一种皮秒单光子计数光谱仪数据采集系统

针对皮秒时间相关单光子计数光谱仪中多道分析仪传输速率不高的情况,在荧光光谱测量中的多道定标技术的基础上,提出了采用 PCI 总线的数据采集卡改进方案。该方案以存储器中不同的地址作为测量中不同的道,将以 FPGA 实现的高速计数器按选定时间间隔的计数结果存入相应道中,存储器中数据经 PCI 总线读入内存并分析处理,从而取代原系统中的多道分析仪。实验结果显示,数据采集卡传输速率达到 20MB/s,比多道分析仪提高了 200 倍。     

从动力学角度研究光的多普勒效应

以静止和运动的原子发射光子为例，运用能量及动量守恒定律，从动力学角度研究了光的多普勒效应，说明光的多普勒效应不但是一个运动学问题，而且也是一个动力学问题。     

光子晶体缺陷态构造多通道波分复用器

提出了一种新的二维光子晶体的缺陷结构。该结构在光子晶体中构成光波导,能使光子禁带中不同的被选择的缺陷态频率的光子以极低的损耗通过。采用带有吸收边界条件的时域有限差分方法模拟了光波在该种结构中的传播。以该结构为基础,可以在微米尺度的光子晶体中制作波分复用器等光学元件,而且其各信道具有相近的高传输系数。     

A New Yellow Long Lasting Phosphor Y2O2S∶Ti

A new kind of doped rare earth free phosphor Y2O2S∶xTi(0＜x≤0.10) with doped Ti as activative center was synthesized by solid state reaction and sintered at 1200 ℃ for 2.5 h under reducing atmosphere. XRD patterns, photoluminescence spectra, time-resolved phosphorescence spectra and decay curves of the phosphor were investigated. XRD results reveal that a single Y2O2S phase exists with Ti content up to 6%(mol fraction). Yellow long lasting phosphorescence for present materials was observed in the dark with naked eye after the removal of the excitation light. From the time-resolved phosphorescence spectra the broad emission band centered at 565 nm was confirmed to be responsible for the long lasting phosphorescence which could maintain above 1 h. The possible mechanism responsible for the long lasting phosphorescence of the Y2O2S∶Ti phosphor was proposed.     

Luminescence and Defect Properties of Novel Bluish-Green Phosphor β-Zn3(PO4)2∶Zr4+

Luminescence and defect properties of novel phosphor β-Zn3(PO4)2:Zr4 were systematically investigated. Corresponding to its lowest optical absorption transition at 240 nm, phosphor emits a bluish-green light at 485 nm, which yields the Stokes shift about 20000 cm-1. The unusual optical properties of Zr4 ion are ascribed to its uncommon coordination environment. In addition it shows intensive bluish-green long lasting phosphorescence(LLP) due to the existence of electron trap, which is generated by aliovalent substitution of Zr4 ion for the cation site in the matrix as shown in thermoluminescence(TL) spectrum.     

A new instrument for passive remote sensing: 2. Measurement of leaf and canopy reflectance changes at 531 nm and their relationship with photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence

A previously described passive remote sensing fluorimeter (see companion paper) was modified to detect changes in the reflectance of vegetation. The utility of this remote sensing technique to measure the Physiological Reflectance Index (PRI) is shown at both leaf level under laboratory conditions and at the canopy level in the field. PRI, defined as the relative changes in reflectance at 531 nm with respect to those at 570 nm (PRI=R531−R570/R531+R570), is related to xanthophyll-related, dynamic changes of non-photochemical quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence. The robustness of this relationship by simultaneous remote sensing of PRI and chlorophyll fluorescence is strengthened. At the leaf level, the existence of two kinetically distinct components of PRI is shown. A fast (within seconds) component that is partly attributed to ΔpH induced chloroplast shrinkage, and a slow (within minutes), main component that is related to xanthophyll de-epoxidation, as demonstrated by its disappearance in the presence of DTT. Overall, PRI correlated better with non-photochemical quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence (NPQ) than with any other measured parameter, including the photochemical efficiency of PSII. Finally, at the canopy level and under field conditions, it is shown that PRI can be a useful tool for remote sensing of water stress in grapevines.     

Correlated fluorescence lifetime and spectral measurements in living cells

Studies of proteins' interaction in cells by FRET can take benefit from two important photo-physical properties describing fluorescent proteins: fluorescence emission spectrum and fluorescence lifetime. These properties provide specific and complementary information about the tagged proteins and their environment. However, none of them taken individually can completely quantify the involved fluorophore characteristics due to their multiparametric dependency with molecular environment, experimental conditions, and interpretation complexity. A solution to get a better understanding of the biological process implied at the cellular level is to combine the spectral and temporal fluorescence data acquired simultaneously at every cell region under investigation. We present the SLiM-SPRC160, an original temporal/spectral acquisition system for simultaneous lifetime measurements in 16 spectral channels directly attached to the descanned port of a confocal microscope with two-photon excitation. It features improved light throughput, enabling low-level excitation and minimum invasivity in living cells studies. To guarantee a fairly good level of accuracy and reproducibility in the measurements of fluorescence lifetime and spectra on living cells, we propose a rigorous protocol for running experiments with this new equipment that preserves cell viability. The usefulness of SLiM approach for the precise determination of overlapping fluorophores is illustrated with the study of known solutions of rhodamine. Then, we describe reliable FRET experiments in imaging mode realized in living cells using this protocol. We also demonstrate the benefit of localized fluorescence spectrum-lifetime acquisitions for the dynamic study of fluorescent proteins. proteins.     

The Atmospheric Scanning Electron Microscope with open sample space observes dynamic phenomena in liquid or gas

Although conventional electron microscopy (EM) requires samples to be in vacuum, most chemical and physical reactions occur in liquid or gas. The Atmospheric Scanning Electron Microscope (ASEM) can observe dynamic phenomena in liquid or gas under atmospheric pressure in real time. An electron-permeable window made of pressure-resistant 100 nm-thick silicon nitride (SiN) film, set into the bottom of the open ASEM sample dish, allows an electron beam to be projected from underneath the sample. A detector positioned below captures backscattered electrons. Using the ASEM, we observed the radiation-induced self-organization process of particles, as well as phenomena accompanying volume change, including evaporation-induced crystallization. Using the electrochemical ASEM dish, we observed tree-like electrochemical depositions on the cathode. In silver nitrate solution, we observed silver depositions near the cathode forming incidental internal voids. The heated ASEM dish allowed observation of patterns of contrast in melting and solidifying solder. Finally, to demonstrate its applicability for monitoring and control of industrial processes, silver paste and solder paste were examined at high throughput. High resolution, imaging speed, flexibility, adaptability, and ease of use facilitate the observation of previously difficult-to-image phenomena, and make the ASEM applicable to various fields.     

Imaging amoeboid cancer cell motility in vivo

The availability of multi-photon intravital microscopy has recently allowed researchers to start to visualise the dynamic behaviour of cancer cells in vivo. This imaging has revealed that many cancer cells ranging from carcinoma to melanoma move in an amoeboid manner in order to invade surrounding tissue and escape from the primary tumour. This mode on cell motility is extremely rapid and does not require the activity of proteases to degrade the extra-cellular matrix (ECM). This review details the techniques that are available to study cell motility in vivo and discusses the current knowledge about the mechanisms of amoeboid cell motility.     

Photon scanning tunneling microscope,now and in the future

The concept of photon tunneling and the principle of the photon scanning tunneling microscope (PSTM) are described. The history of the PSTM and its development in China are reviewed. The principal problem in the recent development of the PSTM, together with its solution, is discussed. The distinguishing features and the future of the PSTM are described.