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Design, Fabrication and Characterization of an Adaptive Retroreflector (AR)
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Near-Field Light-Bending Photonic Switch: Physics of Switching Based on Three-Dimensional Poynting Vector Analysis
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Compact Wavelength Selective Crossbar Switch with Cascaded
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Cross-Polarized Optical Coherence Tomography System with Unpolarized Light
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Flexible Plenoptic X-ray Microscopy
Journal Description
Photonics
Photonics
is an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the science and technology of optics and photonics, published monthly online by MDPI.
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- Companion journal: Optics.
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2.676 (2020)
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Latest Articles
A Tunable Resolution Grating Monochromator and the Quest for Transform Limited Pulses
Photonics 2022, 9(6), 367; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9060367 (registering DOI) - 24 May 2022
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A variable resolution, transform limited monochromator is designed for the Free Electron Laser (FEL) source of LCLS. It provides monochromatic beam in the 250–1500 eV range, delivering the beam on the second floor of the LCLS experimental Hall. One major requirement for this
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A variable resolution, transform limited monochromator is designed for the Free Electron Laser (FEL) source of LCLS. It provides monochromatic beam in the 250–1500 eV range, delivering the beam on the second floor of the LCLS experimental Hall. One major requirement for this monochromator is to provide, as close as possible, monochromatic transform limited pulses for time-resolved experiments. The theory and the limit of using classical diffraction scheme to monochromatize Soft X-ray beam, while preserving the pulse length, will be presented, together with the optical scheme of this versatile monochromator design.
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Silicon-on-Insulator Optical Buffer Based on Magneto-Optical 1 × 3 Micro-Rings Array Coupled Sagnac Ring
Photonics 2022, 9(6), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9060366 (registering DOI) - 24 May 2022
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Optical buffer is a key technology to control optical routing and solve channel competition, which directly determines the performance of information processing and storage. In this study, a switchable optical buffer using the nonreciprocal silicon-on-insulator (SOI) magneto-optical micro-ring (MOMR) array coupled with Sagnac
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Optical buffer is a key technology to control optical routing and solve channel competition, which directly determines the performance of information processing and storage. In this study, a switchable optical buffer using the nonreciprocal silicon-on-insulator (SOI) magneto-optical micro-ring (MOMR) array coupled with Sagnac ring was introduced, which can exceed the time-bandwidth limitation. The transmission equations and propagation characteristics of optical signal in 1 × 3 micro-rings and Sagnac ring coupled 1 × 3 micro-rings based on two kinds of phase-change materials were studied. The group time delay, effective buffer time and readout operation in the buffer were also investigated.
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Low-Rate Denial-of-Service Attack Detection: Defense Strategy Based on Spectral Estimation for CV-QKD
Photonics 2022, 9(6), 365; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9060365 (registering DOI) - 24 May 2022
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Although continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD) systems have unconditional security in theory, there are still many cyber attacking strategies proposed that exploit the loopholes of hardware devices and algorithms. At present, few studies have focused on attacks using algorithm vulnerabilities. The low-rate denial-of-service
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Although continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD) systems have unconditional security in theory, there are still many cyber attacking strategies proposed that exploit the loopholes of hardware devices and algorithms. At present, few studies have focused on attacks using algorithm vulnerabilities. The low-rate denial-of-service (LDoS) attack is precisely an algorithm-loophole based hacking strategy, which attacks by manipulating a channel’s transmittance T. In this paper, we take advantage of the feature that the power spectral density (PSD) of LDoS attacks in low frequency band is higher than normal traffic’s to detect whether there are LDoS attacks. We put forward a detection method based on the Bartlett spectral estimation approach and discuss its feasibility from two aspects, the estimation consistency and the detection accuracy. Our experiment results demonstrate that the method can effectively detect LDoS attacks and maintain the consistency of estimation. In addition, compared with the traditional method based on the wavelet transform and Hurst index estimations, our method has higher detection accuracy and stronger pertinence. We anticipate our method may provide an insight into how to detect an LDoS attack in a CVQKD system.
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The Effect of Accommodation on Peripheral Refraction under Two Illumination Conditions
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050364 - 23 May 2022
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The clinical importance of peripheral refraction as a function of accommodation has become increasingly evident in the last years with special attention given to myopia control. Low order ocular aberrations were measured with a Hartmann–Shack aberrometer in a sample of 28 young emmetropic
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The clinical importance of peripheral refraction as a function of accommodation has become increasingly evident in the last years with special attention given to myopia control. Low order ocular aberrations were measured with a Hartmann–Shack aberrometer in a sample of 28 young emmetropic subjects. A stationary Maltese cross was presented at 2.5 D and 5.0 D of accommodative demand and at 0°, 10° and 20° of eccentricity in the horizontal visual field under two different illumination conditions (white and red light). Wavefront data for a 3 mm pupil diameter were analyzed in terms of the vector components of refraction (M, J0 and J45) and the relative peripheral refractive error (RPRE) was calculated. M was myopic at both accommodative demands and showed a statistically significant myopic increase with red illumination. No significant change in J0 and J45 was found with accommodation nor between illumination conditions. However, J0 increased significantly with eccentricity, exhibiting a nasal-temporal asymmetry. The RPRE was myopic at both accommodation demands and showed a statistically significant hyperopic shift at 20° in the nasal retina. The use of red light introduced statistically and clinically significant changes in M, explained by the variation of the ocular focal length under a higher wavelength illumination, increasing the experimental accommodative demand. These findings may be of relevance for research exploring peripheral refraction under accommodation, as the choice of target illumination is not trivial.
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Characteristic Study of Non-Line-of-Sight Scattering Ultraviolet Communication System at Small Elevation Angle
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050363 - 23 May 2022
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Ultraviolet (UV) communication is considered an effective complement to traditional wireless communication. However, the scattering models of existing non-line-of-sight (NLOS) UV, which are complex, are difficult to combine with the test. In this paper, the single scattering isosceles model with a small elevation
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Ultraviolet (UV) communication is considered an effective complement to traditional wireless communication. However, the scattering models of existing non-line-of-sight (NLOS) UV, which are complex, are difficult to combine with the test. In this paper, the single scattering isosceles model with a small elevation angle is proposed first. Then, the relationships between the path loss of single scattering isosceles and elevation angle, emission beam angle, receiving field angle, and transmission distance are studied. Finally, we consider outdoor NLOS UV solar-blind communications test at ranges of up to 100 m and 400 m, with different transmit and receive elevation angles. The results show that the isosceles model is in good agreement with the experiments. In addition, the UV isosceles model exhibits good properties compared with the existing scattering model. The proposed UV isosceles model can be employed as a reference for practical applications in outdoor tests.
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Numerical Simulation of Heat Load for Multilayer Laue Lens under Exposure to XFEL Pulse Trains
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050362 - 22 May 2022
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Multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs) made from WC and SiC were previously used to focus megahertz X-ray pulse trains of the European XFEL free-electron laser, but suffered damage with trains of 30 pulses or longer at an incident fluence of about 0.13 J/cm2
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Multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs) made from WC and SiC were previously used to focus megahertz X-ray pulse trains of the European XFEL free-electron laser, but suffered damage with trains of 30 pulses or longer at an incident fluence of about 0.13 J/cm2 per pulse. Here, we present numerical simulations of the heating of MLLs of various designs, geometry and material properties, that are exposed to such pulse trains. We find that it should be possible to focus the full beam of about 10 J/cm2 fluence of XFEL using materials of a low atomic number. To achieve high diffraction efficiency, lenses made from such materials should be considerably thicker than those used in the experiments. In addition to the lower absorption, this leads to the deposition of energy over a larger volume of the multilayer structure and hence to a lower dose, a lower temperature increase, and an improved dissipation of heat.
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An Ultra-Broadband Polarization Beam Splitter Based on the Digital Meta-Structure at the 2 µm Waveband
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 361; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050361 - 22 May 2022
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The 2 μm waveband is considered to have great potential in optical communications. Driven by the demands on high-performance functional devices in this spectral band, various integrated photonic components have been demonstrated. In this work, an analog and digital topology optimization method is
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The 2 μm waveband is considered to have great potential in optical communications. Driven by the demands on high-performance functional devices in this spectral band, various integrated photonic components have been demonstrated. In this work, an analog and digital topology optimization method is proposed to design an ultra-broadband polarization beam splitter at the 2 μm waveband. Within an optical bandwidth of 213 nm, the excess losses of TE and TM modes are <0.53 dB and 0.3 dB, respectively. The corresponding polarization extinction ratios are >16.5 dB and 18.1 dB. The device has a very compact footprint of only 2.52 µm × 5.4 µm. According to our best knowledge, this is a benchmark demonstration of an ultra-broadband and ultra-compact polarization beam splitter enabled by the proposed optimization method.
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Examination of the Blank Error on Mirror Accuracy of Lightweight SiC Mirror and a Compensation Method
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Photonics 2022, 9(5), 360; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050360 - 21 May 2022
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Due to excellent characteristics of specific stiffness and thermal stability, silicon carbide-based (SiC) material is commonly selected to construct large-scale lightweight mirror. In general, the fabrication process of SiC mirror is similar to the casting process. The blank error of SiC mirror is
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Due to excellent characteristics of specific stiffness and thermal stability, silicon carbide-based (SiC) material is commonly selected to construct large-scale lightweight mirror. In general, the fabrication process of SiC mirror is similar to the casting process. The blank error of SiC mirror is 0~1 mm. Due to the high hardness of SiC, only the mirror surface and some positioning surface will be milled. The mirror surface accuracy will be degraded due to the fact that the blank error can cause significant changes in weight distribution. In this paper, Monte Carlo analysis is firstly performed to examine the blank error on gravity center, stiffness and mirror accuracy of a SiC mirror. It is found that according to the designed mount location, the amount of degradation is more than 2.5 nm of which the probability is 40.3%. It is known that the error of gravity center can be compensated by optimizing the axial mount location. Then inverse modeling and testing of gravity center for the SiC mirror is carried out in order to determine the optimal axial mount location. Based on the proposed method, the mirror degradation introduced by the blank error has been eliminated to the greatest extend.
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Optical Properties of Black Carbon Aerosols with Different Coating Models
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 359; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050359 - 19 May 2022
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Research on the optical properties of black carbon (BC) aerosols is highly important for investigating global climate change. A general inhomogeneous particle superposition model is developed. Inhomogeneous particles with arbitrary shapes can be constructed by this model. BC aerosols with core-shell, spherical, ellipsoid,
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Research on the optical properties of black carbon (BC) aerosols is highly important for investigating global climate change. A general inhomogeneous particle superposition model is developed. Inhomogeneous particles with arbitrary shapes can be constructed by this model. BC aerosols with core-shell, spherical, ellipsoid, and irregular coating models are established to explore the impact of coating shape on their optical properties. The optical properties are studied employing the discrete dipole approximation method (DDA). The influences of the morphology of BC aerosols, the coating volume fractions, and the shape of coatings on the optical properties are analyzed. The irregular coating shape causes a higher forward scattering intensity and a lower extinction cross-section. The forward scattering intensity of the core-shell model is lower than other models. The effect of the coating shape on forward scattering intensity becomes smaller as coating volume and fractal dimension increase. Consequently, assuming irregular coating as spherical coating models considered in most studies leads to inaccuracy in the optical properties of BC aerosols. It is necessary to comprehensively consider the effects of aerosol morphology and coating volume for investigating the optical properties of black carbon aerosols.
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Resolution and Contrast Enhancement for Lensless Digital Holographic Microscopy and Its Application in Biomedicine
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050358 - 19 May 2022
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An important imaging technique in biomedicine, the conventional optical microscopy relies on relatively complicated and bulky lens and alignment mechanics. Based on the Gabor holography, the lensless digital holographic microscopy has the advantages of light weight and low cost. It has developed rapidly
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An important imaging technique in biomedicine, the conventional optical microscopy relies on relatively complicated and bulky lens and alignment mechanics. Based on the Gabor holography, the lensless digital holographic microscopy has the advantages of light weight and low cost. It has developed rapidly and received attention in many fields. However, the finite pixel size at the sensor plane limits the spatial resolution. In this study, we first review the principle of lensless digital holography, then go over some methods to improve image contrast and discuss the methods to enhance the image resolution of the lensless holographic image. Moreover, the applications of lensless digital holographic microscopy in biomedicine are reviewed. Finally, we look forward to the future development and prospect of lensless digital holographic technology.
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Early Days of SACLA XFEL
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050357 - 18 May 2022
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The SACLA (SPring-8 Angstrom compact laser) was designed to significantly downsize the SASE (self-amplified spontaneous emission) type XFEL (X-ray free-electron laser), in order to generate coherent light in the wavelength region of 0.1 nm by adopting an in-vacuum undulator that can shorten the
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The SACLA (SPring-8 Angstrom compact laser) was designed to significantly downsize the SASE (self-amplified spontaneous emission) type XFEL (X-ray free-electron laser), in order to generate coherent light in the wavelength region of 0.1 nm by adopting an in-vacuum undulator that can shorten the magnetic field period length. In addition, a SASE XFEL facility with a total length of 700 m has become a reality by using a C-band RF accelerating tube that enables a high acceleration gradient. Although progress was initially slow, the small-scale, low-cost SACLA was smoothly constructed, and it became the second light source to lase in the 0.1 nm wavelength region, following the LCLS (linac coherent light source) in the United States. In this paper, we look back on the history leading up to SACLA. and describe the SCSS (SPring-8 compact SASE source) project as a preparatory stage and a part of the construction/commissioning of SACLA. Since March 2012, SACLA has been operating as a shared user facility. Just a few of the upgrade activities of the facility and advanced research conducted are introduced. Finally, we will discuss the future development of the SPring-8 site, which has co-located the third-generation synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8 and the X-ray free-electron laser facility SACLA.
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Weak Randomness Analysis of Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution with Finite Resources
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050356 - 18 May 2022
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The ideal quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol requires perfect random numbers for bit encoding and basis selecting. Perfect randomness is of great significance to the practical QKD system. However, due to the imperfection of practical quantum devices, an eavesdropper (Eve) may acquire some
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The ideal quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol requires perfect random numbers for bit encoding and basis selecting. Perfect randomness is of great significance to the practical QKD system. However, due to the imperfection of practical quantum devices, an eavesdropper (Eve) may acquire some random numbers, thus affecting the security of practical systems. In this paper, we analyze the effects of the weak randomness in the measurement-device-independent QKD (MDI-QKD) with finite resources. We analytically derive concise formulas for estimating the lower bound of the single-photon yield and the upper bound of the phase error rate in the case of the weak randomness. The simulation demonstrates that the final secret key rate of MDI-QKD with finite resources is sensitive to state preparation, even with a small proportion of weak randomness, the secure key rate has a noticeable fluctuation. Therefore, the weak randomness of the state preparation may bring additional security risks. In order to ensure the practical security of the QKD system, we are supposed to strengthen the protection of state preparation devices.
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Analysis of Optical and Near-Infrared Luminescence of Er3+ and Er3+/Yb3+ Co-Doped Heavy Metal Borate Glasses for Optical Amplifier Applications
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Photonics 2022, 9(5), 355; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050355 - 18 May 2022
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For the near-infrared emission, Er3+ and Er3+/Yb3+ co-activated borate based glass hosts were synthesized by the method of melting andquenching. The emission intensity was maximum for 0.5 mol% Er3+ singly activated glass in the near-infrared (NIR) region covering
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For the near-infrared emission, Er3+ and Er3+/Yb3+ co-activated borate based glass hosts were synthesized by the method of melting andquenching. The emission intensity was maximum for 0.5 mol% Er3+ singly activated glass in the near-infrared (NIR) region covering the telecommunication window. The 2 mol% of Yb3+ co-doping enhanced the emission gain cross-section of the glass by two times contrast to 0.5 mol% Er3+ loaded glass. This enhancement shifted to lower spectral regions when P increased from 0 to 1. The effect of Yb3+ loading on the gain cross-section of the Er3+ co-activated glasses was analyzed using the McCumber theory. The results showed that the 0.5Er2Yb glass has a flat gain in the range of 1460–1640 nm, this suggest a lower pump threshold is enough to perform the laser functioning of a 1530 nm band and optical window of telecommunication applications.
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Generation and Detection of Optical Vortices with Multiple Cascaded Spiral Phase Plates
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 354; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050354 - 18 May 2022
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Spiral phase plate (SPP) is the widely used method in the generation of vortex beam (VB) with fixed topological charges (TCs) for specific wavelength. Although VB with large TCs can be directly generated by using the SPP with high vortex order. The fabrication
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Spiral phase plate (SPP) is the widely used method in the generation of vortex beam (VB) with fixed topological charges (TCs) for specific wavelength. Although VB with large TCs can be directly generated by using the SPP with high vortex order. The fabrication of high-quality SPPs with high vortex orders usually requires complex manufacturing process and high machining accuracy. An alternative method to generate VBs with large TCs is cascaded multiple SPPs with low order. In this study, we numerically calculate the transmitted light field of cascaded multiple SPPs according to the Huygens–Fresnel diffraction integral, and perform the experimental verifications. Based on cascading 6 SPPs (3 SPPs with TCs of 2, and 3 SPPs with TCs 4, respectively), an VB with TCs as high as 18 is generated. Furthermore, The TCs of the generated VB are detected by coaxial and off-axis interfering with fundamental Gaussian beam or its conjugate beam, respectively. The generated fork and spiral patterns allow us to distinguish the value and sign of TCs carried by the VB. The experimental results coincide well with the theoretical simulations. The fork pattern shows better resolution than the spiral one, and the petal pattern with small spiral allows us to distinguish large TCs with a higher resolution.
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Achieving Up-Conversion Amplified Spontaneous Emission through Spin Alignment between Coherent Light-Emitting Excitons in Perovskite Microstructures
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050353 - 18 May 2022
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Metal hybrid perovskites have presented interesting infrared-to-visible up-conversion light-emitting lasing properties through multi-photon absorption. Here, when the optical pumping switches between circular and linear polarization, up-conversion amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) intensity exhibits large and small amplitudes, respectively, leading to a positive up-conversion ΔASE
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Metal hybrid perovskites have presented interesting infrared-to-visible up-conversion light-emitting lasing properties through multi-photon absorption. Here, when the optical pumping switches between circular and linear polarization, up-conversion amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) intensity exhibits large and small amplitudes, respectively, leading to a positive up-conversion ΔASE in the CsPbBr3 perovskite microrods. This observed phenomenon demonstrates that the coherent interaction between coherent light-emitting excitons is indeed established at the up-conversion ASE regime in the CsPbBr3 perovskite microrods. In addition, the positive up-conversion ΔASE indicates the orbital magnetic dipoles between coherent light-emitting excitons are conserved during up-conversion ASE action. Essentially, the up-conversion ΔASE results provide evidence that shows up-conversion ASE can be realized by the orbit−orbit polarization interaction between light-emitting excitons. Moreover, up-conversion ASE proportionally increased as the pumping fluence increased, which shows that orbit–orbit polarization interaction can be gradually enhanced between coherent light-emitting excitons by increasing pumping density in the CsPbBr3 perovskite microrods. Substantially, our studies provide a fundamental understanding of the spin alignment between coherent light-emitting excitons towards developing spin-dependent nonlinear lasing actions in metal halide perovskites.
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Autoionization of Ultracold Cesium Rydberg Atom in 37D5/2 State
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 352; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050352 - 17 May 2022
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We present the observation of an autoionization of cesium Rydberg atoms in ultracold gases and analyze the autoionization mechanism. The autoionization process is investigated by varying the delay time and Rydberg atomic density. The dependence of
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We present the observation of an autoionization of cesium Rydberg atoms in ultracold gases and analyze the autoionization mechanism. The autoionization process is investigated by varying the delay time and Rydberg atomic density. The dependence of ionization signals on Rydberg density shows that the Rydberg density has an effect on not only the initial ion signals but also the evolution of the Rydberg atoms. The results reveal that the initial ionization of Rydberg atoms is mostly attributed to the blackbody radiation (BBR)-induced photoionization, and the BBR-induced transitions to the nearby Rydberg states that lead to further ionization. Our work plays a significant role in investigating the collision between Rydberg atoms and many-body physics.
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Real-Time Correction of a Laser Beam Wavefront Distorted by an Artificial Turbulent Heated Airflow
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 351; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050351 - 17 May 2022
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This paper presents a FPGA-based closed-loop adaptive optical system with a bimorph deformable mirror for correction of the phase perturbation caused by artificial turbulence. The system’s operating frequency of about 2000 Hz is, in many cases, sufficient to provide the real-time mode. The
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This paper presents a FPGA-based closed-loop adaptive optical system with a bimorph deformable mirror for correction of the phase perturbation caused by artificial turbulence. The system’s operating frequency of about 2000 Hz is, in many cases, sufficient to provide the real-time mode. The results of the correction of the wavefront of laser radiation distorted by the airflow formed in the laboratory conditions with the help of a fan heater are presented. For detailed consideration, the expansion of the wavefront by Zernike polynomials is used with further statistical analysis based on the discrete Fourier transform. The result of the work is an estimation of the correction efficiency of the wavefront distorted by the turbulent phase fluctuations. The ability of the bimorph adaptive mirror to correct for certain aberrations is also determined. As a result, it was concluded that the adaptive bimorph mirrors, together with a fast adaptive optical system based on FPGA, can be used to compensate wavefront distortions caused by atmospheric turbulence in the real-time mode.
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Optimization of Photobiomodulation Dose in Biological Tissue by Adjusting the Focal Point of Lens
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 350; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050350 - 16 May 2022
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The optical power density in biotissue is an important issue for photobiomodulation (PBM) clinical applications. In our previous study, the maximal dose and the power density distributions of 830 nm lasers under human skin could be exactly calculated and measured. In this work,
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The optical power density in biotissue is an important issue for photobiomodulation (PBM) clinical applications. In our previous study, the maximal dose and the power density distributions of 830 nm lasers under human skin could be exactly calculated and measured. In this work, the laser power density in tissue can be changed by adjusting the focal point of the lens. From the experimental results, it is evident that the power densities on the attached gingiva and the surrounding tissues can be improved. Thus, the dose of a near-infrared (NIR) laser in the target tissue can be increased with a suitable lens. Most importantly, focusing lasers on deeper tissue can avoid any damage to the skin. This study provides a dose optimization method on the target tissue, and the results can be applied to clinical applications, especially laser acupuncture (LA).
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The BER Performance of the LDPC-Coded MPPM over Turbulence UWOC Channels
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 349; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050349 - 16 May 2022
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Turbulence-induced fading is a critical performance degrading factor for underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC) systems. In this paper, we propose a quasi-cyclic (QC) low-density parity-check (LDPC) code with multiple-pulse-position modulation (MPPM) to overcome turbulence-induced fading. MPPM is adopted as a compromise between the
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Turbulence-induced fading is a critical performance degrading factor for underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC) systems. In this paper, we propose a quasi-cyclic (QC) low-density parity-check (LDPC) code with multiple-pulse-position modulation (MPPM) to overcome turbulence-induced fading. MPPM is adopted as a compromise between the low-power efficiency of on–off keying (OOK) and the low bandwidth efficiency of pulse position modulation (PPM). The bit error rate (BER) performance of LDPC-coded MPPM over turbulence UWOC channels is investigated. The log-likelihood ratio (LLR) of MPPM is derived, and a simplified approximation is used for iterative decoding. Subsequently, the closed-form expression of the BER, without forward error correction (FEC) code, is obtained for the generalized-gamma (GG) fading model. Finally, Monte-Carlo (MC) simulation results are provided to demonstrate the correctness of the derived closed-form expressions and the effectiveness of the LDPC code with simplified LLR to improve the BER performance for different MPPM formats over fading channels.
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Interaction between Graphene Nanoribbon and an Array of QDs: Introducing Nano Grating
Photonics 2022, 9(5), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9050348 - 15 May 2022
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In this work, the interaction between an array of QDs and Graphene nanoribbon is modeled using dipole–dipole interaction. Then, based on the presented model, we study the linear optical properties of the considered system and find that by changing the size, number, and
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In this work, the interaction between an array of QDs and Graphene nanoribbon is modeled using dipole–dipole interaction. Then, based on the presented model, we study the linear optical properties of the considered system and find that by changing the size, number, and type of quantum dots as well as how they are arranged, the optical properties can be controlled and the controllable grating plasmonic waveguides can be implemented. Therefore, we introduce different structures, compare them together and find that each of them can be useful based on their application in optical integrated circuits. The quantum dot arrays are located on a graphene nanoribbon with dimensions of 775 × 40 nm2. Applying electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of 1.55 µm causes polarization in the quantum dots and induces surface polarization on graphene. It is shown that, considering the large radius of the quantum dot, the induced polarization is increased, and ultimately the interaction with other quantum dots and graphene nanoribbon is stronger. Similarly, the distance between quantum dots and the number of QDs on Graphene nanoribbon are basic factors that affect the interaction between QDs and nanoribbon. Due to the polarization effect of these elements between each other, we see the creation of the effective grating refractive index in the plasmonic waveguide. This has many applications in quantum optical integrated circuits, nano-scale atomic lithography for nano-scale production, the adjustment coupling coefficient between waveguides, and the implementation of optical gates, reflectors, detectors, modulators, and others.
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