Design of aberration-corrected flat-field holographic concave grating by parameter optimization

Based on the aberration theory of concave grating [1], [2], [3], a method to design aberration-corrected flat-field holographic concave gratings by parameter optimization is introduced. And the influence of different parameters such as the incident angle, effective grating grooves and grating radii on the aberrations at diffracted order ?1 is discussed. The results indicate that for a concave grating working in a given spectral range, we can correct aberrations by optimizing the incident angle. In addition, flat-field holographic concave gratings with higher resolution and lower aberration can also be designed by choosing the effective grating grooves and larger grating radius properly.     

Sensitivity and optimization in the determination of deformations by holographic interferometry

The use of a fringe-counting holographic interferometric technique for measuring small superficial displacements can present difficulties in determining the measurement inaccuracy. A useful general method is given here for the analysis of errors in displacement measurements. The optimum number and type of observation directions are determined and correspond to counting in the four semi-diagonals of the holographic plate. The technique, as applied to skull experiments, makes it possible to measure directly displacements of up to 20 μm, in the object plane parallel to the holographic plate. The associated errors range from 0.1–0.3 μm, for a counting inaccuracy of of a fringe and increments of traction of 100 g to 1 kg of force.     

Photon noise limitations on the recovery of stellar images by speckle interferometry

The signal-to-noise ratio in steliar speckle interferometry is estimated by direct application of photon counting formulae. This treatment demonstrates that the limiting observable magnitudes are dependent on object size.     

Overcoming the thickness paradox: Systematical optimization of inverted polymer solar cells

Inverted structure comes out to be a promising alternative for making polymer solar cells (PSC) with high efficiency and long-term stability. Vertically stacked functional layers with planar shapes often suffer contradictions in holding high optical absorption and excellent charge transfer/hindrance capability to construct well performed inverted PSC devices. Here, we give an example of rational control of the thickness of electron transport layer (ETL), hole transport layer (HTL) and organic active layer (OAL) to achieve a synergistic effect on promoting the overall photovoltaic behaviors. With in-depth exploration of the interaction between device performance and layer thickness, we obtain the optimized device ITO/ZnO Ncs (45 nm)/P3HT:PCBM (70 nm)/MoO₃ (1 nm)/Ag (70 nm) exhibiting an V_oc of 0.63 V, J_sc of 12.52 mA/cm², FF of 54% and PCE of 4.26%.     

Minimizing the effects of unmodulated light and uneven intensity profile on the holographic images reconstructed by pixelated spatial light modulators

A simple and effective approach is proposed to minimize the effect of unmodulated light and uneven intensity caused by the pixelated structure of the spatial light modulator in a holographic display. A more uniform image is produced by purposely shifting the holographic images of multiple reconstructed lights with different incident angles from the zero-diffraction-order and overlapping those selected different orders. The simulation and optical experimental results show that the influence of the zero-diffraction-order can be reduced, while keeping the good uniformity of the target images by this new approach.     

Simultaneous 3D localization of multiple MR-visible markers in fully reconstructed MR images: proof-of-concept for subsecond position tracking

Purpose

To determine whether a greatly reduced spatial resolution of fully reconstructed projection MR images can be used for the simultaneous 3D localization of multiple MR-visible markers and to assess the feasibility of a subsecond position tracking for clinical purposes.

Materials and Methods

Miniature, inductively coupled RF coils were imaged in three orthogonal planes with a balanced steady-state free precession (SSFP) sequence and automatically localized using a two-dimensional template fitting and a subsequent three-dimensional (3D) matching of the coordinates. Precision, accuracy, speed and robustness of 3D localization were assessed for decreasing in-plane resolutions (0.6–4.7 mm). The feasibility of marker tracking was evaluated at the lowest resolution by following a robotically driven needle on a complex 3D trajectory.

Results

Average 3D precision and accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of localization ranged between 0.1 and 0.4 mm, 0.5 and 1.0 mm, 100% and 95%, and 100% and 96%, respectively. At the lowest resolution, imaging and localization took ≈350 ms and provided an accuracy of ≈1.0 mm. In the tracking experiment, the needle was clearly depicted on the oblique scan planes defined by the markers.

Conclusion

Image-based marker localization at a greatly reduced spatial resolution is considered a feasible approach to monitor reference points or rigid instruments at subsecond update rates.     

体积速度匹配分布源边界点法的特解源位置优化方法研究

在分布源边界点法中,选择特解源及特解源位置对声场计算的精度具有很大的影响。为减小声场计算的误差,提出了一种确定特解源位置的优化方法。在该方法中,采用三极子作为特解源,以1%体积速度相对误差对结构声辐射计算的上限频率进行预测,然后在计算上限频率范围内通过体积速度匹配搜索,得到体积速度相对误差最小意义下的特解源优化位置,在该优化位置处构造声压与表面体积速度之间的传递矩阵来计算声场,以减小计算误差。数值仿真结果表明:在求取的计算上限频率范围内,特解源处于优化位置时,计算误差得以显著减小。当振速测量存在一定误差时,采用该方法仍可将计算误差控制在5%以内。     

体积速度匹配分布源边界点法的特解源位置优化方法研究

在分布源边界点法中,选择特解源及特解源位置对声场计算的精度具有很大的影响。为减小声场计算的误差,提出了一种确定特解源位置的优化方法。在该方法中,采用三极子作为特解源,以1%体积速度相对误差对结构声辐射计算的上限频率进行预测,然后在计算上限频率范围内通过体积速度匹配搜索,得到体积速度相对误差最小意义下的特解源优化位置,在该优化位置处构造声压与表面体积速度之间的传递矩阵来计算声场,以减小计算误差。数值仿真结果表明:在求取的计算上限频率范围内,特解源处于优化位置时,计算误差得以显著减小。当振速测量存在一定误差时,采用该方法仍可将计算误差控制在5%以内。     

Surface crystallography of W(110) and W(110) p (2×1)-O: The position of W atoms

The position of W atoms in the surface layers of clean W (110) and W (110) p (2 × 1)-O is studied using Constant-Momentum-Transfer Averaging of LEED intensities. It is shown that the clean surface is not relaxed to an uncertainty of < 0.06 Å. Analysis of superstructure beam intensity averages from W(110) p (2 × 1)-O indicates that oxygen does not reconstruct W(110) at these coverages and below 1000 ° K. An upper limit of 0.05 Å can be put on the out-of-plane displacement of W atoms by the oxygen. Substrate beam averages from W (110) p (2 × 1)-O verify the non-reconstruction. The use of CMTA for adsorbed-layer crystallography in general is briefly discussed.     

Functionalization of edge reconstructed graphene nanoribbons by H and Fe: A density functional study

In this paper, we have studied functionalization of 5–7 edge-reconstructed graphene nanoribbons by ab initio density functional calculations. Our studies show that hydrogenation at the reconstructed edges is favorable in contrast to the case of unreconstructed 6–6 zigzag edges, in agreement with previous theoretical results. Thermodynamical calculations reveal the relative stability of single and dihydrogenated edges under different temperatures and chemical potential of hydrogen gas. From phonon calculations, we find that the lowest optical phonon modes are hardened due to 5–7 edge reconstruction compared to the 6–6 unreconstructed hydrogenated edges. Finally, edge functionalization by Fe atoms reveals a dimerized Fe chain structure along the edges. The magnetic exchange coupling across the edges varies between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic ones with the variation of the width of the nanoribbons.     

Direct amplitude detection of Zernike modes by computer-generated holographic wavefront sensor: Modeling and simulation

A fast holographic wavefront sensor is proposed using a computer-generated hologram (CGH). This CGH is a multiplexed hologram of different Zernike mode–amplitude combinations, and is designed in such a manner as to get the corresponding spots on the detector according to the presence and strength of a particular aberration. Interference between the aberrated wavefront (with a single mode–amplitude combination) and the Fourier transform of an image with single bright pixel (defined as dot image) is numerically calculated for one hologram. Different mode–amplitude combination and corresponding different positions of bright pixels (dots) are taken to compute various holograms and then all the holograms are multiplexed to get the final hologram. When the aberrated wavefront with a particular mode–amplitude combination is incident onto the multiplexed hologram, the corresponding dot is generated in the Fourier plane. A lens performs the Fourier transform in optical domain and provides the instant detection of amplitude of the respective Zernike mode. The main advantage of the scheme is to avoid the need of any computations, which makes it really fast. The simulation results are presented with the cross-talk analysis for few Zernike terms.     

Improvement of holographic recording property of a Ce: KNSBN crystal by the moving grating technique

The moving grating technique is applied to improve the holographic recording property of the Ce: KNSBN crystal. In the case of extraordinarily polarized recording, the diffraction efficiency at large fringe modulations is enhanced by a factor of up to 35% at the optimum fringe velocity and the fringe modulation dynamic range is improved from m = 0.2 to m = 0.6. In the case of ordinarily polarized recording, a linear holographic reconstruction in the range of m ≤ 0.8 can be achieved by the moving grating at a fringe velocity of 9.6 nm/s. These results are significant in holography where a grey-level object needs to be recorded and reconstructed with high fidelity.     

数字显微全息中记录参数对颗粒测量影响的数值模拟

数字显微全息技术由于具有三维、非接触和实时测量微小空间内流场的能力, 已引起了国内外学者的广泛关注. 利用数字显微全息方法测量微通道流场时, 记录距离、颗粒尺寸、颗粒浓度、入射光波长、CCD分辨率等参数会对颗粒重建结果产生重要影响. 为了评估颗粒浓度和样本空间深度对重建结果的影响, 本文开展了数值模拟研究. 采用基于洛伦兹-米散射理论的程序产生不同浓度的颗粒全息图, 用小波变换重建算法对其进行重建. 结果表明: 在样本空间深度为24 μm 时, 颗粒浓度n_s在3.44×10⁵ mm^-3–13.77×10⁵ mm^-3 范围内时, 颗粒重建率E_p随着颗粒浓度n_s 的增大而迅速减小, 在13.77×10⁵ mm^-3–55.08×10⁵ mm^-3范围内时, 颗粒重建率E_p 随颗粒浓度n_s增大而缓慢减少. 在颗粒浓度n_s (13.77×10⁵ mm^-3) 保持不变时, 颗粒重建率E_p与样本空间深度满足单调递减的线性关系. 当阴影密度不变时, 重建率的变化呈现一定的规律性:当深度L较小时, 样本空间深度对颗粒重建的影响要比颗粒浓度的影响大; 当深度L较大时, 颗粒浓度对颗粒重建的影响较大. 关键词： 数字显微全息 颗粒浓度 粒径误差 位置误差     

利用数字全息干涉术观察RuO2:LiNbO3晶体中畴反转的区域特性

利用马赫-曾德尔干涉光路和4f光学透镜系统,以部分畴反转的掺钌铌酸锂晶体(RuO2:LiNbO3)的透射光作为物光来记录全息图,并在数值再现过程对其进行频域滤波以实现物场波前信息的数值重建,检测出在一定电压作用下晶体内部折射率变化的二维分布.检测结果证实:晶体中发生畴反转的区域与发生电色效应的区域严格相符.数字全息干涉术非接触、无干扰、无破坏的优势在准实时监控、检测和分析铌酸锂晶体畴反转方面有很好的应用前景.     

Spatial mode control of a diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser by use of an intracavity holographic phase plate

We present a new method of realizing phase plates by phase-volume holography on a photopolymer film. We implement such a component in a diode-pumped Nd:YAG oscillator to control the output spatial beam profile. Flattop super-Gaussian and square-shaped beams are obtained.     

Cryoradiolytic reduction of crystalline heme proteins: analysis by UV‐Vis spectroscopy and X‐ray crystallography

The X‐ray crystallographic analysis of redox‐active systems may be complicated by photoreduction. Although radiolytic reduction by the probing X‐ray beam may be exploited to generate otherwise short‐lived reaction intermediates of metalloproteins, it is generally an undesired feature. Here, the X‐ray‐induced reduction of the three heme proteins myoglobin, cytochrome P450cam and chloroperoxidase has been followed by on‐line UV‐Vis absorption spectroscopy. All three systems showed a very rapid reduction of the heme iron. In chloroperoxidase the change of the ionization state from ferric to ferrous heme is associated with a movement of the heme‐coordinating water molecule. The influence of the energy of the incident X‐ray photons and of the presence of scavengers on the apparent reduction rate of ferric myoglobin crystals was analyzed.     

Synthesis of flower-like cobalt nanostructures: optimization by Taguchi design

In this research, flower-like cobalt nanostructures were synthesized in a solution of water and ethylene glycol under microwave radiation without using metal foils or templates for self-assembly. The synthesized nanoparticles were completely stable in free air. Size distribution and phase of nanoparticles can be controlled through the synthetic process. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform IR (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) measurements were carried out to investigate the structural properties and to interpret the formation process of flower-like cobalt nanostructures. Size distribution and average size of particles were determined by Dynamic Laser Light Scattering (DLLS) measurements. Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) was used to investigate the thermal stability of cobalt nanoparticles. All experiments were designed to fulfill the L₈ Taguchi design and data analysis was performed using MINITAB software.