Optical measurements of fluctuation spectra of the refractive index in model convection

The spectrum of the fluctuations in the refractive index above a heated surface is constructed from measured values of the phase correlation coefficients.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, No. 9, pp. 100–105, September, 1976.     

激光在随机分布烟尘团簇粒子中的衰减特性

基于分形理论,采用团簇—团簇凝聚模型对随机分布烟尘团簇粒子的分形结构进行了模拟.利用离散偶极子近似方法研究了不同类型的随机分布烟尘团簇粒子的单次散射特性.利用蒙特卡罗方法研究了激光信号在随机分布烟尘团簇粒子中的传输衰减特性.讨论了入射角、激光波长、烟尘粒子数密度以及组成单个烟尘团簇粒子的原始微粒粒径和数目等参量对激光衰减特性的影响.研究结果对激光在复杂随机介质中的传输衰减特性分析提供了理论依据.     

Optical properties of aperiodic thin-layer structures: Effective refractive index

Simple analytical expressions for the effective refractive index of an aperiodic thin-layer structure have been obtained and analyzed. The expressions correctly describe the optical properties of the structure in a wide range of wavelengths. The optical properties that are general for the structures of this class have been established. The validity of the results is shown by a numerical experiment.     

Optical control of the refractive index of a single atom

We experimentally demonstrate the elementary case of electromagnetically induced transparency with a single atom inside an optical cavity probed by a weak field. We observe the modification of the dispersive and absorptive properties of the atom by changing the frequency of a control light field. Moreover, a strong cooling effect has been observed at two-photon resonance, increasing the storage time of our atoms twenty-fold to about 16 seconds. Our result points towards all-optical switching with single photons.     

基质折射率对金属粒子散射特性的影响

基于Mie散射理论,给出了金属粒子的散射、吸收和消光截面以及散射场强度的计算公式,并计算了三种金属(金、银、铜)粒子在不同折射率基质中的光学截面和散射强度.结果表明,在近红外区,这三种金属粒子的散射行为随基质折射率的变化规律相同,折射率越大散射特性越明显.     

基于梯度折射率透镜的关节镜光学系统设计

关节镜是一种用于观察关节内部结构、诊治关节疾患的内窥镜。利用梯度折射率透镜质量轻、体积小、像质好的优点,运用Zemax软件设计了一款结构简单的关节镜光学系统,可用于1/10＂CCD关节内窥镜成像。系统具有60视场角,F数为6, 工作距离从～5 mm,各视场的调制传递函数(MTF)在125 lp/mm时达到0.2以上,分辨率达到4 m,且各组态点列图均小于艾里斑半径。光学结构总长204 mm,最大镜头口径小于4.6 mm,根据关节镜的使用特点,系统满足使用要求。     

Simultaneous determination of particle size and refractive index by time-resolved Mie scattering

With this numerical study we have investigated the pulse-induced and time-resolved Mie scattering with the aim of determining the size and the refractive index of transparent spherical particles simultaneously. The temporal interval between the scattering light signals of two different orders of scattered light allows only particle sizing. But if it is possible to detect three different orders of scattered light, then we have two independent time intervals. This situation is given if the detector has a position about θ=90°. With these scattering angle signals of reflection and refraction of 1st and 3rd order appear with approximately the same intensity. Then the numerical quotient of the two temporal intervals between these scattering orders is a function of the refractive index only. We have calculated these specific quotients by models of geometric optics for 1.1≤m≤1.6 and 75°≤θ≤90° and have seen that there is a very high agreement with the results of time-resolved Mie calculations.     

Light-cone expansions,the parton model and virtual γγ scattering

It is shown that it is sufficient to use the light-cone algebra of currents and the algebra of bilocal operators to find the asymptotic behaviour of the γγ scattering amplitude when one (or two) of the photon masses q_1,2² is large, and for an arbitrary value of the energy squared s = (q₁+q₂)². A general form of this asymptotic behaviour is obtained. The box-diagram is dominant over the wide region in $\text{s(μ}{}^2\text{« s « q}{}_1{}^2\text{q}{}_2{}^2\text{/μ}{}^2\text{,μ ～ 1}\text{GeV}\text{)}$ and so the asymptotic amplitude is known completely. It is shown that the parton model of the type of ref.[8] gives the same predictions for the asymptotic behaviour of the γγ amplitude.     

Below-bandgap refractive index of AlAs/GaAs multiple quantum wells

Precision reflection measurements were performed on GaAs/AlAs superlattices of the same composition but different layer spacings. Nonlinear-least-squares fits to the data were performed to a single layer. Measurements were extracted for the superlattice thickness, thickness of a disturbed interface layer between the superlattice and substrate, the uniformity in composition and/or spacing and the composition. It was demonstrated that these nondestructive measurements in the infrared region (3000 to 12 000 cm^–1) in conjunction with a simple single layer model are capable of accurately yielding the above quantities with high precision.     

Optical properties of nano-multi-layered quantum dot: oscillator strength, absorption coefficient and refractive index

In this paper, the exact solution of Schrödinger equation for multi-layered quantum dot (MLQD) within the effective mass approximation and dielectric continuum model is obtained with finite and infinite confining potential (CP). The MLQD is a nano-structured semiconductor system that consists of a spherical core (GaAs) and a coated spherical shell (Ga $_{1-x}$ Al $_{x}$ As) as the whole dot is embedded inside a bulk material (Ga $_{1-y}$ Al $_{y}$ As). Using the obtained energies, wave functions and taking advantage of numeric calculations, the oscillator strength, refractive index and absorbtion coefficient change associated with intersubband electronic transition from the ground state to the first allowed excited state are investigated for different CPs (both finite and infinite) and shell thicknesses. The results show that all values of ground state energy for large core dot radius approach the same value (the energy of bulk material) independent of CPs and shell thicknesses. Also it is shown that the optical properties are strongly affected by the changes in CPs and shell thicknesses.     

Optical depth and multiple scattering depolarization in liquid clouds

In this paper, we calculate multiply scattered lidar signals with Monte Carlo method for measuring optical depth (extinction coefficient), effective size of water droplets, and liquid water content of clouds, and present algorithms that implement our method. We calculated multiply scattered lidar signals for various water droplet sizes and liquid water contents using a Monte Carlo method. A simple correspondence between water droplet optical depth and the degree of polarization in a modified gamma size distribution (C₁ cloud) is found. We also calculated the degree of polarization of a lidar signal for a given liquid water content, finding that the degree of polarization is only dependent on optical depth. Since the Raman lidar signal of liquid water depends on the total volume of the water droplet, the effective radius of the water droplet can thus be recovered from the degree of polarization of the lidar signal and the Raman signal of the liquid water.     

Study on measurement of refractive index profile of GI-POF by light scattering

This paper is devoted to the study on measurement of refractive index profile of graded-index polymer optical fiber (GI-POF) by light scattering. Using Generalized Airy theory and Debye series of an inhomogeneous cylinder, the scattering intensity distributions are obtained of Airy structure of rainbows for different refractive index profile. The results show that positions of Airy peaks depend closely on refractive index profile of GI-POF. Since each order of rainbow penetrates it to different depths, such methods could be used to provide information of the refractive index profile of GI-POF. For GI-POF with given diameter, positions of Airy peaks of rainbows are simulated as a function of refractive index profile, which can be used to inverse unknown parameters of refractive index profile. The least square method is used in inversion of refractive index profile with the given refractive index of the cladding. The results obtained agree with theoretical values with high precision. The method has the advantages of non-instructive and on-line measurement, and can be used for the measurement of other inhomogeneous droplets.     

Pressure dependence of the refractive index and of the sound velocity of methanol-ethanol solution: A Brillouin scattering study

Abstract

The pressure dependence of the refractive index n(P) and of the longitudinal acoustic velocities of 4.1 methanol-ethanol solution have been measured in a diamond anvil cell up to 8.1 GPa. We utilize Brillouin scattering methods for this determination and detect, in the same back scattering configuration, acoustic wave propagation parallel to the faces of the diamond anvils as well as along the incident laser radiation direction. We also deduce that the polarizability of the fluid is reduced by about 15% over the pressure range studied.     

Real and virtual Compton scattering: The nucleon polarisabilities

We give an overview of low-energy Compton scattering γ^(∗) p → γp with a real or virtual incoming photon. These processes allow the investigation of one of the fundamental properties of the nucleon, i.e. how its internal structure deforms under an applied static electromagnetic field. Our knowledge of nucleon polarisabilities and their generalization to non-zero four-momentum transfer will be reviewed, including the presently ongoing experiments and future perspectives.     

Influence of the refractive index on the radiative source function of an isotropically scattering medium

The influence of refractive index on the radiative source function is presented for the case of emission from an isothermal, isotropically scattering medium. A closed-form, approximate solution is obtained and results are presented for finite and semi-infinite nonconservative cases. An increase in refractive index causes the source function to increase and that effect is more pronounced at higher scattering albedo and smaller optical depths.     

一维大气边界层光学折射率结构常数的数值模式

提出了一种大气光学折射率结构常数的数值模式。通过解大气边界层风速、位温度、绝对湿度预报方程,表面热平衡方程和土壤热传导方程,得到地表温度、表面层的动量通量、显热通量和潜热通量。再由Monin Obukhov相似理论,从湍流通量和温度结构常数的经验关系计算出折射率结构常数。     

Light scattering by an erythrocyte based on discrete sources method: Shape and refractive index influence

An efficient method for the fast detection of properties of a single erythrocyte from its scattering characteristics is needed in practice. To develop such a method a detailed investigation of the light scattering properties of the erythrocyte and their dependence on its shape and refractive index is of great interest. In this paper the influence of the real erythrocyte's shape with deep concavities and refractive index on the scattering characteristics is analyzed based on an updated scheme of the discrete sources method. Realistic shape models of an erythrocyte, calculated from minima of membrane potential energy are considered. The numerical scheme of discrete sources method has been adjusted for shape profiles given numerically. An improved algorithm allows increasing of an accuracy of calculations.     

一维大气边界层光学折射率结构常数的数值模式

 提出了一种大气光学折射率结构常数的数值模式。通过解大气边界层风速、位温度、绝对湿度预报方程,表面热平衡方程和土壤热传导方程，得到地表温度、表面层的动量通量、显热通量和潜热通量。再由Monin Obukhov相似理论，从湍流通量和温度结构常数的经验关系计算出折射率结构常数。     

Nonlinear refractive index and light scattering due to fluctuations of molecular multipole electric fields

Statistical fluctuations of multipolar electric molecular fields, leading to variations of isotropic and anisotropic light scattering, are moreover shown to give rise to a temperature-dependent nonlinear refractive index of dense fluids. Some selected models of dipolar and quadrupolar molecules, linearly and nonlinearly polarizable and correlated in binary as well as ternary assemblages, are discussed. The formulae derived for the isotropic and anisotropic scattering constants are applicable to one-and many-component fluids, consisting of atoms and polar molecules, and provide the basis for a deeper interpretation of the latest experimental results.