Improved direct inverse tracking control of a piezoelectric tube scanner for high-speed AFM imaging

For a piezoelectric tube scanner (PTS), this paper proposes an improved direct inverse tracking control algorithm and apply it to an atomic force microscope (AFM) to accomplish high-speed scanning tasks. That is, to enhance the high-speed tracking control performance of a PTS, an improved direct inverse rate-dependent Prandtl–Ishlinskii (P–I) model is firstly constructed, which includes a polynomial module to eliminate the structure nonlinearity. Based on the model, a practical feedforward control law is then designed to implement high-speed tracking control for a high-frequency trajectory with strong robustness, which presents the advantages of high-speed response, simple structure and convenient implementation. Subsequently, the designed feedforward law is combined with a feedback component, and the combined control strategy is employed in an AFM to accomplish fast imaging tasks. Numerous experimental results are then collected, which convincingly demonstrate the superior performance of the proposed practical model/control scheme.     

Multisensor data fusion via Gaussian process models for dimensional and geometric verification

An increasing amount of commercial measurement instruments implementing a wide range of measurement technologies is rapidly becoming available for dimensional and geometric verification. Multiple solutions are often acquired within the shop-floor with the aim of providing alternatives to cover a wider array of measurement needs, thus overcoming the limitations of individual instruments and technologies.In such scenarios, multisensor data fusion aims at going one step further by seeking original and different ways to analyze and combine multiple measurement datasets taken from the same measurand, in order to produce synergistic effects and ultimately obtain overall better measurement results.In this work an original approach to multisensor data fusion is presented, based on the development of Gaussian process models (the technique also known as kriging), starting from point sets acquired from multiple instruments. The approach is illustrated and validated through the application to a simulated test case and two real-life industrial metrology scenarios involving structured light scanners and coordinate measurement machines.The results show that not only the proposed approach allows for obtaining final measurement results whose metrological quality transcends that of the original single-sensor datasets, but also it allows to better characterize metrological performance and potential sources of measurement error originated from within each individual sensor.     

An approach for real world data modelling with the 3D terrestrial laser scanner for built environment

Capturing and modelling 3D information of the built environment is a big challenge. A number of techniques and technologies are now in use. These include EDM, GPS, and photogrammetric application and also remote sensing applications. In this paper, we discussed 3D laser scanning technology, which can acquire high density point data in an accurate, fast way. Besides, the scanner can digitize all the 3D information concerned with a real world object such as buildings, trees and terrain down to millimetre detail Therefore, it can provide benefits for refurbishment process in regeneration in the Built Environment.

A series of scans externally and internally allows an accurate 3D model of the building to be produced. This model can be sliced through different planes to produce accurate 2D plans and elevations. This novel technology improves the efficiency and quality of construction projects such as maintenance of buildings or group of building that are going to be renovated for new services in the Built Environment. In addition, the laser scanner technology can be used in integration with differential GPS for terrain modelling for the analysis and inspection of terrain structure accurately.

In this paper, two case studies are introduced to demonstrate the use of laser scanner technology in Built Environment. These case studies are the Jactin House Building in East Manchester and the Peel building in the campus of University Salford. Through these case studies, while use of laser scanners are explained, the integration of it with various technologies and systems are also explored for professionals in both Built and Natural Environment.     

共振扫描显微成像中的图像畸变校正

设计了一种校正算法用于校正双光子荧光显微镜等高速扫描成像系统中共振振镜扫描导致的图像畸变。首先对共振振镜的扫描运动建立模型,推导出非线性扫描的运动公式,进而得到图像畸变公式;然后对一块朗奇光栅样品扫描成像,设计了多峰高斯拟合算法得到光栅所有条纹的宽度变化并通过最小二乘法将条纹宽度数据拟合成一条畸变曲线;最后利用畸变曲线对图像进行校正。结果表明:采用提出的校正算法可使系统最大畸变减小到传统正弦校正方法的1/3,相对畸变减小到1/5,校正效果比传统的正弦校正法提高了2倍。由于提出的曲线拟合校正算法不用增加额外的光路,且不需要切割边缘图像,故显示了极好的图像使用效率和校正效果。     

螺纹量规的数字化检测方法

螺纹量规是判定螺纹紧固件合格与否的重要量具,其几何参数的精确测量具有重要意义。利用螺纹综合测量仪完成了螺纹量规的数字化测量试验,分析得出该方法的测量结果准确,精度可靠。同时对螺纹综合测量仪测量中径的不确定度进行了评定,为螺纹量规的测量质量提供了参考依据。     

Real time loop-mediated isothermal amplification using a portable fluorescence scanner for rapid and simple detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus

We evaluated the usefulness of the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) using a portable ESE Quant tube scanner as a rapid and simple method for the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, an important pathogen causing seafood-borne gastroenteritis. The real time LAMP (RT-LAMP) assay using a hemolysin gene (tlh/ldh)-specific primers was verified using V. parahaemolyticus strains (n = 91) from different countries and other non-target strains to check the utility of this method. Both the sensitivity and specificity of the RT-LAMP using 3 pairs of tlh/ldh-specific primers developed in this study were excellent (100%). The detection limit of the RT-LAMP was as low as 7 Colony forming unit per reaction and detection time was only 20 min. Comparative evaluation of the target bacterial strains with the RT-LAMP using ESE Quant tube scanner, API 20E system and conventional RT-PCR method revealed that the RT-LAMP assay developed in this study is simpler and more rapid than the latter two methods. Therefore, the RT-LAMP method using the easily portable ESE Quant tube scanner can be considered as an effective tool for the rapid screening of V. parahaemolyticus strains in environmental and clinical samples, especially, in remote areas of developing countries during epidemic periods.     

三维激光扫描仪球形靶标测量方法与精度评定

球形靶标是三维激光扫描仪检定、坐标系转换等测量任务中的主要手段,通过获取球形靶标的中心坐标可以评定三维激光扫描仪的测量精度.本文结合三维激光扫描仪野外测量和室内检定的要求,提出了四种球形靶标球心测量方案,并结合某三维激光扫描仪检定场,对不同测量方案的特点和精度进行了分析.     

宽带快速线性扫频激光光源的研制

报道了一种基于光栅多面镜调谐滤波器的宽带快速线性扫频激光光源。调谐滤波器由光栅和旋转多面镜组成,采用了非望远镜型利特罗布局,以简化滤波光学系统。在激光谐振腔中采用了自发辐射光谱范围互为拓展的双半导体光放大器,并将二者并联使用以确保宽光谱范围。研制的扫频激光光源的中心波长为1312 nm,扫频光谱范围为170 nm,半峰全宽为116 nm,对应于多面镜695 r/s的转速,扫频速度达到50 kHz,相应的激光输出平均功率为2 mW。该宽带快速线性扫频激光光源,尤其适用于高分辨扫频光学相干层析成像系统,轴向分辨率能达到6.5μm。     

四压电陶瓷管驱动的扫描台及有限元分析

基于单个压电陶瓷管可实现xyz三维微位移等优点和z向移动范围小等缺点,提出了一种由4个压电陶瓷管组合驱动的可实现三维微位移的扫描台,这种扫描台不仅能实现三维微位移,还扩大了z向移动范围。通过有限元分析软件ANSYS对其进行了力学分析,得出了xy方向移动范围为13μm,z移动范围为20μm,相比单个陶瓷管,z向移动范围增加很大;同时还得出了各种模态及z向位移的瞬态分析,通过给系统加入电阻尼有效改善了纳米位移台动态特性。