EP2335460A2 - Cavite optique amplificatrice de type fabry-perot - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an amplifying optical cavity FABRYPÉROT type suitable for use in combination with a pulsed laser picosecond high rate for the production of monochromatic X-rays.
- the present invention relates to the technical field of amplifying optical cavities for the production of monochromatic X-rays by COMPTON reaction, that is to say by the interaction of electron packets propagated within the vacuum tube of an accelerator with a pulsed laser signal controlled on a high-finesse optical resonator.
- the targeted applications are multiple when they require a source of monochromatic x-rays of high flux that is compact enough to be used in local study centers rather than in specialized test centers with equipment of large dimensions.
- a device could be used in the medical field, particularly for resonant radiotherapy, high-contrast radiography or angiography.
- pharmacology for the analysis of the structure of proteins and molecules, in the nuclear industry for the support of waste reprocessing by the non destructive analysis of containers, in physics of particles for the implementation of polarized positron beam sources, etc.
- Another method is to amplify the laser signal in an optical resonator, or amplifying cavity, type FABRY-PERROT. Indeed, to increase the number of photons produced by COMPTON effect during a cross between the electron beam and the laser beam, it is necessary to minimize the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of the two beams. However, to reduce the minimum transverse dimension of a laser beam in a FABRYPROT cavity consisting of two spherical mirrors, the distance between these two mirrors must be as close as possible to twice the radius of curvature of the mirrors.
- the existing devices also have defects relating to the accuracy of the laser orientation which nevertheless determines in part the transverse dimensions of the laser beam.
- the combination of mechanical parts used to orient the optical reflectors inside the cavity and under the conditions of vacuum experimentation generate games that alter the fineness of the cavity.
- the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art by providing an amplifying optical cavity type FABRY-PERROT to obtain a pulsed laser beam highly focused and having a high stability of the average power P M0Y .
- the invention also aims to provide an amplifying optical cavity having a high tuning sensitivity, that is to say a laser beam having reduced transverse dimensions, without generating noise inside the enclosure under empty.
- the invention aims to achieve a monochromatic production system of high flux by COMPTON reaction, which is both compact and powerful.
- the invention proposes to achieve a configuration of non-planar mirrors, and more particularly of substantially tetrahedral shape.
- the object of the invention is an amplifying optical cavity of the FABBRY-PERRO type for the production of monochromatic X-rays by COMPTON reaction of a high-rate pulsed picosecond laser beam with a synchronized electron beam.
- cavity having a closed chamber capable of being placed under vacuum, crossed by an electron beam tube, the chamber comprising input means of the laser beam, means for holding and positioning two planar optical reflectors, means holding and positioning two spherical optical reflectors adapted to focus the laser beam at a point of interaction with the electron beam, wherein the means for holding and positioning the optical reflectors are arranged so that said Optical reflectors substantially define the vertices of a tetrahedron.
- Such a configuration according to a tetrahedron makes it possible to obtain a beam of high fineness while obtaining interesting stability properties.
- the eigen modes of such a cavity are called “generalized astigmatics", that is to say that the intensity profile is an ellipse whose own axes rotate during the propagation, which affects little the geometric brightness factors of the electron-laser interaction compared to the "standard astigmatic" modes of a planar cavity with four mirrors.
- Astigmatism ie the ratio of the size of the beam along the major and minor axes of the ellipse, is also reduced compared to an equivalent planar configuration.
- the means for holding and positioning the two spherical optical reflectors have two complementary clearances, arranged so as to define a span for the passage of the electron beam tube.
- the means for holding and positioning at least one optical reflector comprise an orientation member of said reflector made of a single mechanical part, composed of at least three distinct parts, movable relative to one another. via flexible hinges.
- a mirror orientation member made of a single piece having flexible joints allows for relative movements without friction and without play. Such a configuration is particularly suitable to ensure accurate positioning under ultra-light. empty.
- the three distinct parts of the orientation member have a mobility around two intersecting axes of rotation at a point substantially coincident with the optical center of the reflector.
- orientation member has a mobility around two axes of rotation concurrent and substantially coincident with the optical center of the reflector facilitates the adjustment of the orientation of the reflectors and contributes to the obtaining a precise orientation.
- the means for holding and positioning the optical reflectors are actuated by linear electric motors encapsulated in a sealed enclosure of stainless steel extended by a bellows.
- Encapsulating linear motors in a sealed chamber extended by a bellows eliminates the constraints of non-pollution related to the integration on accelerator.
- the use of grease between moving parts becomes possible again and the choice of engines is no longer determined by its ability to operate under vacuum, but depends mainly on its Mechanical and precision features on the positioning. This also makes it possible to independently adjust the orientations and the position in z of the mirrors.
- the linear electric motors are kept in constant contact with respect to the means for holding and positioning the optical reflectors by means of a spring element generating a restoring force.
- the holding means and positioning of at least one optical reflector have a translation table along an axis Z, the translation table supporting two linear motors capable of actuating the reflector orientation member.
- the means for holding and positioning at least one optical reflector comprise a piezoelectric actuator oriented in the direction of the optical axis of the reflector and held in position by means of a spring ring.
- the piezoelectric actuator mounted on the mirror support member makes it possible to adapt the length of the optical path of the laser beam of a few nanometers to frequencies of a few hundred Hertz. It makes it possible to implement a servo-control between the length of the round trip in the cavity and the distance between two successive electron packets.
- the use of a spring ring to maintain this piezoelectric actuator makes it possible to apply to the mirror, when the clamping is maximal, a determined holding force, related to the geometry of the flexible parts and to the thickness of the mirror. .
- all the means for holding and positioning the optical reflectors are positioned on a main support, said main support being the only part in contact with the closed enclosure.
- This construction also makes it possible to isolate the cavity from external vibrations by limiting as much as possible the points of contact with the enclosure.
- the invention also relates to a monochromatic production system by COMPTON reaction, comprising an optical cavity as mentioned above.
- FIG. 1 a functional flowchart of a COMPTON monochromatic X-ray production system according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a general flowchart of the optical part of the system according to the invention.
- FIG. 3 a perspective view of an amplifying optical cavity of the FABRY-PERRO type according to the invention, the sealed enclosure of which is only partially represented;
- FIGS. 4a and 4b two perspective and front views of planar and spherical mirrors, of the laser beam and of the electron beam tube propagating in an optical cavity according to the invention
- FIGS. 5a and 5b two views in section and in perspective of an actuator for setting in motion the means for holding and positioning the mirrors M1 to M4 of an optical cavity according to the invention
- FIGS. 6a, 6b and 6c a perspective view, a right view and a left view of a mirror orientation member belonging to means for holding and positioning an optical cavity according to the invention
- FIGS. 7a and 7b a perspective view of a carriage supporting the mirror orientation member and a front view of two spherical mirror orientation members M3, M4 belonging to an optical cavity according to the invention; ;
- FIGS. 8a and 8b two perspective and front views of a translation table belonging to an optical cavity according to the invention
- FIG. 9 a perspective view of a translation table 70 mounted on a main support 80 belonging to an optical cavity according to the invention
- FIG. 10 two perspective views, including an exploded view, of a plane mirror support element M 1 ; M 2 belonging to an optical cavity according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 represents a functional flowchart of the monochromatic X-ray production system by COMPTON reaction according to the invention.
- a pulsed laser cavity 10 produces a pulsed laser beam 12.
- This laser beam 12 is advantageously controlled by two types of actuators assembled in an actuators and associated control electronics module 14.
- the pulsed laser cavity 10 presents a wavelength of 800 nm, that is to say in the infrared range, an energy per implant of 10 nJ and a mean power of
- a first type of actuator makes it possible to slave the length of the pulsed laser cavity 10 to the length of an amplifying optical cavity of FABRY-PERROT 40 type (described later).
- This first type of actuators includes a piezoelectric actuator 14a and a linear translation motor 14b both physically integrated inside the pulsed laser cavity 10.
- the piezoelectric actuator 14a driven by an associated electronics, allows to modify the relative difference ⁇ L between the length of the cavity of the resonator and that of the cavity FABRY-PERROT 40, in the frequency band 0-4OkHz, with a dynamic range of about 100 picometers to 1 micrometer.
- the linear translation motor 14b it makes it possible to modify the relative difference ⁇ L between the length of the resonator and that of the FABRY-PERRO cavity 40, in the 0-10 Hz band with a dynamic range of about 100 nanometers to several millimeters.
- the control electronics of this linear translation motor 14b is supplied with the motor.
- a second type of actuator makes it possible to correct the ⁇ phase between the electromagnetic field and its envelope in the FABRY-PERRO 40 cavity.
- They include an optical pump modulator 14c and a frequency modulator.
- optical pump modulator 14c and the frequency modulator 14d are advantageously both acousto-optical modulators that respectively allow to modulate the power of optical pumping and to shift the optical spectrum of the laser, in order to modify the relative phase ⁇ ce between the electromagnetic field and its envelope in the FABRY-PERRO cavity.
- the power in the FABRY-PERROT cavity 40 is amplified by a coefficient that depends on the fineness of the mirrors it contains.
- the servocontrol requires several specific measurements, grouped together in an associated interface measurement and electronics module 20 which gathers:
- Front-End Transmission An independent transmission measurement element 20a, named Front-End Transmission, which processes the optical signal transmitted at the output of the FABRY-PERRO cavity 40.
- An electronic servocontrol system 22 performs the acquisition and the digital conversion of the analog signals from the Front-Ends in transmission and reception, carries out the servocontrol calculations in real time and delivers the control commands transmitted to the actuators. 14a to 14d so as to maintain the FABRY-PERROT cavity 40 in resonance.
- FIG. 2 represents a general flowchart of the optical part of the system used to accumulate, inside the FABRY-PERRO 40 optical cavity, the optical energy of the short laser pulses, until reaching several micro-joules. by pulse, with a repetition frequency of the order of one hundred MHz.
- a laser pulse train from the pulsed laser cavity 10 is slaved to a FABRY-PERRO 40 optical cavity by the so-called Pound-Drever-Hall technique making it possible to have electrical quantities images of the optical properties. controlled beam.
- the optical part of the system is composed of:
- the repetition frequency there is no restriction on the repetition frequency within a range of a few MHz to a few GHz.
- the temporal width can be chosen in a range ranging from a hundred femtoseconds to a few tens of picoseconds;
- optical elements 24 for transporting the laser beam from the pulsed laser cavity 10 to the FABRY-PERRO 40 cavity
- a picosecond pulse train is emitted by the Titanium laser: Saphire (Ti: Sa) operating in the mode blocking mode.
- the energy of a pulse is of the order of 10nJ, the repetition frequency of the pulses is 76MHz.
- the pulse train is sent on an electro-optical modulator 24a which generates two sidebands around each laser frequency comb line which are used by the so-called Pound-Drever-Hall technique to obtain the error signals.
- the oscillator is passive mode lock.
- a Faraday isolator 24b protects the pulsed laser from the ray reflected by the FABRY-PERROT cavity 40 and the beam splitter 24c sends the beam onto the grating 26.
- the beam splitter 24c associated with a quarter wave plate 24d form a set that separates the ray reflected by the FABRY-PERRO cavity 40.
- a 24th Galilean telescope is used to position and diameter the laser beam parameters with the mode parameters of the cavity.
- two external mirrors 24f align the laser beam and mode directions of the cavity.
- the laser beam 12 reflected by the cavity is redirected by the beam splitter 24c on the diffraction grating 26 which makes it possible to diffuse the different spectral components in separate spatial directions.
- the signals of several photodiodes 28 acquire the different parts of the spectrum and are used for the production of the error signals transmitted to the electronic control system 22. Description of the FABRY-PERRO type optical cavity
- FIG. 3 represents a perspective view of an amplifying optical cavity 40 of the FABRY-PERRO type according to the invention.
- the FABRY-PERRO 40 cavity comprises four independent mirrors, including two planar mirrors M 1 , M 2 and two spherical mirrors M 3 , M 4 . It also comprises an electron beam vacuum tube 46 which passes right through it.
- the pulsed laser beam 12 is injected into the cavity 40 through the first plane mirror M 1 , then is redirected towards the plane mirror M 2 , then towards the spherical mirrors M 3 and M 4 , and again to the plane mirror M 1 , before repeating the same course.
- the total length traveled is noted l_c AV .
- the FABRY-PERROT optical cavity 40 has the purpose of causing the laser beam 12 to interact with an electron beam propagating in the electron beam tube 46. To do this, an arrangement and orientation of the mirrors M 1 to 4 relative to the electron beam tube 46 is formed as shown in Figures 4a and 4b.
- the centers of the two planar mirrors M 1 , M 2 and the two spherical mirrors M 3 , M 4 define the vertex of a three-dimensional geometry in the form of a tetrahedron. This configuration makes it possible to stabilize the polarization of the eigen modes of the FABRY-PERRO cavity 40 and consequently the intra-cavity power.
- the tetrahedral shape is not necessarily regular, so as to retain the possibility of having different distances between the two spherical mirrors and the two planar mirrors.
- each mirror M 1 to M 4 is supported by holding and positioning means SM 1 to SM 4 which are independent of each other and have several settings.
- each mirror M 1 to M 4 has a mirror degree of freedom in rotation about an axis X and a degree of freedom in rotation about a substantially perpendicular Y axis.
- the angular adjustments ⁇ x and ⁇ y make it possible to align the laser beam 12 in the cavity 40.
- Each mirror M 1 to M 4 further has a translation adjustment in a translation direction coincides with the Z axis perpendicular to the X and Y axes.
- the translation adjustment ⁇ Z between the two spherical mirrors M 3 , M 4 allows the beam size, or waist, to be adjusted at the point of interaction with the electron beam while keeping the length L CAV constant between the two plane mirrors M 1 , M 2 .
- the plane mirror M 2 can move along its optical axis a few hundred nanometers at frequencies of a few hundred Hertz to match the length of the optical cavity 40 with the interval between two packets of the electron beam.
- a particularly advantageous solution is to mount the piezoelectric actuator on one of the plane mirror and the translation means along the Z axis on the other plane mirror so as to avoid mechanical resonances.
- Figures 5a and 5b show a sectional view and perspective of an actuator for moving mirrors M1 to M4.
- the means for holding and positioning the mirrors M 1 to M 4 are actuated by twelve linear motors 50, preferably identical, encapsulated in a sealed enclosure 52 within which they operate at atmospheric pressure.
- this sealed enclosure 52 is made of stainless steel.
- the choice of the motor is no longer determined by its ability to operate under vacuum, but depends primarily on its mechanical characteristics and positioning accuracy.
- the use of grease between the moving parts becomes again possible. This system is developed to obtain accurate positioning on a stroke of about ⁇ 2mm.
- the engine operates at atmospheric pressure and only the outside of the sealed enclosure 52 is in contact with the ultra-vacuum.
- the mechanical parts involved in the movement transmission are isolated from the ultra-vacuum by bellows 54.
- the motor 50 is fixed on a support and the part to be translated is connected to the end of the bellows 54.
- the workpiece is not supported by the bellows 54, it is only pushed by point contact through a ball located at the end of the motor shaft.
- a return spring 56 makes it possible to counter the force due to the vacuum and to maintain a permanent point contact between the rod of the motor and the part to be translated.
- the ball bears on a hard steel pellet. This contact may, if necessary be greased to the extent that it is positioned inside the sealed enclosure 52.
- the electrical connections of the motor are made by a sealed passage located at the rear of the enclosure 52, where a son of a separate beam 58 leaves, advantageously isolated by a Kapton jacket ultra empty and equipped with connectors crimped , finally connected to the general chamber 44 of the cavity by another similar sealed penetration.
- Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show a perspective view and two views of right and left of a mirror orientation member 60 M 1 ; M 2 ; M 3 ; M 4 can be used to produce an optical cavity according to the invention.
- the means for holding and positioning the mirrors M 1 to M 4 comprise a mirror orientation member 60 M 1 ; M 2 ; M 3 ; M 4 taking up the principle of a cardan with concurrent axes and central pivot.
- the mirror orientation member 60 M 1 ; M 2 ; M 3 ; M 4 comprises 3 distinct parts, a high part 60a, an intermediate part 60b and a fixed part 60c movable relative to each other via flexible hinges 64 made in one and the same mechanical part.
- the flexible hinges 64 use the natural flexibility of the metal, and are obtained by creating a point of weakness that can be deformed while remaining in the elastic range.
- the axes of rotation of the orientation member 60 make it possible to orient the mirror M 1 ; M 2 ; M 3 ; M 4 about two perpendicular and intersecting X and Y directions at a point of intersection 62 coinciding with the center of the mirror M 1 ; M 4 .
- This principle allows for relative movements between two parts without friction and without play. Because of this, it is particularly suitable to ensure accurate positioning under ultra-vacuum.
- the angles of incidence of the laser beam 12 and mirrors M 1 to M 4 are relatively important since they are 6 and 8 °.
- the adjustment amplitudes of the mirror orientation member 60 of mirrors M 1 ; M 2 ; M 3 ; M 4 being small ( ⁇ 20 mrad), it is preferable to install this deviation of 6 and 8 ° on the mirror orientation member 60.
- the offset is no longer on the holding and positioning means SM 1 to SM 4 of mirrors M 1 to M 4 , but on the orientation member 60.
- FIG. 7a illustrates a carriage 66 supporting the mirror orientation member 60 M 1 to M 4 .
- the adjustment of the mirrors M 1 to M 4 around the X and Y axes is via two connecting arms 68 connected to the upper part of the orientation member 60. These mirrors M 1 to M 4 are actuated by two linear motors 50 positioned in their respective sealed enclosure 52 and supported by the carriage 66. The length of the connecting arm 68 allows to gain precision.
- Figure 7b shows the accelerator tube 46 end view, two mirrors M 3 , M 4 held in position by two carriages 66, and two connecting arms 68 each and an orientation member 60 each.
- the spherical mirrors M 3 , M 4 are positioned closer to the beam tube. electron 46.
- the means for holding and positioning the two spherical optical reflectors M 3 , M 4 have two complementary clearances 69, arranged so as to define a span for the passage of the electron beam tube 46.
- the two spherical optical reflectors are positioned on both sides and close to the electron beam tube.
- the assembly consisting of the mirror orientation member 60 M 1 to M 4 , the two link arms 68 and the two linear motors 50a, 50b actuating the arms 68 is furthermore advantageously placed on a table of translation 70 along the axis Z perpendicular to the axis X and Y.
- Such a translation table 70 is shown in perspective and front in Figures 8a and 8b.
- the three balls 72 define a plane and give good stability without prestressing. Two of these three balls 72 roll between the rails 74 and give the direction of the translation, while the third ball 72 defines the plane of the translation. The movement of the supports 78 is completely rolling and without friction. The three balls 72 move at the same speed and a thin sheet 74 makes it possible to determine and maintain a spacing between them.
- the rails 76 are made of stainless steel and the balls 72 may advantageously be made of the following materials: ceramic, ruby or stainless steel. If they are made as the stainless steel rails 76, then they should be treated by incrustation molybdenum disulfide to avoid the phenomena of microsoudures. It is the weight of the element to be moved which keeps the two parts together and guarantees an efficient guidance. The center of gravity of the element to move is positioned at the lowest and placed closest to that of the triangle formed by the 3 balls.
- FIG. 9 represents a perspective view of a translation table 70 mounted on a main support 80 and on which the carriage is arranged.
- encapsulated motors 50 allows to mount the 4 mirrors, with their independent settings, on the main support 80 which becomes the only piece in contact with the enclosure 42.
- This main support 80 connected to the enclosure 42 by three points very rigid to ensure the geometric stability between the 4 mirrors M 1 to M 4 of the cavity.
- This construction also makes it possible to isolate the cavity from external vibrations by limiting as much as possible the points of contact with the enclosure.
- the motors 50 also allow remote adjustment of the cavity during operation of the accelerator.
- Z positioning engines are mounted on a support Invar (iron alloy 64% and nickel 36%) whose thermal expansion coefficient very low (2.69 microns / ° C) allows to minimize servocontrols required to maintain this length constant.
- Invar iron alloy 64% and nickel 36%) whose thermal expansion coefficient very low (2.69 microns / ° C) allows to minimize servocontrols required to maintain this length constant.
- these parts are made in the same mechanical part to minimize the number of assemblies.
- the parts are voluntarily massive to increase their inertia and limit the propagation of vibrations.
- Lc AV the length of the cavity, noted Lc AV , is equal to the distance traveled by the laser between the 4 mirrors, 1679.5 mm.
- FIG. 10 illustrates two perspective views, including an exploded view, of an exemplary embodiment of a plane mirror support element 82 M 1 ; M 2 having a piezoelectric actuator 84.
- this support element 82 thus comprises, successively, a rear support element 86, the piezoelectric actuator 84, a preload ring 88 of the piezoelectric actuator 84, a plane mirror M 1 ; M 2 and a spring ring 90.
- the spring ring 90 has mechanical characteristics enabling it to deform when the three fastening screws are tightened. A precise mechanical calculation makes it possible to apply to the mirror, when the clamping is maximal (which also avoids loosening), a determined holding force, related to the geometry of the flexible parts and the thickness of the mirror.
- the same principle is used, this time involving the preload ring 88 and the rear support 86.
- the plane mirror M 1 ; M 2 is fixed on the front of the preload ring 88 and the rear support 86 also allows the attachment of the support member 82 on the mirror orientation member M 1 ; M 2 .
- Such a configuration is advantageous to the extent that the fixing of the mirror M 1 ; M 2 is firm so that it follows perfectly the movement, but without stress force too important to avoid optical phenomena of birefringence. It also makes it possible to integrate the support element 82 on the orientation element 48 of the mirror while minimizing the weight of the moving parts in order to be able to reach the desired frequencies and amplitudes.
- the cavity could be used for other time width, up to the femtosecond.
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