The effect of plasma and charged particle interaction with spacecraft in a low Earth orbit(LEO)environment leads to ion focusing and the formation of an ion void in the downstream region as a result of charging.Simula...The effect of plasma and charged particle interaction with spacecraft in a low Earth orbit(LEO)environment leads to ion focusing and the formation of an ion void in the downstream region as a result of charging.Simulations and investigations using a fixed potential imposed on the spacecraft showed the nonsignificance of geophysical parameter changes to ion focusing.Variation of the temperature ratio(T_(r))contributed only to local ion focusing and manifested as two-ion streamers dispersed at the upper and lower edges of the spacecraft-the outermost layers of the satellite structure at the top and bottom,respectively.A simulation involving changing the ambient plasma density(N_(p))also showed the formation of local ion focusing,in which ions were more concentrated as the density increased.Furthermore,auroral electron density(N_(ae))variation had no clear impact on ion focusing,as indicated by static two-ion structures in the wake field.However,variation of the object potential(ϕ)strongly affected ion focusing formation,leading to distortion of the initial ion void region behind the spacecraft.The formation of ion focusing in this study was subject to the electric field produced by the object potential and the ambipolar electric field resulting from plasma expansion in the downstream region.展开更多
Dynamically tunable terahertz(THz)beam focusing plays a critical role in emerging applications including reconfigurable imaging,localized spectral analysis,and micro-machining.Conventional methods,however,frequently e...Dynamically tunable terahertz(THz)beam focusing plays a critical role in emerging applications including reconfigurable imaging,localized spectral analysis,and micro-machining.Conventional methods,however,frequently employ complex wavefront modulators and external control algorithms,resulting in increased system footprint and limited tuning efficiency.In this work,we present an all-silicon mechanically rotatable cascaded metasurface capable of dynamic THz beam focusing.By independently adjusting the relative rotation angles between the two metasurface layers,real-time repositioning of the focal spot is achieved for orthogonal circular polarization channels.The proposed design facilitates polarization-division multiplexing without requiring external algorithms or active materials while preserving high focusing efficiency and beam quality across a predefined focal plane.Numerical simulations reveal a quasi-linear shift of the focal position with the rotation angle,with stable focusing efficiency and full-width at half-maximum observed in both polarization channels.This strategy offers an efficient and reliable approach to dynamic wavefront control for compact,reconfigurable THz imaging,sensing,and communication systems.展开更多
Hall thrusters with large height-radius ratio,owing to their unique advantages in compactness,lightweight,and high performance,have progressively emerged as a preferred choice for diverse space propulsion applications...Hall thrusters with large height-radius ratio,owing to their unique advantages in compactness,lightweight,and high performance,have progressively emerged as a preferred choice for diverse space propulsion applications in the future.However,the amplification of the annular effect in structures with a large height-radius ratio poses a practical problem of plume over-focusing,which seriously restricts the further improvement of Hall thruster performance and the extension of its life.In this study,the formation mechanism of over-focused plume is deeply investigated,and it is ascertained that an intensified radial electric field directed towards the inner wall within the channel serves as a key contributing factor.This phenomenon is fundamentally attributed to structural characteristics of large height-radius ratio that induce pronounced inward inclination of field lines within strong magnetic field zone.Based on this,the design concept of focused magnetic field is proposed,wherein straight magnetic field lines are established within the strong magnetic field zone to generate a quasi-axial accelerating electric field.Simultaneously,the symmetrical magnetic field inside the channel ensures ionization concentration near the channel center,thereby achieving optimal matching between the ionization zone and accelerating field.Experimental results demonstrate that employing a focused magnetic field significantly reduces the divergence half-angle of the plume and yields an excellently barrel-shaped focusing plume morphology in HEP-1350PM.Consequently,the total efficiency of the thruster surpasses 60%,while erosion belt on the inner wall is shortened by nearly 50%.These advancements effectively enhance thruster performance and prolong its operational lifespan.This study can not only resolve practical problems associated with plume over-focusing,but also provide a fundamental guiding principle for magnetic field design of Hall thrusters.展开更多
This study utilizes a visualization nozzle and spray experimental platform to experimentally investigate the flow focusing/blurring nozzle.It is found that the working mode of the nozzle transitions from flow focusing...This study utilizes a visualization nozzle and spray experimental platform to experimentally investigate the flow focusing/blurring nozzle.It is found that the working mode of the nozzle transitions from flow focusing to flow transition and eventually to flow blurring as the gas flow rate increases or the tube hole distance decreases.Conversely,an increase in liquid flow rate only facilitates the transition from flow focusing to flow transition.Changes in the gas/liquid flow rate or tube hole distance influence the gas shear effect and the gas inertial impact effect inside the nozzle,which in turn alters the working mode.An increase in gas flow rate results in a shift of the droplet size distribution towards smaller particle sizes in the flow blurring mode,whereas an increase in liquid flow rate produces the opposite effect.Notably,the impact of the gas flow rate on these changes is more pronounced than that of the liquid flow rate.展开更多
Ultra-intense electromagnetic fields exceeding 10^(23)W∕cm^(2)are enabling breakthroughs in compact laser-driven particle accelerators and revealing new quantum electrodynamics(QED)phenomena.However,conventional lase...Ultra-intense electromagnetic fields exceeding 10^(23)W∕cm^(2)are enabling breakthroughs in compact laser-driven particle accelerators and revealing new quantum electrodynamics(QED)phenomena.However,conventional laser-focusing methods face considerable engineering challenges and require substantial costs.Focusing schemes utilizing plasma optics can produce sub-micrometer focus spots beyond the diffraction limit and substantially enhance the peak intensity;however,owing to significant energy dissipation,they may fail to simultaneously increase the laser fluence.To address these challenges,we propose a focusing scheme employing a near-critical-density hollow plasma fiber(HPF)that utilizes graded refractive index dynamics to boost both laser peak intensity and fluence at the same time.Three-dimensional particle-in-cell simulations demonstrate the HPF’s capability to focus a 4.5-μm-diameter Gaussian beam to a sub-diffraction-limited 0.6-μm-diameter spot.The peak intensity and laser fluence can be enhanced by factors of 22 and 10,respectively,marking a substantial improvement over existing plasma-based focusing schemes.Furthermore,the proposed scheme exhibits wide-range parameter adaptation and high robustness,making it suitable for direct implementation in PW-class ultra-intense laser experiments.展开更多
Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing...Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing.However,elastic coding lenses(ECLs)still suffer from low focusing performance,thickness comparable to wavelength,and frequency sensitivity.Here,we consider both the structural and material properties of the coding unit,thus realizing further compression of the thickness of the ECL.We chose the simplest ECL,which consists of only two encoding units.The coding unit 0 is a straight structure constructed using a carbon fiber reinforced composite material,and the coding unit 1 is a zigzag structure constructed using an aluminum material,and the thickness of the ECL constructed using them is only 1/8 of the wavelength.Based on the theoretical design,the arrangement of coding units is further optimized using genetic algorithms,which significantly improves the focusing performance of the lens at different focus and frequencies.This study provides a more effective way to control vibration and noise in advanced structures.展开更多
Adjustable or programmable metamaterials offer versatile functions,while the complex multi-dimensional regulation increases workload,and hinders their applications in practical scenarios.To address these challenges,we...Adjustable or programmable metamaterials offer versatile functions,while the complex multi-dimensional regulation increases workload,and hinders their applications in practical scenarios.To address these challenges,we present a mechanically programmable acoustic metamaterial for real-time focal tuning via one-dimensional phase-gradient modulation in this paper.The device integrates a phase gradient structure with concave cavity channels and an x-shaped telescopic mechanical framework,enabling dynamic adjustment of inter-unit spacing(1 mm-3 mm)through a microcontroller-driven motor.By modulating the spacing between adjacent channels,the phase gradient is precisely controlled,allowing continuous focal shift from 50 mm to 300 mm along the x-axis at 7500 Hz.Broadband focusing is also discussed in the range6800 Hz-8100 Hz,with transmission coefficients exceeding 0.5,ensuring high efficiency and robust performance.Experimental results align closely with simulations,validating the design's effectiveness and adaptability.Unlike conventional programmable metamaterials requiring multi-dimensional parameter optimization,this approach simplifies real-time control through single-axis mechanical adjustment,significantly reducing operational complexity.Due to the advantages of broadband focusing,simple control mode,real-time monitoring,and so on,the device may have extensive applications in the fields of acoustic imaging,nondestructive testing,ultrasound medical treatment,etc.展开更多
A numerical simulation of the toroidal shock wave focusing in a co-axial cylindrical shock tube is inves- tigated by using discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element method to solve the axisymmetric Euler equations....A numerical simulation of the toroidal shock wave focusing in a co-axial cylindrical shock tube is inves- tigated by using discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element method to solve the axisymmetric Euler equations. For validating the numerical method, the shock-tube problem with exact solution is computed, and the computed results agree well with the exact cases. Then, several cases with higher incident Mach numbers varying from 2.0 to 5.0 are simulated. Simulation results show that complicated flow-field structures of toroidal shock wave diffraction, reflection, and focusing in a co-axial cylindrical shock tube can be obtained at different incident Mach numbers and the numerical solutions appear steep gradients near the focusing point, which illustrates the DG method has higher accuracy and better resolution near the discontinuous point. Moreover, the focusing peak pres- sure with different grid scales is compared.展开更多
Computational simulations on structurally different detonation generator are carried out to study the phenomena,the mechanism and the gas dynamics characteristics of flame implosion and shock wave focusing.Two-dimensi...Computational simulations on structurally different detonation generator are carried out to study the phenomena,the mechanism and the gas dynamics characteristics of flame implosion and shock wave focusing.Two-dimensional axisymmetric and unsteady Navier-Stokes equations are numerically solved and detailed chemical reaction kinetics of hydrogen/air mixture is used.The simulation results show that the laminar flame generated by low energy spark in the jet flame burner is accelerated under the narrow channel,the jet flame impinging on the axis strengthens shock wave and the shock wave enhances flame acceleration.Under the function of multiple shock waves and flame,a number of hot spots appear between the wave and the surface.The spots enlarge rapidly,thus forming an over-drive detonation with high pressure,and then declining to stable detonation.Through calculation and analysis,the length of detonation initiation and stable detonation are obtained,thus providing the useful information for further experimental investigations.展开更多
Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the curr...Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.展开更多
In this study,three specific scenarios of a novel accelerator light source mechanism called steady-state microbunching(SSMB)were studied:longitudinal weak focusing,longitudinal strong focusing,and generalized longitud...In this study,three specific scenarios of a novel accelerator light source mechanism called steady-state microbunching(SSMB)were studied:longitudinal weak focusing,longitudinal strong focusing,and generalized longitudinal strong focusing(GLSF).At present,GLSF is the most promising method for realizing high-power short-wavelength coherent radiation with mild requirements on modulation laser power.Its essence is to exploit the ultrasmall natural vertical emittance of an electron beam in a planar storage ring for efficient microbunching formation,like a partial transverse-longitudinal emittance exchange in the optical laser wavelength range.Based on an in-depth investigation of related beam physics,a solution for a GLSF SSMB storage ring that can deliver 1 kW average-power EUV light is presented.The work in this paper,such as the generalized Courant–Snyder formalism,analysis of theoretical minimum emittances,transverse-longitudinal coupling dynamics,and derivation of the bunching factor and modulation strengths for laser-induced microbunching schemes,is expected to be useful not only for the development of SSMB but also for future accelerator light sources in general that demand increasingly precise electron beam phase space manipulations.展开更多
This paper deals with the microwave focusing in the layer mediums near the antenna aperture. Based on the plane-wave spectrum theory, the relationship between the Hertz potential and the electromagnetic field is discu...This paper deals with the microwave focusing in the layer mediums near the antenna aperture. Based on the plane-wave spectrum theory, the relationship between the Hertz potential and the electromagnetic field is discussed. An approach to the description of the field distribution in the layer mediums in case of an arbitary field source is proposed. Given the focusing current distribution over the antenna aperture, the field distribution of the focal region is worked out. In describing the field distribution over the focal region, the integration of spectrum functions in the spectrum domain (kx,ky) is carried out instead of the complicated Fresnel integral. The approximations are obtained by the saddle-point integration. Comparison with experimental results demonstrates the validity of the approach.展开更多
Although previous studies have demonstrated that transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation protects the ischemic brain,clear criteria for the stimulation time window and intensity are lacking.Electrical impedance to...Although previous studies have demonstrated that transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation protects the ischemic brain,clear criteria for the stimulation time window and intensity are lacking.Electrical impedance tomography enables real-time monitoring of changes in cerebral blood perfusion within the ischemic brain,but investigating the feasibility of using this method to assess post-stroke rehabilitation in vivo remains critical.In this study,ischemic stroke was induced in rats through middle cerebral artery occlusion surgery.Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation was used to treat the rat model of ischemia,and electrical impedance tomography was used to measure impedance during both the acute stage of ischemia and the rehabilitation stage following the stimulation.Electrical impedance tomography results indicated that cerebral impedance increased after the onset of ischemia and decreased following transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation.Furthermore,the stimulation promoted motor function recovery,reduced cerebral infarction volume in the rat model of ischemic stroke,and induced the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the ischemic brain.Our results also revealed a significant correlation between the impedance of the ischemic brain post-intervention and improvements in behavioral scores and infarct volume.This study shows that daily administration of transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation for 20 minutes to the ischemic hemisphere 24 hours after cerebral ischemia enhanced motor recovery in a rat model of ischemia.Additionally,our findings indicate that electrical impedance tomography can serve as a valuable tool for quantitatively evaluating rehabilitation after ischemic stroke in vivo.These findings suggest the feasibility of using impedance data collected via electrical impedance tomography to clinically assess the effects of rehabilitatory interventions for patients with ischemic stroke.展开更多
An experimental scheme for the generation of directional focusing waves in a wave basin is established in this paper. The effects of the directional range, frequency width and center frequency on the wave focusing are...An experimental scheme for the generation of directional focusing waves in a wave basin is established in this paper. The effects of the directional range, frequency width and center frequency on the wave focusing are studied. The distribution of maximum amplitude and the evolution of time series and spectra during wave packet propagation and the variation of water surface parameters are extensively investigated. The results reveal that the characteristics of focusing waves are significantly influenced by wave directionality and that the breaking criteria for directional waves are distinctly different from those for unidirectional waves.展开更多
Four focusing models for generation of freak waves are presented. An extreme wave focusing model is presented on the basis of the enhanced High-Order Spectral （HOS） method and the importance of the nonlinear wave-wa...Four focusing models for generation of freak waves are presented. An extreme wave focusing model is presented on the basis of the enhanced High-Order Spectral （HOS） method and the importance of the nonlinear wave-wave interaction is evaluated by comparison of the calculated results with experimental and theoretical data. Based on the modification of the Longuet-Higgins model, four wave models for generation of freak waves （a. extreme wave model ＋ random wave model; b. extreme wave model ＋ regular wave model; e. phase interval modulation wave focusing model; d. number modulation wave focusing model with the same phase） are proposed. By use of different energy distribution techniques in the four models, freak wave events are obtained with different Hmax/Hs in finite space and time.展开更多
This paper presents a method for the automatic adjustment of the laser defocusing amount in micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. A microscopic optical imaging system consisting of a CCD camera and a 20× ob...This paper presents a method for the automatic adjustment of the laser defocusing amount in micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. A microscopic optical imaging system consisting of a CCD camera and a 20× objective lens was adopted to realize the method. The real-time auto-focusing of the system was achieved by detecting the effective pixels of the light spot generated by the laser pointer. The focusing accuracy of the method could achieve 3 μm. The element concentrations of Mn and Ni in low-alloy steels were analyzed at a crater diameter of about 35 μm using the presented method. After using the presented method, the determination coefficients of Mn and Ni both exceeded 0.997, with the root-mean-square errors being 0.0133 and 0.0395, respectively. Scanning analysis was performed on the inclined plane and the curved surface by means of focusing control and non-focusing control. Ten characteristic spectral lines of Fe were selected as the analysis lines. With the focusing control, the average relative standard deviations obtained on the inclined plane and curved surface were both less than 5%, and much less than the values without focusing control, 14.6% and 40.39%.展开更多
We demonstrate light focusing through scattering media by introducing particle swarm optimization for modulat- ing the phase wavefront. Light refocusing is simulated numerically based on the angular spectrum method an...We demonstrate light focusing through scattering media by introducing particle swarm optimization for modulat- ing the phase wavefront. Light refocusing is simulated numerically based on the angular spectrum method and the circular Gaussian distribution model of the scattering media. Experimentally, a spatial light modulator is used to control the phase of incident light, so as to make the scattered light converge to a focus. The influence of divided segments of input light and the effect of the number of iterations on light intensity enhancement are investigated. Simulation results are found to be in good agreement with the theoretical analysis for light refocusing.展开更多
The tight focusing properties of a radially polarized Gaussian beam with a nested pair of vortices having a radial wave front distribution are investigated theoretically by the vector diffraction theory. The results s...The tight focusing properties of a radially polarized Gaussian beam with a nested pair of vortices having a radial wave front distribution are investigated theoretically by the vector diffraction theory. The results show that the optical intensity in the focal region can be altered considerably by changing the location of the vortices nested in a radially polarized Gaussian beam. It is noted that focal evolution from one annular focal pattern to a highly confined focal spot in the transverse direction is observed corresponding to the change in the location of the optical vortices in the input plane. It is also observed that the generated focal hole or spot lead to a focal shift along the optical axis remarkably under proper radial phase modulation. Hence the proposed system may be applied to construct tunable optical traps for both high and low refractive index particles.展开更多
文摘The effect of plasma and charged particle interaction with spacecraft in a low Earth orbit(LEO)environment leads to ion focusing and the formation of an ion void in the downstream region as a result of charging.Simulations and investigations using a fixed potential imposed on the spacecraft showed the nonsignificance of geophysical parameter changes to ion focusing.Variation of the temperature ratio(T_(r))contributed only to local ion focusing and manifested as two-ion streamers dispersed at the upper and lower edges of the spacecraft-the outermost layers of the satellite structure at the top and bottom,respectively.A simulation involving changing the ambient plasma density(N_(p))also showed the formation of local ion focusing,in which ions were more concentrated as the density increased.Furthermore,auroral electron density(N_(ae))variation had no clear impact on ion focusing,as indicated by static two-ion structures in the wake field.However,variation of the object potential(ϕ)strongly affected ion focusing formation,leading to distortion of the initial ion void region behind the spacecraft.The formation of ion focusing in this study was subject to the electric field produced by the object potential and the ambipolar electric field resulting from plasma expansion in the downstream region.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants U22A2008,12404484,12464016,and 62405219)the Double First Class Joint Special Key Project of Yunnan Science and Technology Department and Yunnan University(Grant 202401BF070001-012)Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Support Program(Grant 25QNJJ2419).
文摘Dynamically tunable terahertz(THz)beam focusing plays a critical role in emerging applications including reconfigurable imaging,localized spectral analysis,and micro-machining.Conventional methods,however,frequently employ complex wavefront modulators and external control algorithms,resulting in increased system footprint and limited tuning efficiency.In this work,we present an all-silicon mechanically rotatable cascaded metasurface capable of dynamic THz beam focusing.By independently adjusting the relative rotation angles between the two metasurface layers,real-time repositioning of the focal spot is achieved for orthogonal circular polarization channels.The proposed design facilitates polarization-division multiplexing without requiring external algorithms or active materials while preserving high focusing efficiency and beam quality across a predefined focal plane.Numerical simulations reveal a quasi-linear shift of the focal position with the rotation angle,with stable focusing efficiency and full-width at half-maximum observed in both polarization channels.This strategy offers an efficient and reliable approach to dynamic wavefront control for compact,reconfigurable THz imaging,sensing,and communication systems.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0204100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23B20152 and 52402479)。
文摘Hall thrusters with large height-radius ratio,owing to their unique advantages in compactness,lightweight,and high performance,have progressively emerged as a preferred choice for diverse space propulsion applications in the future.However,the amplification of the annular effect in structures with a large height-radius ratio poses a practical problem of plume over-focusing,which seriously restricts the further improvement of Hall thruster performance and the extension of its life.In this study,the formation mechanism of over-focused plume is deeply investigated,and it is ascertained that an intensified radial electric field directed towards the inner wall within the channel serves as a key contributing factor.This phenomenon is fundamentally attributed to structural characteristics of large height-radius ratio that induce pronounced inward inclination of field lines within strong magnetic field zone.Based on this,the design concept of focused magnetic field is proposed,wherein straight magnetic field lines are established within the strong magnetic field zone to generate a quasi-axial accelerating electric field.Simultaneously,the symmetrical magnetic field inside the channel ensures ionization concentration near the channel center,thereby achieving optimal matching between the ionization zone and accelerating field.Experimental results demonstrate that employing a focused magnetic field significantly reduces the divergence half-angle of the plume and yields an excellently barrel-shaped focusing plume morphology in HEP-1350PM.Consequently,the total efficiency of the thruster surpasses 60%,while erosion belt on the inner wall is shortened by nearly 50%.These advancements effectively enhance thruster performance and prolong its operational lifespan.This study can not only resolve practical problems associated with plume over-focusing,but also provide a fundamental guiding principle for magnetic field design of Hall thrusters.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276026).
文摘This study utilizes a visualization nozzle and spray experimental platform to experimentally investigate the flow focusing/blurring nozzle.It is found that the working mode of the nozzle transitions from flow focusing to flow transition and eventually to flow blurring as the gas flow rate increases or the tube hole distance decreases.Conversely,an increase in liquid flow rate only facilitates the transition from flow focusing to flow transition.Changes in the gas/liquid flow rate or tube hole distance influence the gas shear effect and the gas inertial impact effect inside the nozzle,which in turn alters the working mode.An increase in gas flow rate results in a shift of the droplet size distribution towards smaller particle sizes in the flow blurring mode,whereas an increase in liquid flow rate produces the opposite effect.Notably,the impact of the gas flow rate on these changes is more pronounced than that of the liquid flow rate.
基金supported by the National Grand Instrument Project(Grant No.2019YFF01014402)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFF0726304)+2 种基金the Guangdong High Level Innovation Research Institute(Grant No.2021B0909050006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12205008)W.Ma acknowledges support from the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.12225501)。
文摘Ultra-intense electromagnetic fields exceeding 10^(23)W∕cm^(2)are enabling breakthroughs in compact laser-driven particle accelerators and revealing new quantum electrodynamics(QED)phenomena.However,conventional laser-focusing methods face considerable engineering challenges and require substantial costs.Focusing schemes utilizing plasma optics can produce sub-micrometer focus spots beyond the diffraction limit and substantially enhance the peak intensity;however,owing to significant energy dissipation,they may fail to simultaneously increase the laser fluence.To address these challenges,we propose a focusing scheme employing a near-critical-density hollow plasma fiber(HPF)that utilizes graded refractive index dynamics to boost both laser peak intensity and fluence at the same time.Three-dimensional particle-in-cell simulations demonstrate the HPF’s capability to focus a 4.5-μm-diameter Gaussian beam to a sub-diffraction-limited 0.6-μm-diameter spot.The peak intensity and laser fluence can be enhanced by factors of 22 and 10,respectively,marking a substantial improvement over existing plasma-based focusing schemes.Furthermore,the proposed scheme exhibits wide-range parameter adaptation and high robustness,making it suitable for direct implementation in PW-class ultra-intense laser experiments.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12404531)the Natural Science Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.23KJB140011)。
文摘Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing.However,elastic coding lenses(ECLs)still suffer from low focusing performance,thickness comparable to wavelength,and frequency sensitivity.Here,we consider both the structural and material properties of the coding unit,thus realizing further compression of the thickness of the ECL.We chose the simplest ECL,which consists of only two encoding units.The coding unit 0 is a straight structure constructed using a carbon fiber reinforced composite material,and the coding unit 1 is a zigzag structure constructed using an aluminum material,and the thickness of the ECL constructed using them is only 1/8 of the wavelength.Based on the theoretical design,the arrangement of coding units is further optimized using genetic algorithms,which significantly improves the focusing performance of the lens at different focus and frequencies.This study provides a more effective way to control vibration and noise in advanced structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12374416)。
文摘Adjustable or programmable metamaterials offer versatile functions,while the complex multi-dimensional regulation increases workload,and hinders their applications in practical scenarios.To address these challenges,we present a mechanically programmable acoustic metamaterial for real-time focal tuning via one-dimensional phase-gradient modulation in this paper.The device integrates a phase gradient structure with concave cavity channels and an x-shaped telescopic mechanical framework,enabling dynamic adjustment of inter-unit spacing(1 mm-3 mm)through a microcontroller-driven motor.By modulating the spacing between adjacent channels,the phase gradient is precisely controlled,allowing continuous focal shift from 50 mm to 300 mm along the x-axis at 7500 Hz.Broadband focusing is also discussed in the range6800 Hz-8100 Hz,with transmission coefficients exceeding 0.5,ensuring high efficiency and robust performance.Experimental results align closely with simulations,validating the design's effectiveness and adaptability.Unlike conventional programmable metamaterials requiring multi-dimensional parameter optimization,this approach simplifies real-time control through single-axis mechanical adjustment,significantly reducing operational complexity.Due to the advantages of broadband focusing,simple control mode,real-time monitoring,and so on,the device may have extensive applications in the fields of acoustic imaging,nondestructive testing,ultrasound medical treatment,etc.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50976072,51106099,10902070)the Leading Academic Discipline Project of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(J50501)the Science Foundation for the Excellent Youth Scholar of Higher Education of Shanghai(slg09003)~~
文摘A numerical simulation of the toroidal shock wave focusing in a co-axial cylindrical shock tube is inves- tigated by using discontinuous Galerkin （DG） finite element method to solve the axisymmetric Euler equations. For validating the numerical method, the shock-tube problem with exact solution is computed, and the computed results agree well with the exact cases. Then, several cases with higher incident Mach numbers varying from 2.0 to 5.0 are simulated. Simulation results show that complicated flow-field structures of toroidal shock wave diffraction, reflection, and focusing in a co-axial cylindrical shock tube can be obtained at different incident Mach numbers and the numerical solutions appear steep gradients near the focusing point, which illustrates the DG method has higher accuracy and better resolution near the discontinuous point. Moreover, the focusing peak pres- sure with different grid scales is compared.
文摘Computational simulations on structurally different detonation generator are carried out to study the phenomena,the mechanism and the gas dynamics characteristics of flame implosion and shock wave focusing.Two-dimensional axisymmetric and unsteady Navier-Stokes equations are numerically solved and detailed chemical reaction kinetics of hydrogen/air mixture is used.The simulation results show that the laminar flame generated by low energy spark in the jet flame burner is accelerated under the narrow channel,the jet flame impinging on the axis strengthens shock wave and the shock wave enhances flame acceleration.Under the function of multiple shock waves and flame,a number of hot spots appear between the wave and the surface.The spots enlarge rapidly,thus forming an over-drive detonation with high pressure,and then declining to stable detonation.Through calculation and analysis,the length of detonation initiation and stable detonation are obtained,thus providing the useful information for further experimental investigations.
基金supported by Open Scientific Research Program of Military Logistics,No.BLB20J009(to YZhao).
文摘Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1603401)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12035010 and 12342501)+1 种基金Beijing Outstanding Young Scientist Program(No.JWZQ20240101006)the Tsinghua University Dushi Program.
文摘In this study,three specific scenarios of a novel accelerator light source mechanism called steady-state microbunching(SSMB)were studied:longitudinal weak focusing,longitudinal strong focusing,and generalized longitudinal strong focusing(GLSF).At present,GLSF is the most promising method for realizing high-power short-wavelength coherent radiation with mild requirements on modulation laser power.Its essence is to exploit the ultrasmall natural vertical emittance of an electron beam in a planar storage ring for efficient microbunching formation,like a partial transverse-longitudinal emittance exchange in the optical laser wavelength range.Based on an in-depth investigation of related beam physics,a solution for a GLSF SSMB storage ring that can deliver 1 kW average-power EUV light is presented.The work in this paper,such as the generalized Courant–Snyder formalism,analysis of theoretical minimum emittances,transverse-longitudinal coupling dynamics,and derivation of the bunching factor and modulation strengths for laser-induced microbunching schemes,is expected to be useful not only for the development of SSMB but also for future accelerator light sources in general that demand increasingly precise electron beam phase space manipulations.
文摘This paper deals with the microwave focusing in the layer mediums near the antenna aperture. Based on the plane-wave spectrum theory, the relationship between the Hertz potential and the electromagnetic field is discussed. An approach to the description of the field distribution in the layer mediums in case of an arbitary field source is proposed. Given the focusing current distribution over the antenna aperture, the field distribution of the focal region is worked out. In describing the field distribution over the focal region, the integration of spectrum functions in the spectrum domain (kx,ky) is carried out instead of the complicated Fresnel integral. The approximations are obtained by the saddle-point integration. Comparison with experimental results demonstrates the validity of the approach.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Nos.G2021KY05107,G2021KY05101the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32071316,32211530049+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,No.2022-JM482the Education and Teaching Reform Funds for the Central Universities,No.23GZ230102(all to LL and HH).
文摘Although previous studies have demonstrated that transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation protects the ischemic brain,clear criteria for the stimulation time window and intensity are lacking.Electrical impedance tomography enables real-time monitoring of changes in cerebral blood perfusion within the ischemic brain,but investigating the feasibility of using this method to assess post-stroke rehabilitation in vivo remains critical.In this study,ischemic stroke was induced in rats through middle cerebral artery occlusion surgery.Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation was used to treat the rat model of ischemia,and electrical impedance tomography was used to measure impedance during both the acute stage of ischemia and the rehabilitation stage following the stimulation.Electrical impedance tomography results indicated that cerebral impedance increased after the onset of ischemia and decreased following transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation.Furthermore,the stimulation promoted motor function recovery,reduced cerebral infarction volume in the rat model of ischemic stroke,and induced the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the ischemic brain.Our results also revealed a significant correlation between the impedance of the ischemic brain post-intervention and improvements in behavioral scores and infarct volume.This study shows that daily administration of transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation for 20 minutes to the ischemic hemisphere 24 hours after cerebral ischemia enhanced motor recovery in a rat model of ischemia.Additionally,our findings indicate that electrical impedance tomography can serve as a valuable tool for quantitatively evaluating rehabilitation after ischemic stroke in vivo.These findings suggest the feasibility of using impedance data collected via electrical impedance tomography to clinically assess the effects of rehabilitatory interventions for patients with ischemic stroke.
基金This research was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50379002),the Korea Research Council of Public Science and Technology (Principal R&D Program) and Korea Ministry of Science and Technology (International Collaboration Research Program)
文摘An experimental scheme for the generation of directional focusing waves in a wave basin is established in this paper. The effects of the directional range, frequency width and center frequency on the wave focusing are studied. The distribution of maximum amplitude and the evolution of time series and spectra during wave packet propagation and the variation of water surface parameters are extensively investigated. The results reveal that the characteristics of focusing waves are significantly influenced by wave directionality and that the breaking criteria for directional waves are distinctly different from those for unidirectional waves.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50779004)
文摘Four focusing models for generation of freak waves are presented. An extreme wave focusing model is presented on the basis of the enhanced High-Order Spectral （HOS） method and the importance of the nonlinear wave-wave interaction is evaluated by comparison of the calculated results with experimental and theoretical data. Based on the modification of the Longuet-Higgins model, four wave models for generation of freak waves （a. extreme wave model ＋ random wave model; b. extreme wave model ＋ regular wave model; e. phase interval modulation wave focusing model; d. number modulation wave focusing model with the same phase） are proposed. By use of different energy distribution techniques in the four models, freak wave events are obtained with different Hmax/Hs in finite space and time.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2017YFF0106202)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61473279)+1 种基金the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences, CAS (Grant No. QYZDJ-SSW-JSC037)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS
文摘This paper presents a method for the automatic adjustment of the laser defocusing amount in micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. A microscopic optical imaging system consisting of a CCD camera and a 20× objective lens was adopted to realize the method. The real-time auto-focusing of the system was achieved by detecting the effective pixels of the light spot generated by the laser pointer. The focusing accuracy of the method could achieve 3 μm. The element concentrations of Mn and Ni in low-alloy steels were analyzed at a crater diameter of about 35 μm using the presented method. After using the presented method, the determination coefficients of Mn and Ni both exceeded 0.997, with the root-mean-square errors being 0.0133 and 0.0395, respectively. Scanning analysis was performed on the inclined plane and the curved surface by means of focusing control and non-focusing control. Ten characteristic spectral lines of Fe were selected as the analysis lines. With the focusing control, the average relative standard deviations obtained on the inclined plane and curved surface were both less than 5%, and much less than the values without focusing control, 14.6% and 40.39%.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61178015,11304104 and 61575070
文摘We demonstrate light focusing through scattering media by introducing particle swarm optimization for modulat- ing the phase wavefront. Light refocusing is simulated numerically based on the angular spectrum method and the circular Gaussian distribution model of the scattering media. Experimentally, a spatial light modulator is used to control the phase of incident light, so as to make the scattered light converge to a focus. The influence of divided segments of input light and the effect of the number of iterations on light intensity enhancement are investigated. Simulation results are found to be in good agreement with the theoretical analysis for light refocusing.
文摘The tight focusing properties of a radially polarized Gaussian beam with a nested pair of vortices having a radial wave front distribution are investigated theoretically by the vector diffraction theory. The results show that the optical intensity in the focal region can be altered considerably by changing the location of the vortices nested in a radially polarized Gaussian beam. It is noted that focal evolution from one annular focal pattern to a highly confined focal spot in the transverse direction is observed corresponding to the change in the location of the optical vortices in the input plane. It is also observed that the generated focal hole or spot lead to a focal shift along the optical axis remarkably under proper radial phase modulation. Hence the proposed system may be applied to construct tunable optical traps for both high and low refractive index particles.
