Purpose-Association of American railroads(AAR)standard automatic couplers are designed for much higher capacity than the normal operating loads.However,failure of knuckles and coupler bodies is still a common occurren...Purpose-Association of American railroads(AAR)standard automatic couplers are designed for much higher capacity than the normal operating loads.However,failure of knuckles and coupler bodies is still a common occurrence.Recent studies have shown that fatigue is the main reason behind such failures below the expected load.Moreover,knuckle failures occur more frequently than coupler body failures,which cause operational disruptions and also influence overall coupler life because of nonconforming contact between a new knuckle and an old coupler.In addition to new and old counterparts,undesired contact conditions are often the case with the new assembly due to casting-based manufacturing inaccuracies.Design/methodology/approach-A study is thus carried out in this paper to understand the variation of load transfer paths and its consequences caused by dimensional variability.A finite element model of an E-type coupler’s knuckle is developed and different possible contact conditions of the knuckle with the coupler head are simulated.Knuckles generally fail in pulling mode,during which the possible contacting elements of knuckle are pulling lugs,pin protector regions and pinholes.Due to dimensional variability,contact conditions may exist where an individual or a combination of these elements are in contact.Findings-Simulation results indicate that under regular operational conditions,having only the pulling lugs in contact reduces the risk of knuckle failure and maintains assembly integrity even if the knuckle fails.However,under extreme loading conditions,the safest scenario is when both pulling lugs and pin protector regions are in contact.Originality/value-These findings are believed to assist in defining the dimensional variability limits to ensure the desired contacts between the mating surfaces of the knuckle and coupler body of railway couplers of AAR type.This work contributes to understanding implications of dimensional variability in the railway couplers.The insight presented are useful in design,manufacturing and maintenance of railway coupler’s knuckle.展开更多
In recent years,the use of deep learning to replace traditional numerical methods for electromagnetic propagation has shown tremendous potential in the rapid design of photonic devices.However,most research on deep le...In recent years,the use of deep learning to replace traditional numerical methods for electromagnetic propagation has shown tremendous potential in the rapid design of photonic devices.However,most research on deep learning has focused on single-layer grating couplers,and the accuracy of multi-layer grating couplers has not yet reached a high level.This paper proposes and demonstrates a novel deep learning network-assisted strategy for inverse design.The network model is based on a multi-layer perceptron(MLP)and incorporates convolutional neural networks(CNNs)and transformers.Through the stacking of multiple layers,it achieves a high-precision design for both multi-layer and single-layer raster couplers with various functionalities.The deep learning network exhibits exceptionally high predictive accuracy,with an average absolute error across the full wavelength range of 1300–1700 nm being only 0.17%,and an even lower predictive absolute error below 0.09%at the specific wavelength of 1550 nm.By combining the deep learning network with the genetic algorithm,we can efficiently design grating couplers that perform different functions.Simulation results indicate that the designed single-wavelength grating couplers achieve coupling efficiencies exceeding 80%at central wavelengths of 1550 nm and 1310 nm.The performance of designed dual-wavelength and broadband grating couplers also reaches high industry standards.Furthermore,the network structure and inverse design method are highly scalable and can be applied not only to multi-layer grating couplers but also directly to the prediction and design of single-layer grating couplers,providing a new perspective for the innovative development of photonic devices.展开更多
In this paper,a phase-quantization all-optical analog-to-digital converter(ADC)scheme is proposed and experimentally demonstrated using a thin-film lithium niobate(TFLN)Mach–Zehnder modulator(MZM)and a star coupler,o...In this paper,a phase-quantization all-optical analog-to-digital converter(ADC)scheme is proposed and experimentally demonstrated using a thin-film lithium niobate(TFLN)Mach–Zehnder modulator(MZM)and a star coupler,overcoming the limitations of traditional phase-shift quantization approaches where increasing output ports leads to significantly higher design complexity.展开更多
With rapid advancements in physics and particle medicine,the domestic accelerator industry has grown rapidly.During the 12th Five-Year Plan period,the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences too...With rapid advancements in physics and particle medicine,the domestic accelerator industry has grown rapidly.During the 12th Five-Year Plan period,the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences took on a plurality of accelerator projects.Nevertheless,the stability of the coupler,a crucial system within the cavities of accelerators,has encountered certain difficulties.The alumina ceramics,which constitute the core component of the coupler,are increasingly prone to breakage and solder joint failures due to their inferior environmental adaptability,inadequate mechanical properties,and high gas emissions.Conversely,with the advancements in medical technology and materials science,zirconia ceramics have emerged as a prospective remedy for these problems.This type of ceramic is highly esteemed for its outstanding environmental adaptability,remarkable mechanical properties,and excellent high-temperature resistance,exhibiting extraordinary value in dental applications.This study investigates the use of zirconia ceramics in a 162.5 MHz 3-1/8"standard ceramic window,combining experimental data with finite element RF simulations and multi-physics analysis.A new coupler featuring a zirconia ceramic window was tested on a Quarter-Wave Resonator,demonstrating excellent alignment between electromagnetic simulations and measurement results.This reveals the substantial application potential and practical worth of the zirconia ceramic material in the context of accelerators.展开更多
This paper presents a novel approach to design a compact circular rat-race coupler with an ultrawide stopband, with the aim to reduce its size while maintaining performance. The design methodology begins with a common...This paper presents a novel approach to design a compact circular rat-race coupler with an ultrawide stopband, with the aim to reduce its size while maintaining performance. The design methodology begins with a common miniaturization technique to replace the conventional quarter-wavelength transmission line with an equivalent low-pass filter loaded with parallel coupled line and radial stubs. Since the latter leads to produce higher order harmonics, parasitic open-ended stubs are then properly introduced in the structure not only to overcome the issue but also to produce controllable transmission zeros. A versatile analytical model is also developed taking into account manufacturing restrictions, which makes it possible to extract the physical parameters of the coupler unit-cell for a given desired compactness percentage with respect to the conventional rat-race coupler. A prototype is fabricated and measured to validate the design,demonstrating the predicted behavior fairly achieved by numerical analysis. A significant size reduction of about 86.1% was achieved compared to the conventional design, while effectively suppressing higher order modes up to 23.4 GHz(including the 13th harmonic based on |S11|>-5 dB and |S21|<-17 dB)with high isolation level(|S41|<-17 dB) between the ports.展开更多
Edge couplers,widely recognized for their efficiency and broad bandwidth,have gained significant attention as optical fiber-to-chip couplers.Silicon waveguides exhibit strong birefringence properties,resulting in subs...Edge couplers,widely recognized for their efficiency and broad bandwidth,have gained significant attention as optical fiber-to-chip couplers.Silicon waveguides exhibit strong birefringence properties,resulting in substantial polarization-dependent loss for edge couplers in the O-band.We introduce a bilayer and double-tip edge coupler designed to efficiently couple both transverse electric(TE)and transverse magnetic(TM)modes while maintaining compatibility with standard manufacturing processes used in commercial silicon photonics foundries.We have successfully designed and fabricated this edge coupler,achieving coupling losses of<1.52 dB∕facet for TE mode and 2 dB∕facet for TM mode when coupled with a lensed optical fiber[4-μmmode field diameter(MFD)]within the wavelength range of 1260 to 1360 nm.展开更多
We propose an effective surface plasmon resonance system designed to achieve both negative and positive Goos–H??nchen shifts in reflected light.This system comprises a metal film and an underlying medium,where the re...We propose an effective surface plasmon resonance system designed to achieve both negative and positive Goos–H??nchen shifts in reflected light.This system comprises a metal film and an underlying medium,where the real part of the permittivity of the underlying medium must be less than unity.Surface plasmon polaritons can be excited at the lower surface of the metal when light is incident from the air onto the upper surface of the metal.The excitation of surface plasmon polaritons leads to the exploration of the Goos–H??nchen shift(G–HS).Control over the negative and positive(G–HS)is investigated via the wavelength of the incident light.The magnitude of the G–HS is strongly dependent on the incident wavelength.A remarkable enhancement of both negative and positive G–HS in the reflected light is achieved at certain wavelengths and incident angles.Our system paves the way for exploring different characteristics of optical switching and micro-sensors with very high precision.展开更多
Fabrication-friendly superconducting qubits continue to be a leading candidate for scalable quantum computing.Recent developments in tunable couplers have significantly advanced the progress toward practical quantum p...Fabrication-friendly superconducting qubits continue to be a leading candidate for scalable quantum computing.Recent developments in tunable couplers have significantly advanced the progress toward practical quantum processors.However,high-performance quantum control,particularly two-qubit gates,depends on the delicate tuning of the coupler spectrum,as misalignment can lead to undesirable phenomena such as frequency crowding,which may cause errors including state leakage.Here,we propose an efficient method for characterizing the coupler spectrum through sideband drivings,obviating the need for additional components in current quantum processors.We demonstrate this technique experimentally by employing both continuous-wave and pulsed measurement protocols,successfully extracting the coupler spectrum.Furthermore,by utilizing the measured coupler spectrum,we calibrate the frequency dependence of the effective coupling strength between two qubits linked by the coupler.The proposed approach offers significant practical benefits,enabling the efficient characterization of the coupler spectrum in existing quantum architectures,thus paving the way for enhanced quantum control and scalability.展开更多
We proposed and demonstrated the ultra-compact 1310/1550 nm wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer assisted by subwavelength grating(SWG)using particle swarm optimization(PSO)algorithm in silicon-on-insulator(SOI)platfo...We proposed and demonstrated the ultra-compact 1310/1550 nm wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer assisted by subwavelength grating(SWG)using particle swarm optimization(PSO)algorithm in silicon-on-insulator(SOI)platform.Through the self-imaging effect of multimode interference(MMI)coupler,the demultiplexing function for 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths is implemented.After that,three parallel SWG-based slots are inserted into the MMI section so that the effective refractive index of the modes can be engineered and thus the beat length can be adjusted.Importantly,these three SWG slots significantly reduce the length of the device,which is much shorter than the length of traditional MMI-based wavelength demultiplexers.Ultimately,by using the PSO algorithm,the equivalent refractive index and width of the SWG in a certain range are optimized to achieve the best performance of the wavelength demultiplexer.It has been verified that the device footprint is only 2×30.68μm^(2),and 1 dB bandwidths of larger than 120 nm are acquired at 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths.Meanwhile,the transmitted spectrum shows that the insertion loss(IL)values are below 0.47 dB at both wavelengths when the extinction ratio(ER)values are above 12.65 dB.This inverse design approach has been proved to be efficient in increasing bandwidth and reducing device length.展开更多
An ultracompact 3 dB coupler is designed and fabricated in silicon on insulator,based on 1×2 line tapered multimode interference (MMI) coupler.Comparing with the conventional straight MMI coupler,the device is...An ultracompact 3 dB coupler is designed and fabricated in silicon on insulator,based on 1×2 line tapered multimode interference (MMI) coupler.Comparing with the conventional straight MMI coupler,the device is ～40% shorter in length.The device exhibits uniformity of 1 3dB and excess loss of 2 5dB.展开更多
Published studies in regard to coupler systems have been mainly focused on the manufacturing process or coupler strength issues. With the ever increasing of tonnage and length of heavy haul trains, lateral in-train fo...Published studies in regard to coupler systems have been mainly focused on the manufacturing process or coupler strength issues. With the ever increasing of tonnage and length of heavy haul trains, lateral in-train forces generated by longitudinal in-train forces and coupler rotations have become a more and more significant safety issue for heavy haul train operations. Derailments caused by excessive lateral in-train forces are frequently reported. This article studies two typical coupler systems used on heavy haul locomotives. Their structures and stabilizing mechanism are analyzed before the corresponding models are developed. Coupler systems models are featured by two distinct stabilizing mechanism models and draft gear models with hysteresis considered. A model set which consists of four locomotives and three coupler systems is developed to study the rotational behavior of different coupler systems and their implications for locomotive dynamics. Simulated results indicate that when the locomotives are equipped with the type B coupler system, locomotives can meet the dynamics standard on tangent tracks; while the dynamics performance on curved tracks is very poor. The maximum longitudinal in-train force for locomotives equipped with the type B coupler system is 2000 kN. Simulations revealed a distinct trend for the type A coupler system. Locomotive dynamics are poorer for the type A case when locomotives are running on tangent tracks, while the dynamics are better for the type A case when locomotives are running on curved tracks. Theoretical studies and simulations carried out in this article suggest that a combination of the two types of stabilizing mechanism can result in a good design which can significantly decrease the relevant derailments.展开更多
A novel InGaAs(LT-In 0.25Ga 0.75As) absorber grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition at low temperature is presented.Using it as well as an output coupler,passive mode locking,which produces pulses as s...A novel InGaAs(LT-In 0.25Ga 0.75As) absorber grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition at low temperature is presented.Using it as well as an output coupler,passive mode locking,which produces pulses as short as several hundred picoseconds for diode-end-pumped Nd∶YAG laser at 1.06μm,is realized.The pulse frequency is 150MHz.展开更多
In this paper,we provide an overview and comparison of devices used for optical waveguide-to-waveguide coupling including inter-chip edge couplers,grating couplers,free form couplers,evanescent couplers,cantilever cou...In this paper,we provide an overview and comparison of devices used for optical waveguide-to-waveguide coupling including inter-chip edge couplers,grating couplers,free form couplers,evanescent couplers,cantilever couplers,and optical wirebonds.In addition,technology for efficient transmission of light through chips is discussed including guided mode and free form photonic vias for substrates including silicon,glass,and organics.The results are discussed in the context of potential applications including co-packaged optics switch packages,replaceable biochemical sensors,optically connected memory,optical computing,integrated quantum photonics,and integrated LiDAR systems to show possible improvements in energy efficiency,performance,and cost.展开更多
A rigorous analysis of a broad wall slot coupler composed of two crossed rectangular waveguides by using FDTD method is presented. Two types of slots, a longitudinal/transverse slot and a centered-inclined slot, are a...A rigorous analysis of a broad wall slot coupler composed of two crossed rectangular waveguides by using FDTD method is presented. Two types of slots, a longitudinal/transverse slot and a centered-inclined slot, are analyzed. Coupling slot characteristics are obtained, including scattering parameters and the resonant length for different waveguide dimensions and frequencies. The numerical results are all in good agreement with those by the method of moments. A coupler system with a short circuit port is also analyzed to help designing the slot array.展开更多
Inadequate management of large in-train forces transferred through coupler systems of a railway train leads to running and structural failures of vehicles.Understanding these phenomena and their mitigation requires ac...Inadequate management of large in-train forces transferred through coupler systems of a railway train leads to running and structural failures of vehicles.Understanding these phenomena and their mitigation requires accurate estimation of relative motions and in-train forces between vehicle bodies.Previous numerical studies have ignored inertia of coupling elements and the impacts between couplers.Thus,existing models underestimate the additional dynamic variations in in-train forces.Detailed multi-body dynamic models of two AAR(Association of American Railroads)coupler systems used in passenger and freight trains are developed,incorporating coupler inertia and various slacks.Due to the modeling and simulation com-plexities involved in a full train model,with such details of coupler system,actual longitudinal train dynamics is not studied.A system comprising only two coupling units,inter-connecting two consecutive vehicles,is modeled.Considered system has been fixed at one end and an excitation force is applied at the other end,to mimic a relative force transmission through combined coupler system.Simulation results obtained from this representative system show that,noticeable influence in in-train forces are expected due to the combined effect of inertia of couplers and intermittent impacts between couplers in the slack regime.Maximum amplitude of longitudinal reaction force,transferred from draft gear housing to vehicle body,is expected to be significantly higher than that predicted using existing models of coupler system.It is also observed that the couplers and knuckles are subjected to significant longitudinal and lateral contact forces,due to the intermittent impacts between couplers.Thus,accurate estimation of draft gear reaction force and impact forces between couplers are essential to design vehicle and coupler components,respectively.展开更多
To reduce the longitudinal coupler forces of heavy haul trains and improve the running safety, the velocity method and New-mark method were used for the coupler simulation and numerical integration, and a numerical mo...To reduce the longitudinal coupler forces of heavy haul trains and improve the running safety, the velocity method and New-mark method were used for the coupler simulation and numerical integration, and a numerical model on the longitudinal dynamics of heavy haul trains was established. Validation was performed against the experimental data. Using this model, the emergency braking process for a combined marshalling heavy haul train was investigated to obtain the distributions of the longitudinal compressive forces and strokes of coupler devices. Then, the influences of the initial braking velocity, the synchronization time of master and slave locomotives, the coupler stiffness and the vibrator mass on the longitudinal forces and strokes were analyzed. The results show that it should be avoided that the emergency braking starts at a low initial speed. Keeping synchronism between master locomotive and slave locomotives effectively helps to reduce the longitudinal forces. Reducing the coupler stiffness appropriately and adding rigid arm connections, the longitudinal vibration frequency can be brought down and the longitudinal forces will be decreased, which improves the running safety of heavy haul trains. All of these research results can provide a reference for the operation and development of heavy haul trains.展开更多
A near-distance,nonlinear coupling relationship objectively exists between urbanization and the eco-environment.The issue of how to coordinate the relationship between them has become a global strategic and scientific...A near-distance,nonlinear coupling relationship objectively exists between urbanization and the eco-environment.The issue of how to coordinate the relationship between them has become a global strategic and scientific issue.This study reveals the nature,relationship and intensity of coupling between urbanization and the eco-environment from a theoretical perspective.Based on the strength of coupling,relationships can be characterized as having very-low,low,medium,high,very-high or full coupling intensity,which correspond to the categories of random coupling,indirect coupling,loose coupling,cooperative coupling,close coupling,and controlled coupling.Together,these make up an urbanization and eco-environment"coupling tower."This study also develops an urbanization and eco-environment coupling circle theory and generates 45 coupling graphs(including linear,exponential-curve,logarithmic-curve,double exponential-curve and S-curve graphs)per 10°of rotation of the coupling circle,with different graphs corresponding to different urban development stages and development models.Of the various coupling graphs,the S-curve graph is considered the optimum,as it reflects the best interactivity scenario between urbanization and the eco-environment.Using an S-curve coupling graph,and with the help of an SD model and based on the complex one-to-one,one-to-many,and many-to-many relationships between the variables,this study develops the Urbanization and Eco-environment Coupler(UEC).The UEC is composed of 11 regulating elements and 201 variables.If one variable changes,it changes the whole,affecting the structure,function and regulation of the entire coupler.The UEC includes three spatio-temporal scales:static regulation between multiple urbanization areas and eco-environment areas at the same time,dynamic regulation between the same urbanization area and eco-environment area at different times,and dynamic regulation between multiple urbanization areas and eco-environment areas at different times.Regulation gradually promotes evolution from low-level coupling to high-level coupling between urbanization and the eco-environment.展开更多
Coupling plane wave into a single-mode fiber （SMF） with high and steady coupling efficiency is crucial for fiber- based free-space laser systems, where random angular jitters are the main influencing factors of fibe...Coupling plane wave into a single-mode fiber （SMF） with high and steady coupling efficiency is crucial for fiber- based free-space laser systems, where random angular jitters are the main influencing factors of fiber coupling. In this paper, we verified a new adaptive-optic device named adaptive fiber coupler （AFC） which could compensate angular jitters and improve the SMF coupling efficiency in some degree. Experiments of SMF coupling under the angular jitter situation using AFC have been achieved. Stochastic parallel gradient descent （SPGD） algorithm is employed as the control strategy, of which the iteration rate is 625 Hz. In closed loop, the coupling efficiency keeps above 65% when angular errors are below 80/3tad. The compensation bandwidth is 35 Hz at sine-jitter of 15 ~rad amplitude with average coupling efficiency of above 60%. Also, experiments with simulated turbulence have been studied. The average coupling efficiency increases from 31.97% in open loop to 61.33% in closed loop, and mean square error （MSE） of coupling efficiency drops from 7.43% to 1.75%.展开更多
Fundamental power couplers are crucial components for feeding radio frequency power to accelerating cavities. Couplers must be tested and conditioned on a room-temperature test stand to evaluate and potentially improv...Fundamental power couplers are crucial components for feeding radio frequency power to accelerating cavities. Couplers must be tested and conditioned on a room-temperature test stand to evaluate and potentially improve their performance before being installed in an accelerating cavity. A new test system has been designed and is under construction at the institute of modern physics.For this test system, multiple conditioning modes, including the pulse mode, CW mode, and amplitude-sweeping mode, have been embedded in the low-level radio frequency system of the test stand. All of these conditioning modes can be run manually or automatically. In addition, a novel test cavity is proposed and has been designed, which facilitates non-contact conditioning and a multi-purpose test stand.展开更多
文摘Purpose-Association of American railroads(AAR)standard automatic couplers are designed for much higher capacity than the normal operating loads.However,failure of knuckles and coupler bodies is still a common occurrence.Recent studies have shown that fatigue is the main reason behind such failures below the expected load.Moreover,knuckle failures occur more frequently than coupler body failures,which cause operational disruptions and also influence overall coupler life because of nonconforming contact between a new knuckle and an old coupler.In addition to new and old counterparts,undesired contact conditions are often the case with the new assembly due to casting-based manufacturing inaccuracies.Design/methodology/approach-A study is thus carried out in this paper to understand the variation of load transfer paths and its consequences caused by dimensional variability.A finite element model of an E-type coupler’s knuckle is developed and different possible contact conditions of the knuckle with the coupler head are simulated.Knuckles generally fail in pulling mode,during which the possible contacting elements of knuckle are pulling lugs,pin protector regions and pinholes.Due to dimensional variability,contact conditions may exist where an individual or a combination of these elements are in contact.Findings-Simulation results indicate that under regular operational conditions,having only the pulling lugs in contact reduces the risk of knuckle failure and maintains assembly integrity even if the knuckle fails.However,under extreme loading conditions,the safest scenario is when both pulling lugs and pin protector regions are in contact.Originality/value-These findings are believed to assist in defining the dimensional variability limits to ensure the desired contacts between the mating surfaces of the knuckle and coupler body of railway couplers of AAR type.This work contributes to understanding implications of dimensional variability in the railway couplers.The insight presented are useful in design,manufacturing and maintenance of railway coupler’s knuckle.
基金sponsored by the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Projects of China(Grant No.62027823)the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.61775048).
文摘In recent years,the use of deep learning to replace traditional numerical methods for electromagnetic propagation has shown tremendous potential in the rapid design of photonic devices.However,most research on deep learning has focused on single-layer grating couplers,and the accuracy of multi-layer grating couplers has not yet reached a high level.This paper proposes and demonstrates a novel deep learning network-assisted strategy for inverse design.The network model is based on a multi-layer perceptron(MLP)and incorporates convolutional neural networks(CNNs)and transformers.Through the stacking of multiple layers,it achieves a high-precision design for both multi-layer and single-layer raster couplers with various functionalities.The deep learning network exhibits exceptionally high predictive accuracy,with an average absolute error across the full wavelength range of 1300–1700 nm being only 0.17%,and an even lower predictive absolute error below 0.09%at the specific wavelength of 1550 nm.By combining the deep learning network with the genetic algorithm,we can efficiently design grating couplers that perform different functions.Simulation results indicate that the designed single-wavelength grating couplers achieve coupling efficiencies exceeding 80%at central wavelengths of 1550 nm and 1310 nm.The performance of designed dual-wavelength and broadband grating couplers also reaches high industry standards.Furthermore,the network structure and inverse design method are highly scalable and can be applied not only to multi-layer grating couplers but also directly to the prediction and design of single-layer grating couplers,providing a new perspective for the innovative development of photonic devices.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62435016,62305291)。
文摘In this paper,a phase-quantization all-optical analog-to-digital converter(ADC)scheme is proposed and experimentally demonstrated using a thin-film lithium niobate(TFLN)Mach–Zehnder modulator(MZM)and a star coupler,overcoming the limitations of traditional phase-shift quantization approaches where increasing output ports leads to significantly higher design complexity.
文摘With rapid advancements in physics and particle medicine,the domestic accelerator industry has grown rapidly.During the 12th Five-Year Plan period,the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences took on a plurality of accelerator projects.Nevertheless,the stability of the coupler,a crucial system within the cavities of accelerators,has encountered certain difficulties.The alumina ceramics,which constitute the core component of the coupler,are increasingly prone to breakage and solder joint failures due to their inferior environmental adaptability,inadequate mechanical properties,and high gas emissions.Conversely,with the advancements in medical technology and materials science,zirconia ceramics have emerged as a prospective remedy for these problems.This type of ceramic is highly esteemed for its outstanding environmental adaptability,remarkable mechanical properties,and excellent high-temperature resistance,exhibiting extraordinary value in dental applications.This study investigates the use of zirconia ceramics in a 162.5 MHz 3-1/8"standard ceramic window,combining experimental data with finite element RF simulations and multi-physics analysis.A new coupler featuring a zirconia ceramic window was tested on a Quarter-Wave Resonator,demonstrating excellent alignment between electromagnetic simulations and measurement results.This reveals the substantial application potential and practical worth of the zirconia ceramic material in the context of accelerators.
文摘This paper presents a novel approach to design a compact circular rat-race coupler with an ultrawide stopband, with the aim to reduce its size while maintaining performance. The design methodology begins with a common miniaturization technique to replace the conventional quarter-wavelength transmission line with an equivalent low-pass filter loaded with parallel coupled line and radial stubs. Since the latter leads to produce higher order harmonics, parasitic open-ended stubs are then properly introduced in the structure not only to overcome the issue but also to produce controllable transmission zeros. A versatile analytical model is also developed taking into account manufacturing restrictions, which makes it possible to extract the physical parameters of the coupler unit-cell for a given desired compactness percentage with respect to the conventional rat-race coupler. A prototype is fabricated and measured to validate the design,demonstrating the predicted behavior fairly achieved by numerical analysis. A significant size reduction of about 86.1% was achieved compared to the conventional design, while effectively suppressing higher order modes up to 23.4 GHz(including the 13th harmonic based on |S11|>-5 dB and |S21|<-17 dB)with high isolation level(|S41|<-17 dB) between the ports.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB2806600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62125503,62261160388,and 62105115)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Grant No.2023AFA028)the Major Program(JD)of Hubei Province(Grant No.2023BAA012)the High Quality Development Special Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(Grant No.2021BAA004)the Open Project Program of SJTU-Pinghu Institute of Intelligent Optoelectronics(Grant No.2022SPIOE102)the Innovation Project of Optics Valley Laboratory(Grant No.OVL2023ZD004).
文摘Edge couplers,widely recognized for their efficiency and broad bandwidth,have gained significant attention as optical fiber-to-chip couplers.Silicon waveguides exhibit strong birefringence properties,resulting in substantial polarization-dependent loss for edge couplers in the O-band.We introduce a bilayer and double-tip edge coupler designed to efficiently couple both transverse electric(TE)and transverse magnetic(TM)modes while maintaining compatibility with standard manufacturing processes used in commercial silicon photonics foundries.We have successfully designed and fabricated this edge coupler,achieving coupling losses of<1.52 dB∕facet for TE mode and 2 dB∕facet for TM mode when coupled with a lensed optical fiber[4-μmmode field diameter(MFD)]within the wavelength range of 1260 to 1360 nm.
基金Hubei University of Automotive Technology through the start-up research grant(BK202212),located in Shiyan 442002,China。
文摘We propose an effective surface plasmon resonance system designed to achieve both negative and positive Goos–H??nchen shifts in reflected light.This system comprises a metal film and an underlying medium,where the real part of the permittivity of the underlying medium must be less than unity.Surface plasmon polaritons can be excited at the lower surface of the metal when light is incident from the air onto the upper surface of the metal.The excitation of surface plasmon polaritons leads to the exploration of the Goos–H??nchen shift(G–HS).Control over the negative and positive(G–HS)is investigated via the wavelength of the incident light.The magnitude of the G–HS is strongly dependent on the incident wavelength.A remarkable enhancement of both negative and positive G–HS in the reflected light is achieved at certain wavelengths and incident angles.Our system paves the way for exploring different characteristics of optical switching and micro-sensors with very high precision.
基金supported by the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant Nos.2021ZD0301702 and 2024ZD0302000)the Natural Science Foundation of of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20232002)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A20436 and 12074179)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2023LZH002)Nanjing University-China Mobile Communications Group Co.,Ltd.Joint Institute.
文摘Fabrication-friendly superconducting qubits continue to be a leading candidate for scalable quantum computing.Recent developments in tunable couplers have significantly advanced the progress toward practical quantum processors.However,high-performance quantum control,particularly two-qubit gates,depends on the delicate tuning of the coupler spectrum,as misalignment can lead to undesirable phenomena such as frequency crowding,which may cause errors including state leakage.Here,we propose an efficient method for characterizing the coupler spectrum through sideband drivings,obviating the need for additional components in current quantum processors.We demonstrate this technique experimentally by employing both continuous-wave and pulsed measurement protocols,successfully extracting the coupler spectrum.Furthermore,by utilizing the measured coupler spectrum,we calibrate the frequency dependence of the effective coupling strength between two qubits linked by the coupler.The proposed approach offers significant practical benefits,enabling the efficient characterization of the coupler spectrum in existing quantum architectures,thus paving the way for enhanced quantum control and scalability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61505160)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(No.2018KJXX-042)+2 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(No.2019JM-084)the State Key Laboratory of Transient Optics and Photonics(No.SKLST202108)the Graduate Innovation and Practical Ability Training Project of Xi’an Shiyou University(No.YCS22213190)。
文摘We proposed and demonstrated the ultra-compact 1310/1550 nm wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer assisted by subwavelength grating(SWG)using particle swarm optimization(PSO)algorithm in silicon-on-insulator(SOI)platform.Through the self-imaging effect of multimode interference(MMI)coupler,the demultiplexing function for 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths is implemented.After that,three parallel SWG-based slots are inserted into the MMI section so that the effective refractive index of the modes can be engineered and thus the beat length can be adjusted.Importantly,these three SWG slots significantly reduce the length of the device,which is much shorter than the length of traditional MMI-based wavelength demultiplexers.Ultimately,by using the PSO algorithm,the equivalent refractive index and width of the SWG in a certain range are optimized to achieve the best performance of the wavelength demultiplexer.It has been verified that the device footprint is only 2×30.68μm^(2),and 1 dB bandwidths of larger than 120 nm are acquired at 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths.Meanwhile,the transmitted spectrum shows that the insertion loss(IL)values are below 0.47 dB at both wavelengths when the extinction ratio(ER)values are above 12.65 dB.This inverse design approach has been proved to be efficient in increasing bandwidth and reducing device length.
文摘An ultracompact 3 dB coupler is designed and fabricated in silicon on insulator,based on 1×2 line tapered multimode interference (MMI) coupler.Comparing with the conventional straight MMI coupler,the device is ～40% shorter in length.The device exhibits uniformity of 1 3dB and excess loss of 2 5dB.
基金Supported by National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program,Grant No.2001CB711104)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51005190)Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation of China (Grant No.122014)
文摘Published studies in regard to coupler systems have been mainly focused on the manufacturing process or coupler strength issues. With the ever increasing of tonnage and length of heavy haul trains, lateral in-train forces generated by longitudinal in-train forces and coupler rotations have become a more and more significant safety issue for heavy haul train operations. Derailments caused by excessive lateral in-train forces are frequently reported. This article studies two typical coupler systems used on heavy haul locomotives. Their structures and stabilizing mechanism are analyzed before the corresponding models are developed. Coupler systems models are featured by two distinct stabilizing mechanism models and draft gear models with hysteresis considered. A model set which consists of four locomotives and three coupler systems is developed to study the rotational behavior of different coupler systems and their implications for locomotive dynamics. Simulated results indicate that when the locomotives are equipped with the type B coupler system, locomotives can meet the dynamics standard on tangent tracks; while the dynamics performance on curved tracks is very poor. The maximum longitudinal in-train force for locomotives equipped with the type B coupler system is 2000 kN. Simulations revealed a distinct trend for the type A coupler system. Locomotive dynamics are poorer for the type A case when locomotives are running on tangent tracks, while the dynamics are better for the type A case when locomotives are running on curved tracks. Theoretical studies and simulations carried out in this article suggest that a combination of the two types of stabilizing mechanism can result in a good design which can significantly decrease the relevant derailments.
文摘A novel InGaAs(LT-In 0.25Ga 0.75As) absorber grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition at low temperature is presented.Using it as well as an output coupler,passive mode locking,which produces pulses as short as several hundred picoseconds for diode-end-pumped Nd∶YAG laser at 1.06μm,is realized.The pulse frequency is 150MHz.
基金supported by NSF Convergence Accelerator Track I:FUTUR-IC:A Resource-Efficient Microchip Manufacturing and Operations Research Alliance,Award Number ITE-2345076.
文摘In this paper,we provide an overview and comparison of devices used for optical waveguide-to-waveguide coupling including inter-chip edge couplers,grating couplers,free form couplers,evanescent couplers,cantilever couplers,and optical wirebonds.In addition,technology for efficient transmission of light through chips is discussed including guided mode and free form photonic vias for substrates including silicon,glass,and organics.The results are discussed in the context of potential applications including co-packaged optics switch packages,replaceable biochemical sensors,optically connected memory,optical computing,integrated quantum photonics,and integrated LiDAR systems to show possible improvements in energy efficiency,performance,and cost.
文摘A rigorous analysis of a broad wall slot coupler composed of two crossed rectangular waveguides by using FDTD method is presented. Two types of slots, a longitudinal/transverse slot and a centered-inclined slot, are analyzed. Coupling slot characteristics are obtained, including scattering parameters and the resonant length for different waveguide dimensions and frequencies. The numerical results are all in good agreement with those by the method of moments. A coupler system with a short circuit port is also analyzed to help designing the slot array.
文摘Inadequate management of large in-train forces transferred through coupler systems of a railway train leads to running and structural failures of vehicles.Understanding these phenomena and their mitigation requires accurate estimation of relative motions and in-train forces between vehicle bodies.Previous numerical studies have ignored inertia of coupling elements and the impacts between couplers.Thus,existing models underestimate the additional dynamic variations in in-train forces.Detailed multi-body dynamic models of two AAR(Association of American Railroads)coupler systems used in passenger and freight trains are developed,incorporating coupler inertia and various slacks.Due to the modeling and simulation com-plexities involved in a full train model,with such details of coupler system,actual longitudinal train dynamics is not studied.A system comprising only two coupling units,inter-connecting two consecutive vehicles,is modeled.Considered system has been fixed at one end and an excitation force is applied at the other end,to mimic a relative force transmission through combined coupler system.Simulation results obtained from this representative system show that,noticeable influence in in-train forces are expected due to the combined effect of inertia of couplers and intermittent impacts between couplers in the slack regime.Maximum amplitude of longitudinal reaction force,transferred from draft gear housing to vehicle body,is expected to be significantly higher than that predicted using existing models of coupler system.It is also observed that the couplers and knuckles are subjected to significant longitudinal and lateral contact forces,due to the intermittent impacts between couplers.Thus,accurate estimation of draft gear reaction force and impact forces between couplers are essential to design vehicle and coupler components,respectively.
基金Project(U1334208)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2016zzts331)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘To reduce the longitudinal coupler forces of heavy haul trains and improve the running safety, the velocity method and New-mark method were used for the coupler simulation and numerical integration, and a numerical model on the longitudinal dynamics of heavy haul trains was established. Validation was performed against the experimental data. Using this model, the emergency braking process for a combined marshalling heavy haul train was investigated to obtain the distributions of the longitudinal compressive forces and strokes of coupler devices. Then, the influences of the initial braking velocity, the synchronization time of master and slave locomotives, the coupler stiffness and the vibrator mass on the longitudinal forces and strokes were analyzed. The results show that it should be avoided that the emergency braking starts at a low initial speed. Keeping synchronism between master locomotive and slave locomotives effectively helps to reduce the longitudinal forces. Reducing the coupler stiffness appropriately and adding rigid arm connections, the longitudinal vibration frequency can be brought down and the longitudinal forces will be decreased, which improves the running safety of heavy haul trains. All of these research results can provide a reference for the operation and development of heavy haul trains.
基金Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.41942004,No.41590842。
文摘A near-distance,nonlinear coupling relationship objectively exists between urbanization and the eco-environment.The issue of how to coordinate the relationship between them has become a global strategic and scientific issue.This study reveals the nature,relationship and intensity of coupling between urbanization and the eco-environment from a theoretical perspective.Based on the strength of coupling,relationships can be characterized as having very-low,low,medium,high,very-high or full coupling intensity,which correspond to the categories of random coupling,indirect coupling,loose coupling,cooperative coupling,close coupling,and controlled coupling.Together,these make up an urbanization and eco-environment"coupling tower."This study also develops an urbanization and eco-environment coupling circle theory and generates 45 coupling graphs(including linear,exponential-curve,logarithmic-curve,double exponential-curve and S-curve graphs)per 10°of rotation of the coupling circle,with different graphs corresponding to different urban development stages and development models.Of the various coupling graphs,the S-curve graph is considered the optimum,as it reflects the best interactivity scenario between urbanization and the eco-environment.Using an S-curve coupling graph,and with the help of an SD model and based on the complex one-to-one,one-to-many,and many-to-many relationships between the variables,this study develops the Urbanization and Eco-environment Coupler(UEC).The UEC is composed of 11 regulating elements and 201 variables.If one variable changes,it changes the whole,affecting the structure,function and regulation of the entire coupler.The UEC includes three spatio-temporal scales:static regulation between multiple urbanization areas and eco-environment areas at the same time,dynamic regulation between the same urbanization area and eco-environment area at different times,and dynamic regulation between multiple urbanization areas and eco-environment areas at different times.Regulation gradually promotes evolution from low-level coupling to high-level coupling between urbanization and the eco-environment.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 61205069）.
文摘Coupling plane wave into a single-mode fiber （SMF） with high and steady coupling efficiency is crucial for fiber- based free-space laser systems, where random angular jitters are the main influencing factors of fiber coupling. In this paper, we verified a new adaptive-optic device named adaptive fiber coupler （AFC） which could compensate angular jitters and improve the SMF coupling efficiency in some degree. Experiments of SMF coupling under the angular jitter situation using AFC have been achieved. Stochastic parallel gradient descent （SPGD） algorithm is employed as the control strategy, of which the iteration rate is 625 Hz. In closed loop, the coupling efficiency keeps above 65% when angular errors are below 80/3tad. The compensation bandwidth is 35 Hz at sine-jitter of 15 ~rad amplitude with average coupling efficiency of above 60%. Also, experiments with simulated turbulence have been studied. The average coupling efficiency increases from 31.97% in open loop to 61.33% in closed loop, and mean square error （MSE） of coupling efficiency drops from 7.43% to 1.75%.
基金supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2014CB845504)
文摘Fundamental power couplers are crucial components for feeding radio frequency power to accelerating cavities. Couplers must be tested and conditioned on a room-temperature test stand to evaluate and potentially improve their performance before being installed in an accelerating cavity. A new test system has been designed and is under construction at the institute of modern physics.For this test system, multiple conditioning modes, including the pulse mode, CW mode, and amplitude-sweeping mode, have been embedded in the low-level radio frequency system of the test stand. All of these conditioning modes can be run manually or automatically. In addition, a novel test cavity is proposed and has been designed, which facilitates non-contact conditioning and a multi-purpose test stand.
