Giovanni Poggiali, Gaël David, Pernelle Bernardi, Marion Bonafous, Jean Tristan Buey, Karim Hussein, Jérôme Parisot, Jean-Michel Reess, Didier Zeganadin, Sonia Fornasier, Thomas Gautier, Frederic Merlin, Antonin Wargnier, Matthieu Castelnau, Nicolas Théret, Anne Rouvié, Alain Doressoundiram, Robin Sultana, Koki Yumoto, Christophe Donny, Maria A Barucci
{"title":"On-ground calibration and performance evaluation of MMX InfraRed spectrometer (MIRS) for the Martian moon eXploration mission: Setup development, data acquisition, and preliminary results.","authors":"Giovanni Poggiali, Gaël David, Pernelle Bernardi, Marion Bonafous, Jean Tristan Buey, Karim Hussein, Jérôme Parisot, Jean-Michel Reess, Didier Zeganadin, Sonia Fornasier, Thomas Gautier, Frederic Merlin, Antonin Wargnier, Matthieu Castelnau, Nicolas Théret, Anne Rouvié, Alain Doressoundiram, Robin Sultana, Koki Yumoto, Christophe Donny, Maria A Barucci","doi":"10.1063/5.0277093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0277093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The MMX InfraRed Spectrometer (MIRS) is a spectro-imager on board the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Martian Moons eXploration mission, set to launch in 2026, to investigate the origin of the Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, as well as the Martian atmosphere and surface. MIRS, operating in the 0.9-3.6 μm wavelength range, is designed to identify and map minerals, ices, and organic compounds on the Martian moons, while also monitoring water vapor and dust in Mars's atmosphere. This paper details the ground calibration and performance evaluation of the MIRS Flight Model, conducted at the Laboratory for Instrumentation and Research in Astrophysics at the Paris Observatory during the thermal-vacuum test campaign at the end of 2023. A detailed description of the apparatus and the procedures used during the campaign is provided. The calibration campaign tested the instrument's thermal response and radiometric performance, ensuring compliance with stringent mission requirements. The tests demonstrated MIRS's capability to deliver high-resolution spectral data, fulfilling critical scientific and technical objectives. The preliminary results indicate MIRS's readiness for in-flight operations and its potential to contribute significantly to the understanding of the Mars system.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147820021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A photonic crystal fiber amplifier for orbital angular momentum Raman amplification.","authors":"Lijuan Zhao, Xulu Hu, Chengyun Huang, Enbo Jing, Zhiniu Xu, Yujing Wu, Zhi Liang","doi":"10.1063/5.0310100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0310100","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To resolve the issue of high-quality propagation and amplification of orbital angular momentum modes derived from the Raman effect and doped materials, a photonic crystal fiber amplifier, which can amplify orbital angular momentum modes, is proposed in this paper. Through modifying the structure and doping material concentration of the amplifier, the performance of the amplifier is optimized and then systematically investigated through finite element method simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics® (multiphysics simulation software) version 6.2. The results reveal that the amplifier can realize the steady propagation of 38 orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes, and the amplifier exhibits excellent amplification performance, characterized by high mode gain and low threshold power. The threshold power of all modes does not exceed 250 mW, which is conducive to signal amplification. As the pump light has an incident power of 300 mW, a wavelength of 1450 nm, and a wavelength of the OAM signal of 1550 nm, the maximum mode gain of 160.87 dB can be obtained. Compared with the existing orbital angular momentum amplifier, the signal gain has been greatly improved. The proposed amplifier has the advantages of high gain, low threshold power, and a large number of amplified modes, which has significant applications in achieving long-distance stable propagation of OAM and enhancing the capacity of optical fiber communication systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147820035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Structural design and performance research of non-contact magnetic rotation-driven piezoelectric energy harvester.","authors":"Jiangduo Liu, Sujuan Shao, Zhonghui Sun, Liangjie Li, Hao Tang, Shipeng Yuan","doi":"10.1063/5.0307906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0307906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper presents a novel non-contact magnetic rotary-driven piezoelectric energy harvester (NC-MRPEH). Unlike traditional contact-driven devices, this harvester utilizes a non-contact magnetic coupling structure to achieve efficient energy conversion. The research adopts a combined approach of theoretical modeling and experimental verification to systematically investigate the effects of key parameters, such as the number and arrangement of rotating magnets, rotational speed, magnet spacing, rotational radius, number of fixed magnets, and load resistance on the output performance of the NC-MRPEH. The results show that the number of rotating magnets affects the peak power, rotational speed, and range; at low speeds, it is better to arrange the magnets in the same polarity, and at high speeds, opposite polarities are more favorable; the output power increases with the decrease in the spacing between the rotating and fixed magnets, and the influence of the rotational radius on it is less than that of the spacing, and mode 2 is negatively affected; the number of fixed magnets (when the space is fixed) and the load resistance (there is an optimal value) also have an effect. In the experiment, a single piezoelectric oscillator NC-MRPEH with specific parameters (eight rotating magnets, spacing 20 mm, radius 21 mm, mode 2, 110 kΩ resistor) successfully lit up 70 LEDs, confirming its charging efficiency and practicality.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147820070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of a two-stage amplification microgripper for high-precision applications.","authors":"Xiaodong Chen, Huibin Sun, Huifeng Tan, Fengjie Tian","doi":"10.1063/5.0321394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0321394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microgrippers are precision actuation devices designed for the capture, release, and manipulation of microscale objects. The key challenge in achieving high-precision micro-grasping operations lies in suppressing the parasitic displacement of the gripping jaws. This paper proposes a two-stage amplification mechanism with low parasitic displacement to achieve high-precision micro-grasping operations of the microgripper. When the clamping displacement direction of the microgripper aligns with the desired motion direction, parasitic displacement is minimized. The second-stage amplification mechanism is directly connected to the microgripper's output end, which determines the magnitude of parasitic displacement. Among these, a symmetrical compound parallelogram mechanism with flexure hinges is introduced as the second stage to fundamentally minimize parasitic displacement. Simulation results show that the proposed externally actuated microgripper with displacement compensation achieves a parasitic displacement rate of only 0.158%. Experimental results demonstrate that under an air pressure of 0.6 MPa, the prototype achieves a total output displacement of 490.3 μm, a total amplification ratio of 29.1, and a measured first-order natural frequency of 1625 Hz. The experimental results validate the rationality of the design, indicating the potential of this microgripper for micromanipulation tasks requiring both a large stroke and high precision.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147820026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An ultra-fast method for generating synthetic down-scattered neutron data for inertial confinement fusion implosions.","authors":"J H Kunimune, D T Casey, J A Frenje","doi":"10.1063/5.0309367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0309367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In inertial confinement fusion experiments at the National Ignition Facility, asymmetries are probed by a variety of neutron diagnostics, including neutron imaging systems, real-time neutron activation diagnostics (RTNADs), and neutron spectrometers. It is often useful to generate synthetic data based on these diagnostics to validate and tune models. However, current methods of doing so using Monte Carlo particle tracing are time-consuming. In this paper, an ultra-fast method is presented for generating synthetic neutron images, RTNAD data, and spectrometry data using line integrals and 3D convolutions. While it does not contain as much physics as particle tracing codes, it is thousands of times faster and produces nearly identical data. This enables analysis techniques that depend on generating large amounts of synthetic data, which will prove very useful for the study of asymmetries going forward.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147820087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel variable stiffness actuator with a rotary magnetorheological damper.","authors":"Junqiang Li, Xiaoqi Lu, Zhongfei Zhu, Shijie Guo","doi":"10.1063/5.0311970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0311970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel rotary variable stiffness actuator (VSA) is presented to meet the requirements of the variable stiffness drive for a robot joint. Considering the characteristics of a rotary magnetorheological damper (MRD) that has controllable torque and fast response, a servo motor and a rotary MRD are combined to form a VSA. The principle of variable stiffness drive is analyzed according to the frame of the VSA. The rotary MRD for the VSA is designed, and the electromagnetic field distribution in the damper is analyzed with the finite element method. Then, the torque and magnetomotive force value of the damper are calculated. Based on the configuration of the VSA and the mechanical characteristics of the damper, the variable stiffness control method is proposed. Based on these factors, the rotary MRD and the VSA are developed, and the performance tests are worked out. The experimental results show that the test results of the damper torque are close to the calculation results, and different stiffness coefficients can be set in the control program of the VSA. The test results of the stiffness coefficients are close to the set values. Moreover, the approach proposed in this article provides valuable insights into the utilization of rotary MRD for the development of variable stiffness robotic systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physical design of cold neutron direct geometry inelastic spectrometer at China Spallation Neutron Source.","authors":"Qian Zhao, Xiaowen Zhang, Songwen Xiao, Wei Luo, Zecong Qin, Zhuang Xu, Yu Feng, Xin Tong","doi":"10.1063/5.0321019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0321019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Cold-Neutron Inelastic Spectrometer (CNIS) is a direct-geometry, time-of-flight instrument designed for the China Spallation Neutron Source and optimized to probe low-energy lattice and magnetic excitations. The instrument integrates a long flight path with bent supermirror guides and an elliptical-focusing geometry to suppress high-energy background while improving cold-neutron delivery to the sample. A flexible multi-disk chopper suite provides pulse shaping, band selection, and monochromatization, enabling multi-Ei operation. Modular features, including an interchangeable high-focusing guide insert, radial collimation, and a vacuum \"airbox\" for simplified sample-environment integration, enhance signal-to-noise and operational versatility. Through combined flight-path and chopper optimization, CNIS achieves excellent routine-mode energy resolution and can reach approximately ∼1% in a dedicated high-resolution configuration. CNIS is planned to commence user operation in 2029, offering a highly flexible platform for cold-neutron inelastic scattering studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A continuous-operation sub-Kelvin scanning tunneling microscope with high magnetic field via a remote liquefaction cryogen-free scheme.","authors":"Ruisong Ma, Yuanzhi Huang, Guangyuan Han, Hao Li, Chenshuai Shi, Fan Wang, Xiaodong Yu, Songping He, Dairong Liu, Li Liu, Shesong Huang, Hong-Jun Gao, Qing Huan","doi":"10.1063/5.0325806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0325806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We have developed a cryogen-free ultra-low temperature scanning tunneling microscope (STM) system based on remote liquefaction technology. Integrated with a cryogen-free room-temperature bore 5 T superconducting magnet, the system achieves continuous and stable operation in the sub-Kelvin and high magnetic field regime. A two-stage 4He circulation (∼20 and ∼2 K) precools a continuous-flow STM insert, after which another circulation loop, filled with either 3He or 4He, is liquefied and further cooled by evaporative pumping. The sample stage reaches base temperatures of 420 mK (4He-3He mode) and 894 mK (4He-4He mode). The temperature fluctuations of approximately ±0.1 mK are achieved at 500 mK and 1 K under proportional-integral-derivative control. Characterization, including cooling curves, current noise, thermal drift, atomic-resolution imaging, and variable-temperature/magnetic-field spectroscopy, demonstrates the performance comparable to conventional liquid-4He bath-based STM systems in terms of resolution, stability, and tunability. Furthermore, the system enables a months-long continuous operation across a wide temperature range, featuring straightforward magnet upgradability, direct high-temperature baking capability, and compactness with low installation requirements. This cryogen-free design provides a viable approach for other vibration-sensitive, high-precision experiments requiring long-term continuous operation under extreme conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Wappl, S A Bozhenkov, M N A Beurskens, S Bannmann, M D Kuczyński, H M Smith, K J Brunner, O P Ford, G Fuchert, J P Knauer, A Langenberg, N A Pablant, E Pasch, P Zs Poloskei, R C Wolf
{"title":"Erratum: \"Web apps for profile fitting and power balance analysis at Wendelstein 7-X\" [Rev. Sci. Instrum. 95, 093529 (2024)].","authors":"M Wappl, S A Bozhenkov, M N A Beurskens, S Bannmann, M D Kuczyński, H M Smith, K J Brunner, O P Ford, G Fuchert, J P Knauer, A Langenberg, N A Pablant, E Pasch, P Zs Poloskei, R C Wolf","doi":"10.1063/5.0336248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0336248","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z Ye, Z Zhang, T Lan, H Ma, J Wu, A Sokolov, Y Yu, Z Wang
{"title":"A transmission grating extreme ultraviolet spectrometer using a gradient-reflectivity Al/Zr multilayer mirror for the range of 24-32 nm.","authors":"Z Ye, Z Zhang, T Lan, H Ma, J Wu, A Sokolov, Y Yu, Z Wang","doi":"10.1063/5.0317163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0317163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compact extreme ultraviolet (EUV) spectrometers are increasingly required for laboratory plasma diagnostics and EUV optical metrology, where broadband coverage and high spectral resolution must be simultaneously achieved. In this paper, a compact spectrometer operating in the 24-32 nm band is presented, enabled by a near-normal-incidence spherical mirror coated with an aperiodic Al(1.5%Si)/Zr multilayer specifically designed to exhibit a monotonic, gradient-reflectivity profile. The multilayer was optimized using interactive multilayer design to provide a broadband response with a reflectance increasing from ∼5% to ∼20% toward the long-wavelength end, thereby compensating for the intrinsic efficiency roll-off of the other optical elements in this band. Synchrotron measurements confirm that the fabricated coating closely reproduces the designed peak position, bandwidth, and gradient behavior of reflectivity. With this system, single-shot laser-produced plasma EUV emission from high-purity W, Mo, Fe, Cu, Cr, Si, and Al targets was systematically characterized, revealing the optimal excitation power density and multi-shot lifetime behavior for each material within this spectral range. Overall, this spectrometer achieves a spatial resolution of ∼31 μm and maintains a spectral resolution better than 0.2 nm across the full 24-32 nm band, establishing a compact and high-performance solution for broadband EUV source diagnostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":21111,"journal":{"name":"Review of Scientific Instruments","volume":"97 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}