Quantum ghost polarimetry with entangled photons.

The theory of the formation of polarization ghost images in biphoton light of spontaneous parametric scattering is developed. On the basis of the developed theory, the quantum ghost polarimetry concept has been suggested, which makes it possible to obtain two-dimensional maps of the polarization properties of objects by measuring a set of correlation functions obtained in various polarization states of photons. For objects with linear dichroism, a complete set of measurement states is found, which allows for obtaining the maps of the distributions of absorption, value, and azimuth of anisotropy.

Ghost polarimetry with unpolarized pseudo-thermal light.

We present an experimental implementation of the ghost polarimetry concept in unpolarized light, which allows obtaining complete information on the spatial distribution of polarization properties of objects with linear dichroism. It is theoretically shown that it is possible to restore the spatial distribution of the azimuth and a value of anisotropy of such objects. The developed technique allows us to free up the object arm from all additional optical elements, including polarizers.

Dual wavelength Talbot self-imaging using facet patterned nonlinear crystals.

A method for functional patterning of facets of a nonlinear crystal using focused ion beam milling has been developed. The near-field diffraction on periodic gratings has been experimentally and theoretically studied. The periodicity of the structure enables Talbot self-imaging at the fundamental and second-harmonic frequencies simultaneously.

Frequency doubling in periodic nonlinear photonic crystals mediated by random layers.

We study the frequency doubling in a quadratic nonlinear photonic crystal consisting of periodically poled structures mediated by uniform layers with random lengths. These structures can be formed by new local impact methods for ferroelectric crystal structuring. The statistical frequency doubling theory is developed for such structures.

[On respiratory protection of workers].

The article deals with employer's requirements regulating choice and management of respirators use in RF. Considerations include drawbacks of these requirements, their inadequacy to contemporary western standards, and evidences that fulfilment of these requirements fails to reduce risk of polluted air effects towards the safety. The authors demonstrate that decreasing jeopardy class with workers' use of respirators according to legal regulations is unallowable.