tracing optics, the theoretically obtained coupling efficiency can reach a unity with relaxed working distance (separation of the coupling system from the fiber tip) in the range between 1 and 4 mm at some optimum positions of the coupling lenses with regard to each other and to the facet of the laser diode. It has been found that if the distance between the first ball lens and the laser diode (d₁) is fixed at 1.1 mm, which is twice its focal length, the coupling efficiency and the working distance as well as the misalignment tolerances are greatly affected by variation of the separation between the two ball lenses (s), and for this proposed coupling scheme the highest coupling efficiency and largest working distance are obtained when s is in the range of 0.3-0.35 mm. Above and below this range there is a significant reduction in the values of the above-mentioned parameters. Experimentally, the Nd:YAG laser welding system has been used for the alignment and welding of the coupling components in a butterfly configuration; the experimentally obtained coupling efficiency of the proposed coupling system was around 75% with relaxed working distance. From the effect of lateral and angular offsets on coupling efficiency, it is clearly noticed that the mode field of laser diode is transformed from elliptical into circular and hence effectively matched with that of the single-mode fiber.     

基于像差校正的望远系统装调方法研究

为了保证望远镜装配完成后的成像质量和其他关键指标,提出基于像差校正的望远镜装调方法。首先利用Zemax建立光学系统模型,模拟光学零件失调状态,分析各零件的每种失调状态对各类像差的影响情况,进而定量计算光学零件对系统像差的敏感矩阵,得出系统失调特性,拟定最佳装调方案。在此理论分析的指导下,进行基于星点检验法的装调实验,装调后仪器各项指标达到要求,分辨率优于技术指标要求7.5,验证了基于像差校正的光学系统装调方案的可行性。     

Low-cost high-efficiency optical coupling using through-silicon-hole in parallel optical transceiver module

We present a cost-efficient parallel optical transceiver module based on a 1×4 VCSEL array, a 1×4 PD array, and a 12-wide multimode fiber ribbon for very-short-reach application. A passive alignment technique using through-silicon-hole (TSH) has been developed to realize high-efficient butt-coupling between optoelectronic arrays and multimode fibers. In this paper, the detail optical coupling structure, misalignment tolerance, micro-assembly process, and measurement results are mainly discussed. Finally, lensed multimode fibers formed by chemical etching are proposed, which exhibit a great potential for further improvement of coupling performance.     

Fully automatic system for the coupling alignment of optical fibres

To realize the low-loss connection of two optical fibres intended as a transmission medium for optical signals, very tight tolerances have to be observed on account of the small geometrical dimensions involved. The present work describes a fully automatic system for the alignment of optical fibres in thex-y planes relative to a light source, which has only a single intensity peak, so that maximum optical power is launched into the fibre. The light source can be, for instance, the radiating end of a fibre, a semi-conductor laser or a light-emitting diode. The optical power coupled into the fibre serves as the control signal. Three precision displacement stages driven by stepping motors serve to align the fibres. Various sequential control algorithms for optimal coupling are investigated with reference to theory. Two algorithms are tested with the aid of a computer with reference to the alignment accuracy and speed requirements which have to be met and the one shown by theoretical simulation to be the more favourable is selected for technical realization. The resulting system was used for numerous alignment operations for the coupling of two graded-index fibres. The alignment time is below 1 s and the coupling efficiency compared with manual coupling alignment efficiency (= 100%) is above 99%, corresponding to an additional loss of <0.05 dB.     

Optical interconnection in embedded-fiber printer circuit boards

Optical interconnection between vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and PIN on fiber-embedded printed circuit board (PCB) was studied in this paper. The whole project was introduced, and the technics by traditional manufacture machine of PCB was described in detail. Model of direct coupling structure between optical transceiver and fiber was analyzed by geometrical optics, and alignment tolerances were given. Performance parameters were tested. It was shown that the advantages of this method were low insertion loss, small size, big throughput, and compatible with traditional technics. It also could have a great application in fabrication of fiber interconnection backplane.     

基于矢量波像差理论的两反光学系统装调研究

 为了实现对两反光学系统的精密装调,提出一种基于矢量波像差理论和波像差检测技术对失调量精确求解的装调方法。使用矢量波像差理论,将已设计的两反光学系统参数、失调量和失调光学系统的波像差之间建立方程;然后通过干涉测量法得到某一个视场的干涉图,利用条纹分析软件得到表征失调系统三阶彗差和三阶像散的泽尼克项系数,将泽尼克项系数代入方程从而求解出失调量。运用此方法对4 m口径RITCHEY-CHR-TIEN结构的天文望远镜进行模拟装调,最终求解的失调量与引入的失调量结果相互吻合,说明该装调方法正确。     

Size optimization of a quad-cell alignment detector for short range free space optical interconnects

In this paper we consider geometry optimization of a quad-cell alignment detector for short range free space optical interconnects. The alignment technique uses alignment beams and quad detectors to detect different misalignment errors. We show that the size of the quad detector cells can be used as a design parameter to optimize the sensitivity of the alignment system. The sensitivity analysis and error signal generation are presented assuming standard Gaussian beam models. Results on optimum sensitivity for the case of transverse and angular misalignments are presented and discussed.     

激光点火系统用高功率光纤光开关

 仿真和实验研究了一种控制Nd:YAG脉冲激光能量通断的光纤直接连接型光开关。建立光纤耦合模型,分析了光纤对准误差中对耦合效率的影响,其中横向偏移的影响最显著。采用微机电系统V型槽固定光纤,微小型凸轮作为制动器,步进电机驱动凸轮旋转,微小型凸轮与移动光纤相切,带动光纤移动,实现两光纤的错开和对准。制造了这种高功率直接连接型光纤光开关原理样机,并进行了主要性能测试。测试结果表明,这种光开关能够满足激光点火系统的大容量、高隔离度的要求。     

有限远共轭显微镜光镊设计和误差分析

光镊是研究单分子生物物理特性的独特工具, 因而光镊设备的研发是一个极为重要的课题. 本文根据矩阵光学, 对基于有限远共轭显微镜的光镊操控光路进行计算, 得出了阱位径向操控和轴向操控方程, 并分析了光束调控系统、 共焦系统后置透镜和耦合透镜安装位置误差及物镜轴向位置调整对光镊阱位径向及轴向操控精度的影响. 计算结果显示, 当物镜初级像面和耦合透镜像方焦面完全重合, 光束调控系统和耦合透镜的距离误差对阱位径向和轴向操控精度没有影响. 光镊系统元器件定位不准时, 基于无限远共轭显微镜光镊的阱位径向操控误差和轴向操控误差都小于基于有限远共轭显微镜光镊的阱位径向操控误差和轴向操控误差. 当光镊耦合透镜定位误差控制在小于10 mm时, 基于有限远共轭显微镜光镊的径向和轴向操控误差分别小于5.9%和11.4%, 有限远共轭显微镜仍然存在改造为光镊的价值.本文理论为基于有限远共轭显微镜的光镊设计、改造和操控提供理论和实验指导. 关键词： 光镊 光学设计 矩阵 误差     

Optical alignment tolerances in double-side irradiated self-written waveguide-induced fiber arrays packages

In this paper, we present our experimental study on the optical alignment tolerance between the couplings of single-mode fibers (SMFs) connected with a double-side irradiation-induced self-written waveguide (SWW). The study firstly focuses on the coupling of two SMFs and then on the two fiber arrays (FAs) for parallel optical communication. The SWW was formed in dye-dispersed epoxy materials by the photopolymerization technique. Rhodamine 6G dye was dispersed in epoxy, which is commonly used in the photonic packaging industry as a bonding adhesive. Using double-side irradiated SWW, we found the alignment tolerance for such optical interconnect to relax significantly. All the formed SWWs were evaluated in terms of optical loss. In our study, up to 4 µm misalignment tolerance was allowed for only 1 dB loss penalty. In addition, the optical interconnect formed by this technique was also able to tolerate up to ± 10 µm lateral shift with only 1 dB extra loss. The wavelength-dependent loss (from 1520 to 1610 nm) and polarization-dependent loss were less than 0.4 dB. The double-side irradiated SWW-induced couplings between two FAs also provided low optical loss. They were found to be less sensitive to temperature changes, and no significant distortion in the digital signal transmission test was observed. We believe that the findings are useful and applicable to other dye-dispersed epoxy material systems for relaxing the alignment tolerance of the optical interconnects in various photonic packaging situations.     

离轴三镜系统计算机辅助装调方法研究

针对离轴三镜系统光学元件各调整变量之间的关系,提出了一种求解失调量的方法。从分析调整变量之间的关系入手,采用求条件数的方法来判断变量之间的相关程度,去除相关的变量,从而确定出系统的待调整量。计算机模拟表明,只需进行一次迭代求解出的系统待调整量即可满足装调精度要求,调整后整个系统波像差的均方根值(RMS)与理想状态之差小于0.02λ。这种方法是用所确定的调整变量的变化补偿其它相关变量的失调,不仅结果准确、收敛速度快,而且需要调整的自由变量少,大大缩短了装调周期。     

一种测量GaAs-GaAlAs行波激光放大器增益特性的实验方法

本文报导了一种测量光耦合效率η的新实验方法。这个方法是建立于p-n结短路光电流原理上的。本文推导出适合于行波激光放大器的光耦合效率的公式。短路光电流用一检流计测量,利用公式获得光耦合效率的实验值。利用实验所测光耦合效率,测量了行波激光放大器的增益随注入电流变化的规律,其结果和实验符合。另外本文还介绍了在脉冲注入电流条件下测行波半导体激光放大器增益的实验方法。     

Moiré alignment and positioning using a synthetic Fresnel zone plate

A new method for optical alignment and positioning is proposed. The actual position and shape of a spherical wavefront emerging from an optical system to be aligned are interferometrically encoded as “live” fringes similar to a Fresnel zone plate (FZP). Any in-plane misalignment and inaccurate positioning are detected in real-time as a unique moiré pattern by overlapping the “live” fringes and a synthetic interferometric FZP which is regarded as a reference grating. Experimental data are presented and future applications are suggested.     

Efficiency and alignment tolerances of LED to single-mode fibre coupling — theory and experiment

The coupling efficiency between partially coherent sources such as LEDs and single-mode fibres is calculated from near- and far-field data of the source for arbitrary coupling optics. The influence of misalignment and lens aberrations is considered. Simple formulae for coupling efficiency and alignment tolerances are derived for LEDs with a Gaussian far field. The agreement with experimental results using spherical, GRIN and taper lenses is satisfactory     

Analysis of space off-axis and performance of Cassegrain optical antenna system

The research of optical antenna is of greatest importance in the field of modern optical communication. For optical antenna, alignment of optical system is a significant factor, which influences the transmission quality of optical antenna system. Antenna off-axis is one of the important factors influencing the transmission quality of optical antenna system. In this paper, we analyze and numerically simulate how power attenuation ratio and gain of Cassegrain antenna vary with the antenna deflection angle and the distance that the central axis of receiving antenna deviates from z-axis, when space off-axis happens to the system. Finally, the coupling efficiency of Cassegrain antenna is tested experimentally, and the results show that the coupling efficiency of the Cassegrain antenna dramatically reduces in the case of off-axis. These studies provide a theoretical basis for optical antenna system to achieve accurate alignment in optical communication.     

Limitation of carrier fringe methods in digital photoelasticity

The carrier fringes method has been proposed in digital photoelasticity in combination with techniques such as Fourier transform and phase shifting method, without considering the influence of the isoclinics on the isochromatic patterns analysis. Unlike other optical methods as moiré and holographic interferometry, in photoelasticity the light intensity emerging from a circular polariscope is related to both the isochromatic retardation and the isoclinic parameter. As it is shown by the theoretical analysis, owing to the misalignment between the principal stresses in the model and in the carrier, the computed retardation is affected by an error which is the same for all photoelastic methods based on the use of carrier fringes. Consequently, the photoelastic analysis carried out by methods that use carrier fringes cannot be applied as a full-field technique. In detail, numerical simulations show that the retardation error is comparable (less than 0.05 fringe orders) with that of other photoelastic methods provided that the misalignment between the principal stresses in the model and in the carrier is less than 30°. On the contrary, in the model zones where the misalignment is higher than 30°, the retardation measurement can be affected by non negligible errors (up to 0.25 fringe orders).     

光折变晶体中光互联的研究

对光折变晶体中的光互联进行了研究，提出一种利用桥式互泵浦位相共轭器在同一种光路下实现光开关、广播式、合成式及点点式光互联的方法，同时研究了利用光折变两波耦合进行光互联的强度和时间特性