Nesta dissertação são estudados três sistemas interfaciais, com o objetivo de observar o efeito do aquecimento localizado por laser. O primeiro sistema consistiu de filmes ultrafinos de níquel ftalocianina tetrasulfonada, com intercalantes diferentes (Zr e PDDA), analisados pela técnica fototérmica de lente térmica (LT). Foi montada uma instrumentação de LT completa, sendo a fonte excitante um laser de He-Ne de baixa potência (10 mW). Estes filmes, com diferentes números de camadas, foram imersos em solventes orgânicos e a transferência de calor na interface foi estudada através do ajuste do sinal de LT. Os dados obtidos revelaram a proporcionalidade do sinal de LT com o aumento do número de camadas e permitiram a determinação das difusividades térmicas dos solventes utilizados. O segundo sistema consistiu de monocamadas de hexadecanol depositadas na superfície de soluções de cristal violeta (CV). A superfície destas soluções foi aquecida a laser e a transferência do calor gerado foi detectada através de uma instrumentação de deflexão fototérmica transversa (PDB). Estes experimentos foram realizados em uma balança de superfície, com uma compressão controlada da mono camada. Foi observado um aumento da transferência de calor para o ar a partir de um certo ponto da isoterma de compressão da monocamada. O mecanismo de supressão de correntes de convecção por surfatantes é indicado como provável causador deste aumento de transferência de calor. O terceiro sistema consistiu na fabricação de filmes LB de ácido octadecanóico modificados pelo aquecimento do menisco durante a sua deposição. Uma instrumentação semelhante a empregada no segundo experimento serviu de base para estes experimentos, com o laser de excitação direcionado próximo ao substrato. Foram observadas as curvas de taxa de transferência e foram comparadas as morfologias do filme resultante deste aquecimento com filmes não aquecidos do ácido octadecanóico e do ácido octadecanóico na presença de Orange G (OG), o corante empregado para geração de calor. Nestes estudos morfológicos são apresentadas microscopia ópticas do filme, que mostram a formação de anéis no filme, provavelmente devido à evaporação da subfase. São também apresentadas imagens de microscopia de força atômica deste filme submetido a aquecimento, evidenciando o enrugamento da superfície em nível micrométrico, mostrando ser possível modificar o processo de formação de filmes através do aquecimento localizado. / In this dissertation three interfacial systems were examined, with the goal of observing the effect of localized laser-heating on them. The first studied system were ultrathin films of nickel tetrasulfophthalocyanine, with different compounds (Zr or PDDA), analyzed by thermal lens. A complete instrumentation of LT was mounted, being the exciting source a He-Ne laser of low power (10 mW) and low cost. These films, with different numbers of layers, had been immersed in organic solvents and the heat transfer through the interface was studied through mathematical fitting of the LT signal. The acquired data had disclosed the proportionality of the signal of LT with the increase in the number of layers and had allowed the determination of thermal diffusivities of the used solvents. Hexadecanol monolayers on the surface of Crystal Violet (CV) aqueous solutions were the second system to be studied. The surface of these solutions was laser-heated and the heat transfer to the air was detected through a photothermal beam deflection instrumentation (PDB). These experiments have been carried out in a surface balance to provide controlled compression of the monolayer. An increase in the heat transfer to the air from a certain point of the monolayer isotherm was observed. The mechanism of suppression of surface tension-induced convection by surfactants is proposed as the probable cause of such increase. LB films of octadecanoic acid were used in the third set of experiments, with the aim of modifying the film surface morphology by laser heating of the meniscus region during the deposition process. An instrumentation similar to the one employed in the previous experiment served as base for these experiments, with the laser of excitement pointed close to the substrate. The curves of transfer ratio had been observed and the morphologies of the laser-heated ?lm were compared to the non-heated films of octadecanoic acid with and without Orange G (OG, dye used as auxiliary for heat generation). Optical microscopy images from the laser-heated film were obtained, showing ring formation, probably due the evaporation of subphase. Also images of atomic force microscopy of this laser-heated film are shown, evidencing the wrinkling of the surface in micrometric level when compared to similar films from non-heated films. This behaviour shows the feasibility of modification in the process of formation of LB films through localised laser-heating.

Neste trabalho investigamos as propriedades térmicas (difusividade, condutividade, variação do caminho óptico com a temperatura, etc) e processos de perdas devido a interações entre íons em materiais lasers vítreos e cristalinos. Desde que a eficiência quântica de fluorescência, , está diretamente relacionada com esses mecanismos que levam a supressão da luminescência, os estudos foram realizados principalmente observando os efeitos desses agentes sobre . Espectros de lente térmica (LT) foram usados para determinar , eficiência de transferência de energia matriz-íon, e para analisar efeitos de sítios de defeitos sobre . Um novo método usando a técnica de LT foi proposto para determinar e o coeficiente de temperatura do caminho óptico. Com esta nova abordagem analisamos em materiais vítreos os mecanismos de supressão da luminescência em função da concentração de íons de Nd. Também a usamos para estudar efeitos de radicais de OH e outras impurezas em matrizes vítreas de fosfato dopadas com Yb3+. Processos de conversão ascendente Auger, os quais são importantes em sistemas lasers de alta potência, foram investigados em vidros e cristais dopados com Nd3+. Nos vidros o estudo foi realizado em função da concentração de íons dopantes. Neste estudo a técnica de LT mostrou ser muito sensível, apresentando resultados com erros bem menores que os existentes na literatura. Seguindo o estudo de perdas, investigamos distorção óptica induzida pela luz em função da temperatura, potência de excitação e polarização no cristal ferroelétrico SBN. Usando a técnica de LT, investigamos as propriedades térmicas através da transição de fase ferroelétrica-paraelétrica em cristais de SBN. Complementando, esta tese contribui significativamente para a caracterização de materiais laser, considerando que vários dos mecanismos de perdas estudados propriamente devem ser levados em conta em projetos de laser. Este trabalho também apresenta a técnica de lente térmica como uma ferramenta valiosa para tal estudo. / In this work we investigate the thermal properties (diffusivity, conductivity, temperature coefficient of the optical path length change, etc) and loss processes owing to ion-ion interactions in laser glassy and crystalline materials. Since the fluorescence quantum efficiency, , is directly related to these mechanisms that lead to luminescence quenching, the studies were performed mainly observing the effects of these processes on . Thermal lens (TL) spectra were used to determine , energy transfer efficiency between matrix-ion, and to analyze effects of \"dead site\" on . A new method based on the TL technique was proposed to determine q and the temperature coefficient of the optical path length change. This new approach was used to investigate concentration quenching mechanisms in glassy materials. It was also used to study effects of OH radicals and other impurities in Yb3+ doped phosphate glasses. Upconversion Auger processes, which are very important for high power laser systems, were investigated in Nd3+ -doped glasses and crystals. In glasses the study was performed as a function of doping ions. In this study the TL showed to be very sensitive, presenting results with uncertainties much smaller than previous literatures. Following the study of losses, we investigate light induced optical distortion as a function of temperature, excitation power, and polarization in SNB ferroelectric crystal. Using the TL technique, the thermal properties through the phase transition ferroelectric-paraelectric in SBN crystals were investigated. In addition, this thesis significantly contributes for characterization of laser materials with potential applications, considering that severa1 of the loss mechanisms studied here must be considered in laser design. This work also presents the TL technique as a valuable to01 for the present study.

Objetivos: Comparar a performance visual dos pacientes submetidos ao implante das lentes intraoculares multifocais difrativas Tecnis® MF ZM900, Acrysof® Restor® SN60D3, Acrysof® SN60WF e Acrysof® SN60AT. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo comparativo, não randomizado, que incluiu 142 olhos de 71 pacientes com catarata, provenientes do ambulatório de oftalmologia do HC- FMUSP. A avaliação oftalmológica contou com medida da acuidade visual para longa, intermediária e curta distância, sem correção e com a melhor correção óptica, teste de sensibilidade ao contraste, pupilometria e análise de frente de onda por meio do aberrômetro. Um questionário de satisfação foi realizado para avaliar a acuidade visual, glare e halos. Todos os exames foram realizados com seis meses de pós-operatório. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 60,7 ± 6,6 anos no grupo Tecnis, 63,1 ± 4,4 anos no grupo Restor e 63,7 ± 4,2 anos no grupo monofocal (SN60AT no olho contralateral SN60WF). A acuidade visual para perto não corrigida e corrigida para longe foi estatisticamente superior nos grupos multifocal Restor e multifocal Tecnis em comparação ao grupo monofocal SN60AT/SN60WF (p<0,001). Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos na comparação da acuidade visual para longe (p=0,56). A sensibilidade ao contraste fotópica monocular foi estatisticamente inferior nos grupos Restor e Tecnis (p<0,001). A SN60AT apresentou maior aberração esférica comparada a todas as outras lentes (p<0,001). A Tecnis se mostrou com menores valores médios de aberrações esféricas na comparação com a Restor (p<0.001). O questionário de satisfação apresentou maior independência de óculos a favor da Tecnis e Restor, mas com mais queixas de halos e glare do que no grupo monofocal SN60AT/SN60WF. Conclusão: A Restor e Tecnis apresentaram melhor acuidade visual para perto do que o grupo monofocal SN60AT/SN60WF. Todas as lentes intraoculares promoveram boa visão para longe. O grupo da Tecnis apresentou melhor sensibilidade de contraste, menos aberrações óptica e melhor visão intermediária que o grupo Restor. As lentes Restor e Tecnis apresentaram maior satisfação na visão de perto e independência do uso de óculos e glare e halos do que as lentes monofocais / Purpose: Comparison of the visual performance between patients with Tecnis® MF ZM900, Acrysof® Restor® SN60D3, Acrysof® SN60AT and Acrysof® SN60WF intraocular lenses. Patients and methods: This prospective comparative study included 142 eyes of 71 patients in Sao Paulo University. The ophthalmologic evaluation performed included near, intermediate and distance corrected and uncorrected visual acuity, contrast sensitivity measurement and wavefront analysis. All patient underwent a quality of life questionnaire related to visual acuity, glare and halos. The minimum follow-up was 6 months. Results: The mean age of patients was 60.7 ± 6.6 years in the Tecnis® MF, 63.1 ± 4.4 years in-group Restor® 63.7 ± 4.2 years in monofocal group (SN60AT in the fellow eye SN60WF). The Restor and Tecnis groups has uncorrected near and corrected distance visual acuity statistically superior compared to SN60AT/SN60WF group (p <0.001). There was no statistical difference between groups when compared uncorrected and best-corrected distance visual acuity (p = 0.56). Contrast sensitivity in photopic conditions was significantly lower in the Restor and Tecnis group (p <0.001). The SN60AT showed higher spherical aberration compared to all other lenses (p <0.001). The Tecnis showed a lower mean values of spherical aberration compared to Restor lenses (p <0.001). Quality of life questionnaire showed greater independence from glasses for the Tecnis and Restor groups, but with more complaints of halos and glare than the monofocal SN60AT/SN60WF group. Conclusion: Restor and the Tecnis had better near visual acuity than the SN60AT/SN60WF group. All intraocular lenses promoted good distance vision. The Tecnis group showed better contrast sensitivity, less aberrations and better intermediate vision than the Restor group. Restor and Tecnis lenses showed higher satisfaction with near vision and independence from glasses, glare and halos than the monofocal lens

Cette thèse présente les premiers travaux réalisés autour d’un nouveau dispositif expérimental de piégeage d’atomes individuels utilisant une unique lentille asphérique de grande ouverture numérique. Au cours de cette thèse, nous avons testé les propriétés optiques de la lentille et démontré la formation d’un col laser de 1 µm ainsi qu’un champ transverse sur lequel la lentille est limitée par diffraction de plus ou moins 25 µm. Après avoir démontré la capacité de ce système à piéger des atomes uniques, les caractérisations usuelles des conditions de piégeage ont été conduites: durée de vie, taux de chauffage, polarisation de la lumière de fluorescence, fréquences d’oscillations. Cette thèse s’est intéressée spécifiquement à la distribution d’énergie des atomes uniques piégés. La technique de lâcher et recapture combinée à une étude spectroscopique de l’occupation du piège par les atomes a conduit à la vérification du caractère thermique de la distribution d’énergie des atomes. Par un refroidissement laser combiné à un refroidissement adiabatique, une température minimale de 1,75 µK sans pertes d’atomes est obtenue avec un niveau vibrationnel moyen occupé égal à 4. Ces résultats sont très encourageants dans le contexte de l’information quantique où la température est souvent la principale limite physique à la durée de vie des cohérences d’un bit quantique. La dernière partie de cette thèse revient sur la problématique de la manipulation spatiale d’atomes uniques. Envisagé dans le cadre de la réalisation d’un calculateur quantique, le transfert d’un bit quantique et son déplacement dans l’espace sur une échelle compatible avec les caractéristiques d’un calculateur sont successivement étudiés. Ces travaux ont montré que ni l’état externe des atomes (au travers de leur température) ni leur état interne (à travers la durée de vie des cohérences d’un bit quantique) sont affectés par ce type de manipulations. / This thesis presents the early work done on a new setup that we have developped for trapping single atoms in an optical tweezer using only one diffraction limited large numerical aperture aspheric lens. Together with an experimental optical measurement of a 1µm laser beam waist created by such an aspheric lens, we showed that the diffraction limited transverse field of the lens is about plus or minus 25 µm. The ability of this new setup to trap single atoms is demonstrated and some crucial parameters are then determined : survival time in the dark, heating rate, fluorescence light polarisation, oscillation frequencies. During this PhD, we did focus our attention especially on determining the energy distribution of the single trapped atoms. A release and recapture technique along with the spectroscopic study of the energy levels occupation helped us show a termal behavior of a succession of single atoms in an optical twezer. By using common laser cooling techniques associated with adiabatic down ramping cooling, we showed that a reduction by a factor 100 of the mean energy corresponding to a mean vibrationnal energy level of about 4 and a minimum temperature of 1,75 µK. Spatial manipulation of single atoms and qubits was also studied. Using a tip-tilt platform, a second trap is set on the experiment and the transfer from one trap to the other, as well as the displacement of one trap with help of the platform, are experimentally studied. Both the temperature of the atoms and the qubit lifetime are showed to be insensitive to these manipulations.

In Canada, the rise of political branding coincided with the adoption of the permanent campaign, creating an environment in which politicking is now normalized and politicization is expected. With Canada Day 2017 as a case study, this thesis adopts Marland’s Branding Lens Thesis (2016) as a conceptual framework to analyze if a national holiday became part of the Liberal Party of Canada’s master brand. The key conclusion of this thesis is that the Liberals integrated their ‘master brand’ into Canada Day 2017 by integrating political branding into their government communications. This thesis also shows that Justin Trudeau played a bigger role during Canada Day than expected by a Prime Minister. Significantly, this thesis shows the Liberal government altered the themes and messaging of Canada 150 to parallel that of their master brand, applying a Liberal tint to Canada Day and Canada 150.

Digital cameras are increasingly used for measurement tasks within engineering scenarios, often being part of metrology platforms. Existing cameras are well equipped to provide 2D information about the fields of view (FOV) they observe, the objects within the FOV, and the accompanying environments. But for some applications these 2D results are not sufficient, specifically applications that require Z dimensional data (depth data) along with the X and Y dimensional data. New designs of camera systems have previously been developed by integrating multiple cameras to provide 3D data, ranging from 2 camera photogrammetry to multiple camera stereo systems. Many earlier attempts to record 3D data on 2D sensors have been completed, and likewise many research groups around the world are currently working on camera technology but from different perspectives; computer vision, algorithm development, metrology, etc. Plenoptic or Lightfield camera technology was defined as a technique over 100 years ago but has remained dormant as a potential metrology instrument. Lightfield cameras utilize an additional Micro Lens Array (MLA) in front of the imaging sensor, to create multiple viewpoints of the same scene and allow encoding of depth information. A small number of companies have explored the potential of lightfield cameras, but in the majority, these have been aimed at domestic consumer photography, only ever recording scenes as relative scale greyscale images. This research considers the potential for lightfield cameras to be used for world scene metrology applications, specifically to record absolute coordinate data. Specific interest has been paid to a range of low cost lightfield cameras to; understand the functional/behavioural characteristics of the optics, identify potential need for optical and/or algorithm development, define sensitivity, repeatability and accuracy characteristics and limiting thresholds of use, and allow quantified 3D absolute scale coordinate data to be extracted from the images. The novel output of this work is; an analysis of lightfield camera system sensitivity leading to the definition of Active Zones (linear data generation good data) and In-active Zones (non-linear data generation poor data), development of bespoke calibration algorithms that remove radial/tangential distortion from the data captured using any MLA based camera, and, a light field camera independent algorithm that allows the delivery of 3D coordinate data in absolute units within a well-defined measurable range from a given camera.

Neste trabalho propomos o estudo da Espectrometria de Lente Térmica, sua teoria e aplicações, visto ser uma técnica de alta sensibilidade e que permite a medida das propriedades termo-ópticas dos materiais, como a difusividade térmica (D), a condutividade térmica (k), desvio do caminho óptico pela temperatura (ds/dT) - para materiais sólidos - ou a variação do índice de refração em relação à temperatura (dn/dT) - para líquidos e gases. Para isso inicialmente fizemos um estudo da teoria da difração. Valendo-se da Integral de Difração de Fresnel Kirchhoff obtivemos a expressão analítica da intensidade de um feixe de laser, difratado por diversos elementos ópticos (aberturas e obstáculos circular e retangular, por exemplo), tanto para o regime da difração de Fresnel, quanto da difração de Fraunhofer. Ainda no estudo da difração propusemos um arranjo experimental muito simples, utilizando-se um laser pointer sem a lente colimadora, permitindo que se obtenha, com grande facilidade, os padrões de difração no campo próximo, o que é difícil nas montagens tradicionais. Na seqüência fizemos uma revisão dos modelos de Lente Térmica tradicionalmente utilizados, modelos parabólico e aberrante. E, na comparação que realizamos entre eles, verificamos que pelos resultados obtidos através de simulações, com o modelo parabólico se apresenta em grande desacordo (>50%) com os obtidos com o modelo aberrante. Desta forma, concluímos que os dados da literatura obtidos na década de 70 e que ainda são utilizados, merecem ser revistos. Por fim, notamos na literatura um crescente interesse em lasers de alta potência, principalmente pelos bombeados por lasers de diodo. Desta forma fizemos um estudo valendo-se do modelo aberrante de Lente Térmica sob o regime de q grande, no qual procuramos verificar o limite de validade dos modelos de L.T. utilizados, observando o surgimento de fenômeno da aberração esférica, juntamente com as estruturas de anéis. / In this work we have proposed the study of Thermal Lens Spectrometry, its theory and applications, because it is a highly sensitive technique that allows the measure of the thermo-optical properties of the materials, as the thermal diffusivity (D), the thermal conductivity (k), the change of optical path length with temperature (ds/dT), for solid materials or the change of refractive index with temperature (dn/dT), for liquids and gases. Initially we studied the diffraction theory. We utilized the Fresnel Kirchhoff Diffraction Integral to obtain the analytic expression of the beam laser intensity, whose was diffracted for several optical elements, so much for the regime of the Fresnel diffraction as the regime of the Fraunhofer diffraction. Continuing in the study of the diffraction we proposed a very simple experimental apparatus where we used a laser pointer without the collimator lens, allowing that it was obtained with great facility the Fresnel diffraction patterns, which are difficult to observe in the common experimental apparatus. In the sequence, we made a revision of the models of Thermal Lens traditionally used, parabolic and aberrant models. And, in the comparison that we accomplished among them, we verified that for the results obtained through simulations, with the parabolic model it comes in great disagreement (>50%) with obtained them with the aberrant model. This way, we concluded that literature’s data obtained in the 70ths and they are still used, they must be reviewed. Finally, we noticed in the literature a growing interest in high power lasers. This way we made a study where we used the aberrant model of Thermal Lens under the regime of great q, in which we look for to verify the limit of validity of the used models, observing the appearance of the spherical aberration together with the rings structure.

Lenses in virtual reality headsets make it possible to put displays close to users' eyes and they provide users with wider field of view. However, they also distort the displayed image. Providing we know the lens distortion properties, it is possible to compensate for the distortion by displaying an image that is distorted in the opposite way. This thesis focuses on measurement of the distortion for an arbitrarily complex lens, while also considering chromatic aberration. A system capable of measuring of the distortion using just a camera attached to the virtual reality headset is designed and implemented. It is based on pattern detection and comparison of relative positions of points on the display and their correspondences in the distorted image. The result is a 2D distortion map that can be used to transform images such that they appear undistorted to the virtual reality headset users.

The research in this dissertation presents Pulsed-Laser Excited photothermal studies of optical glasses and cylindrical sample cell. First, a study of a photothermal lens experiment and the finite element analysis modeling for commercial colored glass filters is done. The ideal situation of a semiinfinite cylinder approximate model used to describe the photothermal lens experiment requires the boundary condition that there is no transfer of heat from the glass to surrounding when the glass is excited with a laser. The finite element analysis modeling for photothermal signal with coupling heat with surrounding shows the thermal heat transfer between the glass surface and the coupling fluid. This work shows that the problem can be resolved by using pulsed laser excitation where the signal decay is faster than the heat diffusion to the surrounding, and finite element analysis modeling to correct the likely deviation from semi-infinite cylinder approximate models. Second, finite element analysis modeling of a photothermal lens signal also shows that there are slow and fast components of signals, which are detected by using a fast response detector and is explained to be due to the axial and radial transfer of heat. A semi-analytical theoretical description of the mode-mismatched continuous and pulsedlaser excitation thermal lens effect that accounts for heat coupling both within the sample and out to the surrounding is presented. The results are compared with the finite element analysis solution and found to be an excellent agreement. The analytical model is then used to quantify the effect of the heat transfer from the sample surface to the air coupling fluid on the thermal lens signal. The results showed that the air signal contribution to the total photothermal lens signal is significant in many cases. Third, surface deformation phenomena are quite common when glasses are excited by laser. Finite element analysis modeling of a surface deformation phenomenon is done. A thermal lens reflection experiment is carried out and results are compared with modeling. The effect of coupling fluid on sample is taken in to account to make more accurate measurement of thermophysical properties of solid sample. Fourth, a novel apparatus for performing photothermal lens spectroscopy is described which uses a low-volume cylindrical sample cell with a pulsed excitation laser. Finite element analysis modeling is used to examine the temperature profile and the photothermal signal. The result of finite element analysis is compared with the experimental result. The experimental photothermal lens enhancement has been found to be that predicted from theory within experimental error.

This thesis describes the impact of contact lens-related microbial keratitis in terms of incidence and severity. Disease outcome is defined by visual outcome, costs to the healthcare system, costs to the individual and duration of disease. A successful 12-month surveillance study was conducted of the populations of Australia and New Zealand to detect all cases of contact lens-related microbial keratitis. A random telephone survey of 32,000 households in Australia and 7,500 in New Zealand accurately determined the level of use of various contact lenses in the community. The impact of new contact lens types: silicone hydrogels and daily disposables were investigated. Increased risk persisted in overnight wear with silicone hydrogel materials. Microbial keratitis associated with silicone hydrogel materials had slightly shorter disease duration however other factors had a stronger influence on severity. Rigid gas permeable and frequent replacement soft lenses when used for daily wear constitute the lowest risk. Cost analysis was developed in a hospital case series of microbial keratitis. This analysis was applied in the surveillance study including cases managed in the private health care sector. Disease duration and associated costs are novel indices of severity for contact lens-related disease. The most dramatic effects on disease severity were seen with the type of organism involved. Keratitis attributed to environmental organisms (Gram-negative bacteria, Acanthamoeba, fungi and Nocardia species) were 10x more likely to cause loss of visual acuity, had longer duration of symptoms and incurred higher costs. Importantly, delays in receiving treatment increased disease duration and associated costs. Greater awareness of the need for specialist healthcare is indicated amongst health care providers and contact lens wearers. The hypothesis that overnight wear in silicone hydrogel lenses would not increase the risk of infection has been disproven. This information is of value to practitioners who are responsible for informing contact lens wearers about the risk of contact lens-related infections and should be weighed against the benefits of continuous wear. The identification of factors which contribute to the outcomes of disease will be used in education campaigns amongst health care providers and contact lens wearers to minimise the impact of disease.