Prophylactic Pattern Scanning Laser Retinal Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy in Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Fatty Rats: Preliminary Experimental Results

Research Background and Purpose: The number of diabetic patients is rapidly increasing, making it crucial to find methods to prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness. We investigated the effects of prophylactic pattern scanning laser retinal photocoagulation on DR development in Spontaneously Diabetic Torii (SDT) fatty rats as a new prevention approach. Methods: Photocoagulation was applied to the right eyes of 8-week-old Spontaneously Diabetic Torii (SDT) fatty rats, with the left eyes serving as untreated controls. Electroretinography at 9 and 39 weeks of age and pathological examinations, including immunohistochemistry for vascular endothelial growth factor and glial fibrillary acidic protein at 24 and 40 weeks of age, were performed on both eyes. Results: There were no significant differences in amplitude and prolongation of the OP waves between the right and left eyes in SDT fatty rats at 39 weeks of age. Similarly, no significant differences in pathology and immunohistochemistry were observed between the right and left eyes in SDT fatty rats at 24 and 40 weeks of age. Conclusion: Prophylactic pattern scanning retinal laser photocoagulation did not affect the development of diabetic retinopathy in SDT fatty rats.

Direct laser patterning of two-dimensional lateral transition metal disulfide-oxide-disulfide heterostructures for ultrasensitive sensors

Two-dimensional(2D)heterostructures based on the combination of transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)and transition metal oxides(TMOs)have aroused growing attention due to their integrated merits of both components and multiple functionalities.However,nondestructive approaches of constructing TMD-TMO heterostructures are still very limited.Here,we develop a novel type of lateral TMD-TMO heterostructure(NbS2-Nb2O5-NbS2)using a simple lithography-free,direct laser-patterning technique.The perfect contact of an ultrathin TMO channel(Nb2O5)with two metallic TMDs(NbS2)electrodes guarantee strong electrical signals in a two-terminal sensor.Distinct from sensing mechanisms in separate TMOs or TMDs,this sensor works based on the modulation of surface conduction of the ultrathin TMO(Nb2O5)channel through an adsorbed layer of water molecules.The sensor thus exhibits high selectivity and ultrahigh sensitivity for room-temperature detection of NH3(ΔR/R=80%at 50 ppm),superior to the reported NH3 sensors based on 2D materials,and a positive temperature coefficient of resistance as high as 15%–20%/℃.Bending-invariant performance and high reliability are also demonstrated in flexible versions of sensors.Our work provides a new strategy of lithography-free processing of novel TMD-TMO heterostructures towards high-performance sensors,showing great potential in the applications of future portable and wearable electronics.

Direct laser interference patterning of nonvolatile magnetic nanostructures in Fe60Al40 alloy via disorder‐induced ferromagnetism

Current magnetic memories are based on writing and reading out the domains with opposite orientation of the magnetization vector.Alternatively,information can be encoded in regions with a different value of the saturation magnetization.The latter approach can be realized in principle with chemical order-disorder transitions in intermetallic alloys.Here,we study such transformations in a thin-film(35 nm)Fe60Al40 alloy and demonstrate the formation of periodic magnetic nanostructures(PMNS)on its surface by direct laser interference patterning(DLIP).These PMNS are nonvolatile and detectable by magnetic force microscopy(MFM)at room temperature after DLIP with a single nanosecond pulse.We provide different arguments that the PMNS we observe originate from increasing magnetization in maxima of the interference pattern because of chemical disordering in the atomic lattice of the alloy at temperatures T higher than the critical temperature Tc for the order(B2)-disorder(A2)transition.Theoretically,our simulations of the temporal evolution of a partially ordered state at T>Tc reveal that the disordering rate is significant even below the melting threshold.Experimentally,we find that the PMNS are erasable with standard thermal annealing at T<Tc.

Pattern Scan Laser Photocoagulator on Retinopathy: an annual clinical application summary

Purpose:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Pattern Scan Laser Photocoagulator (PASCAL) by observing the efficacy of PASCAL on retinopathy.Methods:A total of 92 patients with retinopathy (121 eyes) who underwent PASCAL between December 2008 and February 2009 in our center were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate the visual acuity changes and recovery conditions of the patients from baseline to posterior to the treatment.The retinopathy included:diabetic retinopathy,ischemic retinal vein occlusion.(IRVO),central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC),retinal periphlebitis (Eales disease) and retinal degeneration /holes.Results:The patients were subject to a 12-month follow up after PASCAL.The visual acuity findings were stated as below:for diabetic retinopathy.(73 eyes),10 eyes had improved visual acuity;55 eyes were stabilized and 8 eyes progressed;for IRVO (13 eyes),4 eyes showed improvement,6 eyes were stabilized and 3 eyes progressed;for CSC (9 eyes),6 eyes were alleviated and 3 eyes progressed;for retinal periphlebitis (5 eyes),2 eyes had enhanced visual acuity and 3 eyes showed stable visual acuity;for retinal degeneration /holes (21 eyes),5 eyes presented improved visu-al acuity,16 eyes were stabilized and no eye progressed.Indirect ophthalmoscopic reexamination confirmed secured blockage by laser spots and favorable absorption of the retinal edema and newborn capillaries.No obvious leakage was observed during fundus fluorescein angiography and no laser-related ocular adverse effect was reported.Conclusion:PASCAL is accurate,effective and well-tolerated.The duration of short laser pulse falls within the safety range,ensuring the stabilization and improvement in the pa-tient's visual acuity.The parameters,long-term efficacy and complications of PASCAL should be further demonstrated by performing long-term clinical trials with larger sample size.

Long-term effects of pattern scan laser pan-retinal photocoagulation on diabetic retinopathy in Chinese patients: a retrospective study

●AIM:To evaluate the long-term effects of pattern scan laser(PASCAL)pan-retinal photocoagulation(PRP)on diabetic retinopathy(DR)in Chinese patients.●METHODS:In this retrospective study,we evaluated clinical data of 29 patients(53 eyes)with severe non-proliferative DR(SNPDR)or proliferative DR(PDR)who received PRP and follow-up at our hospital from 2008 to 2013.Sixteen patients(29 eyes)received PASCAL PRP and 13 patients(24 eyes)received 100-ms conventional laser PRP.●RESULTS:After long-term follow-up(mean,min-max days:719.8,290-1666 for PASCAL PRP vs 743.5,240-1348 for conventional PRP,P=0.569),patients receiving PASCAL PRP required fewer photocoagulation sessions than the conventional PRP group(2.6±1.0 vs 3.9±0.9,P<0.01).Best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)was reduced slightly in PASCAL PRP group while reduced significantly in conventional PRP group.At last visit,24 eyes in the PASCAL group(88.9%)and 21 eyes in the conventional group(91.7%)were improved or stable.Two eyes in PASCAL PRP group(7.4%)and 3 eyes in the conventional PRP group(12.5%)developed vitreous hemorrhage or vitreous fibrovascular proliferation.●CONCLUSION:PASCAL PRP is as effective and may be more conducive to maintaining visual acuity with less treatment sessions for DR treatment compared to conventional laser PRP.

Fabrication of 4-Inch Nano Patterned Wafer with High Uniformity by Laser Interference Lithography

We report the fabrication of 4-inch nano patterned wafer by two-beam laser interference lithography and analyze the uniformity in detail. The profile of the dots array with a period of 800 nm divided into five regions is characterized by a scanning electron microscope. The average size in each region ranges from 270 nm to 320 nm,and the deviation is almost 4%, which is approaching the applicable value of 3% in the industrial process. We simulate the two-beam laser interference lithography system with MATLAB software and then calculate the distribution of light intensity around the 4 inch area. The experimental data fit very well with the calculated results. Analysis of the experimental data and calculated data indicates that laser beam quality and space filter play important roles in achieving a periodical nanoscale pattern with high uniformity and large area. There is the potential to obtain more practical applications.

Mid-term results of patterned laser trabeculoplasty for uncontrolled ocular hypertension and primary open angle glaucoma

AIM:To describe the safety and efficacy of patterned laser trabeculoplasty(PLT)as an adjunctive treatment in primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)and ocular hypertension(OHT)after 18-month follow-up in Hispanic population.METHODS:A single-center,retrospective study was conducted.All patients with OHT or POAG undergoing PLT from June 2016 to August 2016 were included in the study.Investigated parameters were intraocular pressure(IOP),the number of IOP-lowering medications,best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),laser parameters and postoperative adverse events.Primary efficacy outcome measures were the proportion of eyes achieving an IOP reduction≥20%at 18 mo versus baseline medicated IOP or a reduction in the number of medications while maintaining IOP values.RESULTS:From 40 PLT-treated eyes(mean baseline IOP 20.3±1.7 mm Hg),24 patients were analyzed(age 63.4±7.3 y).The mean IOP reductions from baseline across visits(months 1,3,6,9,12,and 18)ranged from 14.1%to 20.8%.Success rate after 18-month follow-up was 61.7%with a mean IOP of 16±3.2 mm Hg(P<0.001).The number of glaucoma IOP-lowering medications per eye(preoperative 2.1±1.1 and postoperative 2.3±1.1,P=0.86)and the mean BCVA(preoperative 0.10±0.22 and postoperative 0.11±0.22 logMAR,P=0.42)remained stable.Adverse events comprised transitory IOP spikes in 4 eyes(10%)and peripheral anterior synechiae in 7 eyes(17.5%).CONCLUSION:Mid-term results of PLT show that this procedure may be an efficacious and safe technique to approach medically uncontrolled OHT or POAG patients.

Experimental Investigation of Laser Surface Hardening of AISI 4340 Steel Using Different Laser Scanning Patterns

Laser surface transformation hardening becomes one of the most modern processes used to improve fatigue and wear properties of steel surfaces. In this process, the material properties and the heating parameters are the factors that present the most significant effects on the hardened surface attributes. The control of these factors using predictive modeling approaches to achieve desired surface properties leads to conclusive results. However, when the dimensions of the surface to be treated are larger than the cross-section of the laser beam, various laser-scanning patterns are involved. This paper presents an experimental investigation of laser surface hardening of AISI 4340 steel using different laser scanning patterns. This investigation is based on a structured experimental design using the Taguchi method and improved statistical analysis tools. Experiments are carried out using a 3 kW Nd: YAG laser source in order to evaluate the effects of the heating parameters and patterns design parameters on the physical and geometrical characteristics of the hardened surface. Laser power, scanning speed and scanning patterns (linear, sinusoidal, triangular and trochoid) are the factors used to evaluate the hardened depth and the hardened width variations and to identify the possible relationship between these factors and the hardened zone attributes. Various statistical tools such as ANOVA, correlations analysis and response surfaces are applied in order to examine the effects of the experimental factors on the hardened surface characteristics. The results reveal that the scanning patterns do not modify the nature of the laser parameters’ effects on the hardened depth and the hardened width. But they can accentuate or reduce these effects depending on the type of the considered pattern. The results show also that the sinusoidal and the triangular patterns are relevant when a maximum hardened width with an acceptable hardened depth is desired.

Numerical Investigation of Laser Surface Hardening of AISI 4340 Using 3D FEM Model for Thermal Analysis of Different Laser Scanning Patterns

Laser surface hardening is becoming one of the most successful heat treatment processes for improving wear and fatigue properties of steel parts. In this process, the heating system parameters and the material properties have important effects on the achieved hardened surface characteristics. The control of these variables using predictive modeling strategies leads to the desired surface properties without following the fastidious trial and error method. However, when the dimensions of the surface to be treated are larger than the cross section of the laser beam, various laser scanning patterns can be used. Due to their effects on the hardened surface properties, the attributes of the selected scanning patterns become significant variables in the process. This paper presents numerical and experimental investigations of four scanning patterns for laser surface hardening of AISI 4340 steel. The investigations are based on exhaustive modelling and simulation efforts carried out using a 3D finite element thermal analysis and structured experimental study according to Taguchi method. The temperature distribution and the hardness profile attributes are used to evaluate the effects of heating parameters and patterns design parameters on the hardened surface characteristics. This is very useful for integrating the scanning patterns’ features in an efficient predictive modeling approach. A structured experimental design combined to improved statistical analysis tools is used to assess the 3D model performance. The experiments are performed on a 3 kW Nd:Yag laser system. The modeling results exhibit a great agreement between the predicted and measured values for the hardened surface characteristics. The model evaluation reveals also its ability to provide not only accurate and robust predictions of the temperature distribution and the hardness profile as well an in-depth analysis of the effects of the process parameters.

Laser-induced pattern formation from homogeneous polyisoprene solutions

This paper reports that the pattern formation in homogeneous solutions of polyisoprene in toluene saturated with C60 induced by a continuous-wave visible laser is observed experimentally. The transmitted beam patterns change with the increase of the laser irradiation time. In the initial phase, the patterns with concentric ring-shaped structure are formed. In the end, the patterns become speckle-shaped. The incubation time of the transmitted beam widening is inversely proportional to the laser power density and solution concentration. The pattern formation results from the optical-field-induced refractive index changes in the solutions, but the mechanism of optical-field-induced refractive index changes in the polymer solutions needs to be further studied.

皮秒激光不同图案化处理氧化锆陶瓷对其粘接性能的影响

目的:研究皮秒激光在牙科氧化锆表面不同图案化扫描处理的结果,以及对氧化锆表面粘接性能的影响。方法:选取160例烧结氧化锆陶瓷试件,随机分为8个研究组,分别为空白对照组(A组)、喷砂对照组(B组)、皮秒激光处理组(C-H组,分别为:皮秒激光蜂窝状扫描、喷砂后皮秒激光蜂窝状扫描、皮秒激光横线状扫描、喷砂后皮秒激光横线状扫描、皮秒激光井字格状扫描、喷砂后皮秒激光井字格状扫描)。扫描电镜观察表面微观组织形貌;激光共聚焦显微镜观察3D形貌,原子力显微镜测量表面粗糙度Ra;X射线衍射仪观测表面晶相组成的转变;电子万能试验机测量抗弯强度,测定氧化锆陶瓷与自粘型树脂水门汀的剪切强度;光学体式显微镜下观察断裂模式;采用SPSS26.0对所得结果进行单因素方差分析及多重检验。结果:皮秒激光在氧化锆表面扫描后,可分别得到蜂窝状、平行的等间距横线状及等间距井字格状图案;不同图案化处理后氧化锆表面粗糙度不同,横线状B组最大,为14.92μm;激光表面处理不会导致表面晶相转变;经过皮秒激光处理后,剪切粘接强度明显增加(P<0.05),C组的粘接强度最大,为(26.86±1.53)MPa,约为A组的7.4倍;断裂模式由A组与B组的完全粘结破坏转变为内聚破坏和混合破坏;激光处理后的氧化锆陶瓷抗弯强度满足临床应用要求。结论:皮秒激光对氧化锆表面进行图案化处理能够提高氧化锆与树脂水门汀的粘接强度,是一种有前景的氧化锆表面改性方法。

Patterned Nanofoam Fabrication from a Variety of Materials via Femtosecond Laser Pulses

High-repetition-rate femtosecond lasers enable the precise production of nanofoam from a wide range of materials. Here, the laser-based fabrication of nanofoam from silicon, borosilicate glass, sodalime glass, gallium lanthanum sulphide and lithium niobate is demonstrated, where the pore size of the nanofoam is shown to depend strongly on the material used, such that the pore width and nanofibre width appear to increase with density and thermal expansion coefficient of the material. In addition, the patterning of nanofoam on a glass slide, with fabricated pattern pixel resolution of ~35 μm, is demonstrated.

富血小板血浆联合2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗女性型脱发的临床研究

目的:探讨富血小板血浆联合2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗女性型脱发的临床疗效。方法:选取2022年5月-2023年5月天津市北辰医院皮肤科收治的90例女性型脱发患者分入A组、B组、C组,每组各30例。A组采用富血小板血浆联合2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗,B组采用米诺地尔联合2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗,C组采用2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗。观察记录各组患者临床治疗疗效、满意度、不良反应以及治疗前后主观症状(油腻、瘙痒、头屑、脱发)、毛发镜指标(平均毛发密度、平均毳毛比例、平均毛干直径)情况。结果:A组患者临床治疗有效率(93.33%)明显高于B组(73.33%)、C组(66.67%)(P<0.05)。与治疗前比较,治疗后三组患者油腻、瘙痒、头屑、脱发主观症状评分均降低(P<0.05),且A组油腻、瘙痒、头屑、脱发主观症状评分低于B组、C组(P<0.05)。与治疗前比较,治疗后三组患者毳毛比例均降低,毛发密度、毛干直径均升高(P<0.05),且A组毳毛比例低于B组、C组,毛发密度、毛干直径高于B组、C组(P<0.05)。A组患者治疗后的总满意度(96.67%)明显高于B组(76.67%)、C组(73.33%)(P<0.05),但三组患者不良反应比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:富血小板血浆联合2 940 nm点阵铒激光治疗女性型脱发能取得较佳的临床疗效,可改善患者的头皮症状,增加毛发密度、毛干直径,同时安全性高,值得临床推广。

基于激光雷达数据的塔里木河下游胡杨种群空间分布格局和种内竞争关系

【目的】分析胡杨种群在干旱区不同地下水埋深梯度下的空间分布格局及种内竞争强度变化,探究种群空间结构对干旱环境的响应特征。【方法】在塔里木河下游3个断面处离河道1 000 m的范围内等距离布设15个50 m×50 m天然胡杨林样地,利用地面激光雷达(TLS)获取树木三维结构数据,并通过聚集指数(R)、丛生指数(I)、点格局函数g(r)等空间分布指标以及竞争指数(CI),分析空间分布格局和种内竞争强度。【结果】1)R和I指数表明,在下游不同地下水埋深梯度下,胡杨种群空间分布格局整体上呈聚集分布。2)各样地内在0~25 m半径r距离获取的g(r)函数值分析表明,大部分样地胡杨在r<5 m距离内基本呈现聚集分布格局,在r>5 m距离呈随机分布格局。随着地下水埋深增加,树木聚集分布的距离r会缩小。3)点格局函数g_(12)(r)结果表明,不同龄级胡杨树分布格局存在差异,中龄树主要呈聚集分布,其他龄级树呈随机分布;中龄树与幼龄树、成熟树之间存在正关联性,表现出相互促进关系,而其他龄级树木之间未呈现显著关联性。4)平均CI指数随离河道距离增大呈递减趋势,单木CI随胸径增大逐渐递减。【结论】塔里木河下游胡杨种群在小尺度上呈聚集分布格局,随着尺度的增加主要呈现随机分布特征。随离河道距离增大和地下水位逐步降低,导致树木密度降低和种内平均竞争强度变弱,树木呈衰退趋势。

蓝宝石衬底上的半极性面GaN基LED超快激光剥离

衬底导电性和导热性差一直是困扰生长于蓝宝石衬底上的GaN基LED的难题,利用激光剥离技术将蓝宝石衬底上的GaN基LED转移至其他衬底是解决该问题的有效方法之一。本文使用超快皮秒激光将生长于图案化蓝宝石衬底上的半极性面GaN基LED进行衬底剥离,并成功转移至Si衬底,形成垂直结构的LED器件。利用SEM测试发现,当超快激光能量密度在1.3 J/cm^(2)附近可以有效分解蓝宝石和GaN交界层,且对器件产生最小负面损伤。拉曼光谱测试结果表明,剥离后的LED中GaN层的残余应力得到有效释放,从1.42 GPa降低为0.29 GPa。对制备的垂直结构LED进行I-V性能测试,5 V电压下正向电流由0.164 mA增大至0.759 mA,光致发光和电致发光性能均有增强。本文完成了蓝宝石衬底上的半极性面GaN基LED超快激光剥离的实验研究,为实现低损伤、高效率的转移技术的开发提供理论支撑,有望加速半极性面GaN基LED的发展与应用。

可调谐脉宽的全固态自锁模突发脉冲激光器

针对目前脉冲激光器产生突发脉冲功率低、装置复杂等问题,设计一种可调谐脉宽的全固态自锁模突发脉冲激光器,理论分析了腔内法布里-珀罗(F-P)结构的自锁模激光器的突发脉冲产生机理,建立了自锁模突发脉冲激光器的理论模型。实验结果表明:随着激光晶体长度的增加,突发脉冲的脉宽变宽;当激光晶体长度为5 mm、泵浦光功率为5.5 W时,获得了光束质量因子为1.42的突发脉冲,突发脉冲的重复频率为13.64 GHz,最大平均输出功率0.78 W,对应的斜效率和光光转化率分别为9.57%和8.73%。

激光后处理实现图案化结构色调控研究

为使人工制备的结构色实现色调的精确调控,本研究以硅片为衬底,采用自组装法制备聚苯乙烯微球(PS微球)的平面六角密堆积结构,通过磁控溅射方法在其上沉积不同厚度的金薄层;再利用532nm脉冲激光后处理,研究不同扫描速度的激光后处理对结构色薄膜呈色性能的影响。结果表明:镀膜时间相同,随激光扫描速度逐渐减小,样品扫描区域颜色的变化为玫红—橙红—橙黄—黄绿—蓝绿—蓝紫,反射光谱中心波长发生蓝移;在此基础上制备了图案化的样品,发现随着观察角度增加,扫描后区域的颜色发生蓝移。

基于投影光瞳分布的星地激光通信波前探测

为了解决星地自由空间光学通信系统中的提前角问题,采用了一种基于光强传输的新型波前探测技术——投影光瞳面分布(Projected Pupil Plane Pattern,PPPP),并通过实验室实验验证了该技术的可行性。PPPP基于TIE光强传输公式,根据不同传输距离下光强分布的变化反解出大气湍流引起的波前畸变。由于PPPP采用的是上行通信激光本身的后向瑞利散射,其测量的大气湍流方向与通信卫星方向一致,因此可以有效解决星地激光通信中的提前角问题。实验模拟了1 m口径的地基望远镜作为上行激光发射装置和后向散射光斑成像设备,通过等效高度分别为10 km和17 km的上行激光后向散射光斑图像来实现对10 km以下大气湍流的波前探测。实验采用的波前畸变模拟装置包括空间光调制器和透明塑料片,实验结果表明,对不同的波前畸变PPPP和通用的夏克-哈特曼波前探测器可以实现相似的波前重构,两者重构相位的残差约为初始相位的30%。

Laser-assisted growth of hierarchically architectured 2D MoS2 crystals on metal substrate for potential energy applications

Recently, there has been substantial interest in the large-scale synthesis of hierarchically architectured transition metal dichalcogenides and designing electrodes for energy conversion and storage applications such as electrocatalysis, rechargeable batteries, and supercapacitors. Here we report a novel hybrid laser-assisted micro/nanopatterning and sulfurization method for rapid manufacturing of hierarchically architectured molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) layers directly on molybdenum sheets. This laser surface structuring not only provides the ability to design specific micro/nanostructured patterns but also significantly enhances the crystal growth kinetics. Micro and nanoscale characterization methods are employed to study the morphological, structural, and atomistic characteristics of the formed crystals at various laser processing and crystal growth conditions. To compare the performance characteristics of the laser-structured and unstructured samples, Li-ion battery cells are fabricated and their energy storage capacity is measured. The hierarchically architectured MoS2 crystals show higher performance with specific capacities of about 10 mAh cm-2, at a current rate of 0.1 mA cm-2. This rapid laser patterning and growth of 2D materials directly on conductive sheets may enable the future large-scale and roll-to-roll manufacturing of energy and sensing devices.

半导体激光器在高速调制中Pattern 效应的研究

本文对半导体激充器在高速调制中所出现的 Pattern 效应现象进行了较为详细的理论分析和实验研究.得出了提高偏流可抑制 Pattern 效应的结论.