Polarization-independent unidirectional light transmission by an annular photonic crystal prism

Unidirectional transmission of light irrespective of its polarization by a two-dimensional annular photonic crystal in the form of a right prism is numerically demonstrated. Band structure of the crystal obtained through the plane-wave expansion method reveals a directional band gap along a principal axis, leading to prohibition of wave transmission in the reverse direction. In the forward direction, however, transmission of waves is facilitated by circumventing the directional band gap due to altered surface orientation. Polarization-independent unidirectional light transmission is demonstrated through finite-difference time-domain simulations. Unidirectional operation is enhanced and the polarization independence is established through the introduction of an anti-reflection coating layer, which increases the forward transmittances for both polarizations up to 0.44, such that a contrast ratio of 0.96 is attained at a free-space wavelength of 1.55 μm. Although polarization independence deteriorates, unidirectionality is preserved between 1.45 μm and 1.60 μm, provided that the angle of incidence remains between ?5° and +5°. Device performance is also influenced by the transverse source size, where leakage in the reverse direction may be suffered if the source width is beyond a critical value.     

基于多角度多光谱Stokes参数Q和U测量反演气溶胶偏振相函数

偏振相函数是气溶胶重要的光学参数之一,它对气溶胶复折射指数、粒子尺度和形状都十分敏感。多角度多光谱偏振遥感可以有效获取气溶胶偏振相函数信息。新一代CIMEL太阳-天空偏振辐射计CE318-DP作为高精度地基气溶胶偏振遥感仪器已被引入全球气溶胶自动观测网AERONET(AErosol RObotic NETwork),并作为扩展多波长偏振测量的太阳-天空辐射计观测网SONET(Sun/sky-radiometer Observation NETwork)的主要仪器,已在不同类型气溶胶观测站点积累了多年的偏振数据。但目前偏振反演仅能利用线偏振度或偏振辐亮度。与线偏振度和偏振辐亮度相比,Stokes参数Q和U不仅包含天空光线偏振强度信息还包含偏振方向信息。利用CE318-DP多光谱多角度测量的天空光Stokes参数Q和U反演气溶胶偏振相函数的方法。针对CE318-DP标准主平面偏振观测模式PPP(Polarized Principal Plane)下Stokes参数U对气溶胶特性变化不敏感、信息难以利用的不足,测试了新的平纬圈偏振扫描模式ALMP(ALMucantar Polarization)获取Stokes参数Q和U,并成功应用于偏振相函数的反演。系统分析了340～1 640 nm多光谱通道上典型生物质燃烧型气溶胶和水溶性气溶胶的-P₁₂/P₁₁反演结果并测试了反演方法在晴朗和灰霾不同大气条件下的适用性。无论在主平面还是平纬圈观测几何下,反演结果在可见光和近红外通道上均与真实值具有较好的一致性。进一步讨论了模型中基于气溶胶参数初始值和大气气溶胶参数真实值计算的“大气单次散射/大气散射”的比值近似相等的假设条件在短波通道不能很好地满足是造成紫外波段反演结果偏差较大的原因之一。后续有待进一步提高反演模型在短波通道的适用性,为利用不同光谱通道上-P₁₂/P₁₁的变化特征改进气溶胶微物理参数反演奠定了基础。     

基于金线填充的双芯光子晶体光纤偏振分束器

提出了一种基于金线填充的双芯光子晶体光纤超短偏振分束器,并进行了有限元分析.金线表面激发的表面等离子激元与双芯光子晶体光纤纤芯模之间的强烈耦合,导致更短的偏振分束器长度和更大的工作带宽.与同类的偏振分束器相比,所提出的偏振分柬器能同时实现较短的长度和较高的消光比.数值结果表明,长度为0.263 mm的偏振分束器,在波长1.55 μm处消光比达-70 dB,-20 dB消光比带宽为124 nm.     

Severi varieties on blow-ups of the symmetric square of an elliptic curve

We prove that certain Severi varieties of nodal curves of positive genus on general blow-ups of the twofold symmetric product of a general elliptic curve are nonempty and smooth of the expected dimension. This result, besides its intrinsic value, is an important preliminary step for the proof of nonemptiness of Severi varieties on general Enriques surfaces.     

Lattice vibrational properties of uranium pnictides

Lattice vibrational properties of uranium pnictides have been studied using breathing shell model (BSM) which includes breathing motion of electrons of the U-atoms due tof−d hybridization. The phonon dispersion curves of U-pnicitides calculated from the present model agree reasonably well with the measured data. A comparison has been made between BSM and our results reported earlier obtained from three-body force rigid ion model to reveal the importance of the short-range electron-phonon interactions in these compounds. We also report, for the first time, the two phonon density of states and specific heat for these compounds.     

Investigation of phonon anomalies in intermediate valence compounds SmS and Sm0·65Y0·25S

Phonon anomalies in two intermediate valence compounds (IVC), SmS and Sm_0·75Y_0·25S have been investigated using breathing shell model (BSM). The BSM includes breathing motion of electron shells of the rare earth atom due tof−d hybridization. The phonon dispersion curves of IVC, calculated from the present model, agree well with the measured data. One-phonon density of states calculated from the present model compares well with the Raman spectra.     

Polarization's interaction and bound states of like charged particles in plasma

It has been shown that, as a result of the plasma polarization, there appears a minimum of potential energy of interaction of small like charged particles. With a use of the quasi-classical approximation, an existence condition of the bound state of two like unit charges has been obtained. An opportunity of electron pairs formation caused by the plasma polarization in high temperature superconductors is evaluated.     

Faraday镜预转角对FMOCT输出光偏振态的影响

通过计算机仿真,运用琼斯矩阵理论分析了Faraday镜预转角对法拉第镜式光学电流互感器输出光偏振态的影响.实验测量了Faraday镜实际预转角的大小,测量了外磁场的改变对Faraday镜预转角的影响.外磁场的存在和变化使Faraday镜预转角偏离初始值,并使系统输出光由理想状态下的线偏振光退化成椭圆偏振光,并引起法拉第镜式光学电流互感器工作灵敏度和稳定性的下降.提出了用电磁屏蔽解决外界磁场影响的方法.     

Field history dependence of nonlinear dielectric properties of Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3 ceramics under bias electric field: Polarization behavior of polar nano-regions

Nonlinear dielectric properties of Ba_0.6Sr_0.4TiO₃ ceramics prepared by citrate method were investigated under bias electric field with respect to field history. X-ray diffraction analysis and temperature dependence of the dielectric constant (ε_r) confirmed a macroscopically paraelectric state for the specimen at room temperature. A slim polarization versus electric field (P-E) hysteresis loop of the specimen at room temperature indicated the existence of polar nano-regions (PNRs) superimposed on the paraelectric background. The nonlinear dielectric properties in continuous cycles of bias field sweep displayed a strong sensitivity to the field history. This phenomenon was qualitatively explained in terms of an irreversible polarization evolution of the PNRs under the bias fields. A considerable decline of the tunability with the cycle number suggests an appreciable contribution of the PNRs to the dielectric nonlinearity. The polarization and size of the PNRs were determined by fitting the dielectric constants to a multipolarization mechanism model.     

海洋气溶胶多角度偏振辐射特性研究

海洋气溶胶是对流层气溶胶的重要组成部分,对全球的辐射收支平衡及气侯变化均有重要的影响。评价气溶胶的直接与间接辐射效应需要对气溶胶的性质进行深入的研究。多角度偏振为气溶胶光学物理性质研究提供了新的方法。在对可见光550 nm和近红外860 nm波段处海洋气溶胶的光学性质的研究基础上,采用矢量辐射传输模型模拟了TOA（top of atmosphere）反射率和偏振反射率与下垫面性质、观测方位角、气溶胶光学厚度之间的敏感性。模拟结果表明,海洋型气溶胶的多角度偏振信息可以有效地体现气溶胶的光学性质,可以利用多角度偏振遥感信息进行海洋气溶胶的反演,为利用多角度偏振遥感数据进行海洋气溶胶提供了理论基础。