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Assembly, Loading, and Alignment of an Analytical Ultracentrifuge Sample Cell
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2009
The analytical ultracentrifuge (AUC) sample cell holds sample and reference buffer and during experiments and is exposed to high vacuum and rotor speeds up to 60,000 rpm. This video will demonstrate the rigorous attention to detail necessary for assembly, loading and alignment of this very important component of an AUC experiment.
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Automation of Mode Locking in a Nonlinear Polarization Rotation Fiber Laser through Output Polarization Measurements
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2016
A protocol to detect and automate mode locking in a pre-adjusted nonlinear polarization rotation fiber laser is presented. The detection of a sudden change in the output polarization state when mode locking occurs is used to command the alignment of an intra-cavity polarization controller in order to find mode-locking conditions.
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In vivo Laser Axotomy in C. elegans
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2011
A protocol to cut neurons in C. elegans with a MicroPoint pulsed laser is presented. We describe setting up the system, immobilizing worms, and severing labeled neurons. Advantages include a relatively low-cost system and the ability to sever neuronal processes or ablate cells in vivo.
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Protein Complex Assembly
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2020
Proteins can form homomeric complexes with another unit of the same protein or heteromeric complexes with different types. Most protein complexes self-assemble spontaneously via ordered pathways, while some proteins need assembly factors that guide their proper assembly. Despite the crowded intracellular environment, proteins usually interact with their correct partners and form functional complexes. Many viruses self-assemble into a fully functional unit using the infected host cell to...
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Laser-induced Forward Transfer of Ag Nanopaste
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2016
We demonstrate the use of the Laser-induced forward transfer technique (LIFT) for the printing of high-viscosity Ag paste. This technique offers a simple, low temperature, robust process for non-lithographically printing microscale 2D and 3D structures.
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Alignment determines whether the resonator provides the feedback needed for stable amplification. Engineers position the mirrors and optical elements so circulating light interacts correctly with the gain medium and exits as a usable beam. Small alignment errors can therefore affect beam quality, output power, and operational stability, making optical adjustment a central engineering concern during integration.
Thermal management helps maintain stable operation as the optical, mechanical, and electronic components function together. Managing heat-related conditions supports consistent behavior from the gain medium, pump source, and resonator, while also contributing to system reliability. Engineers must therefore treat thermal design as part of integration rather than as a separate concern added after optical assembly.
Both pumping approaches provide the energy needed to excite the gain medium, but they require different forms of system integration. Electrical pumping connects the gain medium with suitable electronic components, whereas optical pumping requires an optical pump source and appropriate alignment. The selected approach influences how engineers organize the supporting elements and optimize overall system performance.
A practical workflow begins by selecting a gain medium, pump source, resonator, and supporting components appropriate to the intended system. Engineers then integrate the optical, mechanical, and electronic elements, align the mirrors and other optical parts, and address thermal management. The completed assembly can be assessed through output power, wavelength, beam quality, efficiency, and reliability.
The gain medium, pump source, optical resonator, and supporting components each contribute to the final system characteristics. Their selection and integration determine output power, wavelength, beam quality, efficiency, and reliability. Optical elements influence resonator behavior, while mechanical and electronic elements support physical integration and pumping, so performance depends on the combined design rather than one component alone.
Engineers apply assembled laser systems in cutting, welding, sensing, communications, imaging, and research instruments. These uses demand different combinations of output power, wavelength, beam quality, efficiency, and reliability. Laser assembly principles provide the integration framework for matching the optical, mechanical, and electronic design to the requirements of the intended application.