A study on the short—wavelength and high—numerical—aperture phase—change recording

In this paper, we discuss the phase-change recording at a short-wavelength (514nm) and a high numerical aperture (0.85). Effects of recording power and pulse width on the size of the recording marks are studied. The minimum recording mark with a length of approximately 220nm has been observed. The capacity of about 17GB for a single-layer disc of a 12cm diameter can be obtained. The maximum carrier-to-noise ratio reaches 45dB at a writing power of 13--14mW.     

Refractive index changes induced by sheet beams with various intensity distributions in LiNbO<Subscript>3</Subscript>:Fe crystal

1 IntroductionSince the discovery of photorefractive effect by Ashkin et al. at the Bell laboratories in 1966[1], such effects of light-induced refractive index changes in electro-optic oxide crystals have attracted great attention because of their potential use in volume holo- graphic storage[2], optical information processing[3], optical spatial solitons[4], and light-induced optical waveguides[5―9]. The photo-induced index changes are the basis ofthe entire photorefractive phenomena in pho…     

Thermal and Optical Properties of Cyanine Dye for High Density Digital Versatile Disc-Recordable (DVD-R)

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Deformation behavior of laser bending of circular sheet metal

The application of a thermal source in non-contact forming of sheet metal has long been used. However, the replacement of this thermal source with a laser beam promises much greater controllability of the process. This yields a process with strong potential for application in aerospace, shipbuilding, automobile, and manufacturing industries, as well as the rapid manufacturing of prototypes and adjustment of misaligned components. Forming is made possible through laser-induced non-uniform thermal stresses. In this letter, we use the geometrical transition from rectangular to circle-shaped specimen and ring-shaped specimen to observe the effect of geometry on deformation in laser forming. We conduct a series of experiments on a wide range of specimen geometries. The reasons for this behavior are also analyzed. Experimental results are compared with simulated values using the software ABAQUS. The utilization of line energy is found to be higher in the case of laser forming along linear irradiation than along curved ones. We also analyze the effect of strain hindrance. The findings of the study may be useful for the inverse problem, which involves acquiring the process parameters for a known target shape of a wide range of complex shape geometries.     

Observation of two multiwave mixing processes via dual optical pumping channels

Based on double optical pumping channels,we experimentally study the competition between two coexistent six-wave mixing(SWM) processes falling into two electromagnetically induced transparency windows by scanning the frequency of the probe field in two similar five-level atomic systems of 85Rb.By blocking one optical pumping channel unrelated to the four-wave mixing(FWM) process,one SWM process,together with the FWM process,generated by a conjugated small-angle static grating could be observed in the spectrum.Moreover,the other SWM process obtained by blocking the first SWM channel is also observed together with the FWM process in a lower N-type four-level subsystem.These experimental results agree well with theoretical predictions.     

Simulation algorithm for ronchigrams of spherical and aspherical surfaces, with the lateral shear interferometry formalism

With the Ronchi test a technician controls the manufacturing process using the following procedure: first, a Ronchigram is simulated which is scale-printed and placed on the surface as a mask and is usually printed with a low spatial resolution. This simulated Ronchigram is compared visually with the experimental pattern observed. This way of comparison leads to systematic errors in the evaluation of the surface, because it depends largely on the experience of the technician. Therefore, the main objectives of this work are to increase the spatial resolution and eliminate the dependence on the technician’s experience. Therefore, we compare the simulated Ronchigrams obtained by lateral shear interferometry, whose profiles are cosine, with Ronchigrams obtained experimentally. We present the simulation algorithm for the Ronchigrams of spherical and aspherical surfaces based on the expressions of a lateral shear interferometer. We show the results, of the comparison between simulated Ronchigrams (ray tracing and lateral shear interferometry) and experimental Ronchigrams.     

Fabrication and design of various dimensions of multi-step ashperical microlens arrays for OLED package

An optical film with aspherical microlens array (A-MLA) by using multi-step lithography process for an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) package is fabricated, by which method the luminance of OLEDs can be enhanced. The method of design and fabrication of an A-MLA is explored in this study. In the design process, various parameters of an A-MLA such as curved profiles, layout template and dimensions of microlens are analyzed and characterized. Curved profiles include hyperbola, parabola, ellipse and sphere; and layout templates include square, hexagon, triangle and tangential circle. The profile of the A-MLA was determined by using a commercial optical simulation software, FRED. Based on the simulated result, a film with an A-MLA was fabricated using the LIGA-like (Lithographie Galvanoformung Abformung, LIGA) process, including lithography, sputtering, micro-molding with PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) and UV (Ultraviolet)-cured technology. The major challenge to this process is to use JSR-126N negative thick photoresist to manufacture an approximate A-MLA optical film with multi-step lithography method. Finally, the films with A-MLAs are attached to an OLED to measure their optical-electric properties. The effectsof A-MLA optical films on OLED luminance are analyzed. In addition, the measured results are compared with simulated ones. They show good agreement with each other.     

Polarization entangled state measurement on a chip

The emerging strategy to overcome the limitations of bulk quantum optics consists of taking advantage of the robustness and compactness achievable by integrated waveguide technology. Here we report the realization of a directional coupler, fabricated by femtosecond laser waveguide writing, acting as an integrated beam splitter able to support polarization-encoded qubits. This maskless and single step technique allows us to realize circular transverse waveguide profiles which are able to support the propagation of gaussian modes with any polarization state. Using this device, we demonstrate quantum interference with polarization-entangled states and singlet state projection.     

Dual-dressed four-wave mixing and dressed six-wave mixing in a five-level atomic system

We study the co-existing four-wave mixing (FWM) process with two dressing fields and the six-wave mixing (SWM) process with one dressing field in a five-level system with carefully arranged laser beams. We also show two kinds of doubly dressing mechanisms in the FWM process. FWM and SWM signals propagatingalong the same direction compete with each other. With the properly controlled dressing fields, the FWM signals can be suppressed, while the SWM signals have been enhanced.     

Multiwall carbon nanotubes decorated with FeCr2O4, a new selective electrochemical sensor for amoxicillin determination

Direct writing aims to deposit materials onto substrates in localised positions. In this paper, we demonstrate a new method for direct writing of nanoparticles at ambient-air-pressure. An electrical discharge is used to generate gold nanoparticles of the order of 10?nm diameter, which are then transported and ??focused?? by an electric field in air, through the process of electric field-assisted diffusion, as opposed to normal ballistic focusing since the mean free path in air is very short. This process is novel and allows for practical normal atmospheric-pressure focused deposition of nanoparticles. The focusing mechanism is capable of producing patterned arrays of deposited nanoparticles with widths that are less than 10?% of the diameter of the focusing apparatus; in the present experimental configuration, gold spots with diameters of a few tens of micrometres were achieved, with ultimate size being limited by transverse diffusion and by charged particle mutual repulsion. In this study, the process of generating nanoparticles from bulk material, transporting and focusing these particles takes place in one operation, which is a key advantage in rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques.     

血管内光声图像的建模与仿真

为了给血管内光声(intravascular photoacoustic,IVPA)成像的图像重建算法和图像后处理算法提供数据源,为培训医师提供图像库,提出一种二维IVPA图像的建模与仿真方法。建立包含斑块的血管横截面模型,并对成像导管发射激光脉冲照射血管壁组织、血管壁组织产生光声信号、利用得到的一组光声信号重建IVPA图像整个过程进行仿真,得到血管横截面模型的二维IVPA灰阶图像,同时根据冠状动脉血管随心脏搏动的规律,实现序列图像的仿真。利用仿真模型得到的IVPA图像与原电磁吸收分布图接近程度较高。仿真模型的物理意义清晰,可得到质量稳定的IVPA图像。      

Simulation of the indium profile in InGaAs/GaAs quantum-size heterostructures

A new approach to describe phenomena attendant on the growth of thin InGaAs epitaxial layers by hydride MOCVD in terms of which the boundary gas layer is considered as quasi-liquid is suggested. A numerical model for simulating the concentration profiles of the components in quantum-well heterostructures is developed. It is based on the assumption that a state close to thermodynamic equilibrium exists near the interface. The concentration profiles are simulated by jointly solving equations that describe heterogeneous equilibria and material balance at the interface. The indium profiles in InGaAs/GaAs quantum-size heterostructures are simulated at various parameters of the epitaxy process, such as temperature, initial component ratio in the gas phase, and boundary layer thickness. The results obtained agree well with the available experimental data.     

激光直接写入过程的计算机仿真研究

基于光刻胶正胶曝光显影过程的理论模型,用梯度折射率介质光线追迹的方法进行了由于局部溶解 同而造成的显影过程 胶面面形随时间变化过程的计算。对任意给定的曝光量分布及显影时间,可以精确地确定显影后的面形,为激光直写研究提供了一种有效的工具。同时,通过对显影速率作阈值近似后,导出了光刻胶曝光显影后面形与表面所需曝光量分布之间的关系,为激光直接写入提供了理论指导。     

横向行波偏转结构中电磁场分布及腔间耦合系数的理论研究

 模拟分析了横向行波偏转结构中传播的HEM₁₁波的特性,并与加速模式TM₀₁进行了比较。设计并加工完成了该偏转结构的实验腔,用谐振微扰法测出了中间腔的横向场分布曲线,并与HFSS模拟结果进行了比较,模拟结果和测试结果一致,其横向场的最大值在偏离轴心径向的中间位置。用HFSS模拟了腔的色散特性,对有稳定孔和没有稳定孔的情况进行了比较,用谐振法对实验腔的色散特性进行了测试,测试结果和模拟结果一致。通过对等梯度偏转结构等效电路的简化,给出了等阻抗结构的等效电路,定性分析了此偏转结构的腔间耦合情况,计算了腔间耦合系数,模拟结果和测试结果一致。     

Dominant pathways in protein folding

We present a method to investigate the kinetics of protein folding and the dynamics underlying the formation of secondary and tertiary structures during the entire reaction. By writing the solution of the Fokker-Planck equation in terms of a path integral, we derive a Hamilton-Jacobi variational principle from which we are able to compute the most probable pathway of folding. The method is applied to the folding of the Villin headpiece subdomain simulated using a Go model. An initial collapsing phase driven by the initial configuration is followed by a rearrangement phase, in which secondary structures are formed and all computed paths display strong similarities. This completely general method does not require the prior knowledge of any reaction coordinate and is an efficient tool to perform simulations of the entire folding process with available computers.     

A consistent LES/filtered-density function formulation for the simulation of turbulent flames with detailed chemistry

A hybrid large-Eddy simulation/filtered-density function (LES–FDF) methodology is formulated for simulating variable density turbulent reactive flows. An indirect feedback mechanism coupled with a consistency measure based on redundant density fields contained in the different solvers is used to construct a robust algorithm. Using this novel scheme, a partially premixed methane/air flame is simulated. To describe transport in composition space, a 16-species reduced chemistry mechanism is used along with the interaction-by-exchange with the mean (IEM) model. For the micro-mixing model, typically a constant ratio of scalar to mechanical time-scale is assumed. This parameter can have substantial variations and can strongly influence the combustion process. Here, a dynamic time-scale model is used to prescribe the mixing time-scale, which eliminates the time-scale ratio as a model constant. Two different flame configurations, namely, Sandia flames D and E are studied. Comparison of simulated radial profiles with experimental data show good agreement for both flames. The LES–FDF simulations accurately predict the increased extinction near the inlet and re-ignition further downstream. The conditional mean profiles show good agreement with experimental data for both flames.     

低阻抗强流箍缩电子束二极管的3阶段电子束流模型

 在顺位流模型与“4阶段”粒子流动模型的基础上，提出了一种用于分析100ns／MA级电子束流的低阻抗强箍缩二极管物理过程的理论模式。在这种理论分析模式中，将电子和离子的流动情况随时间的演变过程分成非箍缩电子流、弱箍缩电子流、强箍缩电子流3个不同的阶段，分别结合聚焦流和顺位流模型对各个阶段特性进行估算。利用KARAT PIC数值模拟软件并结合“强光一号”加速器的工作状态，对该类型二极管中电子束的流动过程作了数值模拟，并在“强光一号”加速器上开展了实验研究。数值模拟和实验结果的对比表明，所提出的新的理论分析模式是合理可行的 。     

中高层OH自由基在紫外波段的临边散射辐射正演模拟与敏感性分析

OH自由基是中高层大气中重要的氧化剂，决定着臭氧以及其他温室气体的浓度变化，甚至气候变化。为了实现中高层大气OH自由基的精细探测与精确反演，需要构造正演模型，模拟得到仪器接收到的大气中的A2Σ+-X2Π(0，0) 309 nm波段的太阳共振荧光发射信号。本文基于分子光谱能级跃迁理论计算得到OH(0,0)振动能级上的荧光发射率因子g，结合辐射传输模型SCIATRAN模拟出的太阳辐照度和观测视线路径上的OH柱量，模拟出OH荧光发射光谱，叠加上大气背景光谱并卷积仪器函数，最终模拟得到仪器接收的包含OH浓度信息的光谱。模拟结果与国外在轨仪器MAHRSI(Middle Atmosphere High-Resolution Spectrograph Investigation)，SHIMMER(Spatial Heterodyne Imager for Mesospheric Radicals)的在轨实测结果一致性较好。还分析了影响模拟结果的因素，在之后的正演过程中加以修正，使正演模型更接近实际辐射传输过程。     

Numerical study of laser-induced collision process in Eu-Sr in strong field

Theoretically based on the four-level model, one LICET process in Eu-Sr system in both weak and strong fields was calculated by immediate numerical integrations. Numerical results in weak field are in fair to good agreement with analytical ones. Numerical results in strong field show that: (a) the peak of the LICET profiles moves to the violet side and the tuning range of the profiles obviously becomes narrower when the laser field intensity increases; and (b) numerical results in strong field differ a lot from analytical ones, which indicates that in strong field, the analytical expressions are not applicable any longer.     

Improvements in diffraction efficiency of gratings and microlenses with continuous relief structures

The fabrication of diffractive optical elements by laser-beam writing or gray-tone technology leads to continuous-relief phase elements. The diffraction efficiency of such elements is limited by the resolution of the process. In this paper, we compare the continuous-relief elements with the multilevel elements fabricated by binary technology. In particular, we will show that for similar sampling resolution of the ideal phase function, the continuous profiles have higher efficiencies than the multilevel profiles if the designed phase modulation is 4π and more.