Optimized method for solving the inverse problem for a triangular plasmonic waveguide using a response of scanning heterodyne microscope

A method proposed previously to solve the inverse problem for triangular plasmonic waveguides using a TE-polarized response of scanning differential heterodyne microscope has been optimized. The use of the phase contrast of microscope response at two wavelengths as initial data made it possible to reduce significantly the solution error and eliminate the instability domains of initial data, in which the solution error dramatically increased. It is demonstrated that the accuracy of determining the waveguide parameters significantly improves in comparison with the case where the amplitude and phase contrast of response at one wavelength are used as initial data. It is shown that the solution of the inverse problem can be further optimized using contrasts of amplitude responses as additional initial data. The dependences of the error of inverse problem solution on the error in determining the initial data are calculated.     

Investigation of diffraction gratings with the use of a differential heterodyne microscope

A theory of image formation in a scanning differential heterodyne microscope is developed using the results of observations of a metallized periodic structure with a rectangular profile. The phase and amplitude response functions are calculated for TE and TM polarizations. It is demonstrated that the width of grating elements can be measured with a superresolution. The experimental phase and amplitude responses from a metallized grating with a trapezoidal profile are obtained and compared with the results of theoretical calculations.     

State equations and properties of various polymorphous modifications of silicon and germanium

The state equations and the pressure dependences of the lattice properties have been obtained for various polymorphous modifications of silicon and germanium using the Mie–Lennard-Jones pair interatomic potential and the Einstein crystal model. It is shown that the elastic-type interatomic potential gives the best results for the semiconductor phase and the plastic-type interatomic potential for the metalized phases whose potential well depth is significantly smaller. The pressure dependences of the lattice properties are calculated along isotherm 300 K and the jumps of the properties during the phase transition from the diamond structure to the β-Sn phase are evaluated for both silicon and germanium. The calculated results agree well with the experimental data.     

Parallel ripple formation during femtosecond laser grooving of ceramic

The self-organized formation of ripples in the direction parallel to the groove during the femtosecond laser machining of microgrooves on aluminum nitride ceramic at laser fluences much higher than the single-pulse ablation threshold is reported. These parallel ripples are notably different from the commonly observed polarization-perpendicular ripples and are produced in grooves having an appropriate width and depth, irrespective of laser polarization. From subsequent experiments with narrow and wide groove widths, it could be considered that the groove walls play an important role in the formation of these parallel ripples, possibly by confining the laser-induced plasma.     

Investigation of photoemission of polarized electrons from stressed superstructures

Photoemission of polarized electrons from heterostructures based on GaAs/AlInGaAs superstructures with minimum discontinuities of the conduction band edge and on AlGaAs/AlInGaAs superstructures with stressed quantum wells is investigated. A comparison of the experimental dependences of photoemission polarization on the excitation energy with the calculated dependences allows the polarization losses to be estimated in different photoemission stages. Record values of the polarization degree are reported. __________ Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 3, pp. 37–44, March, 2008.     

Features of the spectral intensity of scattered light near the phase transition point in quartz crystals

The isofrequency dependences of inelastic light scattering in quartz crystals near the phase transition point are calculated taking into account both spatially inhomogeneous fluctuations of the order parameter and the finite spectral width of the spectrometer slit. It was found that the theory is in satisfactory agreement with the experimental data on dynamic opalescence observed in quartz crystals during phase transformations.     

Optical band gap width in GaAs in megagauss magnetic fields

The band gap width in GaAs in magnetic fields of up to 10 MG is calculated using a five-band kp model. The selection rules for interband electron transitions in strong magnetic fields are found, and the dependences of the interband transition probabilities on a magnetic field are calculated. The electronic spectra calculated in the five-band model are compared with those calculated in the Kane model and in the tight-coupling approximation. The calculations are shown to agree with experimental data if the contribution from the density-of-states tails and excitonic effects to light absorption is taken into account.     

波前编码显微物镜景深扩展的研究

为了解决传统显微物镜景深与分辨率的矛盾,采用波前编码的方法,设计研究了波前编码的10倍显微物镜,结合传统光学设计软件,采用基于MTF一致性的相位板参数的优化方法,实现了在像面附近一定范围内系统的点扩散函数一致性;此外,还设计了扩展三次相位编码板的10倍显微物镜,比较了采用两种不同相位板系统的焦深扩展的效果,结果显示三次相位板的焦深扩展效果较好,可以将传统10倍显微物镜的焦深扩展15倍。成像模拟仿真结果显示滤波后的编码像在±15倍焦深范围内成像清晰,从而扩大了系统的景深。     

Temperature-dielectric spectroscopy of aqueous solutions using the method of capillary-waveguide resonance

We study the temperature dependences of the frequency characteristics of a capillary-waveguide resonator for strongly absorbing media. The temperature influence on the frequency, Q-factor, and absorption depth in the studied resonance is theoretically revealed and experimentally confirmed. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 51, No. 8, pp. 711–716, August 2008.     

Experimental demonstration of near-field focusing of a phase micro-Fresnel zone plate (FZP) under linearly polarized illumination

A high numerical aperture binary phase micro-Fresnel zone plate (FZP) is designed and fabricated on a glass substrate by using a focused ion beam technique. Focusing characteristics of the phase micro-FZP are measured by a near-field scanning optical microscope using linearly polarized light as an illumination source. It is found that an asymmetric spot with subwavelength beam width and elongated depth of focus can be obtained from the phase micro-FZP. Furthermore, the measurement is shown to be consistent with the calculation result. Further, the tolerance in fabrication errors like tilt of side walls on focusing is discussed with numerical simulations.     

MONTE CARLO STUDIES OF RADIATION DAMAGE INDUCED BY FUSION:DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF SPUTTERING

In this paper, the sputtering caused by fusion of ⁴He particles in the first wall materials is investigated by using the dynamic Monte Carlo simulation, which is based on the binary collision approximation. The dependences of sputtering yields on the incident energy and angle, as well as the comparisons of results calculated using the Monte Carlo methed with results from experiments, are discussed. Energy spectrum and angular distributions of sputtered species, the depth of origin of the sputtered particles as well as range distributions of incident ions are given. From a comparison between the related experimental data and the calculated results with static and dynamic simulation it has been found that a better agreement is obtained for dynamic simulation.     

The skewness of the probability distribution for the underwater irradiance

We consider statistical characteristics of the solar radiation in the sea. Expressions for the first-, second-, and third-order statistical moments of the irradiation are obtained. For the skewness of the probability distribution of the underwater irradiance, the dependences on the depth, wind velocity, and optical parameters of water are studied. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 51, No. 9, pp. 731–741, September 2008.     

Cohesive energy, phonon spectra, and thermodynamic properties of elements with the structures A1, A2, A3, A4—Al, Cu, V, Ti, Mg, Si, and Sn

The dependences of the cohesive (atomization) energy on the interatomic distance for elements Al, Cu, Ti(A₂), V, Mg, Ti(A₃), Si, and Sn are calculated using methods based on the Thomas-Fermi-Dirac-Gambosh statistical atomic theory. The obtained dependences are approximated by the Mie-Grüneisen potential. The phonon spectra calculated on the basis of the Born-Kärmän model and the Born-Kärmän-Blackman-de Lunay approach are used to determine the temperature dependences of the specific heat, free energy, and internal energy of the elements under investigation. The calculated cohesive energy, equilibrium interatomic distances, and temperature dependences of the specific heat agree with the experimental data.     

MONTE CARLO STUDIES OF RADIATION DAMAGE INDUCED BY FUSION DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF SPUTTERING

In this paper, the sputtering caused by fusion of ⁴He particles in the first wall materials is investigated by using the dynamic Monte Carlo simulation, which is based on the binary collision approximation. The dependences of sputtering yields on the incident energy and angle, as well as the comparisons of results calculated using the Monte Carlo methed with results from experiments, are discussed. Energy spectrum and angular distributions of sputtered species, the depth of origin of the sputtered particles as well as range distributions of incident ions are given. From a comparison between the related experimental data and the calculated results with static and dynamic simulation it has been found that a better agreement is obtained for dynamic simulation.     

Analysis of the accuracy of the inverse problem solution for a differential heterodyne microscope as applied to rectangular plasmonic waveguides

The existence, uniqueness, and stability of the inverse problem solution for a scanning differential heterodyne microscope as applied to rectangular plasmonic waveguides have been analyzed. The consideration is based on an algorithm using a trial-and-error method that we proposed previously to characterize plasmonic waveguides with a triangular profile. The error of the inverse problem (IP) solution is calculated as dependent on the initial data and with allowance for their errors. Instability domains are found for the IP solution, where the solution error sharply increases. It is shown that the instability domains can be eliminated and the accuracy of the IP solution can be significantly improved in the entire range of initial data by taking initial data in the form of two phase responses of the microscope at different wavelengths.     

Dielectric relaxation of <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-4-propyl-(4-cyanophenyl)-cyclohexane liquid crystals

The frequency dependences of the permittivity of a trans-4-propyl-(4-cyanophenyl)-cyclohexane (3PCH) liquid crystal in the nematic phase are measured in the frequency range 1–2000 MHz for different orientations of the director of liquid-crystal molecules with respect to the polarization of an ac electric field. The temperature dependences of the dielectric and optical characteristics are compared in the range of the transition from the nematic phase to the isotropic liquid phase. The dielectric spectra are approximated numerically, and the times of dipole relaxation upon rotation of the molecules about the short and long axes are determined. It is demonstrated that intramolecular motions make a significant contribution to the relaxation. The activation enthalpies are calculated.     

Interaction of fast electrons and gamma-quanta with radiation protection ferric oxide composites

Physical processes of fast electron and gamma-radiation beam interaction with radiation protection ferric oxide composite materials are investigated together with dependences of energy (flux) accumulation and transmission coefficients on the gamma-radiation energy and thickness of a protective screen. Integral characteristics of radiation protection materials are calculated. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 11, pp. 66–71, November, 2008.     

Spectral properties of RuAl<Subscript>2</Subscript> and RuGa<Subscript>2</Subscript> compounds: Ellipsometric analysis

The optical properties of RuAl₂ and RuGa₂ intermetallic compounds have been investigated in the spectral range of 0.22–14 μm. The nature of interband light absorption has been interpreted based on a comparative analysis of calculated and experimental frequency dependences of optical conductivity. The data obtained confirm the existence of pseudogaps with a width of ~0.8 eV localized at the Fermi level in the electron densities of states of these materials, which was predicted in previous energy-band calculations.     

微腔器件中金属镜反射相移与穿透深度研究

针对金属反射相移计算时电磁波相位符号表述混乱导致错误的穿透深度计算结果现象,通过理论推导得出电磁波两种相位表述符号下对应的金属复折射率有两种不同形式,从而导致金属反射相移位于不同的象限,穿透深度和反射相移之间的关系式也相应的有两种结论.并通过调节Ag膜的厚度制作了一系列对称全金属λ/2腔器件,器件结构为Glass/Ag/LiF/Ag.通过比较Ag膜穿透深度的实验结果和计算值,验证了其中一种金属穿透深度公式的正确性.     

一种基于结构光条纹投影的微小物体测量系统

为了通过结构光投影的方法测量微小物体,构建了一套微小物体三维形貌测量系统,视场范围可达1.8 cm×1.6 cm。这套测量系统利用了Light Crafter 4500数字投影组件的高速投影、立体显微镜的低畸变缩放、远心镜头的大景深与低畸变成像的特性。先利用立体显微镜对Light Crafter 4500投影的相移条纹图进行低畸变缩小,再投影到待测物体表面,采用配有远心镜头的相机同步记录受到物体表面形貌调制而发生形变的条纹,利用三步相移法计算出条纹对应的截断相位图,再根据可靠路径跟踪相位展开算法求取连续的相位分布,重建被测物体的三维表面形貌。实验成功重建了以BGA芯片为代表的微小物体表面三维形貌。实验结果表明,系统测量精度达到11 μm,系统的有效深度测量范围为700 μm。