Multiphoton free-free transitions in a spatially inhomogeneous laser field

Summary The results of an investigation are presented in which it is shown how the spatial inhomogeneity of a laser field modifies the multiphoton free-free transition cross-sections compared to the case of a homogeneous field. This kind of investigation is required to make more close contact with experiments in intense fields, as in these cases the inhomogeneity is produced by the focusing of the laser beam. Furthermore, taking into account the intensity spatial distribution allows us to achieve in an effective way the asymptotic decoupling of the scattered particles from the field, which is very important for theoretical models using asymptotic initial and final states embedded in the field. Differential and total cross-sections are calculated over a wide range of parameters as functions of the scattering angle, of the incoming-particle energy and of the laser intensity and frequency. The laser spatial inhomogeneity is found to wash out most of the oscillating behaviour of multiphoton differential cross-sections, derived within the model of a homogeneous laser. Little modifications are, instead, found in the total cross-sections which are simply scaled to slightly lower values. Crosssections with zero photon exchange are increased, while those with photon exchanges are lowered. This yields the result that the sum of all the ≪inhomogeneous≫ cross-sections is equal to the sum of all the ≪homogeneous≫ ones (sum rule). The multiphoton free-free transition differential cross-sections are found to be very sensitive quantities which may be used to get information on the laser properties and on their nonlinear behaviour, when these are not precisely known. To speed up publication, the authors of this paper have agreed to not receive the proofs for correction.     

Effect of gaunt factor correction in soft x-ray plasma diagnostics

The effect of Gaunt factor correction on temperature estimation over a range 100 to 1500 eV had been studied. Greene’s analytical expression for the quantum mechanical Gaunt factor averaged over Maxwellian distribution is used. Transmission ratios are calculated with and without Gaunt factor for various combinations of beryllium foils, taking into account x-ray emission due to free-free transitions. A significant difference (≳ 15%) is observed between the temperatures estimated from classical and quantum mechanical curves, above 600 eV. Selection of foil combinations useful for estimating higher temperatures is also discussed.     

One photon and macroscopic B cyclic equations: Reply to van Enk

The B cyclics of electrodynamics, which relate transverse and longitudinal fields in vacuo, are one photon relations which are also valid on a macroscopic scale. In the same way, the Maxwell equations in the received view were originally phenomenological relations between electric and magnetic fields, but, in the received view are also written down for one photon. Point by point replies to van Enk are given.     

单光子时间测量中的本底研究

讨论了单光子时间测量中的本底来源和时间分布, 通过加符合门的方法, 有效地抑止了偶然符合本底, 消除了辐射在光电倍增管光阴极窗上产生的切伦科夫本底.     

Theory of coherent,degenerate two-photon absorption and emission

The theory of the coherent, two-photon resonant interaction of a monochromatic field with N atoms is given. It is seen that the dynamics of the atom-field system can be completely determined when the field is “strong”. Two specific examples are given: (i) two-photon absorption by atoms in ground state, and (ii) stimulated two-photon emission by fully excited atoms, assuming a coherent field in both cases. In case (ii), the field shows photon-antibunching after the decay of half of the atoms. The merits of our approach are shown by comparing with other treatments. Our results can also be applied to certain degenerate four-wave mixing processes which are described by a similar Hamiltonian.     

Detection of quadrupole relaxation in an optically pumped cesium vapour

Summary The relaxation of quadrupole orientation induced by means of optical pumping in a cesium vapour is experimentally studied, and the results are compared to the theoretical predictions. The optical detection process of this type of orientation is also discussed as a function of the polarization and spectral profile of the detection light.

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Riassunto Si studia sperimentalmente il rilassamento dell'orientamento quadrupolare indotto mediante pompaggio ottico in un vapore di cesio e i risultati sono confrontati con le previsioni teoriche. Si discute anche il processo ottico di determinazione di questo tipo di orientamento in funzione della polarizzazione e del profilo spettrale della luce di rilevamento.

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Резюме Экспериментально исследуется релаксация квадрупольной ориентации, индуцированной с помощью оптической накачки в парах цезия. Полученные результаты сравниваются с теоретическими предсказаниями. Также обсуждается процесс оптического детектирования этого типа ориентации в зависимости от поляризации и спектрального профиля детектируемого света.

     

针孔单光子发射计算机断层成像的空间分辨率研究

针孔单光子发射计算机断层(SPECT)成像的空间分辨率通常是根据Anger经验公式来进行估算,与实际测量存在较大偏差.本文通过对针孔成像的物理过程进行分析,提出了一个近似度更高的计算公式.利用精确的蒙特卡罗方法模拟针孔SPECT成像,采用OSEM(ordered subsets expectation maximization)算法对投影数据进行图像重建,并与模具实验进行比较,验证了理论公式的适用性.同时还讨论了体素尺寸、几何映射获取投影矩阵以及探测器尺寸与成像物体尺寸比值对断层图像空间分辨率的影响.实验结果显示,该理论公式所估算的空间分辨率比实验值平均偏小约10%,而Anger经验公式所估算的空间分辨率比实验值平均偏大约60%.因此,该理论公式能更好地估算针孔SPECT成像的空间分辨率,可为针孔SPECT系统的设计和使用提供有价值的参考.     

原子核同核异能态诱发辐射研究进展

介绍了同核异能态的特点和诱发同核异能态的几种机制,如直接光激发、电子跃迁诱导核激发(NEET)和电子俘获诱导核激发(NEEC)。同核异能态的诱发辐射研究目前在国际上竞争激烈,尤其是对最近提出的NEEC的研究。同时探讨了在我国开展这些研究的可能性。     

基于时间相关单光子计数的荧光寿命成像技术

采用时域法中的时间相关单光子计数方法记录荧光寿命,时间相关单光子计数采用多波长通道同时记录荧光光子数,可以提高计数效率和信息量,还可以在稳态图像中分离不同荧光团,形成4维图像。并采用多光子激发技术,利用长波长光源发出的两个或多个光子可以激发出一个短波长的光子。多个光子必须几乎同时到达激发点,才能提供被激发分子足够的能量以产生荧光。多光子激发波长较长,生物组织对其散射减小,因而可以穿透到更深层的组织,从而提高荧光成像深度和空间分辨力,并减少对活体样品的损伤。     

Energy average formula of photon gas rederived by using the generalised Hermann-Feynman theorem

By virtue of the generalised Hermann-Feynmam theorem we re-derive the energy average formula of photon gas. This is another useful application of the theorem.