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ABSTRACT: A theoretical model that deals with SHG from crystallized type I collagen fiber formed by a bundle of fibrils is established. By introducing a density distribution function of dipoles within fibrils assembly into the dipole theory and combining with structural order (m,l) parameters revealed by quasi-phase-matching (QPM) theory, our established theoretical model comprehensively characterizes both biophysical features of collagen dipoles and the crystalline characteristics of collagen fiber. This new model quantitatively reveals the 3-D distribution of second-harmonic generation (SHG) emission angle (θ,ϕ) in accordance with the emission power. Results show that fibrils diameter d(1) and structural order m, which describes the structural characteristics of collagen fiber along the incident light propagation direction has significant influence on backward∕forward SHG emission. The decrease of fibrils diameter d(1) induces an increase of the peak SHG emission angle θ(max). As d(1) decreases to a threshold value, in our case it is around d(1) = 150 nm when (m,l) = (1,0), θ(max) > 90 deg, indicating that backward SHG emission appears. The SHG may have two symmetrical emission distribution lobes or may have only one or two unsymmetrical emission lobes with unequal emission power, depending on the functional area of (m,l) on d(1).
Journal of Biomedical Optics 07/2011; 16(7):075001. · 3.16 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We report a theoretical study of second-harmonic generation (SHG) from the collagen fibrils which have a tilt angle Φ between their axes with the plane of the polarization angle α of the linearly polarized focused light. The effects of Φ as well as α on SHG emission have been investigated. Our results show that the total strength of SHG electrical field (E(2ω)) and power (P(2ω)) reach their maximal values as Φ locates at a certain angle, here it is around 27° under all demonstrated α. When Φ < 27°, E(2ω) and P(2ω) gradually increase to their maximal value, while when Φ > 27°, they quickly drops. Specially, E(2ω) and P(2ω) are almost undetectable when Φ ≥ 45°. Also, Φ influences the distribution pattern of E(2ω), P(2ω) and their parallel (E(2ω,p), P(2ω,p)) and perpendicular (E(2ω,s), P(2ω,s)) components, such as the number of emission lobes and shape. α has unevenly impact on E(2ω) and P(2ω), the far deviation of α from x axis induce much great decrease of E(2ω) and P(2ω). α = 45° has special influence on the distribution pattern of E(2ω,s), E(2ω), P(2ω,s) as well as P(2ω) compared to those of α = 0° and 90°.
General Physiology and Biophysics 06/2011; 30(2):175-85. · 1.19 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Planar optical waveguides were formed in ZnO crystal by Tm+ and O+ ion implantation. The distributions of Tm+ in as-implanted and annealed ZnO samples were investigated by the RBS technique. A shift of the Tm+ peak towards the sample surface and out diffusion were observed after thermal treatment and subsequent O+ ion implantation. Waveguide formation was determined after O+ implantation in Tm+-implanted ZnO crystal. By using the prism-coupling method two guided modes were detected. The refractive index profile in the implanted waveguide was reconstructed according to the SRIM and RCM simulation. The RBS/channelling measurements show that the lattice structure of ZnO did not suffer detectable damage after O+ implantation.
Journal of Physics D Applied Physics 07/2009; 42(16):165303. · 2.54 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Cs(+)-K+ ion exchanges were produced on KTiOPO4 crystals which is prior irradiated by Cu+ can H+ ions. The energy and dose of implanted Cu+ ions are 1.5 MeV and 0.5 x 10(14) ions/cm2, and that of H+ are 300 keV and 1 x 10(16) ions/cm2, respectively. The temperature of ions exchange is 430 degrees C, and the time range from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. The prism coupling method is used to measure the dark mode spectra of the samples. Compared with results of ion exchange on the sample without irradiations, both the number of guided mode and its corresponding effective refractive index are decreased. The experimental results indicate that the ion exchange rate closely related with the lattice damage and the damage layers formed in the depth of maximum nuclear energy deposition act as a barrier to block the ions diffuse into the sample and the concentration of defects can modify the speed of ion exchange..
Optics Express 06/2008; 16(10):6768-73. · 3.59 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We establish, for the first time, a simulation model for dealing with the second-harmonic signals under a microscope through a tissue-like turbid medium, based on the Monte Carlo method. With this model, the angle-resolved distribution and the signal level eta of second-harmonic light through a slab of the turbid medium are demonstrated and the effects of the thickness (d) of the turbid medium, the numerical aperture (NA) of the objective as well as the size (rho) of the scatterers forming the turbid medium are explored. Simulation results reveal that the use of a small objective NA results in a narrow angle distribution but strong second-harmonic signals. A turbid medium consisting of large scattering particles has a strong influence on the angle distribution and the signal level eta, which results in a low penetration limit for second-harmonic signals made up of ballistic photons. It is approximately 30 microm in our situation.
Journal of Biomedical Optics 11(2):024013. · 3.16 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A method bases on beam propagation method and image processing is brought forward to reconstruct the extraordinary refractive index profile of the ion-implanted single-mode channel waveguide in lithium niobate. Channel waveguide is formed by O2+ ion implantation at three energies of (3.0, 3.6 and 4.5 MeV) and respective doses of (1.8, 2.2 and 4.8) × 1014 ions/cm2 in vacuum at room temperature. Only one enhanced-index mode is observed for extraordinary light at 1539 nm by prism-coupling method. TRIM’98 code is used to simulate the damage profile in channel waveguide. The modes pattern of TE and TM are measured by use of end-face coupling method.
Optics Communications 274(1):80-84. · 1.49 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A method named intensity calculation method (ICM), which is based on beam propagation method (BPM) and image processing, was carried out to reconstruct the extraordinary refractive index profile (RIP) of single-mode planar waveguide in lithium niobate (LiNbO3), which was fabricated by multi-energy megaelectron-volt (MeV) O2+ ion implantation. In addition, it has been proved reasonable that the alternation of extraordinary refractive index induced by ion implantation into LiNbO3 is mainly due to the degradation of polarization and reduction of material physical density. As a result, the possible extraordinary RIP of the double-mode planar waveguide could be reconstructed using BPM according to such a hypothesis and the calculated guiding mode values. The end-fire coupling and m-line arrangements were carried out to obtain the near-field modal patterns and dark-mode spectra of waveguides, respectively.
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