X-ray free-electron lasers(FELs)provide cutting-edge tools for fundamental researches to study nature down to the atomic level at a time-scale that fits this resolution.A precise knowledge of temporal information of F...X-ray free-electron lasers(FELs)provide cutting-edge tools for fundamental researches to study nature down to the atomic level at a time-scale that fits this resolution.A precise knowledge of temporal information of FEL pulses is the central issue for its applications.Here we proposed and demonstrated a novel method to determine the FEL temporal profiles online.This robust method,designed for ultrafast FELs,allows researchers to acquire real-time longitudinal profiles of FEL pulses as well as their arrive times with respect to the external optical laser with a resolution better than 6 fs.Based on this method,we can also directly measure various properties of FEL pulses and correlations between them online.This helps us to further understand the FEL lasing processes and realize the generation of stable,nearly fully coherent soft X-ray laser pulses at the Shanghai Soft X-ray FEL facility.This method will enhance the experimental opportunities for ultrafast science in various areas.展开更多
Laser-accelerated electrons are promising in producing gamma-photon beams of high peak flux for the study of nuclear photonics,obtaining copious positrons and exploring photon–photon interaction in vacuum.We report o...Laser-accelerated electrons are promising in producing gamma-photon beams of high peak flux for the study of nuclear photonics,obtaining copious positrons and exploring photon–photon interaction in vacuum.We report on the experimental generation of brilliant gamma-ray beams with not only high photon yield but also low divergence,based on picosecond laser-accelerated electrons.The 120 J 1 ps laser pulse drives self-modulated wakefield acceleration in a high-density gas jet and generates tens-of-MeV electrons with 26 nC and divergence as small as 1.51◦.These collimated electrons produce gamma-ray photons through bremsstrahlung radiation when transversing a high-Z solid target.We design a high-energy-resolution Compton-scattering spectrometer and find that a total photon number of 2.2×10^(9)is captured within an acceptance angle of 1.1°for photon energies up to 16 MeV.Comparison between the experimental results and Monte Carlo simulations illustrates that the photon beam inherits the small divergence from electrons,corresponding to a total photon number of 2.2×10^(11)and a divergence of 7.73°.展开更多
This study investigates the generation of high energy photons and positrons using focused ultrahigh intensity femtosecond laser pulses on a relativistic electron beam with a set of two-dimensional particle- in-cell si...This study investigates the generation of high energy photons and positrons using focused ultrahigh intensity femtosecond laser pulses on a relativistic electron beam with a set of two-dimensional particle- in-cell simulations. We consider circularly and linearly polarized, single and spatially separated double laser pulses. We model both 500 MeV and 1 GeV electron beams. Higher positron production is obtained using circularly polarized laser pulses. Using double pulses, the focusing effect of the ponderomotive force confines the electrons to a small volume, generating additional energetic photons and positrons. The positron spectral distributions are effectively modified by these variations. When the electron beam energy is doubled, the number of positrons increased, while the cutoff energy remained nearly constant.展开更多
It was found that the free Fe in the melted zone of the as—cast Nd_2Fe_(14)B alloy could be dissolved by Iaser/electron beam.The growth direction of Nd_2Fe_(14)B grains is nearly perpendicular to the sur- face of the...It was found that the free Fe in the melted zone of the as—cast Nd_2Fe_(14)B alloy could be dissolved by Iaser/electron beam.The growth direction of Nd_2Fe_(14)B grains is nearly perpendicular to the sur- face of the samples.EDX examination showed that Fe element was homogeneously distributed in the melted zone.Results presented in this paper have giv- en hint to remove free Fe in as—cast Nd_2Fe_(14)B alloy.展开更多
Recent efforts and advances in additive manufacturing(AM) on different types of new materials are presented and reviewed. Special attention is paid to the material design of cladding layers, the choice of feedstock ma...Recent efforts and advances in additive manufacturing(AM) on different types of new materials are presented and reviewed. Special attention is paid to the material design of cladding layers, the choice of feedstock materials, the metallurgical behavior and synthesis principle during the AM process, and the resulted microstructures and properties, as well as the relationship between these factors. Thereafter,the trend of development in the future is forecasted, including: Effects of the particles size and size distribution of powders; Approaches for producing fine microstructures; Opportunities for creating new materials by AM; Wide applications in reconditioning of damaged components; Challenges for deep understanding and applications of the AMed new materials. The idea of "Develop Materials" or "Create Materials" by AM is highlighted, but a series of scientific, technological and engineering problems remain to be solved in future.展开更多
It has been more than three decades since stereolithography began to emerge in various forms of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Today these technologies are proliferating worldwide in various forms of advanced...It has been more than three decades since stereolithography began to emerge in various forms of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Today these technologies are proliferating worldwide in various forms of advanced manufacturing. The largest segment of the 3D printing market today involves various polymer component fabrications, particularly complex structures not attainable by other manufacturing methods.Conventional printer head systems have also been adapted to selectively print various speciated human cells and special molecules in attempts to construct human organs, beginning with skin and various tissue patches. These efforts are discussed along with metal and alloy fabrication of a variety of implant and bone replacement components by creating powder layers, which are selectively melted into complex forms（such as foams and other open-cellular structures） using laser and electron beams directed by CAD software. Efforts to create a ＂living implant＂ by bone ingrowth and eventual vascularization within these implants will be discussed briefly. Novel printer heads for direct metal droplet deposition as in other 3D printing systems are briefly described since these concepts will allow for the eventual fabrication of very large and complex products, including automotive and aerospace structures and components.展开更多
模拟研究了具有一定初态能量的相对论电子在强聚焦激光场中的动力学特性,发现激光场强达a0=eE/mecω5,有三种典型的动力学轨道:电子俘获加速轨道CAS(Capture&Acceleration Scenario),非弹性散射轨道IS(Inelastic Scattering),电子...模拟研究了具有一定初态能量的相对论电子在强聚焦激光场中的动力学特性,发现激光场强达a0=eE/mecω5,有三种典型的动力学轨道:电子俘获加速轨道CAS(Capture&Acceleration Scenario),非弹性散射轨道IS(Inelastic Scattering),电子穿进轨道PARM(Penetrate into Axial Region and Move)。发现穿进轨道PARM的出现强烈依赖于腰宽w0,在腰宽较小(激光腰宽w0 30)时较明显,其出现与紧聚焦激光场衍射效应较强有关。在腰宽较小时,随着脉冲长度的减小,PARM的出现概率减小,而IS的出现概率增大。本文探讨了三种轨道物理机制的区别。为聚焦激光场加速电子提供参考。展开更多
文摘X-ray free-electron lasers(FELs)provide cutting-edge tools for fundamental researches to study nature down to the atomic level at a time-scale that fits this resolution.A precise knowledge of temporal information of FEL pulses is the central issue for its applications.Here we proposed and demonstrated a novel method to determine the FEL temporal profiles online.This robust method,designed for ultrafast FELs,allows researchers to acquire real-time longitudinal profiles of FEL pulses as well as their arrive times with respect to the external optical laser with a resolution better than 6 fs.Based on this method,we can also directly measure various properties of FEL pulses and correlations between them online.This helps us to further understand the FEL lasing processes and realize the generation of stable,nearly fully coherent soft X-ray laser pulses at the Shanghai Soft X-ray FEL facility.This method will enhance the experimental opportunities for ultrafast science in various areas.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0404803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175299,11905278,11975302,and 11935008)+1 种基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR060)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021242).
文摘Laser-accelerated electrons are promising in producing gamma-photon beams of high peak flux for the study of nuclear photonics,obtaining copious positrons and exploring photon–photon interaction in vacuum.We report on the experimental generation of brilliant gamma-ray beams with not only high photon yield but also low divergence,based on picosecond laser-accelerated electrons.The 120 J 1 ps laser pulse drives self-modulated wakefield acceleration in a high-density gas jet and generates tens-of-MeV electrons with 26 nC and divergence as small as 1.51◦.These collimated electrons produce gamma-ray photons through bremsstrahlung radiation when transversing a high-Z solid target.We design a high-energy-resolution Compton-scattering spectrometer and find that a total photon number of 2.2×10^(9)is captured within an acceptance angle of 1.1°for photon energies up to 16 MeV.Comparison between the experimental results and Monte Carlo simulations illustrates that the photon beam inherits the small divergence from electrons,corresponding to a total photon number of 2.2×10^(11)and a divergence of 7.73°.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （NSFC） （Grant Nos. 11664039 and 11575150）, and the Doctoral Fund of Xinjiang University （Grant Nos. BS150216 and BS150217）. A. Ablat was supported by NSFC （Grant Nos. 61464010 and 61604126）. The authors are particularly grateful to CFSA at the University of War- wick for allowing us to use the EPOCH.
文摘This study investigates the generation of high energy photons and positrons using focused ultrahigh intensity femtosecond laser pulses on a relativistic electron beam with a set of two-dimensional particle- in-cell simulations. We consider circularly and linearly polarized, single and spatially separated double laser pulses. We model both 500 MeV and 1 GeV electron beams. Higher positron production is obtained using circularly polarized laser pulses. Using double pulses, the focusing effect of the ponderomotive force confines the electrons to a small volume, generating additional energetic photons and positrons. The positron spectral distributions are effectively modified by these variations. When the electron beam energy is doubled, the number of positrons increased, while the cutoff energy remained nearly constant.
文摘It was found that the free Fe in the melted zone of the as—cast Nd_2Fe_(14)B alloy could be dissolved by Iaser/electron beam.The growth direction of Nd_2Fe_(14)B grains is nearly perpendicular to the sur- face of the samples.EDX examination showed that Fe element was homogeneously distributed in the melted zone.Results presented in this paper have giv- en hint to remove free Fe in as—cast Nd_2Fe_(14)B alloy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51775525, 51605456 and 51701198)
文摘Recent efforts and advances in additive manufacturing(AM) on different types of new materials are presented and reviewed. Special attention is paid to the material design of cladding layers, the choice of feedstock materials, the metallurgical behavior and synthesis principle during the AM process, and the resulted microstructures and properties, as well as the relationship between these factors. Thereafter,the trend of development in the future is forecasted, including: Effects of the particles size and size distribution of powders; Approaches for producing fine microstructures; Opportunities for creating new materials by AM; Wide applications in reconditioning of damaged components; Challenges for deep understanding and applications of the AMed new materials. The idea of "Develop Materials" or "Create Materials" by AM is highlighted, but a series of scientific, technological and engineering problems remain to be solved in future.
基金based by the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects at The University of Texas at El Paso
文摘It has been more than three decades since stereolithography began to emerge in various forms of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Today these technologies are proliferating worldwide in various forms of advanced manufacturing. The largest segment of the 3D printing market today involves various polymer component fabrications, particularly complex structures not attainable by other manufacturing methods.Conventional printer head systems have also been adapted to selectively print various speciated human cells and special molecules in attempts to construct human organs, beginning with skin and various tissue patches. These efforts are discussed along with metal and alloy fabrication of a variety of implant and bone replacement components by creating powder layers, which are selectively melted into complex forms（such as foams and other open-cellular structures） using laser and electron beams directed by CAD software. Efforts to create a ＂living implant＂ by bone ingrowth and eventual vascularization within these implants will be discussed briefly. Novel printer heads for direct metal droplet deposition as in other 3D printing systems are briefly described since these concepts will allow for the eventual fabrication of very large and complex products, including automotive and aerospace structures and components.
文摘模拟研究了具有一定初态能量的相对论电子在强聚焦激光场中的动力学特性,发现激光场强达a0=eE/mecω5,有三种典型的动力学轨道:电子俘获加速轨道CAS(Capture&Acceleration Scenario),非弹性散射轨道IS(Inelastic Scattering),电子穿进轨道PARM(Penetrate into Axial Region and Move)。发现穿进轨道PARM的出现强烈依赖于腰宽w0,在腰宽较小(激光腰宽w0 30)时较明显,其出现与紧聚焦激光场衍射效应较强有关。在腰宽较小时,随着脉冲长度的减小,PARM的出现概率减小,而IS的出现概率增大。本文探讨了三种轨道物理机制的区别。为聚焦激光场加速电子提供参考。
