Construction and Validation of a White Light Interferometer
... the system are its simplicity, portability and compact size, making it suitable for use in general labs and for educational purposes. By acquiring a sequence of images of the deformed fringe pattern, the surface topography can be observed, giving greater understanding of the surface roughness. The p ...
... the system are its simplicity, portability and compact size, making it suitable for use in general labs and for educational purposes. By acquiring a sequence of images of the deformed fringe pattern, the surface topography can be observed, giving greater understanding of the surface roughness. The p ...
HOLOGRAPHY, 1948-1971
... So it was with some confidence that two years later, in 1950 we started a programme of holographic electron microscopy in the Research Laboratory of the Associated Electrical Industries, in Aldermaston, under the direction of Dr T. E. Allibone, with my friends and collaborators M. W. Haine, J. Dyson ...
... So it was with some confidence that two years later, in 1950 we started a programme of holographic electron microscopy in the Research Laboratory of the Associated Electrical Industries, in Aldermaston, under the direction of Dr T. E. Allibone, with my friends and collaborators M. W. Haine, J. Dyson ...
A reconfigurable plasmofluidic lens ARTICLE Chenglong Zhao *, Yongmin Liu
... bubble) to 1.020 (inside the bubble). The working principle of the two-dimensional plasmofluidic lens can be best understood through comparison with ray tracing in geometric optics (Methods). As the mode index of SPPs is smaller inside the surface bubble relative to that of the outside, the spherical ...
... bubble) to 1.020 (inside the bubble). The working principle of the two-dimensional plasmofluidic lens can be best understood through comparison with ray tracing in geometric optics (Methods). As the mode index of SPPs is smaller inside the surface bubble relative to that of the outside, the spherical ...
The Fabry-Pérot Interferometer
... 2. Alignment of the total optical setup (laser, interferometer, monochromator). 3. Observing and interpreting all interference patterns produced by the interferometer when performed in parallel and divergent light. 4. Recording the photomultiplier signal corresponding to the interference pattern fro ...
... 2. Alignment of the total optical setup (laser, interferometer, monochromator). 3. Observing and interpreting all interference patterns produced by the interferometer when performed in parallel and divergent light. 4. Recording the photomultiplier signal corresponding to the interference pattern fro ...
IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP)
... By detecting analytes in their natural form, label-free detection removes the experimental uncertainty induced by the effect of the label and in general it measures the refractive index change (RI) induced by molecular interactions. The RI change is related to the sample concentration, while the det ...
... By detecting analytes in their natural form, label-free detection removes the experimental uncertainty induced by the effect of the label and in general it measures the refractive index change (RI) induced by molecular interactions. The RI change is related to the sample concentration, while the det ...
Introduction to Fiber Optic Sensing
... Fiber bragg grating sensors--wavelength selective mirrors inscribed into fiber which reflect only a specific wavelength. Strain and temperature cause spectral shifts in the reflected wavelength which his identified by an interrogator. ...
... Fiber bragg grating sensors--wavelength selective mirrors inscribed into fiber which reflect only a specific wavelength. Strain and temperature cause spectral shifts in the reflected wavelength which his identified by an interrogator. ...
Department of Physics, Technical University Ostrava 17. listopadu
... have confirmed that in contrary to standard spatial-domain white-light interferometry employing dispersion balanced interferometers our measurement techniques are characterized by the range of measurable distances dependent on the amount of dispersion in the interferometer [13–15]. We have also demo ...
... have confirmed that in contrary to standard spatial-domain white-light interferometry employing dispersion balanced interferometers our measurement techniques are characterized by the range of measurable distances dependent on the amount of dispersion in the interferometer [13–15]. We have also demo ...
WAVE OPTICS
... not specified; it sufficesto say at this point that it may represent any of the components of the electric or magnetic fields (as described in Chap. 5, which covers the electromagnetic theory of light). This, and a relation between the optical power density and the wavefunction, constitute the postu ...
... not specified; it sufficesto say at this point that it may represent any of the components of the electric or magnetic fields (as described in Chap. 5, which covers the electromagnetic theory of light). This, and a relation between the optical power density and the wavefunction, constitute the postu ...
The orbital angular momentum of light
... that for photons there are only two spin states available, but infinitely many orbital angular momentum states. The variable l can take on any integer value. We also have good classical reasons to believe that the quantum states corresponding to the LG modes form a complete and orthogonal basis set ...
... that for photons there are only two spin states available, but infinitely many orbital angular momentum states. The variable l can take on any integer value. We also have good classical reasons to believe that the quantum states corresponding to the LG modes form a complete and orthogonal basis set ...
Principles of Interference
... amplitude division, is generally used to measure the temporal coherence of a source, where it compares a light wave with itself at different moments in time, c ; this type of coherence properties encode the spectral content of the intensity distribution. The classical Michelson interferometer is an ...
... amplitude division, is generally used to measure the temporal coherence of a source, where it compares a light wave with itself at different moments in time, c ; this type of coherence properties encode the spectral content of the intensity distribution. The classical Michelson interferometer is an ...
The Theory of the Rainbow
... than geometrical optics; it draws on all we know of the nature of light. Allow ance must be made for wavelike proper ties, such as interference, diffraction and polarization, and for particlelike prop erties, such as the momentum carried by a beam of light. Some of the most powerful tools of math ...
... than geometrical optics; it draws on all we know of the nature of light. Allow ance must be made for wavelike proper ties, such as interference, diffraction and polarization, and for particlelike prop erties, such as the momentum carried by a beam of light. Some of the most powerful tools of math ...
Demonstration of a large-scale optical exceptional point structure Liang Feng, Xuefeng Zhu,
... of non-absorbing transparent dielectric materials. Most recently, it has been suggested that the use of highly-absorbing dielectrics could result in intriguing optical phenomena [1]. If material losses are further designed intercorrelated with the index of refraction, unique optical functionalities ...
... of non-absorbing transparent dielectric materials. Most recently, it has been suggested that the use of highly-absorbing dielectrics could result in intriguing optical phenomena [1]. If material losses are further designed intercorrelated with the index of refraction, unique optical functionalities ...
Deep Horizontal Atmospheric Turbulence Modeling and Simulation with a Liquid
... which reflects light to the BNS LC SLM which rotates the orientation of the linearly polarized beam pixel-by-pixel. At each pixel the device acts like a half wave plate with a voltage controlled rotation of the optical axis (polarization rotator).8 The light reflected from the LC SLM goes to a polar ...
... which reflects light to the BNS LC SLM which rotates the orientation of the linearly polarized beam pixel-by-pixel. At each pixel the device acts like a half wave plate with a voltage controlled rotation of the optical axis (polarization rotator).8 The light reflected from the LC SLM goes to a polar ...
ComplexLightBookChapterEG
... The different sections also discuss and cite the various methods for producing these beams. The hope is that they will stimulate new research in imaging, manipulation, and new areas where complex light has yet to make an impact, leading to the discovery of new phenomena and applications. ...
... The different sections also discuss and cite the various methods for producing these beams. The hope is that they will stimulate new research in imaging, manipulation, and new areas where complex light has yet to make an impact, leading to the discovery of new phenomena and applications. ...
Displacement Measuring Interferometry
... z is the physical path length n is the index of refraction The frequency at visible wavelengths is very high—approximately 6 × 1014 Hz—making it difficult to detect the phase 2π( ft − nz/λ) of E(t, z) directly. To access the wavelength as a unit of measurement, we need to remove or at least drastica ...
... z is the physical path length n is the index of refraction The frequency at visible wavelengths is very high—approximately 6 × 1014 Hz—making it difficult to detect the phase 2π( ft − nz/λ) of E(t, z) directly. To access the wavelength as a unit of measurement, we need to remove or at least drastica ...
Mirror contamination in space I: mirror modelling
... Our hypothesis is that both scan mirrors and surface diffusers suffer from a thin absorbing layer of contaminant, which slowly builds up over time. Many previous studies of such contaminant layers that form on mirrors and/or diffusers in space have been performed. However, despite their good quality ...
... Our hypothesis is that both scan mirrors and surface diffusers suffer from a thin absorbing layer of contaminant, which slowly builds up over time. Many previous studies of such contaminant layers that form on mirrors and/or diffusers in space have been performed. However, despite their good quality ...
Part 2 . Physical Optics
... summarized in Table 1. For conditions between these values, an intermediate value of the intensity results. Since both the OPD and the phase difference increase with the integer m , the absolute value of m is called the order of interference. As we move from one bright fringe to an adjacent bright f ...
... summarized in Table 1. For conditions between these values, an intermediate value of the intensity results. Since both the OPD and the phase difference increase with the integer m , the absolute value of m is called the order of interference. As we move from one bright fringe to an adjacent bright f ...
Chapter 2 - Handbook of Optics
... summarized in Table 1. For conditions between these values, an intermediate value of the intensity results. Since both the OPD and the phase difference increase with the integer m , the absolute value of m is called the order of interference. As we move from one bright fringe to an adjacent bright f ...
... summarized in Table 1. For conditions between these values, an intermediate value of the intensity results. Since both the OPD and the phase difference increase with the integer m , the absolute value of m is called the order of interference. As we move from one bright fringe to an adjacent bright f ...
Chapter 3: prisms
... PRISMS A prism is a transparent medium limited by plane refractive surfaces that are not parallel. In this course, we will only consider prisms made of homogeneous and isotropic media. There are other types of prisms made of birefringent material (Wollaston, Rochon) that modify the polarization stat ...
... PRISMS A prism is a transparent medium limited by plane refractive surfaces that are not parallel. In this course, we will only consider prisms made of homogeneous and isotropic media. There are other types of prisms made of birefringent material (Wollaston, Rochon) that modify the polarization stat ...
Polarization Study 1 Introduction
... a green laser is available, repeat the measurement with that laser. Can you get total extinction? How? Why? ...
... a green laser is available, repeat the measurement with that laser. Can you get total extinction? How? Why? ...
Dependences of the group velocity for
... analysis. By this mean, the optimum conditions for best delay performance were found under different situations. In addition, it should be mentioned that in our previous research [9,10], all optical wavelength broadcasting and wavelength conversion can also be realized in such QPM gratings. By prope ...
... analysis. By this mean, the optimum conditions for best delay performance were found under different situations. In addition, it should be mentioned that in our previous research [9,10], all optical wavelength broadcasting and wavelength conversion can also be realized in such QPM gratings. By prope ...
measuring
... photopic spectral luminous efficiency function. For X, we can pair luminous flux (lm) and spectral power (W/nm), luminous intensity (cd) and spectral radiant intensity (W/sr-nm), illuminance (lux) and spectral irradiance (W/m2-nm), or luminance (cd/m2) and spectral radiance (W/m2-sr-nm). The constan ...
... photopic spectral luminous efficiency function. For X, we can pair luminous flux (lm) and spectral power (W/nm), luminous intensity (cd) and spectral radiant intensity (W/sr-nm), illuminance (lux) and spectral irradiance (W/m2-nm), or luminance (cd/m2) and spectral radiance (W/m2-sr-nm). The constan ...
Slide 1
... HeNe lasers have a well-known wavelength that is relatively insensitive to temperature Wavelength meters have limited dynamic range compared to grating-based OSAs ...
... HeNe lasers have a well-known wavelength that is relatively insensitive to temperature Wavelength meters have limited dynamic range compared to grating-based OSAs ...
System for measuring the angular response of radiometers
... properly aligned. The first case can be dismissed by making measurements at other azimuth angles. Figure 4(A, B, C) shows the angular response of three quantum radiometers : two radiometers for global radiation measurements from 400 to 1100 nm (K&Z and LI-COR) and one PAR sensor for measuring photos ...
... properly aligned. The first case can be dismissed by making measurements at other azimuth angles. Figure 4(A, B, C) shows the angular response of three quantum radiometers : two radiometers for global radiation measurements from 400 to 1100 nm (K&Z and LI-COR) and one PAR sensor for measuring photos ...
Prism Design
... representing the reflecting surface, the real image and the solid-line rays would coincide exactly with the virtual image and the dashed-line rays. A diagram showing both the original prism (ABC) and the folded counterpart (ABC′) is called a “tunnel diagram” (see Fig. 6.2). The rays a-a′ and b-b′ re ...
... representing the reflecting surface, the real image and the solid-line rays would coincide exactly with the virtual image and the dashed-line rays. A diagram showing both the original prism (ABC) and the folded counterpart (ABC′) is called a “tunnel diagram” (see Fig. 6.2). The rays a-a′ and b-b′ re ...
Diffraction grating
In optics, a diffraction grating is an optical component with a periodic structure, which splits and diffracts light into several beams travelling in different directions. The emerging coloration is a form of structural coloration. The directions of these beams depend on the spacing of the grating and the wavelength of the light so that the grating acts as the dispersive element. Because of this, gratings are commonly used in monochromators and spectrometers.For practical applications, gratings generally have ridges or rulings on their surface rather than dark lines. Such gratings can be either transmissive or reflective. Gratings which modulate the phase rather than the amplitude of the incident light are also produced, frequently using holography.The principles of diffraction gratings were discovered by James Gregory, about a year after Newton's prism experiments, initially with items such as bird feathers. The first man-made diffraction grating was made around 1785 by Philadelphia inventor David Rittenhouse, who strung hairs between two finely threaded screws. This was similar to notable German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer's wire diffraction grating in 1821.Diffraction can create ""rainbow"" colors when illuminated by a wide spectrum (e.g., continuous) light source. The sparkling effects from the closely spaced narrow tracks on optical storage disks such as CD's or DVDs are an example, while the similar rainbow effects caused by thin layers of oil (or gasoline, etc.) on water are not caused by a grating, but rather by interference effects in reflections from the closely spaced transmissive layers (see Examples, below). A grating has parallel lines, while a CD has a spiral of finely-spaced data tracks. Diffraction colors also appear when one looks at a bright point source through a translucent fine-pitch umbrella-fabric covering. Decorative patterned plastic films based on reflective grating patches are very inexpensive, and are commonplace.