Study of the laser-induced forward transfer of liquids for laser bioprinting

Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a direct-writing technique that allows printing patterns of diverse materials with a high degree of spatial resolution. In conventional LIFT a small fraction of a solid thin film is vaporized by means of a laser pulse focused on the film through its transparent holder, and the resulting material recondenses on the receptor substrate. It has been recently shown that LIFT can also be used to transfer materials from liquid films. This widened its field of application to biosensors manufacturing, where small amounts of biomolecules-containing solutions have to be deposited with high precision on the sensing elements. However, there is still little knowledge on the physical processes and parameters determining the characteristics of the transfers.In this work, different parameters and their effects upon the transferred material were studied. It was found that the deposited material corresponds to liquid droplets which volume depends linearly on the laser pulse energy, and that a minimum threshold energy has to be overcome for transfer to occur. The liquid film thickness was varied and droplets as small as 10 μm in diameter were obtained. Finally, the effects of the variation of the film to substrate distance were also studied and it was found that there exists a wide range of distances where the morphology of the transferred droplets is independent of this parameter, what provides LIFT with a high degree of flexibility.     

Control of gain and thermal carrier loss profiles for mode optimization in 980-nm broad-area vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

Optical gain and thermal carrier loss distributions regarding current diffusion and various electric contact areas are investigated to improve the near-field modes from the ring-shape to a Gaussian-like configuration for extra-broad-area and oxide-confined vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. In this work an equivalent circuit network model is used. The resistance of the continuously-graded distributed Bragg reflectors （DBRs）, the current diffusion and the temperature effect due to different electric-contact areas are calculated and analyzed at first, as these parameters affect one another and are the key factors in determining the gain and thermal carrier loss. Finally, the gain and thermal carrier loss distributions are calculated and discussed.     

Influence of statistical distribution properties on ultrafast random-number generation using chaotic semiconductor lasers

We study the influence of statistical distribution properties on ultrafast random-number generators (RNGs) using chaotic laser system consisting of a semiconductor laser subject to dual-chaotic optical injections. Two completely different distributions are considered in this paper: one is a long-tailed distribution, and the other is a well-fitted Gaussian distribution. The numerical results show that, using minimum post-processing, symmetric distribution allows for the extraction of 4 least significant bits (LSBs) per sample; while for the asymmetric distribution the produced sequence based on the last LSB still exhibits certain bias. In other words, the important role of symmetric distribution in fast generation of random bits using multi-bit extraction scheme is demonstrated in numerical simulations.     

810-nm InGaA1As/A1GaAs double quantum well semiconductor lasers with asymmetric waveguide structures

The 810-nm InGaA1As/A1GaAs double quantum well (QW) semiconductor lasers with asymmetric waveguide structures, grown by molecular beam epitaxy, show high quantum efficiency and high-power conversion efficiency at continuous-wave (CW) power output. The threshold current density and slope efficiency of the device are 180 A/cm2 and 1.3 W/A, respectively. The internal loss and the internal quantum efficiency are 1.7 cm-1 and 93%, respectively. The 70% maximum power conversion efficiency is achieved with narrow far-field patterns.     

Parametric optimization of a narrow-band 13.5-nm emission from a Li-based liquid-jet target using dual nano-second laser pulses

We demonstrate the applicability of a Li-based liquid jet as a regenerative source of narrow-band extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) emission at 13.5 nm. It was found that a conventionally used single laser pulse did not produce optimum plasma conditions for a low-Z target, like Li. It was shown that deployment of dual nano-second laser pulses enhanced the in-band EUV conversion efficiency (CE) at 13.5 nm in 2 sr by three times its value using a single laser pulse. Dependence of the emission spectra and EUV CE on the delay time between dual laser pulses revealed that the emission at 13.5 nm from Li ions was preferably enhanced at a lower plasma temperature compared to that at 13.0 nm from oxygen ions.     

On the equilibrium equation for a generalized biological membrane energy by using a shape optimization approach

A mechanical equilibrium equation of a vesicle membrane under a generalized elastic bending energy is obtained in this paper. Moreover, the derivation of this equilibrium equation is based on some shape optimization tools. This approach is new and more concise than the tensorial tools used previously for this problem.     

Optical gain and threshold properties of strained InGaAlAs/AlGaAs quantum wells for 850-nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

The valence subband structures, optical gain spectra, transparency carrier densities, and transparency radiative current densities of different compressively strained InGaAlAs quantum wells with Al_0.3Ga_0.7As barriers are systematically investigated using a 6 × 6 k · p Hamiltonian including the heavy hole, light hole, and spin-orbit splitting bands. The results of numerical calculations show that the maximum optical gain, transparency carrier densities, transparency radiative current densities, and differential gain of InGaAlAs quantum wells can be enhanced by introducing more compressive strain in quantum wells. However, further improvement of the optical properties of InGaAlAs quantum wells becomes minimal when the compressive strain is higher than approximately 1.5%. The simulation results suggest that the compressively strained InGaAlAs quantum wells are of advantages for application in high-speed 850-nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers.     

Micro via and line patterning for PCB using imprint technique

Today’s electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDA, computers, etc. have more functions in a smaller size. Thus conducting lines and via holes of PCB (printed circuit board) which has a role of land for all kinds of electronic components are getting finer. In this study, the conducting lines and via holes are produced using thermal imprint technique rather than the conventional photo-lithography process. Imprint technique is a press process that transfers patterns of stamp to resins. Imprint technique is used to produce micro size trench lines and via holes in epoxy resins.Resins used in this work are silica (SiO₂) reinforced epoxy. Resins were imprinted using 10 * 10 mm size Ni or polymer stamp. Line/space of pattern is 10/10 μm while diameter of via hole is 30 μm. The depths of lines and via holes are 15 and 30 μm, respectively. The anti-sticking treated stamp and epoxy resins were pressed at 100 °C for 30 min in vacuum. The stamp was released after resins were cured for 1 h at 130 °C. All patterns of stamp were successfully transferred with high fidelity and any noticeable defect was not observed within imprinted area. Imprinted resins were de-smeared to remove the residue at the bottom of via holes and to enhance the adhesion of resins with Cu. Electro/less copper plating was followed to fill in the imprinted patterns. Since the excess Cu layer was formed on the resins during Cu plating, the planarization process was introduced to obtain isolated lines and via holes.     

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介绍了EAST超导托卡马克偏滤器的最新冷却模块结构。利用FLUENT有限元软件对不同参数下的模型进行了稳态热分析,定量研究了冷却模块换热能力随各参数的变化规律。针对EAST装置给出了初步优化的参数范围,为水冷钨铜偏滤器的设计制造提供了参考。这对于托卡马克装置及聚变堆偏滤器研究具有十分重要的意义。     

Parameters optimization of high efficiency discrete Raman fiber amplifier by using the coupled steady-state equations

By using the coupled steady-state equations, we have numerically studied the characteristics optimization of Raman fiber amplifier (RFA) in a signal/pump double-passes-the-gain-medium scheme. The simulation results are in very good agreement with those of experimental data. Given a constant pumping power, the length of dispersion compensation fiber (DCF) in a RFA could be determined. The optimum design shows that the best length of the DCF is at around 3.8 ± 0.2 km in our study. This could provide both the highest signal output power and the lowest noise figure among all conditions we choose.     

Optical velocimeters for moving surfaces using gas and semiconductor lasers

A differential arrangement using a laser for the measurement of the velocity of moving surfaces is discussed. Configurations of optical velocimeters with diffraction beam-splitters are shown not to be critical on the wavelength stability of a semiconductor laser. Laser meters measuring the velocity and length of rolled stock have been built on the basis of the devices considered.     

Embedded dots inside glass for optical film using UV laser of ultrafast laser pulse

Microstructures are usually fabricated on the surface of optical sheets to improve the optical characteristics. In this study, a new fabrication process with UV (ultraviolet) laser direct writing method is developed to embed microstructures inside the glass. Then the optical properties of glass such as reflection and refraction indexes can be modified. Single- and multi-layer microstructures are designed and embedded inside glass substrate to modify the optical characteristics. Both luminance and uniformity can be controlled with the embedded microstructures. Thus, the glass with inside pattern can be used as a light guide plate to increase optical performance. First, an optical commercial software, FRED, is applied to design the microstructure configuration. Then, UV laser direct writing with output power 2.5-2.6 W, repetition rate 30 kHz, wave length: 355 nm, and pulse duration 15 ns is used to fabricate the microstructures inside the glass. The effect of dot pattern in the glass such as the dot pitch, the layer gap, and the number of layer on the optical performance is discussed. Machining capacity of UV laser ranges from micron to submicrometer; hence with this ultrafast laser pulse, objectives of various dimensions such as dot, line width, and layers can be easily embedded in the glass by one simple process. In addition, the embedded microstructures can be made with less contamination. Finally, the optical performance of the glasses with various configurations is measured using a Spectra Colorometer (Photo Research PR650) and compared with the simulated results.     

Parameters estimation online for Lorenz system by a novel quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization

This paper proposes a novel quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization （NQPSO） for the estimation of chaos＇ unknown parameters by transforming them into nonlinear functions＇ optimization. By means of the techniques in the following three aspects： contracting the searching space self-adaptively; boundaries restriction strategy; substituting the particles＇ convex combination for their centre of mass, this paper achieves a quite effective search mechanism with fine equilibrium between exploitation and exploration. Details of applying the proposed method and other methods into Lorenz systems are given, and experiments done show that NQPSO has better adaptability, dependability and robustness. It is a successful approach in unknown parameter estimation online especially in the cases with white noises.     

利用激光并采用热释电探测器实时测量比辐射率及温度的系统

设计了一种利用半导体激光器InGaAs/I作为光源 ,采用钽酸锂热释电探测器作为光接收元件 ,以 80 31单片机为核心的中、高温物体比辐射率及温度的实时测量系统。该系统主要由光学发射与接收系统、信号放大与处理系统和显示系统三部分组成。文中还介绍了该系统的基本原理及结构 ,分析了其中的技术难点及其解决方法 ,讨论了系统的灵敏度、比辐射率与温度的测量精度。分析表明 :对 42 7℃的抛光钢铸件而言 ,系统的最小鉴别温差为 0 32K ,比辐射率的测量精度σελ=6 5× 10 -3 ,|σελ/ελ|=1 2 0 % ;温度的测量精度σT =1 0 6K ,|σT/T|=0 15 2 %。     

Network topological optimization for packet routing using multi-objective simulated annealing method

A new multi-objective simulated annealing (MOSA) algorithm is proposed for optimizing network topology. In this paper, the MOSA algorithm is used to perform two-objective simultaneous optimization. The two objectives examined in this paper are the critical packet generation rate, and average number of overall packet loads. Our results indicate that homogeneous networks can support a large critical packet generation rate under the congestion-free state, but the networks must be able to sustain relatively heavy packet load pressure if the same packet generation rate is assigned to a more heterogeneous network. At the same time, it is also found that heterogeneous networks can relieve packet load pressure, but the network is likely to become congested due to an abrupt increase of packet loads. We find that when the network size is large, lowering the average number of packet loads and raising the critical packet generation rate need not to be compromised too much. We also point out that networks can be more robust to abrupt increase of packet loads if networks are structured more homogeneously in the process of network size increment.     

Optical microwave generation using modified sideband injection synchronization with wide line-width lasers for broadband communications

In future generation space based phased arrays and in pico-cellular broadband mobile communication systems operating at microwave frequencies optical techniques for transport and generation of electrical signals are widely used. In general, there are two main classes of optical transmitting and generating microwave frequencies: (1) methods using direct or external intensity modulation of lasers and (2) heterodyning method using two coherent optical waves. The present paper dwells on the second method. The present paper overcomes the major practical limitations of optical sideband injection locking. Simulation results have been given in support of the analytical result.     

Development and application of the Fraunhofer-diffraction method for measurements of plasma density fluctuations using infrared lasers

This paper is concerned with systematic developments of the Fraunhofer-diffraction method for studies of plasma density fluctuations in high-temperature plasmas using infrared lasers, namely (i) development of the general theory of the Fraunhofer-diffraction method, (ii) measurements of fluctuations propagating in an azimuthal direction, (iii) measurements of fluctuation intensities, and (iv) application in measurements on high-temperature plasmas.     

低A声级贯流风机叶片周向角不等距优化设计

叶轮产生离散噪声的原因是叶片间周向夹角均匀布置,因此降低叶轮离散噪声的有效手段就是破坏叶片周向夹角的均匀布置,通过合理布置各叶片夹角降低叶轮离散噪声。本文提出了采用叶片周向角不等距布置降低叶轮总离散噪声A声级的一种优化设计模型,模型充分考虑了A计权函数与波动力对脉动流场响应参数Sc乘积有关的综合衰减曲线的高低频段衰减较大的特性和人可听域频率范围在20-2000Hz之间的特点,通过算例验证采用该模型可以降低总离散噪声A声级。     

Process intensification using cavitation: optimization of oxidation conditions for synthesis of sulfone

Cavitation can be effectively used for intensification of chemical reactions due to the production of free radicals and conditions of high temperatures and pressures locally. In the present work, use of cavitation for the intensification of the synthesis of sulfone has been explored. The oxidation of thioether or sulfide to synthesize corresponding sulfone with 30% H₂O₂ as an oxidant was studied under acoustic cavitation and the results have been compared with the conventional approach based on the use of mechanical agitation. The aim has been also to optimize the different operating conditions viz. molar ratio of reactants to the oxidizing agent, type of the catalyst as well as its concentration, type of the solvent and the reactant concentration, so as to maximize the degree of intensification. It was observed that under the optimized conditions of sonication, the yield of sulfone was about five to six times higher as compared to the conventional approach of using mechanical agitation only.     

The lifetime of the soliton in the improved Davydov model at the biological temperature 300 K for protein molecules

We study the effects of quantum fluctuations and thermal perturbations on the lifetime of the soliton in the improved Davydov model proposed by us with two-quanta and with an added interaction. By using quantum perturbation theory, we compute the soliton lifetime for a wide ranges of parameter values relevant for protein molecules. The lifetime of the new soliton at the biological temperature 300 K is of the order of 10^-10 second or τ/τ≥ 500 for parameters appropriate to α-helical protein molecules. This shows clearly that the new soliton in the improved model is a viable mechanism for the bio-energy transport in the α-helix region of proteins. Received 7 January 1999 and Received in final form 16 August 2000