Laser technology holds significant promise for enhancing rock-breaking efficiency.Experimental investigations were carried out on sandstone subjected to laser radiation,aiming to elucidate its response mechanism to su...Laser technology holds significant promise for enhancing rock-breaking efficiency.Experimental investigations were carried out on sandstone subjected to laser radiation,aiming to elucidate its response mechanism to such radiation.The uniaxial compressive strength of sandstone notably decreases by 22.1%–54.7%following exposure to a 750 W laser for 30 s,indicating a substantial weakening effect.Furthermore,the elastic modulus and Poisson ratio of sandstone exhibit an average decrease of 33.7%and 25.9%,respectively.Simultaneously,laser radiation reduces the brittleness of sandstone,increases the dissipated energy proportion,and shifts the failure mode from tensile to tension-shear composite failure.Following laser radiation,both the number and energy of acoustic emission events in the sandstone register a substantial increase,with a more dispersed distribution of these events.In summary,laser radiation induces notable damage to the mechanical properties of sandstone,leading to a substantial decrease in elastic energy storage capacity.Laser rock breaking technology is expected to be applied in hard rock breaking engineering to significantly reduce the difficulty of rock breaking and improve rock breaking efficiency.展开更多
A new process method is proposed to improve the light output power of GaAs vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The VCSELs with open-annulus-distributed holes have a light output power 1.34 times higher...A new process method is proposed to improve the light output power of GaAs vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The VCSELs with open-annulus-distributed holes have a light output power 1.34 times higher than those with ring trenches. The 14μm-aperture devices have a light output power higher than 10mW and have a maximum of 12.48mW at 29.6mA. In addition,open-annulus-distributed holes offer bridges for current injection,so the connecting Ti-Au metal between the ohmic contact and bonding pad does not have to cross the ring trench, and it therefore would not cause the connecting metal to be broken. These VCSELs also show high-temperature operation capabilities,and they have a maximum output power of 8mW even at an operation temperature of up to 60℃.展开更多
The vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays and VCSEL-based optical transmission modules are investigated.It includes the VCSEL's spectral characteristic,modulation characteristic,high frequency char...The vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays and VCSEL-based optical transmission modules are investigated.It includes the VCSEL's spectral characteristic,modulation characteristic,high frequency characteristic,and compatibility with microelectronic circuit.The module consists of 1×16 VCSEL array and 16-channel lasers driver with 0.35μm CMOS circuit by hybrid integration.During the test process,the module operates well at more than 2GHz in -3dB frequency bandwidth.展开更多
Top-emitting oxide-confined intra-cavity contact structure 980nm VCSEL is fabricated by low-pressure metal organic chemical-vapor deposition (LP-MOCVD).Self-aligning etching process and selective oxidation are applied...Top-emitting oxide-confined intra-cavity contact structure 980nm VCSEL is fabricated by low-pressure metal organic chemical-vapor deposition (LP-MOCVD).Self-aligning etching process and selective oxidation are applied for current confinement.Output light power of 10.1mW and slope efficiency of 0.462mW/mA are obtained under room temperature,pulse operation,and injection current of 28mA.The maximum light power is 13.1mW under pulse operation.Output light power of 7.1mW,lasing wavelength of 974nm,and FWHM of 0.6nm are obtained under CW condition.The study of oxide-aperture influence on threshold current and differential resistance shows that lower threshold current can be obtained with a smaller oxide-aperture diameter.展开更多
We report a wavelength tunable electro-absorption modulated DBR laser based on a combined method of SAG and QWI. The threshold current is 37mA and the output power at 100mA gain current is 3.5mW. When coupled to a sin...We report a wavelength tunable electro-absorption modulated DBR laser based on a combined method of SAG and QWI. The threshold current is 37mA and the output power at 100mA gain current is 3.5mW. When coupled to a single-mode fiber with a coupling efficiency of 15% ,more than a 20dB extinction ratio is observed over the change of EAM bias from 0 to -2V. The 4.4nm continuous wavelength tuning range covers 6 channels on a 100GHz grid for WDM telecommunications.展开更多
The 3-section SG-DBR tunable laser is fabricate d using an ion implantation quantum-well intermixing process.The over 30nm discontinuous tuning range is achieved with the SMRS greater than 30dB.
The relationship between the yield of thymime-thymine dimer after laser irradiation and physical parameters, such as intensity and pulse number was studied to explore the function of laser irradiation to induce thym...The relationship between the yield of thymime-thymine dimer after laser irradiation and physical parameters, such as intensity and pulse number was studied to explore the function of laser irradiation to induce thymine-thymine dimer. A modified high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been developed for the determination of thymine-thymine dimer in DNA for. The thymine-thymine dimer was prepared by a photochemical reaction to be used as the standard substance. The HPLC method we proposed is not interfered by other hydrolysate from DNA. The stability and reproducibility are good, and it can determine as little as 4.42×10 -5 μg·mL -1 thymime-thymine dimer. Three levels of laser intensity to irradiate DNA were selected from calf thymine to test the influence of the pulse number. The mechanism of DNA lesion and repair caused by laser irradiation was studied preliminarily.展开更多
Lateral oxidation in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is described,and its characteristics are investigated.A linear growth law is found for stripe mesas. However, oxide growth (above 435℃ ) follo...Lateral oxidation in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is described,and its characteristics are investigated.A linear growth law is found for stripe mesas. However, oxide growth (above 435℃ ) follows a nonlinear law for the two geometry mesa structures which we employ in VCSEL. Theoretical analysis indicates that mesa structure geometry influences oxide growth rate at higher temperatures.展开更多
The isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of bulk pure nickel and its magnetically sputtered Ni 0 5Y micro crystal coating were studied at 1?000?℃ in air. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and transmiss...The isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of bulk pure nickel and its magnetically sputtered Ni 0 5Y micro crystal coating were studied at 1?000?℃ in air. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) were used to examine structures of the coating and the NiO oxide films. Laser Raman spectrum was also used to measure the stress level in NiO films formed on bulk nickel and the coating. It was found that Ni 0 5Y micro crystal coating had lower oxidation rate, and the grain size of NiO formed on Ni 0 5Y coating was also relatively smaller than that formed on bulk nickel. Meanwhile, the compressive stress level of oxide film formed on Ni 0 5Y coating was lower than that formed on bulk nickel, and the oxide film’s high temperature plasticity was improved in the coating case. The improvements of anti oxidation properties of the sputtered Ni 0 5Y coating were due to the micro crystal structure and the rare earth element Y.展开更多
Design and fabrication of a parallel optical transmitter are reported. The optimized 12 channel parallel optical transmitter,with each channel's data rate up to 3Gbit/s,is designed, assembled, and measured. A top-emi...Design and fabrication of a parallel optical transmitter are reported. The optimized 12 channel parallel optical transmitter,with each channel's data rate up to 3Gbit/s,is designed, assembled, and measured. A top-emitting 850nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser(VCSEL) array is adopted as the light source,and the VCSEL chip is directly wire bonded to a 12 channel driver IC. The outputs of the VCSEL array are directly butt coupled into a 12 channel fiber array. Small form factor pluggable (SFP) packaging technology is used in the module to support hot pluggable in application. The performance results of the module are demonstrated. At an operating current of 8mA, an eye diagram at 3Gbit/s is achieved with an optical output of more than 1mW.展开更多
In order to improve the measurement precision and increase the reliability of the femtosecond laser transient thermoreflectance system, the relative optical path difference between pump and probe beams is prolonged, w...In order to improve the measurement precision and increase the reliability of the femtosecond laser transient thermoreflectance system, the relative optical path difference between pump and probe beams is prolonged, which can improve the fitting accuracy of the experimental data to the theoretical model. A modified experimental setup is devised with the pump path intercalated a moving stage identical to the one in the probe path, which extends the optical path difference of the probe beam relative to the pump beam from 4 to 8 ns. The measured results indicate that the uncertainty from the misalignment and divergence of both beams can be ignored when the last 4 ns experimental data are connected with those of the first 4 ns smoothly. The as-obtained thermal conductance of AI/Si and Cr/Si interfaces agrees well with the reported experimental values, which verifies the reliability of this modified version of this measurement.展开更多
An integratable distributed Bragg reflector laser is fabricated by low energy ion implantation induced quantum well intermixing.A 4 6nm quasi continuous wavelength tuning range is achieved by controlling phase curr...An integratable distributed Bragg reflector laser is fabricated by low energy ion implantation induced quantum well intermixing.A 4 6nm quasi continuous wavelength tuning range is achieved by controlling phase current and grating current simultaneously,and side mode suppression ratio maintains over 30dB throughout the tuning range except a few mode jump points.展开更多
The monolithic integration of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) with photodetectors is very important in the application of free-space optical interconnects.Theoretical and experimental results on the re...The monolithic integration of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) with photodetectors is very important in the application of free-space optical interconnects.Theoretical and experimental results on the resonant-cavity-enhanced (RCE) photodetector with VCSEL Structure are presented.The compatible requirement in input mirror reflectivity between the VCSEL and the RCE detector is achieved by precisely etching the top mirror.In this way,the RCE detector with relatively high quantum efficiency and necessary optical bandwidth has been obtained.[KH8/9D]展开更多
Improved waveguide designs for 9.0μm GaAs-based quantum cascade laser (QCL) structures are presented. Modal losses and confinement factors are calculated for TM modes with the transfer matrix method (TMM) and eff...Improved waveguide designs for 9.0μm GaAs-based quantum cascade laser (QCL) structures are presented. Modal losses and confinement factors are calculated for TM modes with the transfer matrix method (TMM) and effective index method (EIM). The thicknesses of the cladding layer and waveguide layer, the ridge-width, and the cavity length are all taken into account. Appropriate thicknesses of epilayers are given with lower threshold gain and more economical material growth time.展开更多
Plasmid pVK1001 which carried the gfp gene of GFPmut2, a mutant of GFP, was introduced into Azospirillum brasilense Yu62 by electroporation. Maize seedlings were inoculated with the GFP-labelled baeteria and grown gno...Plasmid pVK1001 which carried the gfp gene of GFPmut2, a mutant of GFP, was introduced into Azospirillum brasilense Yu62 by electroporation. Maize seedlings were inoculated with the GFP-labelled baeteria and grown gnotobiotically in flask with semi-solid agar medium. Observations were performed with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and electron microscopy, respectively, at 8 d and 12 d after inoculation. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that A. brasilense Yu62 could penetrate into the cortex tissue, colonizing in the intercellular spaces of the parenchyma cells of the cortex tissue. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the majority of the bacteria colonized on the root surface and only a minority of them resided in the root interior.展开更多
High slope efficiency and high power selected oxide-confined 850nm VCSELs grown by MOCVD are reported.The slope efficiency and the threshold current respectively are 0 82mW/mA and 2 59mA with a 9μm diameter oxidati...High slope efficiency and high power selected oxide-confined 850nm VCSELs grown by MOCVD are reported.The slope efficiency and the threshold current respectively are 0 82mW/mA and 2 59mA with a 9μm diameter oxidation aperture at 25℃.The maximum power of 16mW is obtained at 23mA current bias.The minimum threshold current can be as low as 570μA with a 5μm diameter oxidation aperture at 25℃.The maximum saturated power is 5 5mW.展开更多
We describe a collinear velocity-map photoelectron imaging spectrometer, which combines a Wiley-McLaren time-of-flight mass analyzer with a dual-valve laser vaporization source for investigating size-selected cluster ...We describe a collinear velocity-map photoelectron imaging spectrometer, which combines a Wiley-McLaren time-of-flight mass analyzer with a dual-valve laser vaporization source for investigating size-selected cluster and reaction intermediate anions. To generate the reaction anions conveniently, two pulsed valves and a reaction channel are employed instead of premixing carrier gas. The collinear photoelectron imaging spectrometer adopts modified velocity-map electrostatic lens, and provides kinetic energy resolution better than 3%. The performance of the instrument is demonstrated on the photodetachment of Si4^- at 532 and 355 nm, and SiaC^- at 532 nm, respectively. In both cases, photoelectron spectra and anisotropy parameters are obtained from the images. For Si4^-, the spectra show two well- resolved vibrational progressions which correspond to the ground state and the first excited state of the neutral Si4 with peak spacing of 330 and 312 cm^-1, respectively. Preliminary results suggest that the apparatus is a powerful tool for characterizing the electronic structure and photodetachment dynamics of cluster anions.展开更多
The coil-to-globule transition of thermally sensitive linear poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) labeled with dansyl group is induced by 1.54 μm laser pulses (widths10 ns). The dansyl group is used to follow t...The coil-to-globule transition of thermally sensitive linear poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) labeled with dansyl group is induced by 1.54 μm laser pulses (widths10 ns). The dansyl group is used to follow the transition kinetics because its fluorescence intensity is very sensitive to its micro-environment. As the molar ratio of NIPAM monomer to dansyl group increases from 110 to 300, the effect of covalently attached dansyl fluorophores on the transition decreases. In agreement with our previous study in which we used 8-anilino- l-naphthalensulfonic acid ammonium salt free in water as a fluorescent probe, the current study reveals that the transition has two distinct stages with two characteristic times, namely, Tfast≈0.1 ms, which can be attributed to the nucleation and formation of some "pearls" (locally contracting segments) on the chain, and tslow≈0.5 ms, which is related to the merging and coarsening of the "pearls".Tfast is independent of the PNIPAM chain length over a wide range (Mw=2.8× 10^6-4.2 × 10^7 g/mol). On the other hand, Tslow only slightly increases with the chain length.展开更多
基金Projects(52225403,U2013603,42377143)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023NSFSC0004)supported by the Sichuan Science and Technology Program,China+1 种基金Project(2023YFB2390200)supported by the National Key R&D Program-Young Scientist Program,ChinaProject(RCJC20210706091948015)supported by the Shenzhen Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars,China。
文摘Laser technology holds significant promise for enhancing rock-breaking efficiency.Experimental investigations were carried out on sandstone subjected to laser radiation,aiming to elucidate its response mechanism to such radiation.The uniaxial compressive strength of sandstone notably decreases by 22.1%–54.7%following exposure to a 750 W laser for 30 s,indicating a substantial weakening effect.Furthermore,the elastic modulus and Poisson ratio of sandstone exhibit an average decrease of 33.7%and 25.9%,respectively.Simultaneously,laser radiation reduces the brittleness of sandstone,increases the dissipated energy proportion,and shifts the failure mode from tensile to tension-shear composite failure.Following laser radiation,both the number and energy of acoustic emission events in the sandstone register a substantial increase,with a more dispersed distribution of these events.In summary,laser radiation induces notable damage to the mechanical properties of sandstone,leading to a substantial decrease in elastic energy storage capacity.Laser rock breaking technology is expected to be applied in hard rock breaking engineering to significantly reduce the difficulty of rock breaking and improve rock breaking efficiency.
文摘A new process method is proposed to improve the light output power of GaAs vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The VCSELs with open-annulus-distributed holes have a light output power 1.34 times higher than those with ring trenches. The 14μm-aperture devices have a light output power higher than 10mW and have a maximum of 12.48mW at 29.6mA. In addition,open-annulus-distributed holes offer bridges for current injection,so the connecting Ti-Au metal between the ohmic contact and bonding pad does not have to cross the ring trench, and it therefore would not cause the connecting metal to be broken. These VCSELs also show high-temperature operation capabilities,and they have a maximum output power of 8mW even at an operation temperature of up to 60℃.
文摘The vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays and VCSEL-based optical transmission modules are investigated.It includes the VCSEL's spectral characteristic,modulation characteristic,high frequency characteristic,and compatibility with microelectronic circuit.The module consists of 1×16 VCSEL array and 16-channel lasers driver with 0.35μm CMOS circuit by hybrid integration.During the test process,the module operates well at more than 2GHz in -3dB frequency bandwidth.
文摘Top-emitting oxide-confined intra-cavity contact structure 980nm VCSEL is fabricated by low-pressure metal organic chemical-vapor deposition (LP-MOCVD).Self-aligning etching process and selective oxidation are applied for current confinement.Output light power of 10.1mW and slope efficiency of 0.462mW/mA are obtained under room temperature,pulse operation,and injection current of 28mA.The maximum light power is 13.1mW under pulse operation.Output light power of 7.1mW,lasing wavelength of 974nm,and FWHM of 0.6nm are obtained under CW condition.The study of oxide-aperture influence on threshold current and differential resistance shows that lower threshold current can be obtained with a smaller oxide-aperture diameter.
文摘We report a wavelength tunable electro-absorption modulated DBR laser based on a combined method of SAG and QWI. The threshold current is 37mA and the output power at 100mA gain current is 3.5mW. When coupled to a single-mode fiber with a coupling efficiency of 15% ,more than a 20dB extinction ratio is observed over the change of EAM bias from 0 to -2V. The 4.4nm continuous wavelength tuning range covers 6 channels on a 100GHz grid for WDM telecommunications.
文摘The 3-section SG-DBR tunable laser is fabricate d using an ion implantation quantum-well intermixing process.The over 30nm discontinuous tuning range is achieved with the SMRS greater than 30dB.
文摘The relationship between the yield of thymime-thymine dimer after laser irradiation and physical parameters, such as intensity and pulse number was studied to explore the function of laser irradiation to induce thymine-thymine dimer. A modified high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been developed for the determination of thymine-thymine dimer in DNA for. The thymine-thymine dimer was prepared by a photochemical reaction to be used as the standard substance. The HPLC method we proposed is not interfered by other hydrolysate from DNA. The stability and reproducibility are good, and it can determine as little as 4.42×10 -5 μg·mL -1 thymime-thymine dimer. Three levels of laser intensity to irradiate DNA were selected from calf thymine to test the influence of the pulse number. The mechanism of DNA lesion and repair caused by laser irradiation was studied preliminarily.
文摘Lateral oxidation in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is described,and its characteristics are investigated.A linear growth law is found for stripe mesas. However, oxide growth (above 435℃ ) follows a nonlinear law for the two geometry mesa structures which we employ in VCSEL. Theoretical analysis indicates that mesa structure geometry influences oxide growth rate at higher temperatures.
文摘The isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of bulk pure nickel and its magnetically sputtered Ni 0 5Y micro crystal coating were studied at 1?000?℃ in air. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) were used to examine structures of the coating and the NiO oxide films. Laser Raman spectrum was also used to measure the stress level in NiO films formed on bulk nickel and the coating. It was found that Ni 0 5Y micro crystal coating had lower oxidation rate, and the grain size of NiO formed on Ni 0 5Y coating was also relatively smaller than that formed on bulk nickel. Meanwhile, the compressive stress level of oxide film formed on Ni 0 5Y coating was lower than that formed on bulk nickel, and the oxide film’s high temperature plasticity was improved in the coating case. The improvements of anti oxidation properties of the sputtered Ni 0 5Y coating were due to the micro crystal structure and the rare earth element Y.
文摘Design and fabrication of a parallel optical transmitter are reported. The optimized 12 channel parallel optical transmitter,with each channel's data rate up to 3Gbit/s,is designed, assembled, and measured. A top-emitting 850nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser(VCSEL) array is adopted as the light source,and the VCSEL chip is directly wire bonded to a 12 channel driver IC. The outputs of the VCSEL array are directly butt coupled into a 12 channel fiber array. Small form factor pluggable (SFP) packaging technology is used in the module to support hot pluggable in application. The performance results of the module are demonstrated. At an operating current of 8mA, an eye diagram at 3Gbit/s is achieved with an optical output of more than 1mW.
基金The National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2011CB707605)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51205061,50925519,51106029)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK2012340)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20110092120006)
文摘In order to improve the measurement precision and increase the reliability of the femtosecond laser transient thermoreflectance system, the relative optical path difference between pump and probe beams is prolonged, which can improve the fitting accuracy of the experimental data to the theoretical model. A modified experimental setup is devised with the pump path intercalated a moving stage identical to the one in the probe path, which extends the optical path difference of the probe beam relative to the pump beam from 4 to 8 ns. The measured results indicate that the uncertainty from the misalignment and divergence of both beams can be ignored when the last 4 ns experimental data are connected with those of the first 4 ns smoothly. The as-obtained thermal conductance of AI/Si and Cr/Si interfaces agrees well with the reported experimental values, which verifies the reliability of this modified version of this measurement.
文摘An integratable distributed Bragg reflector laser is fabricated by low energy ion implantation induced quantum well intermixing.A 4 6nm quasi continuous wavelength tuning range is achieved by controlling phase current and grating current simultaneously,and side mode suppression ratio maintains over 30dB throughout the tuning range except a few mode jump points.
文摘The monolithic integration of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) with photodetectors is very important in the application of free-space optical interconnects.Theoretical and experimental results on the resonant-cavity-enhanced (RCE) photodetector with VCSEL Structure are presented.The compatible requirement in input mirror reflectivity between the VCSEL and the RCE detector is achieved by precisely etching the top mirror.In this way,the RCE detector with relatively high quantum efficiency and necessary optical bandwidth has been obtained.[KH8/9D]
文摘Improved waveguide designs for 9.0μm GaAs-based quantum cascade laser (QCL) structures are presented. Modal losses and confinement factors are calculated for TM modes with the transfer matrix method (TMM) and effective index method (EIM). The thicknesses of the cladding layer and waveguide layer, the ridge-width, and the cavity length are all taken into account. Appropriate thicknesses of epilayers are given with lower threshold gain and more economical material growth time.
文摘Plasmid pVK1001 which carried the gfp gene of GFPmut2, a mutant of GFP, was introduced into Azospirillum brasilense Yu62 by electroporation. Maize seedlings were inoculated with the GFP-labelled baeteria and grown gnotobiotically in flask with semi-solid agar medium. Observations were performed with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and electron microscopy, respectively, at 8 d and 12 d after inoculation. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that A. brasilense Yu62 could penetrate into the cortex tissue, colonizing in the intercellular spaces of the parenchyma cells of the cortex tissue. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the majority of the bacteria colonized on the root surface and only a minority of them resided in the root interior.
文摘High slope efficiency and high power selected oxide-confined 850nm VCSELs grown by MOCVD are reported.The slope efficiency and the threshold current respectively are 0 82mW/mA and 2 59mA with a 9μm diameter oxidation aperture at 25℃.The maximum power of 16mW is obtained at 23mA current bias.The minimum threshold current can be as low as 570μA with a 5μm diameter oxidation aperture at 25℃.The maximum saturated power is 5 5mW.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We thank Professor Hai-yang Li for simulation electron trajectory, and H. Reisler for providing the image analysis software. This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20773126), the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘We describe a collinear velocity-map photoelectron imaging spectrometer, which combines a Wiley-McLaren time-of-flight mass analyzer with a dual-valve laser vaporization source for investigating size-selected cluster and reaction intermediate anions. To generate the reaction anions conveniently, two pulsed valves and a reaction channel are employed instead of premixing carrier gas. The collinear photoelectron imaging spectrometer adopts modified velocity-map electrostatic lens, and provides kinetic energy resolution better than 3%. The performance of the instrument is demonstrated on the photodetachment of Si4^- at 532 and 355 nm, and SiaC^- at 532 nm, respectively. In both cases, photoelectron spectra and anisotropy parameters are obtained from the images. For Si4^-, the spectra show two well- resolved vibrational progressions which correspond to the ground state and the first excited state of the neutral Si4 with peak spacing of 330 and 312 cm^-1, respectively. Preliminary results suggest that the apparatus is a powerful tool for characterizing the electronic structure and photodetachment dynamics of cluster anions.
文摘The coil-to-globule transition of thermally sensitive linear poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) labeled with dansyl group is induced by 1.54 μm laser pulses (widths10 ns). The dansyl group is used to follow the transition kinetics because its fluorescence intensity is very sensitive to its micro-environment. As the molar ratio of NIPAM monomer to dansyl group increases from 110 to 300, the effect of covalently attached dansyl fluorophores on the transition decreases. In agreement with our previous study in which we used 8-anilino- l-naphthalensulfonic acid ammonium salt free in water as a fluorescent probe, the current study reveals that the transition has two distinct stages with two characteristic times, namely, Tfast≈0.1 ms, which can be attributed to the nucleation and formation of some "pearls" (locally contracting segments) on the chain, and tslow≈0.5 ms, which is related to the merging and coarsening of the "pearls".Tfast is independent of the PNIPAM chain length over a wide range (Mw=2.8× 10^6-4.2 × 10^7 g/mol). On the other hand, Tslow only slightly increases with the chain length.