Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Apresentam-se aqui os resultados da simulação do Espectrômetro de Dipolo do Forward Próton Detector (FPD) do experimento DØ usando o Geant4 O FPD consiste de um conjunto de espectrômetros de momentum localizados no tubo do feixe em ambos os lados do detector DØ com o objetivo de detectar prótons e/ou antiprótons produzidos em eventos difrativos resultantes das colisões próton-antipróton no centro do DØ Para determinar quais os fatores influenciam a resposta do FPD, utilizamos eventos com = 2 TeV gerados pelo programa PHOJET Nesta dissertação realizou-se a simulação de um detector bem conhecido, neste caso os espectrômetros de dipolo do FPD a fim de entender como desenvolver simulações utilizando o Geant4 para futuras aplicações no LHC / We present here the results from the simulation of the Dipole Spectrometer of the Forward Proton Detector (FPD), using the Geant4 simulation package. The FPD consists of momentum spectrometers placed in the beam pipe in both sides of DØ experiment. It was built to tag protons and/or antiprotons produced in diffractive events as a result of the collisions at the center of DØ. In order to estimate the response of our simulation we used events at = 2 TeV generated with PHOJET. Our motivation to simulate the dipole spectrometer of FPD is to learn and understand how Geant4 operates in order to use it in future applications at LHC

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A análise descrita nesta dissertação tem como objetivo a medida da seção de choque difrativa d&#963;/d|t| à energia no sistema do centro de massa de &#8730;s = 8 TeV. Os eventos usados para obter a seção de choque difrativa foram selecionados para processos de difração simples com um próton espalhado na região frontal e na região cinemática de 0,03 <|t| < 1,0 GeV e 0,03 < &#958; < 0.1, usando os dados em comum obtidos em 2012 dos detectores CMS e TOTEM, o qual permite ter uma perspectiva mais detalhada do processo difrativo, devido à aceitação completa que oferece a combinação dos detectores. Os dados foram corrigidos devido à aceitação e eficiência do detector. A partir de uma parametrização exponencial da forma Ae ^Bt, o valor da inclinação do processo em que o próton espalhado é detectado em ambas as direções positiva da CMS é de B= -6,403 1,241 GeV- . / The goal of the analysis presented in this dissertation is the measurement of the diffractive cross section d&#963;/d|t| at center of mass energy of &#8730;s = 8 TeV. The events were selected for single diffractive processes with one scattering proton in the forward region and the kinematic region of 0,03 <|t| < 1,0 GeV e 0,03 < &#958; < 0.1, using the data collected during 2012 by both the CMS and TOTEM detectors, whose joint acceptance allows a more detailed perspective of the diffractive processes. The data were corrected for the effects of detector acceptance and efficiency. Since the exponential parametrization Ae ^Bt was fit to data, the value obtained for the slope for a precess when the scattering proton is detected in both positive or negative regions of CMS is of B= -6,403 1,241 GeV- .

Dois tipos diferentes de hologramas (Fresnel e Fourier) foram gerados por computador. O holograma de Fresnel foi escolhido para fazer parte de um arranjo experimental que teve como objetivo estimar a rugosidade de amostras metálicas. Para isso, um novo método de aplicação de um correlator óptico foi desenvolvido. Hologramas de Fourier geralmente fazem parte do correlator óptico de VanderLugt, o qual é muito utilizado no reconhecimento de padrões. A reconstrução numérica de hologramas de Fresnel gerados por computador, "distorcidos" por superfícies metálicas (também simuladas), serviram de base para que a reconstrução óptica de um holograma de Fresnel fosse utilizada, de forma inédita, no reconhecimento de padrões para estimar a rugosidade de amostras metálicas. / Two different types of holograms (Fresnel and Fourier) have been computer-generated. The Fresnel hologram has been chosen as part of an experimental set, which meant to estimate the roughness of the metalic samples. A new method for the aplication of an optical correlator has been developed. Fourier holograms are, generally, part of the VanderLugt optical correlator, that is very used for pattern recognition. The numerical reconstruction of the computer-generated Fresnel holograms, "distorted" by metalic surfaces (simulated as well), worked as the base for the utilization, in an original way, of the optical reconstruction of a Fresnel hologram, at the pattern recognition to estimate the roughness of the metalic samples.

In a near future, the computation power will be widely used in endoscopy rooms. It will enable the augmented reality already implemented in some surgery. Before reaching this, a preliminary step is the development of a 3D reconstruction endoscope. In addition to that, endoscopists suffer from a lack of quantitative data to evaluate dimensions and distances, notably for the polyp size measurement.<p>In this thesis, a contribution to more a robust 3D reconstruction endoscopic device is proposed. Structured light technique is used and implemented using a diffractive optical element. Two patterns are developed and compared: the first is based on the spatial-neighbourhood coding strategy, the second on the direct-coding strategy. The latter is implemented on a diffractive optical element and used in an endoscopic 3D reconstruction device. It is tested in several conditions and shows excellent quantitative results but the robustness against bad visual conditions (occlusions, liquids, specular reflection,) must be improved. <p>Based on this technology, an endoscopic ruler is developed. It is dedicated to answer endoscopists lack of measurement system. The pattern is simplified to a single line to be more robust. Quantitative data show a sub-pixel accuracy and the device is robust in all tested cases. The system has then been validated with a gastroenterologist to measure polyps. Compared to literature in this field, this device performs better and is more accurate. / Doctorat en Sciences de l'ingénieur / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

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Le domaine des couches minces optiques a vu les fonctions de filtrage se complexifier et les techniques de dépôt se perfectionner. Cependant, certains filtres requièrent des performances ultimes notamment en termes d’uniformité et de centrage de leur réponse spectrale. Atteindre ces spécificités requiert un contrôle précis de l'épaisseur optique des couches de l’empilement. Pour se faire, l’utilisation d’un matériau dont l’indice de réfraction peut être modifié localement après dépôt est une solution. Le candidat retenu est un verre de chalcogénures : l’AMTIR-1, un verre commercial, dont l’indice de réfraction décroit sous l’action d’un champ électrique lumineux. Des couches minces de ce matériau ont été déposées par évaporation par canon à électrons et leurs propriétés optiques ont été caractérisées par mesures spectrophotométriques. Des variations d’indice photo-induites de ~4.10-2 ont été enregistrées à λ = 1 μm. Ces variations d’indice ont ensuite été exploitées pour concevoir des composants à base de couches minces optiques spatialement structurés. En particulier, des composants optiques diffractifs binaires ont été enregistrés dans le volume d’une monocouche épaisse de chalcogénure par exposition structurée. Un accord quasi parfait entre théorie et expérience a ainsi été obtenu. L’insertion de ces couches photosensibles à base de chalcogénures dans des filtres optiques interférentiels multicouches a également été investiguée. Une démonstration du contrôle local de la réponse spectrale d’un filtre passe-bande de type Fabry-Perot a été réalisée, démontrant ainsi le potentiel de cette nouvelle approche pour la réalisation de composants optiques optimisés. / In recent years, there has been a tremendous progress in the complexity of thin film optical filters but also an important improvement in the deposition techniques. However, some filters require ultimate performances especially in terms of uniformity and absolute position of their spectral responses. Achieving these characteristics requires a precise and local control of the optical thickness of each of the layers. To overcome some of these fabrication constraints, the use of a material which index of refraction or thickness can be locally changed after deposition is an attractive solution. The chosen material is a chalcogenide glass : AMTIR-1, a commercial glass which refractive index decreases when exposed to light source. Thin films of this material were deposited by electron beam deposition and optical properties were characterized by spectrophotometric measurements. Photo-induced refractive index changes of ~ 4.10-2 were recorded at λ = 1 μm. These refractive index variations were then used to fabricate spatially structured thin films. In particular, diffractive optical elements were recorded in the volume of a thick chalcogenide single layer. This is performed by structured exposure using an optical arrangement based on a digital micromirror device. A close to perfect agreement between theory and experiment has been obtained. The insertion of these chalcogenide-based photosensitive layers in multilayer optical interference filters has also been investigated. A demonstration of the local control of the spectral response of a Fabry-Perot bandpass filter was performed, demonstrating the potential of this new approach for the production of optimized optical components

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This master’s thesis develops a novel method of digital holography, from recent studies known as Fresnel Incoherent Correlation Holography (FINCH). The method enables the reconstruction of the correlation records of three-dimensional objects, captured under quasi-monochromatic, incoherent illumination. The experimental system is based on an action of a Spatial Light Modulator, driven by computer generated holograms to create mutually correlated beams. Both optical and digital parts of the experiment can be carried out using procedures of classical holography, diffractive optics and digital holography. As an important theoretical result of the master’s thesis, a new computational model was proposed, which allows to describe the experiment completely with respect to its two basic phases. The proposed model allows to understood the method intuitively and can be used additionally for analysis and interpretation of the imaging parameters and the system optimalization. The theoretical part of the master’s thesis also presents a detailed description of the correlation imaging based on an appropriate reconstruction process. Computational models were developed for both monochromatic and quasi-monochromatic illumination. In experimental part, all theoretical results were verified. The imaging parameters were examined using standard resolution target tests and appropriate biological samples. As an original experimental result, spiral modification of the system resulting in a vortex imaging was proposed and realized. Here, a selective edge enhancement of three-dimensional objects is possible, resulting in a significant extension of possible applications of the method.

Des sources des rayons XUV (1-100 nm) sont des outils extraordinaires pour sonder la dynamique à l’échelle nanométrique avec une résolution femto- voire attoseconde. La génération d’harmoniques d’ordre élevé (GH) est une des sources majeures dans ce domaine d’application. La GH est un processus dans lequel une impulsion laser infrarouge femtoseconde est convertie, de manière cohérente, en fréquences élevées dans le domaine EUV par interaction hautement non-linéaire dans un atome, une molécule et plus récemment, dans un cristal. La GH possède une excellente cohérence spatiale qui a permis de réaliser des démonstrations impressionnantes en imagerie sans lentille. Pour accroître le potentiel de ces sources, des défis sont à relever : leur brillance et énergie de photon maximum doivent augmenter et les techniques d’imagerie sans lentille doivent être modifiées pour être compatibles avec l’importante largeur spectrale des impulsions attosecondes émise par ces sources. Cette thèse présente une nouvelle approche dans laquelle des figures de diffraction large bande, i.e. potentiellement attosecondes, sont rendues monochromatiques numériquement. Cette méthode est basée uniquement sur la mesure du spectre de la source et la supposition d’un échantillon spatialement non-dispersif. Cette approche a été validée tout d’abord dans le visible, à partir d’un supercontinuum. L’échantillon binaire est reconstruit par recouvrement de phase pour une largeur spectrale de 11 %, là où les algorithmes usuels divergent. Les simulations numériques montrent aussi que la méthode de monochromatisation peut être appliquée au domaine des rayons X, avec comme exemple un masque semi-conducteur utilisé en de lithographie EUV. Bien que la brillance « cohérente » de la source actuelle (qui progresse) reste insuffisante, une application sur l’inspection de masques sur source Compton est proposée. Dans une extension de ces simulations un masque de lithographie étendu est reconstruit par ptychographie, démontrant la versatilité à d’autres techniques d’imagerie sans lentille. Nous avons également entamé une série d’expérience dans le domaine des X-durs sur source synchrotron. Les figures de diffraction après monochromatisation numérique semblent prometteuses mais l’analyse des données demandent des efforts supplémentaires. Une partie importante de cette thèse est dédiée à l’extension des sources harmoniques à des brillances et énergies de photon plus élevées. Ce travail exploratoire permettrait la réalisation d’une source harmonique compacte pompée par un laser OPCPA dans le moyen infrarouge à très fort taux de répétition. Les longueurs d’onde moyen infrarouge (3.1 μm dans ce travail de thèse) sont favorables à l’extension des énergies des photons au keV et aux impulsions attosecondes. Le but est de pouvoir couvrir les seuils d’absorption X et d’améliorer la résolution spatio-temporelle. Cependant, deux facteurs rendent cette démonstration difficile: le nombre de photons par impulsion de la source OPCPA est très limité et la réponse du dipôle harmonique à grande longueur est extrêmement faible. Pour relever ces défis plusieurs configurations expérimentales sont explorées : génération dans un jet de gaz ; génération dans une cellule de gaz ; compression solitonique et la génération d’harmoniques combinées dans une fibre à cristal photonique ; compression solitonique dans une fibre à cristal photonique et génération d’harmoniques dans une cellule de gaz. Les premiers résultats expérimentaux sur la compression solitonique jusqu’à 26 femtosecondes et des harmoniques basses jusqu’à l’ordre sept sont présentésEn résumé, ces résultats représentent une avancée vers l’imagerie nanométrique attoseconde sans lentille basée sur des algorithmes « large bande » innovants et une extension des capacités de nouvelles sources harmoniques ‘table-top’ au keV pompées par laser OPCPA. / Soft X-ray sources based on high harmonic generation are up to now unique tools to probe dynamics in matter on femto- to attosecond timescales. High harmonic generation is a process in which an intense femtosecond laser pulse is frequency upconverted to the UV and soft X-ray region through a highly nonlinear interaction in a gas. Thanks to their excellent spatial coherence, they can be used for lensless imaging, which has already led to impressive results. To use these sources to the fullest of their potential, a number of challenges needs to be met: their brightness and maximum photon energy need to be increased and the lensless imaging techniques need to be modified to cope with the large bandwidth of these sources. For the latter, a novel approach is presented, in which broadband diffraction patterns are rendered monochromatic through a numerical treatment based solely on the spectrum and the assumption of a spatially non-dispersive sample. This approach is validated through a broadband lensless imaging experiment on a supercontinuum source in the visible, in which a binary sample was properly reconstructed through phase retrieval for a source bandwidth of 11 %. Through simulations, the numerical monochromatization method is shown to work for hard X-rays as well, with a simplified semiconductor lithography mask as sample. A potential application of lithography mask inspection on an inverse Compton scattering source is proposed, although the conclusion of the analysis is that the current source lacks brightness for the proposal to be realistic. Simulations with sufficient brightness show that the sample is well reconstructed up to 10 % spectral bandwidth at 8 keV. In an extension of these simulations, an extended lithography mask sample is reconstructed through ptychography, showing that the monochromatization method can be applied in combination with different lensless imaging techniques. Through two synchrotron experiments an experimental validation with hard X-rays was attempted, of which the resulting diffraction patterns after numerical monochromatization look promising. The phase retrieval process and data treatment however require additional efforts.An important part of the thesis is dedicated to the extension of high harmonic sources to higher photon energies and increased brightness. This exploratory work is performed towards the realization of a compact high harmonic source on a high repetition rate mid-IR OPCPA laser system, which sustains higher average power and longer wavelengths compared to ubiquitous Ti:Sapphire laser systems. High repetition rates are desirable for numerous applications involving the study of rare events. The use of mid-IR wavelengths (3.1 μm in this work) promises extension of the generated photon energies to the kilo-electronvolt level, allowing shorter pulses, covering more X-ray absorption edges and improving the attainable spatial resolution for imaging. However, high repetition rates come with low pulse energies, which constrains the generation process. The generation with longer wavelengths is challenging due to the significantly lower dipole response of the gas. To cope with these challenges a number of experimental configurations is explored theoretically and experimentally: free-focusing in a gas-jet; free-focusing in a gas cell; soliton compression and high harmonic generation combined in a photonic crystal fiber; separated soliton compression in a photonic crystal fiber and high harmonic generation in a gas cell. First results on soliton compression down to 26 fs and lower harmonics up to the seventh order are presented.Together, these results represent a step towards ultrafast lensless X-ray imaging on table-top sources and towards an extension of the capabilities of these sources.