We explore the spin–orbit coupling(SOC) mechanism for structured light in coherent atomic media with low-light-level cross-Kerr nonlinearity. Using the five-level M-type electromagnetic induced transparency(EIT) syst...We explore the spin–orbit coupling(SOC) mechanism for structured light in coherent atomic media with low-light-level cross-Kerr nonlinearity. Using the five-level M-type electromagnetic induced transparency(EIT) system as a prototype, we show that spin–orbit splitting for a weak spinor image can be generated by a weak trigger field carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM) at low-light intensity. By quantum-optical analogy, the paraxial focusing and defocusing of the two pseudo-spin states in the spinor image can be governed by a Pauli-like equation. More importantly, by changing the EIT parameters, especially the topological charge of the weak trigger field, the SOC-induced radial quantization of the spinor image can be rather significant,giving rise to positive or negative OAM-OAM mode separation in free space. This suggests that the separation can be flexibly controlled due to strong image-vortex interaction based on fewphoton cross-Kerr modulation. Our findings may have the potential for all-optical OAM multiplexing and demultiplexing of structured light fields toward few-photon quantum control and multimode communication.展开更多
This study investigated the effects of polarized and spectral light interactions on locust polarotaxic behavior and elucidated the regulatory mechanisms of polarized and spectral lights.Locust visual response effect w...This study investigated the effects of polarized and spectral light interactions on locust polarotaxic behavior and elucidated the regulatory mechanisms of polarized and spectral lights.Locust visual response effect was investigated using a combined light source system comprising linear detection polarization violet light with various spectrum lights and a response device to explore the interaction mechanism of polarized and spectral lights on locust visual sensitivity characteristics and the specific sensitivity of locust phototaxis and polartaxis.Results indicated that the polarized vector sensitivity of locusts was related to combined light intensity,showing high visual response sensitivity at 0°and 180°under 1000 lx,whereas under rated illumination(150 mW/cm^(2)),the coupled spectrum attributes induced changes in the locusts’sensitive vectors.UV,violet,and blue lights enhanced the sensitivity at 90°and 270°,and green and orange lights did so at 0°and 180°.Moreover,UV and violet lights enhanced the aggregation and trend sensitivity at 210°and 30°,blue,green and orange lights induced high sensitivity at 0°and 180°.Under increasing illumination,the enhanced effect of light intensity on aggregation sensitivity under blue,green,and orange spectra and on trend sensitivity under orange spectra at 90°and 270°were highly pronounced because of the interaction between heterogeneous spectrum illumination and linear detection polarization vector illumination.Meanwhile,the spectral attribute determined the locust visual response effect,which was affected by the linear detection polarization vector.When illumination increased to rated illumination,coupled light intensity induced a specific vector sensitivity related to optical distance,showing the strongest response sensitivity to 180°under orange spectra and the strongest aggregation and trend sensitivity to 210°under violet spectra due to the interplay of polarization degree,coupling light intensity,and specific vision sensitivity caused by partially polarized light.Then,the locust visual response effect was improved by utilizing the enhancement effect of polarized violet light coupled with violet light at a close range and the inductive effect of polarized violet light coupled with orange light at a long distance,which provide theoretical support for understanding locust polarotactic orientation mechanisms,facilitate the development of polarization induced light sources for attracting locusts.展开更多
Topological textures in optics such as skyrmions and merons are increasingly studied for their potential functions in light–matter interactions,deep-subwavelength imaging,and nanometrology.However,they were previousl...Topological textures in optics such as skyrmions and merons are increasingly studied for their potential functions in light–matter interactions,deep-subwavelength imaging,and nanometrology.However,they were previously generated either in strongly confined guided waves or in paraxial beams.This has posed a significant challenge in constructing skyrmions in nonparaxial propagating waves due to the lack of symmetry-breaking in the optical field and difficulty in characterizing the full three-dimensional spin textures at the nanoscale.We theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate the generation of skyrmionic spin textures in nonparaxial light,where skyrmionic textures with a Bloch-type scheme,including isolated skyrmioniums,skyrmion,and meron lattices are generated in free space.We introduce the interplay between the Hertz potentials to break the dual symmetry of light and build well-defined domains of skyrmions.We experimentally realized the topological textures by applying a hybrid polarized optical vortex and observed the complete three-dimensional spin distributions by a dual-mode waveguide probe.By bridging the gap in the skyrmionic group,we present a topologic diagram,showing how spin–orbit coupling of light governs the spin topology.These findings offer new insights into optical quasiparticles and electron–photon correspondence,potentially facilitating advanced applications in optical metrology,sensing,and storage.展开更多
Significant changes in the Raman spectrum of single-layer graphene grown on a copper film were observed after the spontaneous oxidation of the underlying substrate that occurred under ambient conditions. The frequenci...Significant changes in the Raman spectrum of single-layer graphene grown on a copper film were observed after the spontaneous oxidation of the underlying substrate that occurred under ambient conditions. The frequencies of the graphene G and 2D Raman modes were found to undergo red shifts, while the intensities of the two bands change by more than an order of magnitude. To understand the origin of these effects, we further characterized the samples by scanning tunneling microscopy （STM）, scanning tunneling spectroscopy （STS）, and atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The oxidation of the substrate produced an appreciable corrugation in the substrate without disrupting the crystalline order of the graphene overlayer and/or changing the carrier doping level. We explain the red shifts of the Raman frequencies in terms of tensile strain induced by corrugation of the graphene layer. The changes in Raman intensity with oxidation arise from the influence of the thin cuprous oxide film on the efficiency of light coupling with the graphene layer in the Raman scattering process.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.11574016 and 11204154)。
文摘We explore the spin–orbit coupling(SOC) mechanism for structured light in coherent atomic media with low-light-level cross-Kerr nonlinearity. Using the five-level M-type electromagnetic induced transparency(EIT) system as a prototype, we show that spin–orbit splitting for a weak spinor image can be generated by a weak trigger field carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM) at low-light intensity. By quantum-optical analogy, the paraxial focusing and defocusing of the two pseudo-spin states in the spinor image can be governed by a Pauli-like equation. More importantly, by changing the EIT parameters, especially the topological charge of the weak trigger field, the SOC-induced radial quantization of the spinor image can be rather significant,giving rise to positive or negative OAM-OAM mode separation in free space. This suggests that the separation can be flexibly controlled due to strong image-vortex interaction based on fewphoton cross-Kerr modulation. Our findings may have the potential for all-optical OAM multiplexing and demultiplexing of structured light fields toward few-photon quantum control and multimode communication.
基金supported by the Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province,China(Grant No.242102111179)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Henan Province,China(Grant No.232300420024).
文摘This study investigated the effects of polarized and spectral light interactions on locust polarotaxic behavior and elucidated the regulatory mechanisms of polarized and spectral lights.Locust visual response effect was investigated using a combined light source system comprising linear detection polarization violet light with various spectrum lights and a response device to explore the interaction mechanism of polarized and spectral lights on locust visual sensitivity characteristics and the specific sensitivity of locust phototaxis and polartaxis.Results indicated that the polarized vector sensitivity of locusts was related to combined light intensity,showing high visual response sensitivity at 0°and 180°under 1000 lx,whereas under rated illumination(150 mW/cm^(2)),the coupled spectrum attributes induced changes in the locusts’sensitive vectors.UV,violet,and blue lights enhanced the sensitivity at 90°and 270°,and green and orange lights did so at 0°and 180°.Moreover,UV and violet lights enhanced the aggregation and trend sensitivity at 210°and 30°,blue,green and orange lights induced high sensitivity at 0°and 180°.Under increasing illumination,the enhanced effect of light intensity on aggregation sensitivity under blue,green,and orange spectra and on trend sensitivity under orange spectra at 90°and 270°were highly pronounced because of the interaction between heterogeneous spectrum illumination and linear detection polarization vector illumination.Meanwhile,the spectral attribute determined the locust visual response effect,which was affected by the linear detection polarization vector.When illumination increased to rated illumination,coupled light intensity induced a specific vector sensitivity related to optical distance,showing the strongest response sensitivity to 180°under orange spectra and the strongest aggregation and trend sensitivity to 210°under violet spectra due to the interplay of polarization degree,coupling light intensity,and specific vision sensitivity caused by partially polarized light.Then,the locust visual response effect was improved by utilizing the enhancement effect of polarized violet light coupled with violet light at a close range and the inductive effect of polarized violet light coupled with orange light at a long distance,which provide theoretical support for understanding locust polarotactic orientation mechanisms,facilitate the development of polarization induced light sources for attracting locusts.
基金supported by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2020B0301030009)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62075139,12434012,92050202,and 12204309)+5 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.RCJC20200714114435063 and JCYJ20220531103403008)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(Grant No.22YF1415200)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2023A1515012670)the Innovation Team Project of Ordinary University of Guangdong Provincial Education Bureau(Grant No.2024KCXTD014)the Research Team Cultivation Program of Shenzhen University(Grant No.2023QNT012)the Shenzhen University 2035 Initiative(Grant No.2023B004)。
文摘Topological textures in optics such as skyrmions and merons are increasingly studied for their potential functions in light–matter interactions,deep-subwavelength imaging,and nanometrology.However,they were previously generated either in strongly confined guided waves or in paraxial beams.This has posed a significant challenge in constructing skyrmions in nonparaxial propagating waves due to the lack of symmetry-breaking in the optical field and difficulty in characterizing the full three-dimensional spin textures at the nanoscale.We theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate the generation of skyrmionic spin textures in nonparaxial light,where skyrmionic textures with a Bloch-type scheme,including isolated skyrmioniums,skyrmion,and meron lattices are generated in free space.We introduce the interplay between the Hertz potentials to break the dual symmetry of light and build well-defined domains of skyrmions.We experimentally realized the topological textures by applying a hybrid polarized optical vortex and observed the complete three-dimensional spin distributions by a dual-mode waveguide probe.By bridging the gap in the skyrmionic group,we present a topologic diagram,showing how spin–orbit coupling of light governs the spin topology.These findings offer new insights into optical quasiparticles and electron–photon correspondence,potentially facilitating advanced applications in optical metrology,sensing,and storage.
文摘Significant changes in the Raman spectrum of single-layer graphene grown on a copper film were observed after the spontaneous oxidation of the underlying substrate that occurred under ambient conditions. The frequencies of the graphene G and 2D Raman modes were found to undergo red shifts, while the intensities of the two bands change by more than an order of magnitude. To understand the origin of these effects, we further characterized the samples by scanning tunneling microscopy （STM）, scanning tunneling spectroscopy （STS）, and atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The oxidation of the substrate produced an appreciable corrugation in the substrate without disrupting the crystalline order of the graphene overlayer and/or changing the carrier doping level. We explain the red shifts of the Raman frequencies in terms of tensile strain induced by corrugation of the graphene layer. The changes in Raman intensity with oxidation arise from the influence of the thin cuprous oxide film on the efficiency of light coupling with the graphene layer in the Raman scattering process.
