Heat transport in low-dimensional materials: A review and perspective

Heat transport is a key energetic process in materials and devices. The reduced sample size, low dimension of the problem and the rich spectrum of material imperfections introduce fruitful phenomena at nanoscale. In this review, we summarize recent progresses in the understanding of heat transport process in low-dimensional materials, with focus on the roles of defects, disorder, interfaces, and the quantum- mechanical effect. New physics uncovered from computational simulations, experimental studies, and predictable models will be reviewed, followed by a perspective on open challenges.

1μm波段低量子亏损光纤激光研究进展(特邀)

量子亏损对高功率光纤激光器内的废热产生和光光转换效率具有重要影响,光纤激光器输出功率的提升过程可以视为不断与量子亏损作斗争的过程。文中梳理了近年来1μm波段低量子亏损光纤激光的重要进展,重点介绍了稀土掺杂增益和拉曼增益两种体制的光纤激光器在实现低量子亏损输出方面的相关工作。在稀土掺杂光纤激光器中,采用级联泵浦、多组分掺杂、强泵浦等技术可降低激光器的量子亏损,其中量子亏损≤1%的掺镱光纤激光器已实现400 mW功率输出。在拉曼光纤激光器中,通过采用特殊掺杂、泵浦光谱调控、增益竞争抑制等技术,量子亏损≤1%的拉曼光纤激光器已实现百瓦级功率输出,并成功验证包层泵浦方案的可行性,表明其在实现高功率低量子亏损输出方面具有重要潜力。