Superconducting quantum interference devices with different damped junctions operated in directly coupled current- and voltage-bias modes

We investigate niobium thin film superconducting quantum interference devices （SQUIDs） with different Steward- McCumber parameters βc operated in both current- and voltage-bias modes. We experimentally prove that there is no difference between the two bias modes with respect to the SQUID intrinsic noise and the noise contribution from the preamplifier. Furthermore, the relationships of the SQUID dynamic parameters, （Rd）current bias ≈ （Rd）voltage bias and （σV/σФ）current bias ≈ [σi/σФ）Rd]voltage bias, are always satisfied. For a strongly damped SQUID withβc ≈ 0.25, addi- tional positive feedback （APF） and noise cancellation （NC） were employed to enhance σV/σФ, the former showing a degradation in the linear flux range but otherwise the same with NC. For a weakly damped SQUID with βc ≈ 3, it is di- rectly connected to the preamplifier without APF or NC, and a low SQUID system noise of about 4μФ0/x/Hz is measured, which is close to its intrinsic noise.     

Study on the efficiency of Eb/No algorithm for BER estimation over 112-Gb/s PDM CO-OFDM system with QPSK mapping

We research an efficient BER estimation method for 112-Gb/s polarization division multiplexing coherent optical OFDM (PDM CO-OFDM) with QPSK mapping over 800 km SSMF based on Eb/No algorithm in this paper. We first lay out the related formulas’ derivation to set up the theoretical basis for the feasibility of Eb/No algorithm and then we implement a series of simulations to illustrate the relationship of BER (and Q factor) versus OSNR, launch power of transmitter, chromatic dispersion and nonlinearity in optical fiber link via both Eb/No algorithm and Monte Carlo algorithm. The simulations demonstrate that BER estimated by Eb/No algorithm can achieve a precision up to 10⁻¹⁶ just with 10⁵ bits while Monte Carlo algorithm needs at least 10¹⁸ bits to get the same level. Therefore, Eb/No allows a quick and reliable method for BER estimation instead of the time consuming Monte Carlo method, which can be used to support simulations with various conditions.     

Designing of endlessly single mode polarization maintaining highly birefringent nonlinear micro-structure fiber at telecommunication window by FV-FEM

An endlessly single mode highly polarization maintaining nonlinear microstructure fiber at telecommunication window is reported via full-vector finite element method. By taking three ring hexagonal PCF with suitable fiber parameter such as air hole diameter in cladding region d = 0.8 μm, pitch 2.3 μm and introducing four symmetrical large air holes near core region d′ = 2 μm, single mode (V_eff ≤ π), small effective mode area 2.7 μm², nonlinear co-efficient 44.39 W⁻¹ km⁻¹, high phase birefringence of the order of 10⁻³ and group birefringence of the order of 10⁻⁴ with beat length 0.3 μm at wavelength 1.55 μm are achieved.     

Dynamics analysis and synchronization of a new chaotic attractor

In this paper, a new simple chaotic system is discussed. Basic dynamical properties of the new attractor are demonstrated in terms of phase portraits, equilibria and stability, Lyapunov exponents, a dissipative system, Poincaré mapping, bifurcation diagram, especially Hopf bifurcation. Next, based on well-known Lyapunov stability theorem, backstepping design is proposed for synchronization of the new chaotic system. At last, numerical studies are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the presented scheme.     

Effect of annular apodization and pupil beam parameter in the focal region of high NA lens

Focusing properties of the radially polarized axisymmetric Bessel-modulated Gaussian beam with quadratic radial dependence (QBG beam) and annular aperture are investigated theoretically by vector diffraction theory. Simulation results show that the intensity distribution in the focal region of the radially polarized axisymmetric QBG beam can be adjusted considerably by small beam parameter (μ) and annular aperture (δ). When μ increases, the focal spot may change to focal hole and changes focal pattern remarkably. On introducing annular aperture, focus can split or extends along the optical axis for different μ. In this paper, we have shown the generation of the focal spot, dark focal spot, focal split and increase in focal depth in the axial direction of the incident beam propagating through the aligned optical system.     

The geometric phase of a two-level atom in a narrow-bandwidth squeezed vacuum

In this paper, we derive the time dependent solution of the effective master equation for the reduced density matrix operator of a two level atom driven by a coherent laser field and damped by a finite bandwidth squeezed vacuum. The results show that the initial state setting, detuning parameter and Rabi frequency play important roles in the evolution of the system dynamics and geometric phase. We present a useful way for controlling the geometric phase variation for the system under consideration.     

Correlation between charge decay and solvent effect for melt-blown polypropylene electret filter fabrics

Melt-blown polypropylene electret fabrics are widely used as air filter media. However, its filtration efficiency gradually decays in application process. This paper is to investigate the correlation between filtration efficiency decay and solvent effect. Experimental results show that filtration efficiency displays a regular decrease when polypropylene electret fabrics are exposed to solvents in the sequence of water, ethanol, isopropanol and acetone. The results can be correlated to solubility parameter difference between polypropylene and solvent according to the Flory–Huggins swelling theory. Smaller solubility parameter difference leads to greater decay of filtration efficiency owing to greater affinity between polypropylene and solvent.     

Asymmetric shock heating and the terrestrial magma ocean origin of the Moon

One of the difficulties of the current giant impact model for the origin of the Moon is to explain the marked similarity in the isotopic compositions and the substantial differences in the major element chemistry. Physics of shock heating is analyzed to show that the degree of heating is asymmetric between the impactor and the target, if the target (the proto-Earth) had a magma-ocean but the impactor did not. The magma ocean is heated much more than the solid impactor and the vapor-rich jets come mainly from the magma-ocean from which the Moon might have been formed. In this scenario, the similarity and differences in the composition between the Moon and Earth would be explained as a natural consequence of a collision in the later stage of planetary formation. Including the asymmetry in shock heating is the first step toward explaining the chemical composition of the Moon.     

基于CPLD高精度恒流源技术的呼吸体积描记系统的设计

利用呼吸感应体积描记(RIP)技术测量呼吸参数已得到了越来越广泛的认可,针对人体呼吸运动引起传感线圈的电感量变化非常小(小于几百nH),一般系统难以保证精确性和适用性问题;硬件设计采用了高精度恒流源,锁相放大和自动增益控制放大电路,并详细分析了各部分电路的特性,包括在平静呼吸和用力呼吸模式下分别对14位测试者测量潮气量和呼吸频率,并且与德国耶格公司的肺功能仪所测量的结果对比;实验证明RIP系统在这两种模式下测量潮气量和呼吸频率等呼吸参数与速度描记仪存在显著的正相关关系,说明该系统工作良好、测量精确,操作简单、便于携带和低功耗,未来可以在临床上推广应用于长时间动态的呼吸监测。