Digital coherent detection research on Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry with simplex pulse codes

The digital coherent detection technique has been investigated without any frequency-scanning device in the Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry （BOTDR）, where the simplex pulse codes are applied in the sensing system. The time domain signal of every code sequence is collected by the data acquisition card （DAQ）. A shift-averaging technique is applied in the frequency domain for the reason that the local oscillator （LO） in the coherent detection is fix-frequency deviated from the primary source. With the 31-bit simplex code, the signal-to-noise ratio （SNR） has 3.5-dB enhancement with the same single pulse traces, accordant with the theoretical analysis. The frequency fluctuation for simplex codes is 14.01 MHz less than that for a single pulse as to 4-m spatial resolution. The results are believed to be beneficial for the BOTDR performance improvement.

Realizing precision pulse TIG welding with arc length control and visual image sensing based weld detection

Methods of arc length control and visual image based weld detection for precision pulse TIG welding were investigated. With a particular all hardware circuit, arc voltage during peak current stage is sampled and integrated to indicate arc length, deviation of arc length and adjusting parameters are calculated and output to drive a step motor directly. According to the features of welding image grabbed with CCD camera, a special algorithm was developed to detect the central line of weld fast and accurately. Then an application system were established, whose static arc length error is ±0.1 mm with 20 A average current and 1 mm given arc length, static detection precision of weld is 0.01 mm , processing time of each image is less than 120 ms . Precision pulse TIG welding of some given thin stainless steel components with complicated curved surface was successfully realized.

A CVD diamond film detector for pulsed proton detection

A chemical vapour deposition （CVD） diamond film detector was prepared and the main characteristics for pulsed proton detection were studied at Beijing Tandem Accelerator. The result shows that the charge collection efficiency of the detector increases with increasing electric field intensity and reaches to 9.44% at 5 V/μm with the charge collection distance of 15.9 μm. The relationship between the sensitivity of the detector and proton energy is consistent with the Monte Carlo （MC） simulation result. Its plasma time for a pulse with 4.85×10^5 protons is 1l.2ns. The dose threshold for onset of damage under 9MeV proton irradiation in the detector is about 10^13 cm^-2. All of the results show that a CVD diamond detector has fast time response and high radiation hardness, and can be used in pulsed proton detection.

A novel variable polarity welding power based on high-frequency pulse modulation

A new type of variable polarity welding power modulated with high-frequency pulse current is developed. Series of high-frequency pulse current is superimposed on direct-current-electrode-negative （DCEN）, which can improve the crystallization process in the weld bead as a result of the electromagnetic force generated by pulse current. Digital signal processor （DSP） is used to realize the closed-loop control of the first inverter, variable polarity output of the second inverter and high-frequency pulse current superposition.

Determination of neomycin in water samples by high performance anion chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection

A simple, fast and reliable method, using high performance anion chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection, had been developed for the analysis of neomycin in water samples. The elution and separation were carried out with an isocratic mobile phase, containing 10 mmol/L NaOH. The influence of the concentration and pH of the mobile phase on the separation and detection was investigated. A quadruple-potential waveform used for the detection was optimized. The detection limit of neomycin was down to 0.027 μg/mL. The linearity of neomycin calibration curve ranged from 0.050 to 0.505 μg/mL with correlation coefficient of 0.9997. R.S.D. (n = 11) was 4.0%.

Analysis and Improvement of the Real-Time Segmented Pulse Compression-Detection Algorithm

Real-Time segmented pulse compression-detection is one of the key technologies of space-borne tracking receiver. Its implementation requires an optimized and dedicated hardware. The real-time processing places several constraints such as area occupied, power comumption, and speed. A number of segmented compression techniques have been proposed to overcome these limitations and decrease the processing latency. However, relatively high power loss in the partial field could limit their implementation in many current real-time systems. A good theoretical model was designed with intersection signal accumulation to enhance signal- noise-ratio （SNR） gain of detecting signal in the paper. From the experimental results it is known that this approach works well for pulse compression-detection, which is better suited for implementation in the high performance of current field programmable gate array （FPGA） with dedicated hardware multipliers.

Deterministic Quantum Key Distribution with Pulsed Homodyne Detection

In this paper, we propose a deterministic quantum communication protocol using weak coherent states and pulsed homodyne detection. In this protocol, the communication parties exchange their secret information deterministicaJly in two rounds. The devices and efficiency of the protocol are discussed respectively. We also show the security of the protocol against intercept-resend and Trojan-Horse eavesdropping attacks.

Test Method of Laser Detection Sensitivity Based on Every Pulse Measurement and Rearrangement

It is very important to accurately measure the detection sensitivity of laser receiving equipment. Based on the traditional test method of detection probability curve, a new test method is proposed which works through measuring laser pulse one by one. Accurate measurement systems were constructed to improve the accuracy of laser energy measurement and energy regulation. A new data processing method of detection probability curve is put forward, which based on subsection statistics. The new data processing method in effect reduces the light source instability from 6.57% to 0.67%. These works improve the test accuracy of laser receiving detection sensitivity. It is a great support for the accurate evaluation of key technical indices of laser receiving equipment, which subsequently are done by models and simulation.

Frequency response range of terahertz pulse coherent detection based on THz-induced time-resolved luminescence quenching

It has been proposed previously that the coherent detection of a terahertz（THz） pulse can be achieved based on the time-resolved luminescence quenching. In this paper, we investigate the frequency response range of this novel detection technology by simulating the motion of carriers in gallium arsenide（GaAs） by the ensemble Monte Carlo method. At room temperature, for a direct-current（DC） voltage of 20 kV/cm applied to the semiconductor（GaAs） and sampling time o140 fs, the luminescence quenching phenomena induced by terahertz pulses with different center frequencies are studied The results show that the quenching efficiency is independent of the THz frequency when the frequency is in a range o0.1 THz–4 THz. However, when the frequency exceeds 4 THz, the efficiency decreases with the increase of frequency Therefore, the frequency response range is 0.1 THz–4 THz. Moreover, when the sampling time is changed to 100 fs the frequency response range is extended to be approximately 0.1 THz–5.6 THz. This study of the frequency-dependen characteristics of the luminescence response to the THz pulse can provide a theoretical basis for the exploration of THz detection technology.

Development of gated fiber detectors for laser-induced strong electromagnetic pulse environments

With the development of laser technologies,nuclear reactions can happen in high-temperature plasma environments induced by lasers and have attracted a lot of attention from different physical disciplines.However,studies on nuclear reactions in plasma are still limited by detecting technologies.This is mainly due to the fact that extremely high electromagnetic pulses(EMPs)can also be induced when high-intensity lasers hit targets to induce plasma,and then cause dysfunction of many types of traditional detectors.Therefore,new particle detecting technologies are highly needed.In this paper,we report a recently developed gated fiber detector which can be used in harsh EMP environments.In this prototype detector,scintillating photons are coupled by fiber and then transferred to a gated photomultiplier tube which is located far away from the EMP source and shielded well.With those measures,the EMPs can be avoided which may result that the device has the capability to identify a single event of nuclear reaction products generated in laser-induced plasma from noise EMP backgrounds.This new type of detector can be widely used as a time-of-flight(TOF)detector in high-intensity laser nuclear physics experiments for detecting neutrons,photons,and other charged particles.

DETECTING TECHNIQUE OF WEAK PERIODIC PULSE SIGNAL VIA SYNTHESIS OF CROSS-CORRELATION AND CHAOTIC SYSTEM

In this letter, with the synthesis of usual cross-correlation detecting method andchaotic detecting method, a new detecting system for the weak periodic pulse signal is constituted,in which the two methods can play respective preponderance. Theoretical analyses and simulationstudies have shown that the detecting system is very sensitive to the periodic pulse signal understrong noise background and has exceedingly powerful capability of suppressing complex noise.

Research and Application of Log Defect Detection and Visualization System Based on Dry Coupling Ultrasonic Method

In order to optimize the wood internal quality detection and evaluation system and improve the comprehensive utilization rate of wood,this paper invented a set of log internal defect detection and visualization system by using the ultrasonic dry coupling agent method.The detection and visualization analysis of internal log defects were realized through log specimen test.The main conclusions show that the accuracy,reliability and practicability of the system for detecting the internal defects of log specimens have been effectively verified.The system can make the edge of the detected image smooth by interpolation algorithm,and the edge detection algorithm can be used to detect and reflect the location of internal defects of logs accurately.The content mentioned above has good application value for meeting the requirement of increasing demand for wood resources and improving the automation level of wood nondestructive testing instruments.

Thermal Performance of a 4 K High-Frequency Pulse Tube Cryocooler with Different Working Fluids

The high-frequency pulse tube cryocooler(HPTC)represents a promising miniature cryocooling technology due to its compact structure and the absence of low-temperature moving components.However,limited to the non-ideal gas effect of4He,the HPTC is hard to obtain high cooling performance in the liquid helium temperature range.3He as the working fluid can effectively improve the cooling performance of the HPTC,but the high cost hinders its wide application.In consideration of both cooling performance and cost-effectiveness,this paper explores the feasibility of utilizing^(3)He-^(4)He mixtures as the working fluid for HPTCs.Firstly,the experimental results of a developed HPTC based4He are reported.With a total power consumption of 575 W,the lowest temperature of 3.26 K was observed.And the measured cooling power at 4.2 K was 20.8 mW.Then the theoretical utmost efficiency of the cryocooler was calculated in terms of the thermophysical properties of the working fluids,using ^(3)He-^(4)He mixtures with different compositions as the working fluids.The whole machine modeling of the HPTC was further carried out,and the influence of the working fluids with different components on the structural parameters such as double-inlet and inertance tube,and operating parameters such as pressure and frequency were analyzed.The calculated results show that the cooling power is expected to be increased to36 mW and 53 mW if the equimolar ^(3)He-^(4)He mixture and pure ^(3)He are used,respectively.

A study of the strong pulses detected from PSR B0656+14 using the Urumqi 25-m radio telescope at 1540 MHz

We report on the properties of strong pulses from PSR B0656＋14 by analyzing the data obtained using the Urumqi 25-m radio telescope at 1540 MHz from August 2007 to September 2010.In 44 h of observational data,a total of 67 pulses with signal-to-noise ratios above a 5σthreshold were detected.The peak flux densities of these pulses are 58 to 194 times that of the average profile,and their pulse energies are 3 to 68 times that of the average pulse.These pulses are clustered around phases about 5-ahead of the peak of the average profile.Compared with the width of the average profile,they are relatively narrow,with the full widths at half-maximum ranging from 0.28 ° to 1.78 °.The distribution of pulse-energies follows a lognormal distribution.These sporadic strong pulses detected from PSR B0656＋14 have different characteristics from both typical giant pulses and its regular pulses.

APPLICATION OF TRANSIENT ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE IN DETECTING SUBSURFACE TARGETS

A basic scheme for detecting subsurface targets with nanosecond EM pulse and anespecially developed high quality travelling-wave antenna are described.The antenna is a sortof sector antenna with structure of three layers,which possesses higher radiation efficiency andbetter travelling-wave properties.A fine resolution graphic system and a high speed display areemployed in terminal processing.Metal pipes buried about 1 m under the earth can be detectedand clearly displayed.High resolution and short processing time of the system,compared withother similar devices,make it suitable for engineering use.

A Method of Peak Detecting for Nanosecond Pulse in Optical Performance Monitoring System

In optical performance monitoring system,the analog to digital converter is needed to detect the peak of nanosecond pulse and get the signal envelope.A scheme based on a designed anti-aliasing filter and analog to digital converter is proposed to broaden the nanosecond pulse and make it easier for the analog to digital converter to catch the peak of the nanosecond pulse.The experimental results demonstrate that,with the proposed scheme,the optical performance system needs less time to get the recovered eye-diagram of high speed optical data signal,and is robust to phase mismatch in the analog to digital converter circuit.

Cardiovascular Diseases Detecting via Pulse Analysis

In this research, we have performed pulse analysis on the data of 127 subjects collected from Department of Cardiology at Shandong Provincial Hospital in China. By taking the first and third derivatives of an entire pulse wave, we have firstly identified the locations of wave foot, systolic peak, and reflected point. Then we calculated Reverse Shoulder Index (RSI) and Ratio of Distance of the evaluated subjects, and correlated them to age, the history of hypertension, and different cardiovascular diseases of the subjects.

Study on the method of polarization suppression of cheating jamming in pulse Doppler radar

A jamming suppression method based on polarization signal detection is proposed under common range and velocity cheating jammingfor pulse Doppler radar. On the basis of the separation of the target and the jamming, the range and velocity track on the true target are realized. Firstly the signal processing model of the full polarization pulse Doppler radar is introduced. Secondly the method of correct target separation is discussed, which is the twice detections of energy and polarization state on the two dimension resolution cells of range and velocity of the radar echo. Finally the simulations are performed and the results prove the validity. What's more, multiple range and velocity cheating jamming can be suppressed at the same time if the target and the jamming are different in the polarization domain.

Influence of high frequency pulse on electrode wear in micro-EDM

An electromagnetic coupling mathematical model is established by finite element method and is verified by the contrastive experiments of copper matrix Ni-TiN cylindrical coating electrode,copper electrode and Cu50 W electrode.The wear mechanism of Ni-TiN/Cu composite electrode in the case of high-frequency pulse current is studied,and the influence of the fluctuation frequency of discharge current on electrode wear in micro-EDM is found out.Compared with the electrode made from homogeneous material,the high frequency electromagnetic properties of Ni-TiN composite layer can be used effectively to inhibit the effect of high frequency pulse on the electrode and improve the distribution trend of current density.

Acoustic wave detection of laser shock peening

In order to overcome the existing disadvantages of offline laser shock peening detection methods, an online detection method based on acoustic wave signals energy is provided. During the laser shock peening, an acoustic emission sen- sor at a defined position is used to collect the acoustic wave signals that propagate in the air. The acoustic wave signal is sampled, stored, digitally filtered and analyzed by the online laser shock peening detection system. Then the system gets the acoustic wave signal energy to measure the quality of the laser shock peening by establishing the correspondence between the acoustic wave signal energy and the laser pulse energy. The surface residual stresses of the samples are measured by X-ray stress analysis instrument to verify the reliability. The results show that both the surface residual stress and acoustic wave signal energy are increased with the laser pulse energy, and their growth trends are consistent. Finally, the empirical formula between the surface residual stress and the acoustic wave signal energy is established by the cubic equation fitting, which will provide a theoretical basis for the real-time online detection of laser shock peening.