Han Bing , Ma Hongtao , Fu Yuegang , Xu Honggang , Li Xu , Zhang Mingliang
{"title":"Integrated design of temperature and distance focusing for MWIR optical imaging system","authors":"Han Bing , Ma Hongtao , Fu Yuegang , Xu Honggang , Li Xu , Zhang Mingliang","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To address the urgent demand for mid-wave infrared (MWIR) optical imaging systems in the military field, a MWIR optical imaging system has been designed based on a domestic large-format mid-wave cooling infrared detector with a resolution of 640 × 512 pixels and a pixel size of 15 μm. The system operates within a wavelength range of 3.7 μm–4.8 μm and features an F-number of 2 and a focal length of 900 mm. The system adopts a secondary imaging structure to obtain 100 % cold shield efficiency, effectively eliminating aberrations and comprehensively considers temperature focusing and distance focusing, realizing the integrated design of temperature and distance focusing in the MWIR optical imaging system. The results indicate that when the field of view (FOV) ω ≤ 0.7ω<sub>max</sub>, modulation transfer function (MTF) ≥ 0.6@17lp/mm, and when ω > 0.7ω<sub>max</sub>, MTF≥ 0.55@17lp/mm. Within an environmental temperature range of 0 °C–40 °C, the image quality remains stable by fine-tuning the distance between the 3/4 mirror and the secondary mirror. Similarly, when the target distance varies from infinity to 10 km, the system can also maintain clear imaging by adjusting the distance of 3/4 mirror relative to the secondary mirror. The system has the advantages of compact structure, long focal length, high resolution, and high imaging quality, which can meet the requirements of the new generation airborne MWIR optical imaging system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132074"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Dual-wavelength operation in a dual-cavity Nd:YVO4 laser","authors":"E.K. Park , I.C. Park , J.W. Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132073","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132073","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A simple method for achieving dual-wavelength operation in a dual-cavity laser configuration incorporating an etalon and a quarter-wave plate is reported. By adjusting the tilt angle of the etalon and the rotation angle of the quarter-wave plate in a dual-cavity laser, we could select the excited laser wavelength with σ-polarization while independently controlling the cavity loss of the resonating beam with π-polarization, enabling us robust dual-wavelength laser operation. This approach has been applied to a Nd:YVO<sub>4</sub> laser, yielding robust dual-wavelength laser operation with an adjustable power ratio at 1064 nm and 1067 nm (or 1063 nm). The output characteristics and the prospects for further improvement are also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132073"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Yiqiu Liang , Yao Li , Haonan Gong , Rui Guo , Handong Yao , Zehui Cui , Xiaorong Gu , Youwen Liu
{"title":"Mechanical sharing dual-comb fiber laser with 200 MHz repetition-rate","authors":"Yiqiu Liang , Yao Li , Haonan Gong , Rui Guo , Handong Yao , Zehui Cui , Xiaorong Gu , Youwen Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We have introduced a mechanical sharing mode-locked dual-comb fiber laser with a linear and short laser cavity. Dual-comb ultrashort pulses with high repetition rate of 225 MHz, and repetition rate difference of 13.2 kHz have been obtained. Due to the special mechanical sharing design, the dual-comb laser source has exhibited relative stability and mutual coherence. The standard deviation of repetition rate difference is only 0.6 Hz over 30 min. Besides, the relative intensity noises of the two combs indicate that they have a high similarity of common-mode noise. It is also found that the dual-comb interferogram and its RF spectrum can remain stable for a long time without spectrum aliasing. Finally, a proof-of-principle dual-comb spectroscopy experiment with mode-resolved capability has been demonstrated. The experimental results indicate this mechanical sharing dual-comb fiber laser with good mode-locking performance and compact size has the potential to be used in various dual-comb measurements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132078"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Efficient electro-optically Q-switched Tm:Lu2O3 ceramic laser with resonantly pumping scheme","authors":"Wensheng Zhang , Linjun Li , Hong Liang","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132072","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132072","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report on an efficient continuous-wave (CW) and electro-optically (EO) Q-switched Tm:Lu<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> ceramic laser resonantly-pumped at 1628 nm. In the CW operation, a maximum output power of 13.9 W at 2.07 μm was achieved with a corresponding slope efficiency of 65.1% and an optical efficiency of 48.8%. Under EO Q-switching regime, the Tm:Lu<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> ceramic laser generated pulses with a maximum energy of 10.2 mJ and a minimum pulse width of 26 ns at a repetition rate of 1 kHz, yielding a peak power of 368.8 kW. Moreover, a beam quality factor (M<sup>2</sup>) of the Tm:Lu<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> ceramic laser was measured to be approximately 1.3 at a maximum output level.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132072"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144221503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Yuxin Yue , Yonggang Zou , Jie Fan , Xiyao Fu , Naiyu Zhang , Yujun Guo , Yingmin Song , Zhuoer Huang , Bilin Ye , Xiaohui Ma , Xiaozhuo Wang , Biyao Cheng
{"title":"Monolithic dual-wavelength semiconductor laser based on varying ridge waveguide widths with passive surface DBR defined by UV lithography","authors":"Yuxin Yue , Yonggang Zou , Jie Fan , Xiyao Fu , Naiyu Zhang , Yujun Guo , Yingmin Song , Zhuoer Huang , Bilin Ye , Xiaohui Ma , Xiaozhuo Wang , Biyao Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132086","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132086","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dual-wavelength lasers are utilized in difference frequency terahertz generation and shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy. Semiconductor lasers can be used as an excitation light source for the above applications due to their small size, light weight and high conversion efficiency. A dual-wavelength semiconductor laser based on varying ridge waveguide widths with passive distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) gratings is demonstrated. The fabricated device exhibits a threshold current of approximately 30 mA at 15 °C. Under certain injection currents, stable dual-wavelength operation is observed, with lasing wavelengths centered at 796.8 nm and 797.4 nm, respectively, yielding a wavelength spacing of 0.6 nm. Furthermore, the proposed dual-wavelength laser possesses advantages including low threshold, excellent stability and short wavelength spacing. The manufacturing process of this device utilizes ultraviolet lithography, eliminating the need for secondary growth steps, thereby demonstrating immense market potential and competitiveness in the realm of commercial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132086"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Xixi Bai, Xiang-an Yan, Yang Liu, Ziyi Wu, Jiale Song, Xiaoxiang Han
{"title":"Optimal angle as a key enabler for efficient electromagnetically induced absorption via laser intensity tuning in a Ξ−V type atomic system","authors":"Xixi Bai, Xiang-an Yan, Yang Liu, Ziyi Wu, Jiale Song, Xiaoxiang Han","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report the key role of the control light’s incident angle in achieving efficient electromagnetically induced absorption (EIA) in the <span><math><mrow><mn>5</mn><msub><mrow><mi>S</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo>/</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub><mo>−</mo><mn>5</mn><msub><mrow><mi>P</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>3</mn><mo>/</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub><mo>−</mo><mn>5</mn><msub><mrow><mi>D</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>5</mn><mo>/</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> transition of the <sup>87</sup>Rb atom in a <span><math><mrow><mi>Ξ</mi><mo>−</mo><mi>V</mi></mrow></math></span> type atomic system. By precisely adjusting the control light’s incident angle to 1.7°and subsequently tuning its power, a significant conversion from electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) to EIA is achieved. Experimental findings reveal that the saturation effect is effectively suppressed at this angle, while constructive interference between dressed states generated by the three-photon coherence greatly improves the EIA signal contrast. Theoretical calculations, employing a dressed perturbation chain approach for a Doppler-broadened four-level atomic model, corroborate our experimental observations. Furthermore, with optimized parameter settings, we observe three EIA signals across various hyperfine transitions concurrently at different detuning frequencies. This work provides a new way for efficient coherent modulation in applications such as precision measurement and optical storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132015"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Vishal Sorathiya , Abdullah G. Alharbi , Amar Y. Jaffar , Ayman Alharbi , Bhasha Anjaria
{"title":"Topological insulator-based wideband infrared absorber: Optimization and behaviour prediction using machine learning models","authors":"Vishal Sorathiya , Abdullah G. Alharbi , Amar Y. Jaffar , Ayman Alharbi , Bhasha Anjaria","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132077","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132077","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A numerical investigation of the multi-layered perfect absorber structure for the wide band infrared spectrum is analyzed using the wide wavelength spectrum. The proposed structure is formed with the topological insulator, metal, and dioxide layers and the different resonator arrays. This structure is investigated over the wavelength spectrum of 0.2 μm–1.6 μm of the spectrum. Different physical parameters have been identified to achieve the optimized results of the wideband absorption spectrum. The proposed absorber structure is investigated over the different incident conditions (TE/TM) modes with wide-angle values ranging from 0<sup>0</sup> to 80<sup>0</sup>. The proposed structure is polarisation non-sensitive up to 70<sup>0</sup> of the incident angle. The structure is also investigated for the different resonator arrays consisting of circular, squared and rectangular resonators. The effect of the different unit cells was also examined to identify the optimized size of the wideband absorber structure. The behaviour of the overall structure is predicated by the different machine learning models such as kNN, Random Forest, Neural Network, Gradient Boosting and AdaBoost. The machine learning parameters such as MSE, RMSE, MAE, MAPE, and R2 are compared to identify suitable models for accurately predicting the absorption spectrum. The R<sup>2</sup> value is the minimum on the Neural network of up to 0.83 and the maximum of up to 0.96 in all four other models. The scatter plots and these values can help identify the suitable model that generates the prediction of the absorption spectrum more accurately. The proposed results in this manuscript can be helpful for various sensing and quantum dot-based photonics applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132077"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Talbot effects in Floquet synthetic mesh lattices","authors":"Qinqin Zhang , Song Gao , Yuanmei Gao , Zengrun Wen","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132061","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132061","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We numerically investigate the temporal Talbot recurrence in Floquet synthetic mesh lattices (SMLs) realized by two mutually-coupled fiber loops. By introducing periodic phase modulation along the longitudinal direction, we generate Floquet SMLs, where Talbot revival can be achieved by injecting a periodic pulse train. The existence of the Talbot effect is closely related to the Floquet period, the interval of the injected pulses, and the initial phase of the input light. The Talbot distance can be modulated by the periodic phases. However, once the pulse interval and initial phase of the input light satisfy the Talbot condition, the Talbot distance is fixed. At this point, changing the splitting ratio of the fiber coupler has no impact on the Talbot distance of the system. This study contributes to the understanding of Talbot effects in Floquet systems and has potential applications in temporal cloaking, pulse repetition rate multiplication, passive amplification, and photonic filtering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132061"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"OAM and polarization switchable vector vortices generated in a Yb:YAG microchip laser","authors":"Yuxiang Dong , Sibo Huang , Siyuan Liu , Xingyu Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132068","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132068","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vector vortex beams (VVBs) are essential for applications in high-capacity optical communication, micromanipulation, quantum information processing, and material processing. However, it is a challenge to manipulate orbital angular momentum (OAM) and polarization for VVBs. Here, with annular beam pumping, VVBs with switchable OAM and polarization are obtained in a microchip laser constructing with a 0.8–mm thin Yb:YAG crystal. Radially polarized vortex beam and VVB with two OAM and polarization state spatially varying as <strong><em>E</em></strong><sub><strong><em>ϕ</em></strong></sub> sin(<em>ϕ</em>) + <strong><em>E</em></strong><sub><strong><em>r</em></strong></sub> cos(<em>ϕ</em>) have been obtained. The switch of the radially polairzed vortex beam to the VVB with two OAMs occurres when the input pump power (P<sub>in</sub>) reaches 5.2 W. Radially polarized vector beam with output power up to 0.5 W is obtained experimentally. The output power of VVB with two OAMs increases from 0.5 to 0.72 W as P<sub>in</sub> increases. VVBs with switchable OAM and polarization obtained in the microchip laser oscillate around 1030 nm. Stable four-longitudinal modes oscillate for VVB with two OAMs. High beam quality, high-power VVBs with switchable OAM and polarization generated in a compact microchip laser have potential applications on laser machining, high-resolution imaging and micromanipulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 132068"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144221504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"A robust transform-domain LED-ID recognition method under imperfect camera exposure conditions","authors":"Yucheng Song, Shuoqiu Wang, Wei Ke","doi":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.131998","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optcom.2025.131998","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Optical camera communication(OCC), leveraging light emitting diode(LED) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS) cameras, is increasingly being used for indoor positioning. Recognition of LED-ID is one of the most critical steps in such methods. The exposure effect of CMOS cameras will decrease the stripe contrast when the LED frequency exceeds the exposure frequency. The traditional binary demodulation method is easily interfered with in this frequency band, which may lead to recognition failure. This article proposes a robust LED-ID recognition method that combines discrete cosine transform (DCT) and high pass filtering (HPF). The method utilizes phase resonance and cancellation in the transform domain to separate high-frequency information from low-frequency interference, successfully increasing the recognition frequency band by at least 2.5 times. At the same time, the camera sampling parameters and exposure effects on LED-ID recognition are analyzed to guide hardware selection for visible light positioning systems. The experimental results validated the recognition performance of the method in low-contrast situations and demonstrated its practicality and robustness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19586,"journal":{"name":"Optics Communications","volume":"591 ","pages":"Article 131998"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144221421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}