Small Gaussian laser beam diameter measurement using a quadrant photodiode

A method that uses the quadrant photodiode has been shown to be relatively inexpensive and robust in measuring Gaussian laser beam diameters in two axes. This approach requires neither component rotation nor precision alignment, and it facilitates integration of Gaussian laser beam diameter measurement with laser beam tracking in instruments. The physical gap between sensors in the quadrant photodiode, however, limits laser beam diameter measurements to those in the millimeter range. Here, we describe a modified approach to measure Gaussian laser beam diameters that are significantly smaller.     

A new laser displacement sensor based on triangulation for gauge real-time measurement

A new laser displacement sensor has been designed, constructed, and used in a train running at a speed of 64 km/h. The laser displacement sensor is insensitive to ambient light and to temperature. The parameters of the laser displacement sensor are as follows: the measurement range is 20 mm, and the laser displacement sensor resolution is 0.3 mm. All the results show that this new displacement sensor meets the requirement for real-time gauge measurement.     

基于激光准直直线度测量方法的研究

介绍了用半导体激光器、单模光纤准直激光束作为测量基准轴线,四象限光电器件作为位置传感器,并由单片机进行数据采集、处理与测量结果显示的直线度准直仪。通过稳定性实验、重复特性实验和双频干涉仪比对实验,验证了本直线度测量系统的可行性。实验结果表明,测量系统实现的测量精度为(1.0+2×L)μm(L为准直距离,单位为m),测量范围为10m。     

A novel laser straightness measurement method with beam bend compensation

In this paper, a novel method to measure straightness errors with beam bend compensation based on Finite Element thermal analysis is proposed. According to the Edlen formula, the main factor that causes beam bend is thermal gradation in the air. Finite Element thermal analysis is applied to the thermal field around the beam. It is evident from the experimental results that high precision straightness errors in horizontal and vertical directions can be obtained after compensation. Hence, the feasibility of straightness errors measuring system with compensation for beam bend measurement is proved.     

二维定心激光扫描器及其摆角测量系统的研制

简要介绍了一种二维定心偏转激光扫描器的工作原理和结构设计。对二维摆角的两种不同测量方式的优劣进行了比较,并详细介绍了采用光电位置传感器(PSD)实现摆角测量的系统,包括它的测量原理、光学系统构造和PSD后续信号处理电路。结果表明,所研制的二维定心激光扫描器摆角测量系统可以实现±7.5°的二维摆角和30°圆锥角的大范围扫描,其重复精度为0 05°,分辨率为0 01°。具有快速灵巧、实时性强、工作稳定、抗环境干扰能力强等优点。     

New relationship of displacement signal at quadrant photodiode: Control signal analysis and simulation of a laser tracker

New relationship of displacement signal using opposite sectors on a quadrant photodiode is derived. Standard and new displacement signals are analyzed in details. Through MATLAB^® laser tracking simulation models, based on common and suggested approaches, detailed analysis is performed, and it is shown that better results for the new relationship signal processing are obtained. Within new relationship of displacement signal, the sensitivity of the system to the displacement of the spot increases and, hence, provides better accuracy in positioning up to 30%.     

High-accuracy surface position sensor based on a two-lens system

Two optical lenses are used to compose a surface position measuring system. A measurand is positioned near the front focal point of the first lens. At the output end of the other lens, a beam splitter is used to split the beam into two paths. One photodetector is positioned before the focal point of the lens in one path and another after the focal point in the other so that the intensities falling onto the two detectors can be adjusted to be equal when the first lens is in focus. This device provides a compact and high-accuracy surface sensor. In this paper, the design and experimental study of the sensor system is described. It is shown that such a sensor embodiment can lead to a resolution of 1 μm.     

Characterization of a dual wavelength fibre laser based-on dumbbell configuration

This paper reports the design of a dual wavelength fibre laser system using a dumbbell shaped configuration. The oscillation of the lasing wavelength is completed via fibre loop mirrors with a tuneable bandpass filter. The output power, side mode suppression ratio and wavelength spacing of the lasers were investigated against the pump power for forward and backward pumping schemes. The output powers of 4.99 and 3.69 dBm at 1545.08 and 1547.28 nm, respectively, for forward pumping scheme. On contrary, the output powers of 1.93 and 2.14 dBm at 1546.12 and 1551.48 nm, respectively, for backward pumping scheme. The peak output powers of less than 1 dB difference are obtained without any adjustment of the intra-cavity loss over a wider spectral range.     

双频氦氖激光回馈位移测量系统的实验与应用研究

研究了一种全新的纳米尺度位移测量系统。将双折射元件插入He-Ne激光器谐振腔内产生频率分裂效应，使原本单模谐振的激光器输出变成了频差可调的2个正交偏振频率（o光和e光），而形成双频激光器。在激光谐振腔外放置沿激光轴线位移的反射表面，将输出的激光束反射回腔内，以便对激光的光强进行调制，可实现高分辨率非接触式可判向位移测量。提出了一种细分方法，该方法突破了传统干涉系统的衍射极限（1/2波长）。对于633nm波长He-Ne激光，本系统的理想分辨率为1/8波长（约为79nm）。     

The measurement of the electrical field distribution by external electro-optic measuring system with submicrometre spatial resolution

A GaAs solid immersion lens has been applied to the external electric-optic measuring system. The spatial resolution of the system is improved to 0.7 μm because of the increased effective number aperture. We measured the electrical field distribution of ceramic microstrip lines transversely. The variation of electrical field with a submicrometre interval has been revealed experimentally and the results are in good agreement with the theoretical analysis.     

Fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microstructures using excimer laser

An excimer laser micromachining system is developed to study the ablation of high-aspect-ratio microstructures. The study examines the ablation efficiency, specifically, the impact of changing major laser operating parameters on the resulting microstructural shapes and morphology. The study focuses on glass, although results on silicon and aluminum are also included for comparison. In ablating grooved structures, the ablation depth has been observed to be linearly proportional to the operating parameters, such as the pulse number and fluence. The results specifically indicate that ablation at low fluence and high repetition rates tends to form a V-shaped cross-section or profile, while a U-shaped profile can be obtained at high fluence and low repetition rate. The ablation rate or ablated volume has then been quantified based on the ablation depth measured and the ablated profile observed. The threshold fluence has also been obtained by extrapolating experimental data of ablation rate. The extrapolation accuracy has been established by the good agreement between the extrapolated value and the one predicted by Beer's law. Moreover, a one-dimensional analytical solution has been adopted to predict the ablated volume so as to compare with the experimental data. The reasonable agreement between the two indicates that a simple analytical solution can be used for guiding or controlling further laser operations in ablating glass structures. Finally, the experimental results have shown that increasing the repetition rate favors the morphology of ablated surfaces, though the effect of repetition rate on ablation depth is insignificant.     

便携式激光辐照度测量系统

激光驾束制导中,制导激光的辐照度是一个重要的性能参数。为了实现制导激光辐照度的野外快速、准确测量,研制了小型、便携式激光辐照度测量系统。系统利用微处理器进行控制和数据采集处理,实现了测试数据的自动修正,提高了测量结果的准确性。同时可选择测量0.92μm、0.98μm和1.06μm三种波长的激光辐照度。经实验验证,该系统测量准确、结构简单、使用方便,适合室内以及野外测试。     

A digital image-based measurement system for a LCD backlight module

A LCD light guide plate is an element of the LCD backlight module that is often used for the display of compact electronic devices. In this study, a vision system is proposed to detect the degree of uniformity of light reflection using a light guide plate before the diffuser has been attached. A new bright spot search and statistical software has been designed and the parameters for the LCD light guide plate can be adjusted before manufacture to provide greater economy and make the device user friendly. Since many different types of backlight modules had to be analyzed in this study, we used different methods to determine the nonuniform factors and the backlight module area for each type. A wrapping algorithm is presented in the searching and statistic process of bright spot. This algorithm can combine the procedures of segmentation process and nonlinear grey scale mapping. After revising carved depth of the poor brightness area, the diffuser was attached and the analysis performed again to verify the design procedure correction. When the source light density is adjusted, the lighting error for the on line inspection is retained to within 3%.     

一种基于四象限探测器的深孔直线度测量方法的研究

介绍了以半导体激光光束为测量基准,采用四象限探测器进行深孔直线度检测的原理和方法。重点针对实际激光器近似于椭圆形状的入射光斑,推导了输出电压与椭圆光斑中心的变化规律,分析了光斑椭圆度对测量误差的影响,论证了方案的可行性与可靠性。     

利用激光并采用热释电探测器的实时测温系统的最优设计

基于 Kirchhoff定律 ,利用半导体激光器及钽酸锂 (L i Ta O3)热释电探测器设计了一种实用化的反射式实时测温系统。分析了该系统的测量精度、测温灵敏度及测温范围等主要技术指标与激光源的能量、仪器的工作波长、放大器带宽、光学系统的相对孔径等技术参数间的关系。给出了实际系统主要参数选择的最佳方案。     

Fabrication and microscopic characterization of a single quantum-wire laser with high uniformity

A T-shaped single quantum-wire laser with high spatial uniformity has been fabricated by a cleaved-edge overgrowth method with molecular beam epitaxy and a growth-interrupt annealing technique. Using micro-photoluminescence imaging and spectroscopy, we confirmed the formation of a spatially uniform quantum wire over 20 μm long without hetero-interface roughness. By optical pumping, we achieved single-mode lasing from the ground state of the single quantum wire at a threshold excitation power as low as 5 mW at 5 K.     

激光跟踪测量系统自校正方法研究

建立了测量系统运动学模型。针对以往在球坐标激光跟踪系统中参考点只能借助于外部更高精度的仪器来校正的缺点,提出了平面约束自校正方法,并对系统进行了自校正研究。仿真结果表明了该方法的有效性。     

卡尔曼滤波在激光跟踪测量系统中的应用

激光跟踪测量系统对于测量运动目标空间位置是行之有效的,但在测量过程中,各种干扰噪声的影响会降低测量精度。采用卡尔曼滤波来减小噪声的影响以提高测量精度。介绍了激光跟踪测量系统,建立了状态方程和测量方程,给出了卡尔曼滤波算法,仿真结果表明,运用卡尔曼滤波大大提高了测量系统的精度。     

基于飞秒激光模间拍频法的大尺寸测距方法

本文基于飞秒激光模间拍频法实现多波长相位式绝对距离测量, 通过改变光频梳重复频率合成波长扩大测距量程, 并采用监测臂和双快门切换系统补偿和消除由电路产生的相位差单向漂移和大幅抖动. 实验中以20倍重复频率的拍频进行测量, 在30 min内相位测量的标准偏差为0.022°; 与双频激光干涉仪比对1125 mm行程内位移测量结果, 测距精度优于50 μm; 实验验证了合成波长方法扩大量程方案的可行性, 获得的测距重复性优于3 μm, 该系统理论上可扩展量程至7.5 km.     

A diode-pumped linear intracavity frequency doubled Nd:YAG rod laser with 40 ns pulse width and 73 W green output power

We analyzed a linear cavity for intracavity frequency doubling of a diode-pumped acousto-optic Q-switched Nd:YAG rod laser, and showed that a green laser beam with a short pulse width can be generated efficiently. A green laser output power of 73 W corresponding to the 83.9% of maximum IR output power was obtained with a 40 ns pulse width at a 10 kHz repetition rate. A green output power of 40 W with a 35 ns pulse width was measured at a 5 kHz repetition rate. Minimum laser pulse width of approximately 32 ns was obtained around 1 kHz repetition rate for both green and IR laser beams.