{"title":"Remote Characterization and Dissemination of Disper sion Compensated Ultrashort Pulses Through Dynamic Fiber Optic Links","authors":"C G Lakshmi;V R Supradeepa","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3529627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3529627","url":null,"abstract":"Ultrashort optical pulse sources are often complex and resource-intensive, and thus, delivering pulses to multiple satellite locations over a fiber-optic network dynamically from a central location reduces overhead and increases the efficacy of the source usage. For robust delivery, accurate characterization of the pulse dispersion at the satellite locations without specialized equipment and its compensation is essential. This work demonstrates the delivery of dispersion-compensated pulses over standard optical fiber links and their characterization using a simple measurement module at satellite locations. The module uses a second-harmonic crystal and power detectors at the fundamental and second-harmonic wavelengths. A centrally located pulse shaper-based interferometer creates pulse pairs with varying time delays during the characterization phase. Together with the remote detectors, this provides the field and intensity autocorrelations, which describe the spectral and temporal domain of the pulse. We demonstrate our technique by transmitting dispersion compensated sub-400 fs pulses over two fiber optic links of 50 and 100 meters. The pulses are shaped adaptively before transmission to compensate for the dispersion-induced distortions. The pulse intensity and power spectrum are measured remotely and agree with those made at the source. This provides an easy distribution method for femtosecond lasers from central to satellite locations via standard optical fiber links on a time-share basis and their remote characterization.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10841985","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143106178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kang Wang;Hongyang Li;Zhuorui Zheng;Yi Liu;Ye Tian;Liwei Song
{"title":"Collinear Terahertz Generation from LiNbO3 Wafer Driven by an Ultrafast Yb-Laser","authors":"Kang Wang;Hongyang Li;Zhuorui Zheng;Yi Liu;Ye Tian;Liwei Song","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3530086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3530086","url":null,"abstract":"We propose and experimentally demonstrate a terahertz (THz) source based on optical rectification in lithium niobate wafers driven by an ultrafast ytterbium laser. Terahertz pulses with a repetition of 10 kHz and a spectrum of 0.1∼6 THz are generated via a collinear geometry. The phase-matching condition is analyzed and the effect of crystal thickness is investigated. Our study demonstrates a compact and stable source for terahertz spectroscopy and imaging applications.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10841949","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143106175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liyue Zhang;Weijie Hong;Songsui Li;Wei Pan;Lianshan Yan;Bin Luo;Xihua Zou
{"title":"Multifunctional Photonic Reservoir Computing Based on Semiconductor Laser With Optical Feedback","authors":"Liyue Zhang;Weijie Hong;Songsui Li;Wei Pan;Lianshan Yan;Bin Luo;Xihua Zou","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3528019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3528019","url":null,"abstract":"The human brain can efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with the structural segregation of brain regions closely linked to their functional specialization. In this paper, we propose and experimentally demonstrate multifunctional photonic reservoir computing (MPRC), inspired by this biological characteristic. The neuron states of the photonic reservoir are divided into distinct sections for different tasks by the designing of input matrix, and only a set of output weight matrix, applicable to all tasks, is ultimately trained. Therefore, MPRC is capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously with a fixed set of parameters, mitigating the tedious process of hyperparameter optimization. The influence of neuron partition size and operating parameters on MPRC performance is studied systematically. Furthermore, the generalizability of MPRC is validated by performing four different tasks simultaneously. Finally, our results are experimentally demonstrated using semiconductor lasers with a time-delay feedback loop.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10836813","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143106177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xing-Rui Ding;Zi-Hao Deng;Jia-Sheng Li;Rui-Xiang Qian;Bo-Wen Duan;Zong-Tao Li
{"title":"Improving Edge Quality of Liquid Crystal Display 3D Printing Using Local Dimming Method","authors":"Xing-Rui Ding;Zi-Hao Deng;Jia-Sheng Li;Rui-Xiang Qian;Bo-Wen Duan;Zong-Tao Li","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3527537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3527537","url":null,"abstract":"The burgeoning advancements in Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology have opened avenues for applications beyond traditional display and lighting, notably in the realm of 3D printing. This study introduces a Local Dimming (LD) method that employs LED backlight technology to enhance the edge quality of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) photocuring 3D printing (LPP). LPP, known for its rapid and cost-effective fabrication, faces challenges with light leakage and precision under high-power ultraviolet (UV) light. By locally adjusting the backlight array's brightness to conform to the digital mask's shape, this study effectively suppresses LCD light leakage and improves edge definition. A comprehensive investigation into the LD method's process parameters—exposure time, pixel compensation coefficient, and initial backlight calculation—reveals significant improvements in print quality. The LD method achieves up to an 81.56% enhancement in dimensional accuracy compared to the conventional full-backlight technique. This research not only addresses the intrinsic light leakage in LCDs but also facilitates the high-resolution printing of complex structures, thus expanding the utility of LED devices in additive manufacturing.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10834600","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143106176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianhua Sang;Haoyu Huang;Liwei Song;Ye Tian;Ruxin Li
{"title":"Terahertz Modulation of Even-order Polarization in GaAs","authors":"Jianhua Sang;Haoyu Huang;Liwei Song;Ye Tian;Ruxin Li","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3526152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2025.3526152","url":null,"abstract":"The application of electric fields induces changes in the symmetry of crystals, which can be observed spectroscopically as variations in the even harmonic generation. In this study, we report the ultrafast modulation of GaAs crystal symmetry using strong terahertz field. The modulation is recorded by the vibration of even harmonic intensity which depends on the polarization direction and instantaneous field strength of applied terahertz wave. The interference between intrinsic even-order nonlinearity and terahertz induced polarization is analyzed. This work offers a novel approach to determining key parameters, such as crystal orientation and terahertz field strength.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10829706","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143106174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulation and Experimental Study on Frequency Noise of Fabry-Pérot Cavity-Stabilized Laser for Space-Borne Gravitational Wave Detection","authors":"Chengwen Xing;Yue Li;Tianyao Xu;Zhichao Li;Fanchao Meng;Xiongfei Yin;Lingqiang Meng;Jianjun Jia","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3525047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3525047","url":null,"abstract":"In response to the specific requirements of space-borne gravitational wave detectors (SGWD) for laser frequency stability, this work systematically analyzes and investigates the frequency noise of Fabry-Pérot (FP) cavity-based ultra-stable lasers (USL). Aiming at the detection frequency band of SGWD (0.1 mHz <inline-formula><tex-math>$sim$</tex-math></inline-formula> 1Hz), a refined laser frequency noise model of USL is proposed. Based on the model, corresponding simulations and experiments yield an approach to identify the primary noise sources within segmented frequency bands, revealing the overlooked role of temperature fluctuations on cavity noise, and emphasizing the importance of the control loop. The proposed model will provide valuable guidance for improving laser frequency stability in space gravitational wave detectors.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10820105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143489164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"OCDMA-Based LiDAR Systems: Reducing False Alarm Probabilities in Autonomous Driving","authors":"Tianliang Zeng;Jianhua Ji;Leiming Sun;Yufeng Song","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3524410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3524410","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, based on the geometric model of mutual interference between LiDAR systems, and according to the Lambert surface radiation law of objects, the expression of the optical power of the reflected signal received by the jamming user is theoretically derived. The effects of interfering user distance and angle of incidence on system performance are analyzed. On this basis, the Optical Code Division Access(OCDMA) technology is used to improve the false alarm probability of the system, and the results show that the use of OCDMA technology can greatly improve the false alarm probability of the system under the condition that the performance of its own probability of detection is not greatly reduced. When the self detection distance and interference distance are both 50 m, the probability of detection remains above 98% after using OCDMA technology, while the false alarm probability decreases from 90% to 2% . Finally, OptiSystem and Matlab were used to simulate and verify the OCDMA LiDAR system, and the simulation values and theoretical values of the system's false alarm probability performance under different interference distances were compared.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10818717","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143489282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polarization Imaging Descattering Based on Dark Channel Prior Background Light Estimation","authors":"Jiarui Zhang;Yaxin Cai;Ming Fang","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3523328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3523328","url":null,"abstract":"In turbid water environments, conventional polari-metric imaging descattering methods usually rely on selecting a non-target background region as a substitute for global back-ground light information, leading to image clarity. By integrating polarization imaging with the dark channel prior (DCP) and fully utilizing the polarization information from the Stokes vector and the DCP, the interference of the target information in calculating the background information can be effectively eliminated. This method also enables accurate estimation of the global distribution for the degree of polarization (DoP) and the angle of polarization (AoP) of the backscattered light and eliminates the need for the complex process of background region selection. Experimental results with varying turbid water concentrations demonstrate the proposed method's effectiveness for target recovery in both underwater images with and without background regions. Compared with the conventional active polarization imaging model, our method improves image contrast by 47% in the strongly scattering environment.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10816622","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Di Xin;Nihui Zhang;Lingqian Meng;Qinghao Zhao;Weiqiao Zhang;Fengxin Dong;Xuyan Zhou;Hongbo Zhang;Wanhua Zheng
{"title":"Spectra Narrowing of a 976 nm High Power External-Cavity Semiconductor Laser Based on a Transmission Grating","authors":"Di Xin;Nihui Zhang;Lingqian Meng;Qinghao Zhao;Weiqiao Zhang;Fengxin Dong;Xuyan Zhou;Hongbo Zhang;Wanhua Zheng","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3521615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3521615","url":null,"abstract":"Broad-area 976 nm semiconductor lasers have garnered widespread attention for their applications in generating high-power 488 nm blue laser light and as pump sources for solid-state and ytterbium-doped fiber lasers. Nevertheless, these lasers exhibit a wide gain bandwidth, short cavity length, and usually use the natural cleavage surface as the output window, resulting in a broad emitting spectrum in free-running state. We investigated a high-power narrow-linewidth 976 nm edge emitting broad area semiconductor laser (EEL) through external cavity feedback technology by employing a transmission grating as the dispersive element. This configuration achieved a high output power of 11 W and a spectral linewidth of 0.36 nm at 976 nm, corresponding to an intracavity power of 15.7 W. It provided a more flexible cavity structure for direct frequency doubling of the semiconductor laser to generate a high power of 488 nm blue laser.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10814083","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142938197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance Improvement of GaN-Based Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers by Using Tapered SiO2-Buried Structure","authors":"Rongbin Xu;Yachao Wang;Mingchao Fang;Yang Mei;Leiying Ying;Daquan Yu;Baoping Zhang","doi":"10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3522498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2024.3522498","url":null,"abstract":"In GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) with insulator-buried structure, the strong index guiding will introduce higher order modes. In this paper, we present a novel GaN-based VCSEL with a tapered SiO\u0000<sub>2</sub>\u0000-buried structure by numerical simulations. Compared to conventional flat aperture VCSELs, tapered aperture VCSELs show the lower threshold current and higher slope efficiency, and can be attributed to the improvement of current distribution within the current injection aperture. Moreover, by adjusting the taper length, the current distribution in current injection aperture can be further changed, enabling single fundamental mode lasing. Additionally, the modulation bandwidth for tapered aperture VCSELs will also increase due to the reduction of parasitic capacitance. This research guides the development of high performance GaN VCSELs capable of achieving single transverse mode and high modulation rates for visible optical communication links and networks.","PeriodicalId":13204,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Photonics Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10815608","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142938234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}