Yuhao Wen, Baojian Wu, YuXin Huang, Feng Wen, Kun Qiu
{"title":"Magnetic controllability of non-circularly symmetric LP-mode field using few-mode magneto-optical fibers","authors":"Yuhao Wen, Baojian Wu, YuXin Huang, Feng Wen, Kun Qiu","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113131","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113131","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper starts with the orbital angular momentum (OAM) eigenmode of few-mode-magneto-optical fibers (FM-MOFs) to reveal the mechanism of magnetically controlling the modal field of linear polarization (LP) modes. The correctness of the theoretical analysis is verified by simulation. Our theoretical analysis shows that the rotation angles of the modal pattern and polarization of the <span><math><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>LP</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>ln</mi></mrow></msub><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>l</mi><mo>⩾</mo><mn>1</mn><mo>)</mo></mrow></mrow></math></span> modes are respectively proportional to the difference and sum of the magneto-optical coupling coefficients between the eigen OAM components. Therefore, the magnetic field sensitivity of polarization direction is greatly higher than that of modal pattern. Based on the FM-MOFs, a novel magneto-optical mode rotator is put forward for fast controllability and precise repeatability, with potential application to mode division multiplexing systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113131"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Houjie Ma , Xiaobo Mi , Jiuru He , Fengying Ma , Xun Yang , Yuan Zhang , Liwen Cheng , Yongsheng Hu , Chongxin Shan
{"title":"120 kHz repetition rate narrow spectral linewidth multi-watt diamond Raman laser at 1.6 μm","authors":"Houjie Ma , Xiaobo Mi , Jiuru He , Fengying Ma , Xun Yang , Yuan Zhang , Liwen Cheng , Yongsheng Hu , Chongxin Shan","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We demonstrated a high repetition rate, narrow spectral linewidth, and multi-watt actively Q-switched diamond Raman laser (DRL) at 1634 nm. A strategy of dual Nd:YVO<sub>4</sub> crystal and increasing the Q-switch duty cycle was proposed to improve the population inversion and alleviate the thermal effects in the crystal simultaneously, leading to a 1342 nm fundamental laser with both a high output power (11 W) and repetition rate (50 kHz). By further designing a short Raman cavity and optimizing the duty cycle, a 1634 nm ns-pulsed DRL with a repetition rate ≥ 120 kHz and an output power of 5.2 W was achieved. The DRL also exhibited an excellent single longitudinal mode characteristic with a spectral linewidth of ∼ 28 MHz at operational power up to 2 W and a beam quality with M<sup>2</sup> < 1.4.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113157"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiachen Liu , Shunhua Wu , Junyue Zhang , Lang Chen , Jiachen Zhang , Weizhou Huang , Lei Ling , Qingkai Meng , Rui Zhang , Zhenfu Wang , Wei Gao , Te Li
{"title":"Impact of non-injection window on front facet temperature in laser diodes via electro-opto-thermal multiphysics simulation","authors":"Jiachen Liu , Shunhua Wu , Junyue Zhang , Lang Chen , Jiachen Zhang , Weizhou Huang , Lei Ling , Qingkai Meng , Rui Zhang , Zhenfu Wang , Wei Gao , Te Li","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Catastrophic optical mirror damage (COMD) remains a critical barrier to scaling the output power of high-power laser diodes. The non-injection window (NIW) structure offers a promising solution to overcome this limitation. This study presents an analysis of high power laser diodes incorporating the NIW design. We introduce a quasi-three-dimensional analysis method that incorporates iterative electro-optical-thermal multimodal coupling. This method account for the effects of temperature on both electrical and optical performance, as well as the impact of electro-optical coupling on the heat generation. Compared to a typical 808 nm single-emitter device with a cavity length of 4 mm and a ridge-waveguide width of 105 μm, the device configuration with a 100 μm NIW demonstrates superior performance. Specifically, the front facet temperature drops by 5.4 °C, and the bandgap shrinkage is reduced by 43 %, reaching a value of 2.1 meV under a continuous wave condition at 10.8 A and room temperature. These results confirm that the NIW is effective in increasing the COMD power threshold.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113158"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Qasim Khan , Iqbal Hussain , Faisal Nadeem , Muhammad Kashif Majeed , Hamza Javaid , Huanrong Fan Dr. , Yanpeng Zhang
{"title":"Photon and quasi-constructive quantization controlled by Rabi-frequency and phase perturbation in Eu3+: NaYF4 and Sm3+: BiPO4","authors":"Muhammad Qasim Khan , Iqbal Hussain , Faisal Nadeem , Muhammad Kashif Majeed , Hamza Javaid , Huanrong Fan Dr. , Yanpeng Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113133","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113133","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates a novel phenomenon of quasi-constructive and photon quantization in Eu<sup>3+</sup>: NaYF<sub>4</sub> and Sm<sup>3+</sup>: BiPO<sub>4</sub> crystals by varying key parameters (power, angle, phase perturbations and bandwidth). Strong destructive quantization is evident under narrowband excitation, while broadband excitation gives rise to quasi-constructive quantization, driven by the balance between phase perturbation and the de-phase rate. At low power, single-laser excitation exhibited stronger quasi-constructive quantization compared to two-laser interactions, as the latter experienced destructive interference. Stronger Temporal Autler Townes TAT is favored by two-laser interactions, low power, and small angles, whereas weaker TAT is observed with single-laser excitation, higher power, and larger angles. Moreover, the bandwidth contrast for two-laser excitation at larger angles is 18.75 % higher compared to single-laser excitation at small angles and low power 4 %. Broadband excitation for Sm<sup>3+</sup>: BiPO<sub>4</sub> demonstrates photon quantization influenced by external field dressing (Photon Rabi-frequency). These results highlight the potential of controlling photon quantization for applications in multichannel filter and quantum technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113133"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sectional imaging using structured detection under computational optical scanning holographic microscopy","authors":"Naru Yoneda , Luis Ordóñez , Erick Ipus , Armin J.M. Lenz , Lluís Martínez-León , Osamu Matoba , Enrique Tajahuerce","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Computational optical scanning holography (COSH) is a single-pixel imaging technique that can provide holograms with a simple common-path optical setup. Although COSH can reconstruct three-dimensional (3D) objects through phase-shifting and optical backpropagation, there are defocus artifacts in reconstructed images from different axial positions, which leads to lower axial resolution. In this paper, a structured detection technique in COSH is proposed to improve the axial resolution of COSH by reducing defocus artifacts. The proposed method can improve the axial resolution with optical sectioning by structured illumination microscopy (OS-SIM) principles. In addition, the proposed method is applied to microscopy. The feasibility of the proposed method is experimentally verified.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113024"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alena Gruendl , Steffen Weinmann , Jonas Goehmann , Jan Landau , Maximilian Lechner , Lukas Mueller , Kun Joong Kim , Jennifer L.M. Rupp , Michael F. Zaeh
{"title":"Process strategies for the laser-based surface treatment of garnet-type ceramics used in solid-state batteries","authors":"Alena Gruendl , Steffen Weinmann , Jonas Goehmann , Jan Landau , Maximilian Lechner , Lukas Mueller , Kun Joong Kim , Jennifer L.M. Rupp , Michael F. Zaeh","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Given the rising demand for energy storage systems characterized by high energy density and safety, next-generation batteries are gaining increasing significance in research. In particular, the application of the garnet-type ceramic solid electrolyte lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) is receiving growing attention due to its high ionic conductivity and exceptional stability towards lithium metal (Li). However, LLZO reacts with water and carbon dioxide in the ambient air, forming an insulating layer of lithium carbonate on the surface of the garnet-type solid electrolyte. This insulating layer leads to a reduction in the wettability of LLZO by Li and in turn, increases the Li/LLZO interfacial resistance. This study explores ultrashort pulsed laser processing under an argon atmosphere as an effective method for removing Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> while minimizing the thermal input and preserving the structural integrity of the LLZO. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy revealed a distinct decrease in carbon content after the laser-based surface treatment. Furthermore, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of symmetrical Li/LLZO/Li cells indicated that the laser-based removal of Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> could reduce the total area-specific resistance by up to 94 %. These results demonstrate that the laser-based surface treatment is a promising approach for removing surface contaminations from the garnet-type solid electrolyte. Moreover, the findings of this study contribute to the ongoing efforts to extend the lifespan of next-generation batteries by improving the interfacial stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113118"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuwei Lv , Feng Liu , Zhuojuan Yang , Jingyi Han , Ying Zhai , Chunyu Mao , Defeng Yan
{"title":"Superhydrophobic surface with rice leaf structures fabricated by laser processing","authors":"Shuwei Lv , Feng Liu , Zhuojuan Yang , Jingyi Han , Ying Zhai , Chunyu Mao , Defeng Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113072","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113072","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces on aluminum alloy substrates has emerged as a promising approach to enhance their corrosion resistance, which is vital for broadening their application scope. However, the challenge persists in enhancing the mechanical durability of these surfaces through the creation of microstructures. To address this issue, we used the combination of laser processing and low surface energy modification to fabricate the superhydrophobic surface with the composite microstructures, which was inspired by the rice leaf surfaces, on aluminum alloy substrate. The optimal laser processing parameters of this superhydrophobic surface with rice leaf structures were 0° filling angle, 0.05 mm line spacing, 50 kHz frequency, and 600 mm/s scanning speed. The optimal structural parameters were the concavity region width of 400 µm, protrusion region width of 150 µm, and scanning times of 7. Under the above laser processing parameters and structural parameters, we could obtain superhydrophobic surfaces with anisotropy. The protrusion regions of proposed superhydrophobic surface could protect the micro/nano-structures of the concavity region, this superhydrophobic surface with rice leaf structures showed mechanical durability. In addition, the superhydrophobic surface had self-cleaning property, chemical stability, corrosion resistance, water collection property, and anti-icing property, which would be helpful to expand the engineering application of aluminum alloy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113072"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143923824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaohu Liu , Xuhong Li , Haiyu Nie , Zhaojie Zhu , Yizhi Huang , Chaoyang Tu , G. Lakshminarayana , Ming Liu , Weidong Chen , Yan Wang
{"title":"Growth, micromechanical aspects, spectroscopy, and laser performance of Yb: CALGO crystal","authors":"Xiaohu Liu , Xuhong Li , Haiyu Nie , Zhaojie Zhu , Yizhi Huang , Chaoyang Tu , G. Lakshminarayana , Ming Liu , Weidong Chen , Yan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113140","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113140","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Yb: CALGO (Yb: CaGdAlO<sub>4</sub>) crystal with an 8 at.% Yb doping content was successfully grown, achieving dimensions of 80 mm in length and 30 mm in diameter. Optical, micromechanical traits and laser performance of the crystal have been investigated systematically via various characterization techniques. Due to anisotropic effects, <em>a</em>- and <em>c</em>-directions exhibited distinct micromechanical behaviors. Nanoindentation tests revealed that the <em>a</em>-direction crystal sample primarily exhibits radial cracks, whereas the <em>c</em>-direction one displays non-radial cracks. Both directions were dominated by plastic deformation during loading and unloading. <em>c</em>-direction demonstrated a higher indentation hardness (<em>H</em><sub>IT</sub> = 15.46 GPa) compared to the <em>a</em>-direction one (<em>H</em><sub>IT</sub> = 14.51 GPa), while both directions show similar elastic moduli (<em>E</em><sub>IT</sub> = 312.10 GPa) when using Poisson’s ratio value as 0.25. Absorption and emission cross-sections of the crystal were analyzed, and fluorescence decay time was measured. In lasing action evaluation, pulses as short as 33 fs have been achieved with a spectral bandwidth of 36.7 nm and a peak wavelength of 1061 nm employing a semiconductor saturable absorber mirror as a mode-locker. Such findings provide valuable insights into the mechanical traits and laser performance of Yb: CALGO, specifying its potential for high-performance femtosecond laser applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113140"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143923821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pan Liu , Ya-Jun Wu , Xin-Hui Sun , Lin-Hao Shang , Jin-Xin Chen , Gang Cheng , Hui-Hui Gao , Yi-Bin Fu , Xi Chen , Xiao-Nan Zhao , Tian-Shu Zhang , Wen-Qing Liu
{"title":"A stable all-solid-state continuous-wave single-longitudinal-mode Nd:YVO4 laser at 1064 nm based on the molecular iodine absorption","authors":"Pan Liu , Ya-Jun Wu , Xin-Hui Sun , Lin-Hao Shang , Jin-Xin Chen , Gang Cheng , Hui-Hui Gao , Yi-Bin Fu , Xi Chen , Xiao-Nan Zhao , Tian-Shu Zhang , Wen-Qing Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113124","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113124","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The all-solid-state single-longitudinal-mode laser at 1064 nm has found a wide range of applications in laser spectroscopy, quantum physics, etc. By combining it with frequency locking techniques, a stable single-longitudinal-mode laser without mode-hopping can be achieved. Many frequency stabilization techniques typically require complex optoelectronic control systems. In this work, we present a continuous-wave single-longitudinal Nd:YVO<sub>4</sub> laser based on a ring resonator, employing a simple yet effective locking method. The laser frequency is locked to the edge of a particular absorption spectral line of the molecular iodine. Utilizing a feedback controller, we have achieved a frequency stability better than ±3.35 MHz over a duration of 7 h. To our knowledge, this represents one of the best long-term frequency locking results for this kind of single-longitudinal-mode Nd:YVO<sub>4</sub> laser. This stable single-longitudinal-mode laser will be a core component in the laser source of a differential absorption lidar system, which will be used in the future to monitor air pollutants and greenhouse gases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113124"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143923822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical simulation and experimental study on nanosecond pulsed laser cleaning of carbon layer on nickel-based alloy surface","authors":"Tao Wang , Yufan Xie , Zeyu Luo , Lei Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113142","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113142","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to the demand for carbon deposit removal in aero-engine components, a three-dimensional heat transfer model for nanosecond pulsed laser cleaning of carbon layers on nickel-based superalloy (IN625) surfaces was established using finite element analysis. The temperature evolution and surface morphology are investigated under varying laser powers and spot overlap rates. Experimental validation revealed that increasing laser power elevates the peak surface temperature and significantly enhances ablation depth. While spot overlap rate has a weaker influence on cleaning efficiency, excessive overlap (>60 %) induces secondary ablation due to heat accumulation. The average deviation between simulated and experimental ablation depths was 9.18 % (power variation) and 7.85 % (overlap rate), confirming model reliability. Combined with the finite element simulation and actual cleaning experiments, the optimized process parameters are 40 W laser power and 60 % overlap rate, at which the overall cleaning effect is optimal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 113142"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}