Residual stress modeling of mitigated fused silica damage sites with CO_(2)laser annealing

A numerical model based on measured fictive temperature distributions is explored to evaluate the residual stress fields of CO_(2)laser-annealed mitigated fused silica damage sites.The proposed model extracts the residual strain from the differences in thermoelastic contraction of fused silica with different fictive temperatures from the initial frozen-in temperatures to ambient temperature.The residual stress fields of mitigated damage sites for the CO_(2)laser-annealed case are obtained by a finite element analysis of equilibrium equations and constitutive equations.The simulated results indicate that the proposed model can accurately evaluate the residual stress fields of laser-annealed mitigated damage sites with a complex thermal history.The calculated maximum hoop stress is in good agreement with the reported experimental result.The estimated optical retardance profiles from the calculated radial and hoop stress fields are consistent with the photoelastic measurements.These results provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate the suitability of the proposed model for describing the residual stresses of mitigated fused silica damage sites after CO_(2)laser annealing.

Corrigendum to:“Spectrum-tailored random fiber laser towards ICF laser facility”[Matter and Radiation at Extremes 8,025902(2023)]

The third paragraph in Sec.IV REGENERATIVE AMPLIFICATION erroneously states“In other words,the distribution of spectral components is time-dependent,and the spectral distortion in the amplification process will not change the time-domain shape.”

Direct Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3) ceramic laser

A direct Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser without the aid of any mode-locked starting element is reported for the first time. A pulse duration as short as 259 fs and a maximum average output power of 326 m W are obtained at a repetition rate of 97.1 MHz. The corresponding optical spectrum centered at 2053 nm exhibits a bandwidth of 19.8 nm,which indicates the presence of nearly Fourier transform-limited pulses. Such a Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser is a promising ultrashort pulse source, with both the excellent laser characteristics of Tm:LuYO3and the high-power 790 nm laser diode pumping scheme.

Structure study of a dielectric laser accelerator with discrete translational symmetry

The dielectric laser accelerator(DLA) is a promising technology for achieving high-gradient acceleration in a compact design. Its advantages include ease of cascading and an energy gain per unit distance which can exceed that of conventional accelerators by two orders of magnitude. This paper establishes rules for efficient particle acceleration using dielectric structures based on basic equations, proposes a design principle for DLA structures with clear physical images and verifies the accuracy of the corresponding formula for energy gain. DLA structures with different specifications, materials and geometric shapes are constructed, and the achievable acceleration gradient is calculated. Our results demonstrate that effective acceleration can be achieved when the electric field sensed by particles in the acceleration cavity has zero frequency,which provides a powerful method for designing such devices. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the simplified formula for calculating energy gain presented in this paper can accurately determine the energy gain of particles during the design of acceleration structures using a dielectric accelerator.

Time-resolved K-shell x-ray spectra of nanosecond laser-produced titanium tracer in gold plasmas

A study of a nanosecond laser irradiation on the titanium-layer-buried gold planar target is presented. The timeresolved x-ray emission spectra of titanium tracer are measured by a streaked crystal spectrometer. By comparing the simulated spectra obtained by using the FLYCHK code with the measured titanium spectra, the temporal plasma states, i.e.,the electron temperatures and densities, are deduced. To evaluate the feasibility of using the method for the characterization of Au plasma states, the deduced plasma states from the measured titanium spectra are compared with the Multi-1D hydrodynamic simulations of laser-produced Au plasmas. By comparing the measured and simulated results, an overall agreement for the electron temperatures is found, whereas there are deviations in the electron densities. The experiment–theory discrepancy may suggest that the plasma state could not be well reproduced by the Multi-1D hydrodynamic simulation, in which the radial gradient is not taken into account. Further investigations on the spectral characterization and hydrodynamic simulations of the plasma states are needed. All the measured and FLYCHK simulated spectra are given in this paper as datasets. The datasets are openly available at http://www.doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00032.

High-power xenon lamp-pumped Er:YAP pulse laser operated in free-running and acousto-optical Q-switching modes

We demonstrate a high-energy and high-power pulse laser on a xenon lamp-pumped Er:YAP crystal. The laser performance and thermal focal lengths under different working frequencies are discussed. The results show that the thermal lens effect is gradually aggravated with the increase of working frequencies, and even working at 100 Hz, a single pulse energy of 234 m J can be achieved. A maximum average power of 41.5 W is achieved with a working frequency of 20 Hz and slope efficiency of 2.82%. This output power is much higher than other xenon lamp-pumped erbium laser devices.A Q-switched laser is demonstrated by using the TeO2crystal, the maximum output energies of 11.5 m J and 3.5 m J are obtained at 50 and 100 Hz, the corresponding peak powers are 93.4 k W and 17.2 kW, respectively.The laser wavelengths and beam quality factors are also characterized in the free-running and Q-switched modes. A higher pulse energy and peak power laser could be achieved further by improving the damage threshold of TeO2acousto-optical Q-switching. All the experimental results illustrate that the xenon lamp-pumped Er:YAP laser is a promising candidate for high-power and high-frequency mid-infrared laser devices.

Intense low-noise terahertz generation by relativistic laser irradiating near-critical-density plasma

Low-noise terahertz(THz)radiation over 100 MV/cm generation by a linearly-polarized relativistic laser pulse interacting with a near-critical-density(NCD)plasma slab is studied by theory and particle-in-cell(PIC)simulations.A theoretical model is established to examine the dipole-like radiation emission.The THz radiation is attributed to the singlecycle low-frequency surface current,which is longitudinally constrained by the quasi-equilibrium established by the laser ponderomotive force and the ponderomotively induced electrostatic force.Through theoretical analysis,the spatiotemporal characteristics,polarization property of the THz radiation,and the relation between the radiation strength with the initial parameters of driving laser and plasma are obtained,which are in good consistence with the PIC simulation results.Furthermore,it is found by PIC simulations that the generation of thermal electrons can be suppressed within the appropriate parameter regime,resulting in a clear THz radiation waveform.The appropriate parameter region is given for generating a low-noise intense THz radiation with peak strength reaching 100 MV/cm,which could find potential applications in nonlinear THz physics.

Ultraintense few-cycle infrared laser generation by fast-extending plasma grating

Ultraintense short-period infrared laser pulses play an important role in frontier scientific research,but their power is quite low when generated using current technology.This paper demonstrates a scheme for generating an ultraintense few-cycle infrared pulse by directly compressing a long infrared pulse.In this scheme,an infrared picosecond-to-nanosecond laser pulse counterpropagates with a rapidly extending plasma grating that is created by ionizing an undulated gas by a short laser pulse,and the infrared laser pulse is reflected by the rapidly extending plasma grating.Because of the high expansion velocity of the latter,the infrared laser pulse is compressed in the reflection process.One-and two-dimensional particle-in-cell simulations show that by this method,a pulse with a duration of tens of picoseconds in the mid-to far-infrared range can be compressed to a few cycles with an efficiency exceeding 60%,thereby making ultraintense few-cycle infrared pulses possible.

Spectrum-tailored random fiber laser towards ICF laser facility

Broadband low-coherence light is considered to be an effective way to suppress laser plasma instability.Recent studies have demonstrated the ability of low-coherence laser facilities to reduce back-scattering during beam–target coupling.However,to ensure simultaneous low coherence and high energy,complex spectral modulation methods and amplification routes have to be adopted.In this work,we propose the use of a random fiber laser(RFL)as the seed source.The spectral features of this RFL can be carefully tailored to provide a good match with the gain characteristics of the laser amplification medium,thus enabling efficient amplification while maintaining low coherence.First,a theoretical model is constructed to give a comprehensive description of the output characteristics of the spectrum-tailored RFL,after which the designed RFL is experimentally realized as a seed source.Through precise pulse shaping and efficient regenerative amplification,a shaped random laser pulse output of 28 mJ is obtained,which is the first random laser system with megawatt-class peak power that is able to achieve low coherence and efficient spectrum-conformal regenerative amplification.

Structure and material study of dielectric laser accelerators based on the inverse Cherenkov effect

Dielectric laser accelerators(DLAs)are considered promising candidates for on-chip particle accelerators that can achieve high acceleration gradients.This study explores various combinations of dielectric materials and accelerated structures based on the inverse Cherenkov effect.The designs utilize conventional processing methods and laser parameters currently in use.We optimize the structural model to enhance the gradient of acceleration and the electron energy gain.To achieve higher acceleration gradients and energy gains,the selection of materials and structures should be based on the initial electron energy.Furthermore,we observed that the variation of the acceleration gradient of the material is different at different initial electron energies.These findings suggest that on-chip accelerators are feasible with the help of these structures and materials.

全口径环形抛光的光学元件面形误差影响因素及其控制

全口径环形抛光是加工大口径平面光学元件的关键技术之一,其瓶颈问题是元件面形的高效高精度控制。通过研究元件面形的影响因素及其控制方法从而提升其确定性控制水平。围绕影响面形误差的运动速度、抛光盘表面形状误差和钝化状态等关键工艺因素,建立基于运动轨迹有效弧长的环形抛光运动学模型,揭示了抛光盘表面开槽槽型对面形误差的影响规律;提出了采用位移传感器以螺旋路径扫描抛光盘表面并通过插值算法生成其形状误差的方法,建立基于小工具的子口径修正方法,实现了抛光盘形状误差的在位定量修正;提出抛光盘表面钝化状态的监测方法,研究了抛光盘表面钝化状态对面形误差的影响规律。结果表明:抛光盘表面开槽采用环形槽时元件表面容易产生环带特征,采用径向槽、方形槽和螺旋槽时元件表面较为匀滑;通过在位定量检测和修正抛光盘形状误差,可显著提升元件的面形精度;随着抛光盘表面的逐渐钝化,元件面形逐渐恶化。在研制的5 m直径大口径环形抛光机床上加工800 mm×400 mm×100 mm平面元件的面形PV值优于λ/6(λ=632.8 nm),提升了元件的面形控制效率和精度。

神光装置辐照腔体系统电磁脉冲的数值模拟

应用三维MC程序和PIC程序,对神光装置辐照下腔体内系统电磁脉冲(SGEMP)模型进行了耦合模拟。在半高宽为2.9 ns、平均能量为10.3 keV的轫致谱X射线点源辐照下,圆柱腔内电场最大值高达2 MV/m,以轴向电场为主;磁场最大值约为0.8×10^(-3)T,以角向磁场为主,电磁场最大值都集中在发射面附近,以脉冲直流场为主,交流辐射场幅度较小,约在kV/m量级。考察了注量对SGEMP效应的影响,注量越高,电场沿轴向变化越快,交流辐射场占比越大。

On-chip stackable dielectric laser accelerator

In this paper,we propose a novel stacked laser dielectric acceleration structure.This structure is based on the inverse Cherenkov effect and represented by a parametric design formulation.Compared to existing dielectric laser accelerators relying on the inverse Smith–Purcell effect,the proposed structure provides an extended-duration synchronous acceleration field without requiring the pulse front tilting technique.This advantage significantly reduces the required pulse duration.In addition,the easy to integrate layered structure facilitates cascade acceleration,and simulations have shown that low-energy electron beams can be cascaded through high gradients over extended distances.These practical advantages demonstrate the potential of this new structure for future chip accelerators.

散斑场的随机波数及其参量非线性效应

散斑光场在非线性领域有特别的作用,它可用于抑制强光条件下的非线性过程.为了深入了解散斑的参量非线性作用机制,引入了具有波数失配的耦合波方程,讨论了方程的解,波数或位相匹配条件,波数不完全匹配时的增益阈值条件,以及完整解的待定系数.待定系数由边界场决定,如果边界的三个非线性波的复振幅都不为零,还存在边界位相匹配条件,满足该条件的待定系数最大.散斑光场的波数随机起伏,需要分段处理,这种波数随机起伏还会破坏边界位相匹配条件,从而抑制非线性增益.理论研究和数值计算的结果一致表明了散斑对受激布里渊散射参量过程的抑制作用.

拍瓦激光驱动纳米刷靶高品质质子束的产生

超强激光加速产生的高能质子束源在基础物理研究、材料科学、生物医疗等领域具有广泛应用前景。基于激光聚变研究中心的SILEX-II装置,开展了高对比度飞秒激光驱动纳米刷靶质子加速实验研究。采用等离子体镜技术进一步提升激光对比度,有效降低了预脉冲对纳米刷靶结构的影响。相比于平面靶,采用纳米刷靶质子截止能量提高到1.5倍,质子束产额增加近一个量级,成功验证了超高功率密度下纳米刷靶对激光离子加速的增强效果,并且有效提升了质子束空间分布的均匀性。研究结果为高品质质子束源的产生和应用提供了技术途径。

大规模激光相干合成主动相位控制技术研究进展

大规模激光相干合成是突破单口径激光特性极限、获得超高峰值/平均功率、超大脉冲能量、超高空/谱亮度等极端特性激光的有效技术路径之一,而大规模激光相干合成的关键是主动相位控制。主动相位控制技术可以对各路光束相位进行主动控制,补偿相位噪声引起的相干特性退化、合成效率下降,获得高品质的合成激光。自相干合成技术提出以来,研究人员开发了多种主动相位控制方法用于相干合成相位校正,其中适用于大规模激光相干合成的主动相位控制方法也得到了飞速发展。系统梳理了大规模激光相干合成的主动相位控制方法,深入分析了不同方法的原理、特点、适用场景和扩展能力,介绍了不同方法取得的相干合成研究最新进展及标志性成果,报道了19通道闭环上升时间仅6μs的相干合成锁相控制突破性结果,最后总结和展望了主动相位控制方法的发展趋势。

高带宽压电片变形镜的动力学仿真与优化方法研究

为进一步提高压电波前校正器的响应速度和轻量化程度,对面向高动态形状控制的压电片变形镜的动力学仿真与优化方法进行了研究。首先,基于压电片变形镜的参数化有限元模型,提出了高效、高精度的电-力耦合动力学仿真分析方法。然后,通过正交遍历多维设计参数(光学反射镜与压电陶瓷的材料类型、几何尺寸和固定方式等),探究了不同参数对压电片变形镜动态形状控制性能的影响规律。最后,优化得到具有预期响应带宽和驱动位移性能的压电片变形镜设计方案,并通过制备压电片变形镜的原理样件来验证其性能。实验结果表明,所研制的压电片变形镜的固有频率和镜面驱动位移幅值符合预期,验证了所提出的动力学仿真与优化方法的有效性,这可为高带宽压电片变形镜的高效研制提供科学的理论方法。

基于X射线荧光光谱的温稠密物质离化分布实验方法研究

受温度及密度等环境效应影响,温稠密物质的电子结构发生显著变化,其理论描述非常复杂,精密实验测量亦极其困难.本文发展了基于X射线荧光光谱研究温稠密物质离化分布的实验方法,结合理论研究有助于深入理解温稠密物质的电子结构变化.在万焦耳激光装置上,设计特殊构型黑腔复合加载产生数十eV、近固体密度的稠密Ti物质,利用激光辐照V产生的热发射线泵浦Ti的荧光,并采用晶体谱仪诊断样品的X射线荧光光谱.实验中获得冷样品和加载样品的荧光光谱,观测到加载样品K_(α)及K_(β)荧光谱线相对于冷样品光谱在高能侧的显著变化,结合理论计算解释了加载样品荧光谱线的变化主要来源于其温度上升后离化分布的改变,建立了基于X射线荧光光谱的温稠密物质离化分布实验研究能力.

基于微纳结构及材料特性的光场调控模拟研究

利用时域有限差分算法(FDTD)对微纳结构靶的光场分布进行仿真模拟,探究微纳结构靶中的光传输机制,分析材料特性和结构参数对光传输特性和光场分布的影响。基于光场分布及演化的仿真模拟结果,对比半导体氧化铝、绝缘体二氧化硅和金属铜三种导电性不同的材料上纳米线和纳米孔阵列微纳结构靶的激光传输特性,分析光传输过程中的光场分布变化。研究结果表明,通过改变氧化铝和二氧化硅纳米孔(线)阵列结构靶中孔洞(纳米线)直径和间距等结构参数,可以实现对微纳结构靶中光传输特性和光场分布的调制,实现光场在介质材料和真空区域间的周期振荡分布,或是以一种稳定形态传输;激光在铜纳米孔阵列中传输时,透光性随孔洞半径的增加而增加。基于光场分布及演化的仿真模拟结果,对比不同材料、不同微纳结构靶的激光传输演化特性,给出物理图像及对应现象规律,根据光场调控需求,给出微纳结构靶设计。

基于外差干涉的涡旋光水下传输相位测量

涡旋光束在湍流介质中传输时,光束相位会受到湍流运动的影响产生畸变。采用了一种基于外差干涉的点像元相位提取方法,通过采集各个点在一个周期内的干涉条纹获得的相对相位,重构出涡旋光束经过水下湍流传输后的相位分布。通过功率谱反演法生成随机相位屏,完成不同湍流强度下涡旋光束的传输仿真,结果表明光束相位畸变随着湍流强度的增大而增加。搭建了实验装置,实现了水下环境的涡旋光传输及相位测量。实验结果表明,当涡旋光在存在湍流的水下传输时,其复振幅分布经历了较为复杂的传输过程,强度分布及相位均存在畸变,所采用的方法能精确测量出涡旋光的复杂相位分布,有效完成涡旋光的拓扑荷数识别。