基于富铟团簇量子结构的双波长可调谐半导体激光器

本研究提出了一种采用增益芯片和光栅外腔的双波长可调谐半导体激光器。增益芯片采用了富铟团簇量子限制结构作为其量子限制结构,由于该结构独特的平顶增益特性,可以使激光器在双波长调谐范围内实现光强稳定。本研究中的谐振腔包括内部谐振腔和外部谐振腔,其中内部谐振腔由增益芯片的两个自然解理面构成,以支撑整个系统工作在特定波长。外部谐振腔由增益芯片的一个自然解理面和光栅构成,可实现969.1~977.9 nm的工作波长范围。最终该系统基于单个增益芯片和单个光栅实现了同步双波长输出,双波长的频率差在THz范围。本研究有望为实现双波长差频太赫兹源提供一种可能的解决方案。     

谐振器加载石墨烯的双通带可调滤波衰减器设计

石墨烯材料在微波段的阻抗可控特性是其最有价值的应用特性之一。文中首次分析了石墨烯对微带 多模谐振的影响机理,提出了一种集成滤波衰减功能为一体的灵活可控器件。首先,对不同位置加载石墨烯的微带双 模谐振器进行了严格的等效电路建模,通过奇偶模分析法及输入导纳参数计算,探究了双模谐振受石墨烯阻抗及其加 载位置的影响,明晰了石墨烯材料对微波谐振器的影响。随后设计了动态可调的滤波衰减器并阐述了石墨烯材料在谐 波控制上的潜在应用点。最后,采用不同尺寸的双模谐振器进行石墨烯加载并完成双通带幅度独立可控的滤波衰减器 的设计,仿真与实测结果吻合良好,验证了阻抗可控石墨烯材料在可调微波衰减类器件上的应用前景。     

Silica shell-assisted synthetic route for mono-disperse persistent nanophosphors with enhanced in vivo recharged near-infrared persistent luminescence

Near-infrared (NIR) persistent-luminescence nanoparticles have emerged as a new class of background-free contrast agents that are promising for in vivo imaging.The next key roadblock is to establish a robust and controllable method for synthesizing monodisperse nanoparticles with high luminescence brightness and long persistent duration.Herein,we report a synthesis strategy involving the coating/etching of the SiO2 shell to obtain a new class of small NIR highly persistent luminescent ZnGa2O4∶Cr3+,Sn4+ (ZGOCS) nanoparticles.The optimized ZGOCS nanoparticles have an excellent size distribution of ～15 nm without any agglomeration and an NIR persistent luminescence that is enhanced by a factor of 13.5,owing to the key role of the SiO2 shell in preventing nanoparticle agglomeration after annealing.The ZGOCS nanoparticles have a signal-to-noise ratio ～3 times higher than that of previously reported ZnGa2O4∶Cr3+ (ZGC-1) nanoparticles as an NIR persistent-luminescence probe for in vivo bioimaging.Moreover,the persistent-luminescence signal from the ZGOCS nanoparticles can be repeatedly re-charged in situ with external excitation by a white lightemitting diode;thus,the nanoparticles are suitable for long-term in vivo imaging applications.Our study suggests an improved strategy for fabricating novel high-performance optical nanoparticles with good biocompatibility.     

Biofunctionalized upconverting CaF<Subscript>2</Subscript>:Yb,Tm nanoparticles for <Emphasis Type="Italic">Candida albicans</Emphasis> detection and imaging

Versatile optimization of the synthesis method and composition of Yb3+ and Tm3+ co-doped CaF2 nanoparticles as well as a novel biofunctionalization method were developed and evaluated.Through multistep synthesis,the luminescence intensity of the Tm3+ activator was enhanced by more than 10-fold compared to standard one-step synthesis.The proposed methods were used to homogenously distribute the doping ions within the nanoparticle's volume and thus reduce luminescence quenching.Optimization of dopant ions concentration led to the selection of the most efficient visible and near-infrared up-converting nanoparticles,which were CaF2 doped with 10％ Yb3+ 0.05％ Tm3+ and 20％ Yb3+ 0.5％ Tm3+,respectively.To illustrate the suitability of the synthesized nanoparticles as bio-labels,a dedicated biofunctionalization method was used,and the nanoparticles were applied for labeling and imaging of Candida albicans cells.This method shows great promise because of extremely low background and high specificity because of the presence of the attached molecules.     

Excited State Modulation for Organic Afterglow: Materials and Applications

Organic afterglow materials, developed recently by breaking through the difficulties in modulating ultrafast‐decayed excited states, exhibit ultralong‐lived emission for persistent luminescence with lifetimes of several orders of magnitude longer than traditional fluorescent and phosphorescent emissions at room temperature. Their exceptional properties, namely ultralong luminescent lifetime, large Stokes shifts, facile excited state transformation, and environmentally sensitive emission, have led to a diverse range of advanced optoelectronic applications. Here, the organic afterglow is reviewed from the perspective of fundamental concepts on both phenomenon and mechanism, examining the technical challenges in relation to excited state tuning and lifetime elongation. In particular, the advances in material design strategies that afford a large variety of organic afterglow materials for a broad utility in optoelectronics including lighting and displays, anti‐counterfeiting, optical recording, chemical sensors and bio‐imaging are highlighted.     

基于LED光源的成像板剂量性能初步研究

成像板的发光机制与光释光(OSL)元件的发光原理类似,均为光激励发光(PSL).为了验证光释光读出器也能用于成像板读数的可行性,使用丹麦Riso国家实验室生产的DA-15 OSL/TL通用读出仪开展成像板对光子和电子响应的测量研究.结果表明成像板的发光特性和剂量响应与释光类剂量计相同,使用光释光读出器对成像板进行测读可行.     

稀土上转换发光在钙钛矿太阳能电池中的应用

目前,钙钛矿太阳能电池最常使用的钙钛矿材料为CH_3NH_3PbI_3,其禁带宽度为1.55eV,导致低于该能量值的太阳光的光子无法被直接地吸收利用。因此,提高器件对太阳光谱的响应范围是提高钙钛矿太阳能电池性能的关键。稀土上转换材料可以将低能量近红外光转换为高能量可见光,所以,稀土上转换发光的应用是提高钙钛矿太阳能电池性能的较为可行的途径。本文概述了稀土上转换发光的基本机制,介绍了钙钛矿太阳能电池的结构和工作原理,综述了该太阳能电池的研究现状及其主要优势,重点阐述了稀土上转换发光在钙钛矿太阳能电池中的应用,最后对该太阳能电池的发展前景进行了展望。     

Patterning of Discotic Liquid Crystals with Tunable Molecular Orientation for Electronic Applications

The large‐area formation of functional micropatterns with liquid crystals is of great significance for diversified applications in interdisciplinary fields. Meanwhile, the control of molecular alignment in the patterns is fundamental and prerequisite for the adequate exploitation of their photoelectric properties. However, it would be extremely complicated and challenging for discotic liquid crystals (DLCs) to achieve the goal, because they are insensitive to external fields and surface chemistry. Herein, a simple method of patterning and aligning DLCs on flat substrates is disclosed through precise control of the formation and dewetting of the capillary liquid bridges, within which the DLC molecules are confined. Large‐area uniform alignment occurs spontaneously due to directional shearing force when the solvent is slowly evaporated and programmable patterns could be directly generated on desired substrates. Moreover, the in‐plane column direction of DLCs is tunable by slightly tailoring their chemical structures which changes their self‐assembly behaviors in liquid bridges. The patterned DLCs show molecular orientation–dependent charge transport properties and are promising for templating self‐assembly of other materials. The study provides a facile method for manipulation of the macroscopic patterns and microscopic molecular orientation which opens up new opportunities for electronic applications of DLCs.