Theory on the optical-phonon Raman scattering in GaAs/AlAs heterostructures

A microscopic theory of Raman scattering by optical phonons in GaAs/GaAlAs heterostructures is worked out systematically, on the basis of recent advances in our knowledge of the electronic structure and the optical-phonon modes in superlattices and quantum wells. Theories have shown that specific features of the intermediate states are of special importance for a quantitative theory. Thus, the heavy and light hole mixing effect, and the angular momentum state of the four-component excitons, can play a decisive role in determining the predominant scattering channels. Special attention has been paid to the Frolich-interaction induced scattering, which is dipole forbidden in bulk materials but allowed in multiple quantum wells owing to the barrier penetration and the hole mixing. Based on the microscopic theory, explanations are provided for such experimental facts as the asymmetry between the incoming and the outgoing resonance, the line shape of Raman spectra and the features of two-phonon Raman scattering in quantum well systems.     

沿高阶单调曲线的Hilbert变换和极大算子的L^p估计

设γ:[-1,1]→R~n是R~n中的曲线,沿曲线的γ的Hilbert变换是如下定义的主值积分: Hf(x)=P.V.integral -1 to 1 f(x-γ(t))dt/t,相应的极大算子定义为: Mf(x)=sup 1/h| integral O to h f(x-γ(t))dt|. 对高阶单调曲线本文证明了相应的算子M和H都是L~p(R~n)有界的,从而改进了Nestlerode的结果。     

Tunable filter based on a pair of special long-period fiber gratings and its application in fiber ring laser

A filter based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) formed by cascading a pair of longperiod fiber gratings (LPFGs) written by CO₂ laser in a twisted single-mode fiber is proposed. The transmission spectrum of the filter is tuned by modifying the bending curvature of the MZI, and thus wavelength tuning is achieved. And a tunable erbium-doped fiber (EDF) ring laser employing the filter as a wavelengthselection component is experimentally demonstrated. The laser can be tuned continuously from 1573.05 to 1595.75 nm with a side-mode suppression ration of ∼50 dB over the total tuning range.     

Measurement and simulation of sand saltation movement under fluctuating wind in a natural field environment

Extensive research on the near surface movement of sand particles has focused on wind tunnel experiments, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulation of sand saltation under ideal and controllable conditions. Most field observations are results on the average rate of sand transport over some hours or the whole day. However, researchers found recently that the effect of turbulent characteristics of near surface wind in real atmospheric boundary layers on the sand transport rate was obvious. The turbulent characteristics would cause a significant discrepancy between field observation and simulation of sand transport rate. In this work, a field experiment in a real-time system was designed to synchronously measure physical quantities, such as fluctuating wind velocity in the near surface region, sand transport intensity, temperature, and humidity, with the frequency of 1 Hz, at two points on a homogeneous flat sand surface located in the Minqin area, which is between the edges of the Badain Jaran Desert and the Tengger Desert. The relationship between the saltation events and some physical properties, such as the fluctuating wind velocity, temperature, and humidity, was studied. On the basis of the field observation results, a numerical model was developed to simulate sand movement under the fluctuating wind. The overall features of the experimental measurements were reproduced by simulation.     

Instance-based attention: where could humans look first when searching for an object instance

We present an instance-based attention model to predict where humans could look first when searching for an object instance, and we show its application in image synthesis. The proposed model learns configurational rules from vast scene images described by global scene representations. The rules are then used to predict the focus of attention for the purpose of searching for a given object instance with special scale and pose. Finally, the image synthesis results are obtained by putting the object instance into the scene at the position that attracts most attention. Promising experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model.     

A versatile 10-TW laser system with robust passive controls to achieve high stability and spatiotemporal quality

We discuss the design, construction, and output characteristics of a versatile 10-TW Ti:sapphire laser system of high stability and spatiotemporal quality. By pumping the three amplifier stages independently and running at saturation, an energy stability of 1.3% is obtained. Controls over self-phase modulation, high-order dispersion, spatial aberration, and amplified spontaneous emission are done by robust passive methods. A time–bandwidth product of 1.2 times the Fourier-transform limit with a temporal contrast larger than 5×10⁸ in the -10-ns scale, 2×10⁶ in the -100-ps scale, and 10⁴ in the -1-ps scale are achieved. The beam can be focused down to 1.2 times the diffraction limit with 80% of the energy enclosed in the Gaussian focal spot. Beam-pointing stability is <13 rad. Such high stability and spatiotemporal quality have made possible precision control over extremely nonlinear laser–plasma experiments, and the capability of computerized independent control of prepulse, pump pulse, probe pulse, and on-line diagnoses have made this system highly versatile and reliable. PACS 42.60.By; 42.65.Re; 42.60.Jf     

Active thermal convection in vibrofluidized granular systems

We present a granular-hydrodynamic model that captures the essence of convection in a fully vibrofluidized granular system. The steady temperature distribution is solved analytically. Numerical simulation shows that the convection always develops through a supercritical bifurcation, with its energy about of the random (heat) one. A comparison calculation is performed for a normal fluid. The convection roll, or an active roll as we call it, has an angular velocity gradient from its interior to exterior. We conclude that active rolls are universal.Received: 25 March 2004, Published online: 9 September 2004PACS: 45.70.Mg Granular flow: mixing, segregation and stratification - 47.20.Bp Buoyancy-driven instability - 47.27.Te Convection and heat transfer     

Fast and precise algorithm based on maximum radial symmetry for single molecule localization

We present an algorithm to estimate the location of single fluorescent molecule with both high speed and high precision. This algorithm is based on finding the subpixel position with maximum radial symmetry in a pixelated single molecule fluorescence image. Compared with conventional algorithms, this algorithm does not rely on point-spread-function or noise model. Through numerical simulation and experimental analysis, we found that this algorithm exhibits localization precision very close to the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE), while executes ～1000 times faster than the MLE and ～6 times faster than the fluoroBancroft algorithm.     

Changes in the statistical properties of stochastic anisotropic electromagnetic beams propagating through the oceanic turbulence

On the basis of the extended Huygens?CFresnel principle, an analytical propagation expression for the elements of the cross-spectral density matrix of a stochastic anisotropic electromagnetic beam through oceanic turbulence is derived. From this formula the spectral density, spectral degree of coherence, spectral degree of polarization, orientation angle and the degree of ellipticity of such a beam on propagation are determined. Some numerical calculations are illustrated relating to the anisotropic electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beams propagating through oceanic turbulence. The results indicate that the spectral degree of coherence of stochastic anisotropic electromagnetic beams tends to zero with increasing propagation distance through oceanic turbulence, which is in agreement with results previously reported for turbulent atmosphere. It is also found that the changes in the statistical properties of the anisotropic source on propagation are qualitatively different from those of the isotropic source.