Highly efficient avalanche multiphoton luminescence from coupled Au nanowires in the visible region

We report highly efficient avalanche multiphoton luminescence(MPL)from ordered-arrayed gold nanowires(NWs).The time-average excitation intensity I_(exc) is as low as 5.0-9.1 kW/cm~2.The intensity of avalanche MPL I_(MPL) is about 10~4 times larger than that of three-photon luminescence,the slope ■logI_(MPL)/■logI_(exc) of avalanche MPL reaches as high as 18.3 and the corresponding polarization dependence of I_(MPL) has a form of cos~(50)■_p.The emission dynamics of avalanche MPL and three-photon luminesc...     

激光诱导等离子体光谱技术应用于月球探测的可行性研究

阐述了激光诱导等离子体光谱技术的物理机制,分析了气压影响激光诱导等离子体光谱探测的机制和规律,建立了低气压环境下进行激光诱导等离子体光谱探测的试验装置,开展了不同等级低气压环境下的试验研究,通过试验数据具体量化了气压对激光诱导等离子体光谱探测的影响,进而论证了激光诱导等离子体光谱技术应用于月球探测的可行性.     

Estimation of nonclassical properties of multiphoton coherent states from optical tomograms

We have examined both single and entangled two-mode multiphoton coherent states and shown how the ‘Janus-faced’ properties between two partner states are mirrored in appropriate tomograms. Entropic squeezing, quadrature squeezing and higher-order squeezing properties for a wide range of nonclassical states are estimated directly from tomograms. We have demonstrated how squeezing properties of two-mode entangled states produced at the output port of a quantum beamsplitter are sensitive to the relative phase between the reflected and transmitted fields. This feature allows for the possibility of tuning the relative phase to enhance squeezing properties of the state. Finally, we have examined the manner in which decoherence affects squeezing and the changes in the optical tomogram of the state due to interaction with the environment.     

260～285nm波段苯胺的共振增强多光子电离研究

在自行研制的具有恒温加热进样系统的激光质谱仪上获得了260～285nm波段气相苯胺分子的共振增强多光子电离／飞行时间质谱（REMPI-TOFMS）。结合在266nm激发波长下得到的C6H7N^＋、C5H6＋、C4H3^＋、C3H3^＋、C2H4^＋及H2CN^＋离子的光强指数及不同激光能量下备离子信号强度的分支比,对分子离子及主要碎片离子的生成机理进行了探讨：在此波段范围内,苯胺分子首先吸收一个光子跃迁至。B2第一激发态,处于激发态的苯胺分子再吸收一个光子电离生成分子离子C6H7N＋,分子离子进一步吸收光子解离为C5H6^＋、H2CN^＋、C6H^＋,碎片离子C6H5^＋继续吸收光子解离产生C4H3^＋、C3H3^＋、C2H4^＋,并给出了可能的解离通道。     

Multiphoton imaging with a direct‐diode pumped femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser

A direct‐diode pumped Ti:sapphire femtosecond oscillator is used to perform multiphoton imaging for the first time.     

A NOVEL METHOD FOR DIRECT NONDESTRUCTIVE DIAGNOSIS OF CARIES AFFECTED TOOTH SURFACES BY LASER MULTIPHOTON IONIZATION

A new nondestructive analytical method for diagnosis of tooth caries is presented. The method is based on the Multiphoton Ionization (MPI) fast conductivity signals measured from tooth surfaces. The signals are acquired for a series of laser wavelengths, thus obtaining full MPI spectra. The results indicate a good correlation between the MPI results and the degree of severity of the caries, as diagnosed using traditional inspection. Moreover, the spectral information can be reduced (using least squares fitting) to a single parameter that provides an objective quantitative estimation of the caries severity. The MPI data can be obtained for tiny points on the dental surface and it is suggested that mapping is possible by scanning method.     

Characterization of fibrillar collagen types using multi-dimensional multiphoton laser scanning microscopy

In dermal photodamage the ratio of the collagen types III to I changes. This makes the investigation of the fibrillar collagen type characteristics interesting for skin research. In this study collagen types were characterized using 5-dimensional multiphoton laser scanning microscopy (5D-IVT) that can be applied in vivo. Second harmonic generation (SHG) signals and fluorescence lifetimes of the collagen autofluorescence were analysed. Collagen type I generates a higher SHG intensity and a longer fluorescence lifetime compared to collagen type III. Thus, the SHG intensity decrease found in photodamaged skin might be explained by the increase in collagen type III. Calculating the in vivo relevant increase of collagen type III gives a negligible difference in fluorescence lifetime not qualifying this method for the determination of collagen type changes in dermal photodamage in vivo in human skin. However, for pathologies that exhibit higher differences in collagen types 5D-IVT analysis might be a suitable method.     

共振多光子电离探测芳香烃污染物对比实验研究

本文用两种不同的方法对同期制备的不同浓度的苯、甲苯、二甲苯及其混合气和摩托车尾气三类样品分别进行了对比实验,实验验证了多光子电离所得实验数据的可靠性及其测量精确性,同时可以看出多光子电离方法所具有的快速、实时在线和多组分同时探测的优越性。     

Automated microscopy system for mosaic acquisition and processing

An automatic mosaic acquisition and processing system for a multiphoton microscope is described for imaging large expanses of biological specimens at or near the resolution limit of light microscopy. In a mosaic, a larger image is created from a series of smaller images individually acquired systematically across a specimen. Mosaics allow wide‐field views of biological specimens to be acquired without sacrificing resolution, providing detailed views of biological specimens within context. The system is composed of a fast‐scanning, multiphoton, confocal microscope fitted with a motorized, high‐precision stage and custom‐developed software programs for automatic image acquisition, image normalization, image alignment and stitching. Our current capabilities allow us to acquire data sets comprised of thousands to tens of thousands of individual images per mosaic. The large number of individual images involved in creating a single mosaic necessitated software development to automate both the mosaic acquisition and processing steps. In this report, we describe the methods and challenges involved in the routine creation of very large scale mosaics from brain tissue labelled with multiple fluorescent probes.     

Compact multiphoton/single photon laser scanning microscope for spectral imaging and fluorescence lifetime imaging

An inverted fluorescence microscope was upgraded into a compact three-dimensional laser scanning microscope (LSM) of 65 x 62 x 48 cm dimensions by means of a fast kHz galvoscanner unit, a piezodriven z-stage, and a picosecond (ps) 50 MHz laser diode at 405 nm. In addition, compact turn-key near infrared femtosecond lasers have been employed to perform multiphoton fluorescence and second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy. To expand the features of the compact LSM, a time-correlated single photon counting unit as well as a Sagnac interferometer have been added to realize fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) and spectral imaging. Using this unique five-dimensional microscope, TauMap, single-photon excited (SPE), and two-photon excited (TPE) cellular fluorescence as well as intratissue autofluorescence of water plant leaves have been investigated with submicron spatial resolution, <270 ps temporal resolution, and 10 nm spectral resolution.