Novel model of FM-noise conversion in a UMZI using RF external phase modulation of lasers: Theoretical and experimental results

In this paper, we propose and demonstrate a new and original model for theoretical calculation and experimental measurement of the noise power spectral density (NPSD) in phase-modulated optical links. The phase modulation is operated in the RF frequency range by an external phase modulator. The NPSD is derived for the first time in interferometric systems, by considering all effects such as the 1/f FM noise of the laser and white noise applied to light from a 1550 nm DFB laser, with phase modulation. The results show for the first time the influence of the phase modulation index, modulation frequency and interferometric delay in the phase-to-intensity noise conversion. The experimental and simulation results of conversion of FM-noise to intensity noise in an optical link by considering the external RF phase modulation are shown with good agreement.     

Photoelastic stress freezing analysis of total shoulder replacement systems

Photoelastic stress freezing analyses in the orthopaedic literature have, in the past, been limited to studies where bone-on-bone, bone-on-metal or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-on-metal constructs are modeled. In these cases photoelastic plastics are used to simulate either bone or UHMWPE as it interacts with a metal implant. In joints such as the shoulder, a UHMWPE component is often cemented directly into the scapula's glenoid concavity using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). While a photoelastic material can be used to simulate bone with proper load scaling, UHMWPE and PMMA have very different mechanical properties at elevated stress freezing temperatures as compared within vivo body temperature. In this study, materials were identified such that proper scaling of elastic properties at elevated temperatures was utilized to simulate the metal-UHMWPE-PMMA-bone construct. Stresses on orthogonal planes throughout the glenoid were compared for two different UHMWPE component anchoring geometries (keeled and pegged). High stresses were found at the neck of the glenoid and also at the component-bone interface beneath simulated PMMA inclusions.     

Photoelasticity in quasicrystals

The maximum number of non-vanishing and independent second order photoelastic coefficients required by the seven pentagonal and the two icosahedral point groups 5(C₅), (S₁₀), (C_5h ), m2(D_5h ), 52(D₅), 5m(C_5v ), 2m(D_5d ); 235(I), 2/m (I _h )—that describe the quasicrystals symmetry groups in two and three dimensions—is obtained. The schemes of non-vanishing and independent coefficients have been calculated and listed. Finally the results of this group-theoretical study are briefly discussed.     

Digital photoelasticity of glass: A comprehensive review

The recent advances in digital photoelasticity have made it possible to use it conveniently for the stress analysis of articles and components made of glass. Depending on the application, the retardation levels to be measured range from a few nanometres to several thousand nanometres, which necessitates different techniques and associated equipments. This paper reviews the recent advances in the photoelasticity of glass with a focus on the techniques/methods developed in the last decade. A brief introduction to the residual stress in glass is provided initially to bring out its tensorial nature. The subsequent sections are organised thematically rather than chronologically, for better readability and easy access of information.     

Stress evaluation of Through-Silicon Vias using micro-infrared photoelasticity and finite element analysis

The Through-SiliconVias (TSV) is a key component of three dimensional electronic packaging. Obtaining its stresses is very important for evaluating its reliability. A micro-infrared photoelasticity system with a thermal loading function was built and applied to characterize the stresses of the TSV structure. Through testing it was found that the stress of each TSV is different even if their fabrication technology is exactly the same, that different TSVs obtain their stress free states at different elevated temperatures, and that their stress free states are maintained even when the temperature is further elevated. A finite element model was used to quantitatively determine the stresses of a TSV under different stress-free temperatures. Different virtual photoelasticity fringe patterns were then created based on the principle of photoelasticity and the simulated stresses. Comparing the virtual fringe patterns with the experimental pattern, an appropriate virtual photoelasticity fringe pattern and the corresponding stresses of TSV were determined     

用动态光弹性法研究炮身膛线的脱落问题

本文利用动态光弹性法研究了炮膛膛线脱落的机理。用包含五条膛线的部分炮筒横截面或扇形平面模型,在六种不同的载荷状态下进行了实验。得到了不同载荷状态下,不同瞬时的等差线条纹图的系列照片,以及膛线根部不同瞬时的应力分布曲线。结果表明:当一条或相邻数条膛线顶端受到足够大的均布冲击载荷时,将在承载膛线两侧根部的应力极值点出现膛线脱落的起裂点,而形成八字形脱落;而对非均布的其它几种冲击载荷,膛线都不会出现八字形脱落。     

应力波和动光弹等差条纹的分析与判读

介绍了动光弹的基本原理，并从理论上回答了动光弹应用中的一些问题，如惯性力可否忽略等．并在总结回顾动光弹等差条纹级次判读方法的基础上，提出了把应力波理论与等差条纹分析判读相结合的方法，这样不仅使条纹判读的概念更清晰，而且可提高条纹分析和级次判读的准确性．     

SOA-based loop mirror for tunable pulse-width generation

We propose and experimentally demonstrate a system for the generation of pulses of tunable pulse-width as those required in high spectral efficiency optically routed networks. Pulse narrowing of 500 ps pulses by 90% is accomplished through a SOA based non-linear loop mirror. Optical switching through the SOA loop mirror is used to shape and carve these large pulses (e.g., 500 ps) generated by non-expensive low-frequency optoelectronic components to narrow pulses (e.g., 50 ps). We also calculate the minimum loop size and optimum repetition rate of the original pulse train for the generation of the shorter pulse-width pulse train.     

模型外载与自重并存变动外载的光弹性分析法

提出一个变动模型外载，分析大模型在外载与自重共同作用时的尤弹性法。它与用离心力模拟自重试验的传统方法完全不同，只要在大模型上变动外载，就可以获得上述两种载荷共同作用下的应力分析结果。此法避免了用离心模型自重受模型尺寸限制等诸多因素影响的缺点，为自重不可的大型复杂空间工程结构模型试验应力分析提出了一条新的途径。文中给出了本方法的基本原理及其简要的实验验证和工程应用结果。