Four-mode continuous-variables entangled state: generation from beam splitter, a parametric down-conversion and a polarizer

We introduce a new kind of four-mode continuous variable entangled state in Fock space. The completeness relation and the partly nonorthonormal property of such a state are proven. The scheme to generate this state is presented by combining a symmetrical beamsplitter, a parametric down-conversion and a polarizer. After making a single-mode quadrature amplitude measurement, the remaining three modes are kept in entanglement. And its applications are also discussed.     

Optical bistability and multistability in a three-level Δ-type atomic system under the nonresonant condition

Under a nonresonant condition, we theoretically investigate hybrid absorptive-dispersive optical bistability and multistability behaviours in a three-level Δ-type system by using a microwave field to drive a hyperfine transition between two upper excited states inside a unidirectional ring cavity. We find that the optical bistability and multistability behaviours can be controlled by adjusting the intensity of the microwave field or the intensity of the coherent coupling field. Furthermore, our studies show an interesting phenomenon of the transition from the optical bistability to the optical multistability only by changing the negative detuning of the coupling field into the positive detuning of the coupling field.     

Controlling the motion of solitons in BEC by a weakly periodic potential

By developing multiple-scale method combined with Wentzel--Kramer--Brillouin expansion, this paper analytically studies the modulating effect of weakly periodic potential on the dynamical properties of the Bose--Einstein condensates (BEC) trapped in harmonic magnetic traps. A black--grey soliton transition is observed in the BEC trapped in harmonic magnetic potential, due to the weakly periodic potential modulating effect. Meanwhile, it finds that with the slight increase of the weakly periodic potential strength, the velocity of the soliton decreases, while its width firstly decreases then increases, a minimum exists there. These results show that the amplitude, velocity, and width of matter solitons can be effectively managed by means of a weakly periodic potential.     

积分球内的铷原子激光冷却

研究了积分球内激光冷却原理,设计积分球时对积分球的反射率、尺寸及球上开孔大小对于激光冷却的影响进行了讨论. 进行了积分球冷却⁸⁷Rb实验,实验结果表明积分球有效的冷却了球腔中的铷原子,获得了积分球内冷原子的吸收信号以及冷原子随冷却光失谐的变化曲线. 关键词： 漫反射光场 积分球 全光冷却     

Uncertainty-based experimental validation of nonlinear reduced order models

This paper presents the first results of a combined experimental–computational investigation focused on the validation of reduced order models of geometrically nonlinear structures in the presence of uncertainty. The validation approach considered here is based on the premise that the model is valid if the experimental results can be considered as random sample responses of the stochastic system of which the reduced order model is the mean. For the situation considered here, the power spectra of the experiments should lie within the 2nd and 98th percentiles of the response (forming the uncertainty band) of the stochastic model. Nominally clamped–clamped beams are considered to demonstrate the entire process. The construction of two mean reduced order models and their stochastic counterparts are first performed. Then, the validation effort is carried out by comparing experimentally obtained power spectra and their corresponding computational uncertainty bands. This process leads, for both reduced order models, to a very good representation of the important upper envelope (98th percentile) of the experimental data but a less good fit of the lower envelope (2nd percentile).     

Diode-pumped Q-switched and mode-locked Nd:Gd0.3Lu0.33Y0.37VO4 laser with EO modulator and single-walled carbon nanotube

By using both the single-walled carbon nanotube saturable absorber (SWCNT-SA) and the electro-optic (EO) modulator, the stably doubly Q-switched and mode-locked (QML) operation of Nd:Gd_0.3Lu_0.33Y_0.37VO₄ laser has been demonstrated. The QML laser characteristics such as the pulse width, single-pulse energy, etc., have been measured for different modulation frequencies of the EO modulator (f_e) and reflectivity (R) of output coupler. In comparison with the solely passively QML laser with SWCNT-SA, the experimental results show that the doubly QML laser can generate more stable and shorter pulses with higher pulse energy. At 9.24 W pump power, f_e=1 kHz and R=93.5%, the doubly QML laser has compressed the Q-switched envelope pulse width 88% and improved the mode-locked pulsed energy 55 times.     

Generation of dual-wavelength domain-wall rectangular-shape pulses in HNLF-based fiber ring laser

The generation of dual-wavelength domain-wall rectangular-shape pulses in a highly nonlinear fiber (HNLF)-based fiber ring laser is experimentally demonstrated. The dual-wavelength lasing operation is realized by employing the intracavity birefringence-induced spectral filtering effect. An 85 m long HNLF is introduced into the fiber ring laser to enhance the nonlinear effect, which is favorable for the cross coupling between the two lasing beams. Experimentally, it was found that the interval of two domain walls in the time domain could be adjusted by simply tuning the linear cavity phase delay, which results in the achievement of different output pulse shapes. By properly rotating the polarization controller (PC), the dual-wavelength rectangular-shape pulses could be efficiently obtained. The proposed fiber laser provides a simple and efficient way to generate rectangular-shape pulse.     

Simultaneous strain and temperature measurement with a single fiber Bragg grating based on the polarization properties analysis

In this paper, a new technique for discrimination of temperature and strain exploiting the polarization properties of a single normal fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is firstly proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The spectral characterization of the differential group delay (DGD) of the FBG is studied. The evolution of the DGD response of the FBG as a function of temperature and strain is analyzed. The numerical simulations and experimental results suggest that implementing two independent measurements of the resonance wavelength shift and the changes of the DGD can discriminate the temperature and strain effects.     

Average capacity for non-Kolmogorov turbulent slant optical links with beam wander corrected and pointing errors

The effects of beam wander corrected and pointing errors on the average capacity of a non-Kolmogorov turbulent atmosphere communication channel are studied. The gamma–gamma irradiance probability density function model has been considered to include the effects of non-Kolmogorov turbulence. An expression for the average capacity under beam wander corrected, pointing errors and the spectral index of refractive-index fluctuation. Simulation results for effects of circular detection aperture of radius, atmosphere turbulence strength and wavelength on average capacity are presented. Our results show that the average capacity has an oscillation in the case of short propagation distance, but in the case of long propagation distance, it has gradually reduced curves. And the turbulence strength has a strong influence on average capacity. In general, turbulence reduces the average capacity; it can reduce average capacity by increasing of the power law α. We can ignore the little effects of wavelength increases on the average capacity.     

Temperature independent leakage current in Au/TbMnO3/Y Ba2Cu3O7−x capacitors

Au/TbMnO₃/Y Ba₂Cu₃O_7?x capacitors were fabricated on LaAlO₃ substrates and electrical characteristics were studied in the temperature range from 300 to 25 K. When temperature is higher than 225 K, Ohmic conduction is observed in the capacitors. Non-linear current–voltage characteristics are exhibited at low temperatures. Moreover, temperature-independent leakage currents are found at temperatures lower than 150 K. These electrical characteristics can be explained in terms of conduction transition originated from a thermal activation between 225 and 150 K, and the temperature-independent leakage currents are governed by the Poole–Frenkel emission and minor trap ionization energies.