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Type Ibc Supernova Progenitors in Binary Systems: Observational Constraints on the Progenitor Candidate of the Supernova iPTF13bvn

  • Kim, Hyun-Jeong;Yoon, Sung-Chul;Koo, Bon-Chul
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.85.1-85.1
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    • 2014
  • The progenitors of Type Ibc supernovae (SNe Ibc) have been believed to be massive Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars, formed either through stellar wind mass loss or Roche-lobe outflow in a binary system. But observations indicate that ordinary SNe Ibc have relatively low ejecta masses (~2 Msun), which is not compatible with the WR star scenario for SN Ibc progenitors. On the other hand, helium stars in binary systems which can be produced via mass transfer are also suggested as a possible candidate for SN Ibc progenitors. Binary star evolution models predict that SN Ibc progenitors having final masses of 3-7 Msun can be produced, but their observational properties are not well understood. In this study, we present the parameter study on the observational constraints of helium stars of 3-5 Msun in binary systems using evolutionary models and the atmospheric radiative transfer code CMFGEN. We present the predicted magnitudes and spectra of helium stars in optical bands for different wind velocity profiles and mass loss rates. We also present those observables of the progenitor binary system considering O-type companion stars. Based on the results, we discuss the expected observational properties of SN Ibc progenitors in binary systems. In particular, we discuss the constraints on the progenitor of the SN Ib iPTF13bvn of which progenitor candidate has been identified for the first time in pre-explosion images among SNe Ibc.

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Soliton coupler using a bent nonlinear waveguide (굽은 비선형 도파로를 이용한 솔리톤 결합기)

  • 정준영;강병한;정제명
    • Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.487-493
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, we studied the characteristics of a soliton coupler using a bent nonlinear waveguide. The bent soliton coupler has very ,harp switching characteristic like the conventional soliton coupler due to the threshold effect of soliton emi,sion from the nonlinear waveguide. By using the bent structure, we can reduce the threshold power for the soliton emission. We consider the saturation effect of nonlinearity and the loss in the medium for more accurate and practical numerical analysis in wave propagation through the bent soliton coupler. The simulation results show that the consideration of the saturation effect and the ]os~ may be very important in the analyses and design of the nonlinear waveguide devices. The bent structure is useful for the emission of the spatial soliton with the low threshold power, when we consider the saturation and the loss effect. ffect.

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A Study on the Fabrication LiNbO3 Optical Waveguide (LiNbO3 광도파로 제작에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sun-Yeob
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.16 no.9
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    • pp.6221-6226
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, waveguide analysis was interpreted as an optical waveguide using the feedback perturbation method simple and easy to apply compared to the analysis method, while the other almost identical to the numerical calculation method. In addition, efficient coupling with an optical transmission line of optical fiber and the waveguide form the thin film of different functional elements is required in order to achieve the full optical communication system. However, problems arise, such as the light field (field) and the decrease of the access efficiency due to inconsistency in the distribution characteristics of the connection surface by the difference in size of the cross section thereof when connecting the optical fiber and the waveguide directly to the combination of a thin film. Therefore propose a new type of connector structure to increase the efficiency of the connection when connecting the optical fiber waveguide and the thin film was analyzed by applying a coupled mode theory, the binding efficiency of the modified contactor. And by diffusing Ti on the $LiNbO_3$ substrate and a wide range of applications in the manufacture of integrated optical material made of a current low-loss Ti: $LiNbO_3$ optical waveguide and making the Y-branch waveguide, and the properties were confirmed.

The Effect of Substrate Temperature on the Electrical, Electronic, Optical Properties and the Local Structure of Transparent Nickel Oxide Thin Films

  • Lee, Kangil;Kim, Beomsik;Kim, Juhwan;Park, Soojeong;Lee, Sunyoung;Denny, Yus Rama;Kang, Hee Jae;Yang, Dong-Seok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.02a
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    • pp.397-397
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    • 2013
  • The electrical, electronic, optical properties and the local structure of Nickel Oxide (NiO) thin film have been investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Reflection Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (REELS), UV-spectrometer,Hall Effect measurement and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The XPS results show that the Ni 2p spectra for all films consist of $Ni2p_{3/2}$ at around 854.5 eV which indicate the presence of Ni-O bond from NiO phase and for the annealed film at temperature above $200^{\circ}C$ shows the coexist Ni oxide and Ni metal phase. The REELS spectra showed that the band gaps of the NiO thin films were abruptly decreased with increasing temperature. The values of the band gaps are consistent with the optical band gaps estimated by UV-Spectrometer. The optical transmittance spectra shows that the transparency of NiO thin films in the visible light region was deteriorated with higher temperature due to existence of $Ni^0$. Hall Effect measurement suggest that the NiO thin films prepared at relatively low temperatures (RT and $100^{\circ}C$) are suitable for fabricating p-type semiconductor which showed that the best properties was achieved at $100^{\circ}C$, such as a low resistivity of $7.49{\Omega}.cm$. It can be concluded that the annealing process plays a crucial role in converting from p type to n type semiconductor which leads to reducing electrical resistivity of NiO thin films. Furthermore, the extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectrum at the Ni K-edge was used to address the local structure of NiO thin films. It was found that the thermal treatments increase the order in the vicinity of Ni atom and lead the NiO thin films to bunsenite crystal structure. Moreover, EXAFS spectra show in increasing of coordination number for the first Ni-O shell and the bond distance of Ni-O with the increase of substrate temperature.

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Polarization splitting characteristics of the side-polished fiber coupler with a thin metal interlayer (금속층이 포함된 측면 연마 광섬유 결합기의 편광 분리 특성)

  • 김광택;황보승
    • Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.228-234
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    • 2002
  • We report theoretical investigation on the polarization selective coupling characteristics of a side-polished fiber directional coupler with a thin metal interlayer. Based on normal mode theory the coupling properties of the device under various structural conditions are analyzed. It is shown that the coupling strength between TE modes weakens rapidly with increase or metal interlayer thickness, whereas that between TM modes becomes stronger. The design conditions of the polarization splitter using the coupler to achieve high extinction ratio and low insertion loss are presented.

Development of nonlinear crystals and blue SHG laser

  • Furukawa, Yasunori;Makio, Satoshi;Miyai, Tsuyoshi;Sato, Masayoshi
    • Proceedings of the Korea Association of Crystal Growth Conference
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    • 1996.06a
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    • pp.293-324
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    • 1996
  • Compact solid-state blue laser have great potential for use in optical data storage, laser beam printing, particle countering, reprographics, holography, and fluorescent bioanalysis. We report recent progresses in qualities of LiB3O5 and K3Li2(TaxNb1-x)5O15 nonlinear crystals which are essential in manufacturing bulk-type blue SHG devices. We also review newly developed violet-blue laser, 20 mW output, using intracavity frequency doubling of a diode laser pumped Cr:LiSrAlF6 laser with low loss LiB3O5 crystal as a frequency doubler.

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Growth of Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide Films on Polymer Substrates for Flexible Display Applications

  • Lee, Jae-Hyeong;Lee, Jong-In
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.219-222
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    • 2007
  • Highly conductive and transparent aluminum doped ZnO thin films (AZO) films have been prepared by r.f. magnetron sputtering processes on poly carbonate (PC) and onto glass as reference. In addition, the electrical, optical properties of the films prepared at various sputtering powers were investigated. The XRD measurements revealed that all of the obtained films were polycrystalline with the hexagonal structure and had a preferred orientation with the c-axis perpendicular to the substrate. The ZnO:Al films were increasingly dark gray colored as the sputter power increased, resulting in the loss of transmittance. High quality films with the resistivity as low as $9.7{\times}10^{-4}\;{\Omega}-cm$ and transmittance over 90% have been obtained by suitably controlling the r.f. power.

Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition of Crystalline Boron Films

  • Soto, Gerardo
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.56 no.3
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    • pp.269-276
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    • 2019
  • This article reports on the conditions required for the growth of crystalline boron films on silicon substrates by hot filament chemical vapor deposition method. The reactive gas was 3% diborane diluted in hydrogen. The films were characterized by optical, electronic, and atomic force microscopies; x-ray diffraction; and energy dispersive, electron energy loss, Raman, x-ray photoelectron, and Auger spectroscopies. The parameters that affect the morphologies of the films have been investigated. It was concluded that faceted crystals are produced at low B2H6 flows and working pressures below 200 mT. α-boron is produced between 530 and 600℃. Deposition outside this range produces thin films with a wide variety of morphologies. This result indicates that the films crystallize through a process called "abnormal or discontinuous grain growth." It is assumed that this is due to the anisotropic surfaces of boron allotropes.

Liquid mist and videotape signal dropouts in gravure roll coating (Gravure롤 코팅방식에서 비산도료에 의한 비디오 신호의 dropouts)

  • 김명룡
    • Electrical & Electronic Materials
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.633-639
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    • 1995
  • Dropouts in magnetic media are a primary quality deficiency which is detrimental to magnetic signal quality and thus the major impediment to error-free recording, especially in high density digital recorders. The specific form of defects and causes found to be responsible for signal dropouts occurring in magnetic tape were studied. Dropout occurred when the RF signal falls to low level due to the various types of surface defects. However, the fall in the level of the RF signal in gravure roll coated tapes was most often caused by foreign particles adhering to the magnetic tape. It was also shown from the present study that scattered particles trapped under the tape surface or put on the top can lift it as it crosses the head, creating a spherical tent shaped defect and causing a temporary signal drop. Dropout producing substances were identified through optical and microchemical analyses. The results were correlated with measured electrical signal losses combined with analytical microscopy to clarify source identification of defects.

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3D Visualization for Extremely Dark Scenes Using Merging Reconstruction and Maximum Likelihood Estimation

  • Lee, Jaehoon;Cho, Myungjin;Lee, Min-Chul
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.102-107
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    • 2021
  • In this paper, we propose a new three-dimensional (3D) photon-counting integral imaging reconstruction method using a merging reconstruction process and maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). The conventional 3D photon-counting reconstruction method extracts photons from elemental images using a Poisson random process and estimates the scene using statistical methods such as MLE. However, it can reduce the photon levels because of an average overlapping calculation. Thus, it may not visualize 3D objects in severely low light environments. In addition, it may not generate high-quality reconstructed 3D images when the number of elemental images is insufficient. To solve these problems, we propose a new 3D photon-counting merging reconstruction method using MLE. It can visualize 3D objects without photon-level loss through a proposed overlapping calculation during the reconstruction process. We confirmed the image quality of our proposed method by performing optical experiments.