The precise excitation of molecular vibrational states is critical for ad-vancing chemical dynamics,preci-sion spectroscopy,and trace gas sensing.This objective,however,is often hindered by the weak oscilla-tor streng...The precise excitation of molecular vibrational states is critical for ad-vancing chemical dynamics,preci-sion spectroscopy,and trace gas sensing.This objective,however,is often hindered by the weak oscilla-tor strengths of ro-vibrational tran-sitions,which render conventional continuous-wave(cw)lasers ineffec-tive due to their limited power.This fundamental challenge is overcome by cavity-enhanced excitation(CEE),a technique that locks a cw laser to a high-finesse optical cavity.This configuration amplifies the intra-cavity light intensity by several orders of magnitude while preserving a narrow spectral linewidth.The resulting synergy enables highly efficient,state-selective population transfer and high-resolution spectroscopy previously considered impractical.This review elucidates the core technique of laser-cavity locking and highlights its applications,notably in the quantitative detection of trace isotopes and the investigation of highly excited vibrational states with kilo-hertz-level accuracy.展开更多
Broad area quantum cascade lasers(BA QCLs)have significant applications in many areas,but suffer from demanding pulse operating conditions and poor beam quality due to heat accumulation and generation of high order mo...Broad area quantum cascade lasers(BA QCLs)have significant applications in many areas,but suffer from demanding pulse operating conditions and poor beam quality due to heat accumulation and generation of high order modes.A structure of mini-array is adopted to improve the heat dissipation capacity and beam quality of BA QCLs.The active region is etched to form a multi-emitter and the channels are filled with In P:Fe,which acts as a lateral heat dissipation channel to improve the lateral heat dissipation efficiency.A device withλ~4.8μm,a peak output power of 122 W at 1.2%duty cycle with a pulse of 1.5μs is obtained in room temperature,with far-field single-lobed distribution.This result allows BA QCLs to obtain high peak power at wider pump pulse widths and higher duty cycle conditions,promotes the application of the mid-infrared laser operating in pulsed mode in th e field of standoff photoacoustic chemical detection,space optical communication,and so on.展开更多
Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectr...Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectronic integration,but still faces serious challenges.Herein,we propose a facile method to synthesize cesium lead halide(CsPbX3)microstructures with well-defined morphologies,sizes,and constituent element gradient.The scheme is conducted using a chemical vapor deposition(CVD),which is subsequently associated with annealing-assisted solid-solid anion exchange.For the plate-shaped structures,the controllability on the cross-sectional dimension enables to precisely modulate the lasing modes,thus achieving single-mode operation;while tuning the stoichiometric of the halogen anion components in the plate-shaped CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) alloy samples,the lasing wavelengths are straightforwardly varied to span the entire visible spectrum.By comparison,the experimental scheme on synthesizing alloyed CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) perovskites is conducted using an in-situ approach,thereby achieving precise modulation of bandgap-controlled microlasers by controlling the reaction time.Such laser properties like controllable microcavity modes and broad stoichiometry-dependent tunability of light-emitting/lasing colors,associated with the facile synthesizing method of monocrystalline CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) structures,make lead halide perovskites ideal materials for the development of wavelength-controlled microlasers toward practical photonic integration.展开更多
Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective ...Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective of this review was to assess the current state of knowledge available on the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy,as well as explore any new areas where studies are needed.Methods In August 2022,a keyword search on Google Scholar,PubMed,and Scopus for all papers containing the phrases“thermal effects”AND“laser”AND“lithotripsy”AND“urology”was done followed by citation jumping to other studies pertaining to the topic and 35 relevant papers were included in our study.The data from relevant papers were segregated into five groups according to the factor studied and type of study,and tables were created for a comparison of data.Results Temperature above the threshold of 43℃ was reached only when the power was>40 W and when there was adequate irrigation(at least 15–30 mL/min).Shorter lasing time divided by lithotripsy time or operator duty cycles less than 70%also resulted in a smaller temperature rise.Conclusion At least eight factors modify the thermal effects of lasers,and most importantly,the use of chilled irrigation at higher perfusion rates,lower power settings of<40 W,and with a shorter operator duty cycle will help to prevent thermal injuries from occurring.Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.展开更多
As a representative transition metal dichalcogenides(TMD),NiTe_(2)has an ultra-fast optical response,high carrier mobility,and excellent environmental stability.It has a broad application prospect in the fields of ene...As a representative transition metal dichalcogenides(TMD),NiTe_(2)has an ultra-fast optical response,high carrier mobility,and excellent environmental stability.It has a broad application prospect in the fields of ener-gy,biomedicine,optoelectronic devices,and so on.At present,there have been scant reports on the application of NiTe_(2)in the field of ultrafast photonics.In this work,NiTe_(2)was synthesized by chemical vapor deposition(CVD)and integrated with a tapered optical fiber to achieve mode-locking in an erbium-doped fiber laser(EDFL)and a thu-lium-doped fiber laser(TDFL).The mode-locked EDFL exhibited a pulse width of 678 fs and an output power of 3.92 mW.The pulse width of mode-locked TDFL was estimated to have a pulse width of 694 fs with an output power of 21.64 mW.These results demonstrate that NiTe_(2)is an effective saturable absorber material with potential applica-tions in the field of ultrafast optics.展开更多
Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This s...Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This study aims to investigate the effects of 272 and 365μm holmium laser probes on operative time,clinical efficacy,and complication rates in RIRS.Materials and Methods:A total of 285 patients with proximal ureteral or kidney stones who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into two groups based on laser probe thickness:272μm and 365μm.Stone-free rates,operative time,and complication rates were compared between the groups.Factors affecting stone-free rates were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:Patient and stone characteristics were similar between the two groups.No significant differences were found in stone-free or complication rates.However,operative time was significantly shorter in the 365μm probe group.In univariate analysis,risk factors for postoperative residual stones included multi-calyceal stones,lower pole stones,high Hounsfield unit(HU)values on noncontrast computed tomography,and larger stone size.In multivariate analysis,independent prognostic factors for residual stones were identified as multi-calycal stones,lower pole stones,and high HU values.Conclusion:Compared to 272μm laser probes,operative time was shorter in surgeries performed with 365μm laser probes.The 365μm holmium laser can be effectively and safely used in the treatment of proximal ureteral and renal stones,demonstrating high clinical efficacy and safety.展开更多
Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attrac...Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attracted much attention^([1−3]).In 2023,Kyoto University reported GaAs-based 945 nm PCSELs with a continuous-wave(CW)single-mode output power of exceeding 50 W,and a narrow beam divergence angle of 0.05°,demonstrating a brightness of 1 GW·cm^(−2)·sr^(−1),which rivals those of the existing bulky lasers^([4]).展开更多
Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for various optoelectronic applications owing to their remarkable optoelectronic properties and easy solution processing.Metal halide perovskites,as direct-ban...Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for various optoelectronic applications owing to their remarkable optoelectronic properties and easy solution processing.Metal halide perovskites,as direct-bandgap semiconductors,show an excellent class of optical gain media,which makes them applicable to the development of low-threshold or even thresholdless lasers.This mini review explores recent advances in perovskite-based laser technology,which have led to chiral single-mode microlasers,low-threshold,external-cavity-free lasing devices at room temperature,and other innovative device architectures.Including self-assembled CsPbBr3 microwires that enable edge lasing.Realized continuous-wave(CW)pumped lasing by perovskite material pushes the research of electrically driven perovskite lasers.The capacity to regulate charge transport in halide perovskites further enhances their applicability in optoelectronic systems.The ongoing integration of perovskite materials with advanced photonic structures holds excellent potential for future innovations in laser technology and photovoltaics.We also highlight the transformative potential of perovskite materials in advancing the next generation of efficient and integrated optoelectronic devices.展开更多
Rotational dynamics simulations of neutral O_(2)molecules driven by linearly,elliptically and circularly polarized femtosecond pulsed lasers are carried out using a full quantum time-dependent wave packet evolution me...Rotational dynamics simulations of neutral O_(2)molecules driven by linearly,elliptically and circularly polarized femtosecond pulsed lasers are carried out using a full quantum time-dependent wave packet evolution method.Here,the direction of laser propagation is set along the z axis,and the polarization plane is restricted to the xy plane.The results indicate that the alignment of O_(2)molecules in the z direction is weakly affected by varying the ellipticity when the total laser intensity is held constant.For rotation within the xy plane,the linearly polarized laser significantly excites rotational motion,with the degree of excitation increasing as the ellipticity increases.In contrast,under the influence of a circularly polarized laser,the angular distribution of O_(2)molecules in the xy plane remains isotropic.Additionally,the effects of the initial rotational quantum number,the temperature of the O_(2)molecules and the nuclear spin on laser-induced alignment are discussed.展开更多
Perovskite semiconductors show great promise as gain media for all-solution-processed single-mode microlasers.However,despite the recent efforts to improve their lasing performance,achieving tunable single-mode microl...Perovskite semiconductors show great promise as gain media for all-solution-processed single-mode microlasers.However,despite the recent efforts to improve their lasing performance,achieving tunable single-mode microlasers remains challenging.In this work,we address this challenge by demonstrating a tunable vertical cavity surface emitting laser(VCSEL)employing a tunable gain medium of halide phase-change perovskites-specifically MAPbI_(3) perovskite,sandwiched between two highly reflective mirrors composed of bottom-distributed Bragg reflectors(DBRs).This VCSEL possesses single-mode lasing emission with a low threshold of 23.5μJ cm^(−2) under 160 K,attributed to strong optical confinement in the high-quality(Q)cavity.Upon the phase change of MAPbI_(3) perovskite,both its gain and dielectric constant changes dramatically,enabling a wide(Δλ>9 nm)and temperature-sensitive(0.30 nm K^(−1) rate)spectral tunability of lasing mode in the near-infrared(N-IR)region.The laser displays excellent stability,demonstrating an 80%lifetime of>2.4×107 pulses excitation.Our findings may provide a versatile platform for the next generation of tunable coherent light sources.展开更多
Cladding light strippers(CLSs)are essential components for high-power monolithic fiber laser systems.Because they allow for bending of the fiber,which leads to an excellent stripping efficiency of light with a low ray...Cladding light strippers(CLSs)are essential components for high-power monolithic fiber laser systems.Because they allow for bending of the fiber,which leads to an excellent stripping efficiency of light with a low ray angle,refractive index-based CLSs have an advantage over the commonly used alternative approaches.However,conventional high-index CLSs overheat at relatively low input power as the maximum temperature,located in a hot-spot,increases linearly with the input power.This applies particularly to CLSs in thulium-based fiber systems,where very low power can already lead to extreme heat generation due to the high cladding material absorption around 2μm.Here,we investigate materials with a highly negative thermooptical coefficient combined with a refractive index closely above glass to distribute the stripped power and heat uniformly along an increased fiber length.Analyzing multiple CLS geometries for fiber diameters of 125 and 400μm,we show record-high maximum input powers for single-material CLSs of 21.8 W for the signal(2039 nm)and 675 W for the pump wavelength(793 nm).Transmitting excess light instead of overheating,this wavelength-adaptable self-protecting CLS concept is fast to apply onsite in the lab and reaches stripping efficiencies of>40 dB in the bent version.展开更多
The authors report the development of aλ~4.1μm quantum cascade laser grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition using strain-balanced In Ga As/In Al As materials.A device with a 7.5 mm cavity length and 6.5μm...The authors report the development of aλ~4.1μm quantum cascade laser grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition using strain-balanced In Ga As/In Al As materials.A device with a 7.5 mm cavity length and 6.5μm ridge width,bonded to an aluminum nitride heatsink,achieves maximum output powers of 3.4 W at 288 K in pulsed mode and 1.6 W at288 K in continuous-wave(CW)operation,with corresponding maximum wall-plug efficiencies of 14.8%and 9.3%.A kink is observed in the power–current curve under CW operation,which is absent in pulsed operation.Near-field results show that in CW operation,the horizontal beam quality factor M2fluctuates with current,indicating mode instability and highorder lateral mode excitation,while in pulsed mode,the horizontal M2remains stable around 1.3 as the current increases from 1.4 A to 1.9 A.展开更多
Ultra-narrow bandwidth mode-locked lasers with tunable pulse duration can be versatile light sources for diverse applications.However,the spectral-temporal control of a narrow bandwidth mode-locked laser is challengin...Ultra-narrow bandwidth mode-locked lasers with tunable pulse duration can be versatile light sources for diverse applications.However,the spectral-temporal control of a narrow bandwidth mode-locked laser is challenging due to limited gain and nonlinearity,hindering practical applications of such lasers.We demonstrate a pulse duration widely tunable mode-locked ultra-narrow bandwidth laser using a composite filtering mechanism and a single-wall carbon nanotube.The laser pulse duration can be adjusted from 481 ps to 1.38 ns,which is the widest tuning range achieved in narrow-bandwidth passively mode-locked lasers.When the pulse duration is 1.38 ns,the corresponding spectral width reaches 4 pm(502 MHz).Numerical simulations support the experimental results and show that the evolution of long pulses in the laser cavity behaves similarly to a quasi-continuous wave with a low breathing ratio.We have not only designed a simple and flexible tunable scheme for the dilemma of spectral-temporal control in narrow-bandwidth mode-locked fiber lasers but also provided a unique and idealized light source for various applications that takes into account robust output.展开更多
A dual-phase synergistic enhancement method was adopted to strengthen the Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)by leveraging the unique advantages of Er and TiB_(2).Spherical powders of 0.5w...A dual-phase synergistic enhancement method was adopted to strengthen the Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)by leveraging the unique advantages of Er and TiB_(2).Spherical powders of 0.5wt%Er-1wt%TiB_(2)/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr nanocomposite were prepared using vacuum homogenization technique,and the density of samples prepared through the LPBF process reached 99.8%.The strengthening and toughening mechanisms of Er-TiB_(2)were investigated.The results show that Al_(3)Er diffraction peaks are detected by X-ray diffraction analysis,and texture strength decreases according to electron backscatter diffraction results.The added Er and TiB_(2)nano-reinforcing phases act as heterogeneous nucleation sites during the LPBF forming process,hindering grain growth and effectively refining the grains.After incorporating the Er-TiB_(2)dual-phase nano-reinforcing phases,the tensile strength and elongation at break of the LPBF-deposited samples reach 550 MPa and 18.7%,which are 13.4%and 26.4%higher than those of the matrix material,respectively.展开更多
To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the...To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.展开更多
We propose a novel scheme for the population and depletion of nuclear isomers.This scheme combines the γ photons with energiesà 10 keV emitted during the interaction of a contemporary high-intensity laser pulse ...We propose a novel scheme for the population and depletion of nuclear isomers.This scheme combines the γ photons with energiesà 10 keV emitted during the interaction of a contemporary high-intensity laser pulse with a plasma and one or multiple photon beams supplied by intense lasers.Owing to nonlinear effects,two-or multiphoton absorption dominates over the conventional multistep one-photon process for an optimized γ flash.Moreover,this nonlinear effect can be greatly enhanced with the help of externally supplied low-energy photons coming from another laser.These low-energy photons act such that the effective cross-section experienced by the γ photons becomes tunable,growing with the intensity I_(0) of the beam.Assuming I_(0)~10^(18) W·cm^(-2) for the photon beam,an effective cross-section as large as 10^(-21)-10^(-28) cm^(2) for the γ photons can be achieved.Thus,with state-of-the-art 10 PW laser facilities,the yields from two-photon absorption can reach 10^(6)-10^(9) isomers per shot for selected states that are separated from their ground state by E2 transitions.Similar yields for transitions with higher multipolarities can be accommodated by multiphoton absorption with additional photons provided.展开更多
Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade...Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.展开更多
This study systematically investigates the attractor characteristics of harmonic solitons in a passively modelocked fiber laser.Through comprehensive analysis in both time and frequency domains,we examine the evolutio...This study systematically investigates the attractor characteristics of harmonic solitons in a passively modelocked fiber laser.Through comprehensive analysis in both time and frequency domains,we examine the evolution of pulse width,spectral bandwidth,and energy across different harmonic orders.The results demonstrate typical soliton attractor behaviors,including attractiveness,dissipativity,and self-organization.In the transition regions between harmonic orders,breathing harmonic soliton states are captured using the time-stretched dispersive Fourier transform.By comparing the breathing dynamics with the stable states,the existence and self-organizing nature of soliton attractors are further confirmed.Finally,harmonic soliton attractors are employed as programmable light sources to achieve ternary optical coding.展开更多
The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of...The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of the initial spin direction,the spin dynamics of the electron beam are found to depend on the self-injection mechanism.The effects of wakefields and laser fields are studied using test particle dynamics and particle-in-cell simulations based on the Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi equation.Compared with transverse injection,longitudinal injection is found to be preferable for obtaining a highly polarized electron beam.展开更多
基金supported by the Chinese Acade-my of Sciences(Grant Nos.YSBR-055,XDB0970100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22241302,12393825).
文摘The precise excitation of molecular vibrational states is critical for ad-vancing chemical dynamics,preci-sion spectroscopy,and trace gas sensing.This objective,however,is often hindered by the weak oscilla-tor strengths of ro-vibrational tran-sitions,which render conventional continuous-wave(cw)lasers ineffec-tive due to their limited power.This fundamental challenge is overcome by cavity-enhanced excitation(CEE),a technique that locks a cw laser to a high-finesse optical cavity.This configuration amplifies the intra-cavity light intensity by several orders of magnitude while preserving a narrow spectral linewidth.The resulting synergy enables highly efficient,state-selective population transfer and high-resolution spectroscopy previously considered impractical.This review elucidates the core technique of laser-cavity locking and highlights its applications,notably in the quantitative detection of trace isotopes and the investigation of highly excited vibrational states with kilo-hertz-level accuracy.
文摘Broad area quantum cascade lasers(BA QCLs)have significant applications in many areas,but suffer from demanding pulse operating conditions and poor beam quality due to heat accumulation and generation of high order modes.A structure of mini-array is adopted to improve the heat dissipation capacity and beam quality of BA QCLs.The active region is etched to form a multi-emitter and the channels are filled with In P:Fe,which acts as a lateral heat dissipation channel to improve the lateral heat dissipation efficiency.A device withλ~4.8μm,a peak output power of 122 W at 1.2%duty cycle with a pulse of 1.5μs is obtained in room temperature,with far-field single-lobed distribution.This result allows BA QCLs to obtain high peak power at wider pump pulse widths and higher duty cycle conditions,promotes the application of the mid-infrared laser operating in pulsed mode in th e field of standoff photoacoustic chemical detection,space optical communication,and so on.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12374257)。
文摘Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectronic integration,but still faces serious challenges.Herein,we propose a facile method to synthesize cesium lead halide(CsPbX3)microstructures with well-defined morphologies,sizes,and constituent element gradient.The scheme is conducted using a chemical vapor deposition(CVD),which is subsequently associated with annealing-assisted solid-solid anion exchange.For the plate-shaped structures,the controllability on the cross-sectional dimension enables to precisely modulate the lasing modes,thus achieving single-mode operation;while tuning the stoichiometric of the halogen anion components in the plate-shaped CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) alloy samples,the lasing wavelengths are straightforwardly varied to span the entire visible spectrum.By comparison,the experimental scheme on synthesizing alloyed CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) perovskites is conducted using an in-situ approach,thereby achieving precise modulation of bandgap-controlled microlasers by controlling the reaction time.Such laser properties like controllable microcavity modes and broad stoichiometry-dependent tunability of light-emitting/lasing colors,associated with the facile synthesizing method of monocrystalline CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) structures,make lead halide perovskites ideal materials for the development of wavelength-controlled microlasers toward practical photonic integration.
文摘Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective of this review was to assess the current state of knowledge available on the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy,as well as explore any new areas where studies are needed.Methods In August 2022,a keyword search on Google Scholar,PubMed,and Scopus for all papers containing the phrases“thermal effects”AND“laser”AND“lithotripsy”AND“urology”was done followed by citation jumping to other studies pertaining to the topic and 35 relevant papers were included in our study.The data from relevant papers were segregated into five groups according to the factor studied and type of study,and tables were created for a comparison of data.Results Temperature above the threshold of 43℃ was reached only when the power was>40 W and when there was adequate irrigation(at least 15–30 mL/min).Shorter lasing time divided by lithotripsy time or operator duty cycles less than 70%also resulted in a smaller temperature rise.Conclusion At least eight factors modify the thermal effects of lasers,and most importantly,the use of chilled irrigation at higher perfusion rates,lower power settings of<40 W,and with a shorter operator duty cycle will help to prevent thermal injuries from occurring.Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.
基金Supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund,China(2024A1515012429)。
文摘As a representative transition metal dichalcogenides(TMD),NiTe_(2)has an ultra-fast optical response,high carrier mobility,and excellent environmental stability.It has a broad application prospect in the fields of ener-gy,biomedicine,optoelectronic devices,and so on.At present,there have been scant reports on the application of NiTe_(2)in the field of ultrafast photonics.In this work,NiTe_(2)was synthesized by chemical vapor deposition(CVD)and integrated with a tapered optical fiber to achieve mode-locking in an erbium-doped fiber laser(EDFL)and a thu-lium-doped fiber laser(TDFL).The mode-locked EDFL exhibited a pulse width of 678 fs and an output power of 3.92 mW.The pulse width of mode-locked TDFL was estimated to have a pulse width of 694 fs with an output power of 21.64 mW.These results demonstrate that NiTe_(2)is an effective saturable absorber material with potential applica-tions in the field of ultrafast optics.
文摘Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This study aims to investigate the effects of 272 and 365μm holmium laser probes on operative time,clinical efficacy,and complication rates in RIRS.Materials and Methods:A total of 285 patients with proximal ureteral or kidney stones who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into two groups based on laser probe thickness:272μm and 365μm.Stone-free rates,operative time,and complication rates were compared between the groups.Factors affecting stone-free rates were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:Patient and stone characteristics were similar between the two groups.No significant differences were found in stone-free or complication rates.However,operative time was significantly shorter in the 365μm probe group.In univariate analysis,risk factors for postoperative residual stones included multi-calyceal stones,lower pole stones,high Hounsfield unit(HU)values on noncontrast computed tomography,and larger stone size.In multivariate analysis,independent prognostic factors for residual stones were identified as multi-calycal stones,lower pole stones,and high HU values.Conclusion:Compared to 272μm laser probes,operative time was shorter in surgeries performed with 365μm laser probes.The 365μm holmium laser can be effectively and safely used in the treatment of proximal ureteral and renal stones,demonstrating high clinical efficacy and safety.
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFB3612200,2023YFB3609601,2022YFB3604300,2022YFB2802801,2022YFB3604802)Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U24A20300,62174174,62274177,62275263,62325406,62374172,62304242,62304240,62404241)+4 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(Grant Nos.2022323 and 2022324)Key R&D Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BE2023018-2)Basic Research Program of Jiangsu(Grant No.BK20240126)Suzhou Science and Technology Program(Grant Nos.SYC2022089,ZXL2024379,and ZXL2024376)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2022A1515110482 and 2022A1515110004).
文摘Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attracted much attention^([1−3]).In 2023,Kyoto University reported GaAs-based 945 nm PCSELs with a continuous-wave(CW)single-mode output power of exceeding 50 W,and a narrow beam divergence angle of 0.05°,demonstrating a brightness of 1 GW·cm^(−2)·sr^(−1),which rivals those of the existing bulky lasers^([4]).
文摘Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for various optoelectronic applications owing to their remarkable optoelectronic properties and easy solution processing.Metal halide perovskites,as direct-bandgap semiconductors,show an excellent class of optical gain media,which makes them applicable to the development of low-threshold or even thresholdless lasers.This mini review explores recent advances in perovskite-based laser technology,which have led to chiral single-mode microlasers,low-threshold,external-cavity-free lasing devices at room temperature,and other innovative device architectures.Including self-assembled CsPbBr3 microwires that enable edge lasing.Realized continuous-wave(CW)pumped lasing by perovskite material pushes the research of electrically driven perovskite lasers.The capacity to regulate charge transport in halide perovskites further enhances their applicability in optoelectronic systems.The ongoing integration of perovskite materials with advanced photonic structures holds excellent potential for future innovations in laser technology and photovoltaics.We also highlight the transformative potential of perovskite materials in advancing the next generation of efficient and integrated optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1602502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12450404).
文摘Rotational dynamics simulations of neutral O_(2)molecules driven by linearly,elliptically and circularly polarized femtosecond pulsed lasers are carried out using a full quantum time-dependent wave packet evolution method.Here,the direction of laser propagation is set along the z axis,and the polarization plane is restricted to the xy plane.The results indicate that the alignment of O_(2)molecules in the z direction is weakly affected by varying the ellipticity when the total laser intensity is held constant.For rotation within the xy plane,the linearly polarized laser significantly excites rotational motion,with the degree of excitation increasing as the ellipticity increases.In contrast,under the influence of a circularly polarized laser,the angular distribution of O_(2)molecules in the xy plane remains isotropic.Additionally,the effects of the initial rotational quantum number,the temperature of the O_(2)molecules and the nuclear spin on laser-induced alignment are discussed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0714504,2019YFA0709100 to T.C.)the program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62105054 to T.C.)+1 种基金the New Cornerstone Science Foundation(AoE/P502/20 to S.Z.)the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong(17315522 to S.Z.).
文摘Perovskite semiconductors show great promise as gain media for all-solution-processed single-mode microlasers.However,despite the recent efforts to improve their lasing performance,achieving tunable single-mode microlasers remains challenging.In this work,we address this challenge by demonstrating a tunable vertical cavity surface emitting laser(VCSEL)employing a tunable gain medium of halide phase-change perovskites-specifically MAPbI_(3) perovskite,sandwiched between two highly reflective mirrors composed of bottom-distributed Bragg reflectors(DBRs).This VCSEL possesses single-mode lasing emission with a low threshold of 23.5μJ cm^(−2) under 160 K,attributed to strong optical confinement in the high-quality(Q)cavity.Upon the phase change of MAPbI_(3) perovskite,both its gain and dielectric constant changes dramatically,enabling a wide(Δλ>9 nm)and temperature-sensitive(0.30 nm K^(−1) rate)spectral tunability of lasing mode in the near-infrared(N-IR)region.The laser displays excellent stability,demonstrating an 80%lifetime of>2.4×107 pulses excitation.Our findings may provide a versatile platform for the next generation of tunable coherent light sources.
文摘Cladding light strippers(CLSs)are essential components for high-power monolithic fiber laser systems.Because they allow for bending of the fiber,which leads to an excellent stripping efficiency of light with a low ray angle,refractive index-based CLSs have an advantage over the commonly used alternative approaches.However,conventional high-index CLSs overheat at relatively low input power as the maximum temperature,located in a hot-spot,increases linearly with the input power.This applies particularly to CLSs in thulium-based fiber systems,where very low power can already lead to extreme heat generation due to the high cladding material absorption around 2μm.Here,we investigate materials with a highly negative thermooptical coefficient combined with a refractive index closely above glass to distribute the stripped power and heat uniformly along an increased fiber length.Analyzing multiple CLS geometries for fiber diameters of 125 and 400μm,we show record-high maximum input powers for single-material CLSs of 21.8 W for the signal(2039 nm)and 675 W for the pump wavelength(793 nm).Transmitting excess light instead of overheating,this wavelength-adaptable self-protecting CLS concept is fast to apply onsite in the lab and reaches stripping efficiencies of>40 dB in the bent version.
文摘The authors report the development of aλ~4.1μm quantum cascade laser grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition using strain-balanced In Ga As/In Al As materials.A device with a 7.5 mm cavity length and 6.5μm ridge width,bonded to an aluminum nitride heatsink,achieves maximum output powers of 3.4 W at 288 K in pulsed mode and 1.6 W at288 K in continuous-wave(CW)operation,with corresponding maximum wall-plug efficiencies of 14.8%and 9.3%.A kink is observed in the power–current curve under CW operation,which is absent in pulsed operation.Near-field results show that in CW operation,the horizontal beam quality factor M2fluctuates with current,indicating mode instability and highorder lateral mode excitation,while in pulsed mode,the horizontal M2remains stable around 1.3 as the current increases from 1.4 A to 1.9 A.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61975107)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant Nos.24ZR1422000 and 20ZR1471500),and the“111”Project(Grant No.D20031).
文摘Ultra-narrow bandwidth mode-locked lasers with tunable pulse duration can be versatile light sources for diverse applications.However,the spectral-temporal control of a narrow bandwidth mode-locked laser is challenging due to limited gain and nonlinearity,hindering practical applications of such lasers.We demonstrate a pulse duration widely tunable mode-locked ultra-narrow bandwidth laser using a composite filtering mechanism and a single-wall carbon nanotube.The laser pulse duration can be adjusted from 481 ps to 1.38 ns,which is the widest tuning range achieved in narrow-bandwidth passively mode-locked lasers.When the pulse duration is 1.38 ns,the corresponding spectral width reaches 4 pm(502 MHz).Numerical simulations support the experimental results and show that the evolution of long pulses in the laser cavity behaves similarly to a quasi-continuous wave with a low breathing ratio.We have not only designed a simple and flexible tunable scheme for the dilemma of spectral-temporal control in narrow-bandwidth mode-locked fiber lasers but also provided a unique and idealized light source for various applications that takes into account robust output.
基金Shaanxi Province Qin Chuangyuan“Scientist+Engineer”Team Construction Project(2022KXJ-071)2022 Qin Chuangyuan Achievement Transformation Incubation Capacity Improvement Project(2022JH-ZHFHTS-0012)+8 种基金Shaanxi Province Key Research and Development Plan-“Two Chains”Integration Key Project-Qin Chuangyuan General Window Industrial Cluster Project(2023QCY-LL-02)Xixian New Area Science and Technology Plan(2022-YXYJ-003,2022-XXCY-010)2024 Scientific Research Project of Shaanxi National Defense Industry Vocational and Technical College(Gfy24-07)Shaanxi Vocational and Technical Education Association 2024 Vocational Education Teaching Reform Research Topic(2024SZX354)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24A20115)2024 Shaanxi Provincial Education Department Service Local Special Scientific Research Program Project-Industrialization Cultivation Project(24JC005,24JC063)Shaanxi Province“14th Five-Year Plan”Education Science Plan,2024 Project(SGH24Y3181)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4606400)Longmen Laboratory Frontier Exploration Topics Project(LMQYTSKT003)。
文摘A dual-phase synergistic enhancement method was adopted to strengthen the Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)by leveraging the unique advantages of Er and TiB_(2).Spherical powders of 0.5wt%Er-1wt%TiB_(2)/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr nanocomposite were prepared using vacuum homogenization technique,and the density of samples prepared through the LPBF process reached 99.8%.The strengthening and toughening mechanisms of Er-TiB_(2)were investigated.The results show that Al_(3)Er diffraction peaks are detected by X-ray diffraction analysis,and texture strength decreases according to electron backscatter diffraction results.The added Er and TiB_(2)nano-reinforcing phases act as heterogeneous nucleation sites during the LPBF forming process,hindering grain growth and effectively refining the grains.After incorporating the Er-TiB_(2)dual-phase nano-reinforcing phases,the tensile strength and elongation at break of the LPBF-deposited samples reach 550 MPa and 18.7%,which are 13.4%and 26.4%higher than those of the matrix material,respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51504138,51674118,52271177)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023JJ50181)Supported by State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(P2024-022)。
文摘To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.
基金supported by the Extreme Light Infrastructure Nuclear Physics(ELI-NP)Phase Ⅱ,a project co-financed by the Romanian Government and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund—the Competitiveness Operational Programme(1/07.07.2016,COP,ID 1334)the Romanian Ministry of Research and Innovation:PN23210105(Phase 2,the Program Nucleu),ELI-RO grants Proiectul ELI-RO/RDI_2024_AMAP,ELI-RO_RDI_2024_LaLuThe,ELIRO_RDI_2024_SPARC+4 种基金ELI10/01.10.2020 of the Romanian Governmentthe European Union,the Romanian Governmentthe Health Program,within the project“Medical Applications of High-Power Lasers—Dr.LASER”SMIS Code:326475the IOSIN funds for research infrastructures of national interest.
文摘We propose a novel scheme for the population and depletion of nuclear isomers.This scheme combines the γ photons with energiesà 10 keV emitted during the interaction of a contemporary high-intensity laser pulse with a plasma and one or multiple photon beams supplied by intense lasers.Owing to nonlinear effects,two-or multiphoton absorption dominates over the conventional multistep one-photon process for an optimized γ flash.Moreover,this nonlinear effect can be greatly enhanced with the help of externally supplied low-energy photons coming from another laser.These low-energy photons act such that the effective cross-section experienced by the γ photons becomes tunable,growing with the intensity I_(0) of the beam.Assuming I_(0)~10^(18) W·cm^(-2) for the photon beam,an effective cross-section as large as 10^(-21)-10^(-28) cm^(2) for the γ photons can be achieved.Thus,with state-of-the-art 10 PW laser facilities,the yields from two-photon absorption can reach 10^(6)-10^(9) isomers per shot for selected states that are separated from their ground state by E2 transitions.Similar yields for transitions with higher multipolarities can be accommodated by multiphoton absorption with additional photons provided.
文摘Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12475008)the Scientific Research and Developed Fund of Zhejiang A&F University(Grant No.2021FR0009)。
文摘This study systematically investigates the attractor characteristics of harmonic solitons in a passively modelocked fiber laser.Through comprehensive analysis in both time and frequency domains,we examine the evolution of pulse width,spectral bandwidth,and energy across different harmonic orders.The results demonstrate typical soliton attractor behaviors,including attractiveness,dissipativity,and self-organization.In the transition regions between harmonic orders,breathing harmonic soliton states are captured using the time-stretched dispersive Fourier transform.By comparing the breathing dynamics with the stable states,the existence and self-organizing nature of soliton attractors are further confirmed.Finally,harmonic soliton attractors are employed as programmable light sources to achieve ternary optical coding.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11804348,11775056,11975154,12225505,and 12405281)the Science Challenge(Project No.TZ2018005)+2 种基金supported by the Shanghai Pujiang Program(Grant No.23PJ1414600)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB0890203)supported by the Accelerator Technology Helmholtz Infrastructure consortium ATHENA.
文摘The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of the initial spin direction,the spin dynamics of the electron beam are found to depend on the self-injection mechanism.The effects of wakefields and laser fields are studied using test particle dynamics and particle-in-cell simulations based on the Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi equation.Compared with transverse injection,longitudinal injection is found to be preferable for obtaining a highly polarized electron beam.
