Neural networks are becoming ubiquitous in various areas of physics as a successful machine learning(ML)technique for addressing different tasks.Based on ML technique,we propose and experimentally demonstrate an effic...Neural networks are becoming ubiquitous in various areas of physics as a successful machine learning(ML)technique for addressing different tasks.Based on ML technique,we propose and experimentally demonstrate an efficient method for state reconstruction of the widely used Sagnac polarization-entangled photon source.By properly modeling the target states,a multi-output fully connected neural network is well trained using only six of the sixteen measurement bases in standard tomography technique,and hence our method reduces the resource consumption without loss of accuracy.We demonstrate the ability of the neural network to predict state parameters with a high precision by using both simulated and experimental data.Explicitly,the mean absolute error for all the parameters is below 0.05 for the simulated data and a mean fidelity of 0.99 is achieved for experimentally generated states.Our method could be generalized to estimate other kinds of states,as well as other quantum information tasks.展开更多
Detecting tiny deformations or vibrations, particularly those associated with strains below 1%, is essential in various technological applications. Traditional intrinsic materials, including metals and semiconductors,...Detecting tiny deformations or vibrations, particularly those associated with strains below 1%, is essential in various technological applications. Traditional intrinsic materials, including metals and semiconductors, face challenges in simultaneously achieving initial metallic state and strain-induced insulating state, hindering the development of highly sensitive mechanical sensors. Here we report an ultrasensitive mechanical sensor based on a strain-induced tunable ordered array of metallic and insulating states in the single-crystal bronze-phase vanadium dioxide [VO_(2)(B)] quantum material. It is shown that the initial metallic state in the VO_(2)(B) flake can be tuned to the insulating state by applying a weak uniaxial tensile strain. Such a unique property gives rise to a record-high gauge factor of above 607970, surpassing previous values by an order of magnitude, with excellent linearity and mechanical resilience as well as durability. As a proof-of-concept application, we use our proposed mechanical sensor to demonstrate precise sensing of the micro piece, gentle airflows and water droplets. We attribute the superior performance of the sensor to the strain-induced continuous metal-insulator transition in the single-crystal VO_(2)(B) flake, evidenced by experimental and simulation results. Our findings highlight the potential of exploiting correlated quantum materials for next-generation ultrasensitive flexible mechanical sensors, addressing critical limitations in traditional materials.展开更多
Lowering the synthesis temperature of boron nitride nanotubes(BNNTs)is crucial for their development.The primary reason for adopting a high temperature is to enable the effective activation of highmelting-point solid ...Lowering the synthesis temperature of boron nitride nanotubes(BNNTs)is crucial for their development.The primary reason for adopting a high temperature is to enable the effective activation of highmelting-point solid boron.In this study,we developed a novel approach for efficiently activating boron by introducing alkali metal compounds into the conventional MgO–B system.This approach can be adopted to form various low-melting-point AM–Mg–B–O growth systems.These growth systems have improved catalytic capability and reactivity even under low-temperature conditions,facilitating the synthesis of BNNTs at temperatures as low as 850℃.In addition,molecular dynamics simulations based on density functional theory theoretically demonstrate that the systems maintain a liquid state at low temperatures and interact with N atoms to form BN chains.These findings offer novel insights into the design of boron activation and are expected to facilitate research on the low-temperature synthesis of BNNTs.展开更多
A maximum of 310mW average output power at 355nm has been obtained by extracavity frequency tripling with a BBO crystal in a Q-switched Nd:YV04 laser with 11.2 W of laser diode pump power. The single pass frequency co...A maximum of 310mW average output power at 355nm has been obtained by extracavity frequency tripling with a BBO crystal in a Q-switched Nd:YV04 laser with 11.2 W of laser diode pump power. The single pass frequency conversion efficiency (infrared-to-ultraviolet) is 14.3%. The power stability of the ultraviolet laser is better than 1% in 30min.展开更多
Accurately estimating protein–ligand binding free energy is crucial for drug design and biophysics, yet remains a challenging task. In this study, we applied the screening molecular mechanics/Poisson–Boltzmann surfa...Accurately estimating protein–ligand binding free energy is crucial for drug design and biophysics, yet remains a challenging task. In this study, we applied the screening molecular mechanics/Poisson–Boltzmann surface area(MM/PBSA)method in combination with various machine learning techniques to compute the binding free energies of protein–ligand interactions. Our results demonstrate that machine learning outperforms direct screening MM/PBSA calculations in predicting protein–ligand binding free energies. Notably, the random forest(RF) method exhibited the best predictive performance,with a Pearson correlation coefficient(rp) of 0.702 and a mean absolute error(MAE) of 1.379 kcal/mol. Furthermore, we analyzed feature importance rankings in the gradient boosting(GB), adaptive boosting(Ada Boost), and RF methods, and found that feature selection significantly impacted predictive performance. In particular, molecular weight(MW) and van der Waals(VDW) energies played a decisive role in the prediction. Overall, this study highlights the potential of combining machine learning methods with screening MM/PBSA for accurately predicting binding free energies in biosystems.展开更多
We have systematically studied the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni-5wt%Al and Ni-20wt%Al composite coat- ings fabricated on 6061-T6 aluminum alloy sheet by twin-wire arc spraying under different experim...We have systematically studied the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni-5wt%Al and Ni-20wt%Al composite coat- ings fabricated on 6061-T6 aluminum alloy sheet by twin-wire arc spraying under different experimental conditions. The abrasive wear be- havior and interface diffusion behavior of the composite coatings were evaluated by dry/wet rubber wheel abrasive wear tests and heat treat- ment, respectively. Experimental results indicate that the composite coatings exhibit features of adhesive wear. Besides, the Vickers micro- hardness of NiA1 and Ni3AI intermetallic compounds is relatively larger than that of the substrate, which is beneficial for enhancing the wear resistance. With the increase of annealing temperature and time, the interface diffusion area between the Ni-Al coating and the substrate gradually expands with the formation of NiAl3 and Ni2Al3 phases, and is controlled by diffusion of aluminum atoms. The grain growth ex- ponent n of diffusion kinetics of the Ni-Al coating, calculated via a high-temperature diffusion model at 400, 480, and 550℃, is between 0.28 and 0.38. This satisfies the cubic law, which is consistent with the general theoretical relationship of high-temperature diffusion.展开更多
Motivated by the recent measurements of the spatial distribution of single particle excitation states in a hole-doped Mott insulator,we study the effects of impurity on the in-gap states,induced by the doped holes,in ...Motivated by the recent measurements of the spatial distribution of single particle excitation states in a hole-doped Mott insulator,we study the effects of impurity on the in-gap states,induced by the doped holes,in the Hubbard model on the square lattice by the cluster perturbation theory.We find that a repulsive impurity potential can move the in-gap state from the lower Hubbard band towards the upper Hubbard band,providing a good account for the experimental observation.The distribution of the spectral function in the momentum space can be used to discriminate the in-gap state induced by doped holes and that by the impurity.The spatial characters of the in-gap states in the presence of two impurities are also discussed and compared to the experiment.展开更多
Topological superconductors(TSCs)have been widely investigated in recent years due to their novel physics and ability to host Majorana fermions(MFs)which are key to topological quantum computation.Despite the great in...Topological superconductors(TSCs)have been widely investigated in recent years due to their novel physics and ability to host Majorana fermions(MFs)which are key to topological quantum computation.Despite the great interest,only a few compounds have been proposed as candidates of intrinsic TSCs,such as iron-based superconductor FeSe_(0.55)Te_(0.45) and 2M-WS_(2).Among them,quasi-one-dimensional superconductor TaSe_(3) possesses fascinating properties such as its simple stoichiometry,layered nature and chemical stability.Here,using scanning tunneling microscope/spectroscopy(STM/STS),we systematically investigate the topography and electronic structure of TaSe_(3).Our STM/STS measurement reveals large atomically flat,defect-free surfaces suitable for the search of MF;electronic density of states consistent with our angle-resolved photoemission result and band-structure calculations,and a uniform superconducting gap with a typical size of∼0.25 meV.Remarkably,additional edge states are observed in the vicinity of the terrace edge,suggesting they may have a topological origin.Our result proves the coexistence of superconductivity and topological electronic structure in TaSe_(3),making it an intriguing platform to investigate topological superconductivity.展开更多
We analyze the properties of a focused Laguerre–Gaussian(LG)beam propagating through anisotropic ocean turbulence based on the Huygens–Fresnel principle.Under the Rytov approximation theory,we derive the analytical ...We analyze the properties of a focused Laguerre–Gaussian(LG)beam propagating through anisotropic ocean turbulence based on the Huygens–Fresnel principle.Under the Rytov approximation theory,we derive the analytical formula of the channel capacity of the focused LG beam in the anisotropic ocean turbulence,and analyze the relationship between the capacity and the light source parameters as well as the turbulent ocean parameters.It is found that the focusing mirror can greatly enhance the channel capacity of the system at the geometric focal plane in oceanic turbulence.The results also demonstrate that the communication link can obtain high channel capacity by adopting longer beam wavelength,greater initial beam waist radius,and larger number of transmission channels.Further,the capacity of the system increases with the decrease of the mean squared temperature dissipation rate,temperature-salinity contribution ratio and turbulence outer scale factor,and with the increase of the kinetic energy dissipation rate per unit mass of fluid,turbulence inner scale factor and anisotropy factor.Compared to a Hankel–Bessel beam with diffraction-free characteristics and unfocused LG beam,the focused LG beam shows superior anti-turbulence interference properties,which provide a theoretical reference for research and development of underwater optical communication links using focused LG beams.展开更多
The discovery of high-temperature superconductivity near 80K in bilayer nickelate La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7)under high pressures has renewed the exploration of superconducting nickelate in bulk materials.The extension of super...The discovery of high-temperature superconductivity near 80K in bilayer nickelate La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7)under high pressures has renewed the exploration of superconducting nickelate in bulk materials.The extension of superconductivity in other nickelates in a broader family is also essential.Here,we report the experimental observation of superconducting signature in trilayer nickelate La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10)under high pressures.By using a modified solgel method and post-annealing treatment under high oxygen pressure,we successfully obtained polycrystalline La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10)samples with different transport behaviors at ambient pressure.Then we performed high-pressure electrical resistance measurements on these samples in a diamond-anvil-cell apparatus.Surprisingly,the signature of possible superconducting transition with a maximum transition temperature(T_(c))of about 20K under high pressures is observed,as evidenced by a clear drop of resistance and the suppression of resistance drops under magnetic fields.Although the resistance drop is sample-dependent and relatively small,it appears in all of our measured samples.We argue that the observed superconducting signal is most likely to originate from the main phase of La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10).Our findings will motivate the exploration of superconductivity in a broader family of nickelates and shed light on the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of high-T_(c) superconductivity in nickelates.展开更多
The spin-dependent transport properties in the non-collinear pattern of series of δ-magnetic barriers are studied by using scattering theory and Green＇s function methods. The Green＇s function is obtained by using d...The spin-dependent transport properties in the non-collinear pattern of series of δ-magnetic barriers are studied by using scattering theory and Green＇s function methods. The Green＇s function is obtained by using distorted wave approach and the scattering matrix is related by Fisher-Lee relationship. In addition to reproducing the results of Papp＇s and Xu＇s in parallel and antiparallel configurations, we also obtain further results, where arbitrary orientations of the magnetic barriers and arbitrary number of barriers are included. The main finding of our results is that the signs of polarizations can be switched around some ＂geometric unpolarized windows＂. The well-known antiparallel configuration has no such characteristics. Furthermore, we discuss spin-related partial densities of states in both polarized and unpolarized structures.展开更多
Langevin dynamical simulations are performed to determine the bulk modulus in twodimensional(2D) dusty plasmas from uniform periodic radial compressions. The bulk modulus is calculated directly from its physical defin...Langevin dynamical simulations are performed to determine the bulk modulus in twodimensional(2D) dusty plasmas from uniform periodic radial compressions. The bulk modulus is calculated directly from its physical definition of the ratio of the internal pressure/stress to the volume strain. Under various conditions, the bulk moduli obtained agree with the previous theoretical derivations from completely different approaches. It is found that the bulk moduli of2D Yukawa solids and liquids are almost independent of the system temperature and the external compressional frequency.展开更多
This paper studies the normal state properties of itinerant electrons in a toy model, which is constructed according to the model for coexisting ferromagnetism and superconductivity proposed by Suhl [Suhl H 2001 Phys....This paper studies the normal state properties of itinerant electrons in a toy model, which is constructed according to the model for coexisting ferromagnetism and superconductivity proposed by Suhl [Suhl H 2001 Phys. Rev. Lett. 87 167007]. In this theory with ferromagnetic ordering based on localized spins, the exchange interaction J between conduction electrons and localized spin is taken as the pairing glue for s-wave superconductivity. It shows that this J term will first renormalize the normal state single conduction electron structures substantially. It finds dramatically enhanced or suppressed magnetization of itinerant electrons for positive or negative J. Singlet Cooper pairing can be ruled out due to strong spin polarisation in the J 〉 0 case while a narrow window for s-wave superconductivity is opened around some ferromagnetic J.展开更多
Profile and its splitting features of solidifying interface of lamellar eutectic in directional solidification have been investigated by solving numerically the nonlinear coupling equation of solidification.It is argu...Profile and its splitting features of solidifying interface of lamellar eutectic in directional solidification have been investigated by solving numerically the nonlinear coupling equation of solidification.It is argued that critical splitting point of the solidifying interface Is marginally stable,and therefore is the possible operating point of spacing selection dynamics.Three modes of the dynamics are proposed,and a new scaling law of the lamellar array is derived,which has a more general form than the classic one.展开更多
Based on molecular dynamics simulations,we show that variations of the charge states of the histidines,which are the main effects of pH-value change and metal binding,can lead to a drastic change of the intra-peptide ...Based on molecular dynamics simulations,we show that variations of the charge states of the histidines,which are the main effects of pH-value change and metal binding,can lead to a drastic change of the intra-peptide interactions of the segment 17–42 and the conformational distribution of the monomeric amyloid-β(Aβ).Since we already knew that the conformational distribution of monomeric Aβcan largely affect Aβfibrillar aggregation,our results suggest that the pH value change and metal binding can affect the Aβaggregation by much more complex mechanism than just affecting the inter-peptide interactions.To fully understand the mechanism of metal binding and pH-value induced Aβaggregation,we also need to consider their effects on the conformational distribution of monomeric Aβ.展开更多
This review provides a comprehensive overview of current research on the structural,electronic,and magnetic characteristics of the recently discovered high-temperature superconductor La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) under high press...This review provides a comprehensive overview of current research on the structural,electronic,and magnetic characteristics of the recently discovered high-temperature superconductor La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) under high pressures.We present the experimental results for synthesizing and characterizing this material,derived from measurements of transport,thermodynamics,and various spectroscopic techniques,and discuss their physical implications.We also explore theoretical models proposed to describe the electronic structures and superconducting pairing symmetry in La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7),highlighting the intricate interplay between electronic correlations and magnetic interactions.Despite these advances,challenges remain in growing high-quality samples free of extrinsic phases and oxygen deficiencies and in developing reliable measurement tools for determining diamagnetism and other physical quantities under high pressures.Further investigations in these areas are essential to deepening our understanding of the physical properties of La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) and unlocking its superconducting pairing mechanism.展开更多
An nc-Si floating gate MOS structure is fabricated by thermal annealing of SiN_(x)/a-Si/SiO_(2).There are nc-Si dots isolated by a-Si due to partial crystallization.Conductance-voltage(G–V)measurements are performed ...An nc-Si floating gate MOS structure is fabricated by thermal annealing of SiN_(x)/a-Si/SiO_(2).There are nc-Si dots isolated by a-Si due to partial crystallization.Conductance-voltage(G–V)measurements are performed to investigate the effect of multiple interface states including Si-sub/SiO_(2),a-Si related(as-deposited sample)and nc-Si(annealed sample)in a charge trapping/releasing process.Double conductance peaks located in the depletion and weak inversion regions are found in our study.For the as-deposited sample,the Si-sub/SiO_(2) related G–V peak with weak intensity shifts to the negative as test frequency increases.The a-Si related G–V peak with strong intensity shifts slightly with the increasing frequency.For the annealed sample,little change appears in the intensity and shift of Si-sub/SiO_(2) related G–V peaks.The position of a-Si/nc-Si related peak is independent of frequency,and its intensity is weaker compared to that of the as-deposited sample.It is also found that as the size of nc-Si becomes larger,the a-Si/nc-Si related peak shifts to the depletion region due to the size effect of nc-Si.展开更多
Efficient acquiring information from a quantum state is important for research in fundamental quantum physics and quantum information applications. Instead of using standard quantum state tomography method with recons...Efficient acquiring information from a quantum state is important for research in fundamental quantum physics and quantum information applications. Instead of using standard quantum state tomography method with reconstruction algorithm, weak values were proposed to directly measure density matrix elements of quantum state. Recently, similar to the concept of weak value, modular values were introduced to extend the direct measurement scheme to nonlocal quantum wavefunction. However, this method still involves approximations, which leads to inherent low precision. Here, we propose a new scheme which enables direct measurement for ideal value of the nonlocal density matrix element without taking approximations. Our scheme allows more accurate characterization of nonlocal quantum states, and therefore has greater advantages in practical measurement scenarios.展开更多
The microstructure and microhardness of a cast Al-10wt%Mg （henceforth Al-10Mg） alloy with 0.2wt% addition of Al- 5Ti-0.25C master alloy were compared with those of a refiner-free alloy of similar chemical compositio...The microstructure and microhardness of a cast Al-10wt%Mg （henceforth Al-10Mg） alloy with 0.2wt% addition of Al- 5Ti-0.25C master alloy were compared with those of a refiner-free alloy of similar chemical composition. It was found that this level of the master alloy addition not only caused an effective grain refinement, but also caused a significant increase in the microhardness of the Al-10Mg alloy. Microchemical analysis revealed that TiC particles existed in the grain center. The relationship between the holding time and grain size was also studied. It shows that the grain refining efficiency is faded observably with the holding time. This is explained in terms of the instability of TiC particles.展开更多
Physical systems with gain and loss can be described by a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian,which is degenerated at the exceptional points(EPs).Many new and unexpected features have been explored in the non-Hermitian systems ...Physical systems with gain and loss can be described by a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian,which is degenerated at the exceptional points(EPs).Many new and unexpected features have been explored in the non-Hermitian systems with a great deal of recent interest.One of the most fascinating features is that chiral state conversion appears when one EP is encircled dynamically.Here,we propose an easy-controllable levitated microparticle system that carries a pair of EPs and realize slow evolution of the Hamiltonian along loops in the parameter plane.Utilizing the controllable rotation angle,gain and loss coefficients,we can control the structure,size and location of the loops in situ.We demonstrate that,under the joint action of topological structure of energy surfaces and nonadiabatic transitions,the chiral behavior emerges both along a loop encircling an EP and even along a straight path away from the EP.This work broadens the range of parameter space for the chiral state conversion,and proposes a useful platform to explore the interesting properties of exceptional points physics.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2019YFA0705000)Leading-edge technology Program of Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.BK20192001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.11974178)。
文摘Neural networks are becoming ubiquitous in various areas of physics as a successful machine learning(ML)technique for addressing different tasks.Based on ML technique,we propose and experimentally demonstrate an efficient method for state reconstruction of the widely used Sagnac polarization-entangled photon source.By properly modeling the target states,a multi-output fully connected neural network is well trained using only six of the sixteen measurement bases in standard tomography technique,and hence our method reduces the resource consumption without loss of accuracy.We demonstrate the ability of the neural network to predict state parameters with a high precision by using both simulated and experimental data.Explicitly,the mean absolute error for all the parameters is below 0.05 for the simulated data and a mean fidelity of 0.99 is achieved for experimentally generated states.Our method could be generalized to estimate other kinds of states,as well as other quantum information tasks.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant Nos.2023YFF1203600 and 2023YFF0718400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.62122036,12322407,62034004,61921005,and 12074176)+2 种基金the Leading-edge Technology Program of Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.BK20232004)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.XDB44000000)support from the AIQ Foundation and the eScience Center of Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures。
文摘Detecting tiny deformations or vibrations, particularly those associated with strains below 1%, is essential in various technological applications. Traditional intrinsic materials, including metals and semiconductors, face challenges in simultaneously achieving initial metallic state and strain-induced insulating state, hindering the development of highly sensitive mechanical sensors. Here we report an ultrasensitive mechanical sensor based on a strain-induced tunable ordered array of metallic and insulating states in the single-crystal bronze-phase vanadium dioxide [VO_(2)(B)] quantum material. It is shown that the initial metallic state in the VO_(2)(B) flake can be tuned to the insulating state by applying a weak uniaxial tensile strain. Such a unique property gives rise to a record-high gauge factor of above 607970, surpassing previous values by an order of magnitude, with excellent linearity and mechanical resilience as well as durability. As a proof-of-concept application, we use our proposed mechanical sensor to demonstrate precise sensing of the micro piece, gentle airflows and water droplets. We attribute the superior performance of the sensor to the strain-induced continuous metal-insulator transition in the single-crystal VO_(2)(B) flake, evidenced by experimental and simulation results. Our findings highlight the potential of exploiting correlated quantum materials for next-generation ultrasensitive flexible mechanical sensors, addressing critical limitations in traditional materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51972162)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024300440).
文摘Lowering the synthesis temperature of boron nitride nanotubes(BNNTs)is crucial for their development.The primary reason for adopting a high temperature is to enable the effective activation of highmelting-point solid boron.In this study,we developed a novel approach for efficiently activating boron by introducing alkali metal compounds into the conventional MgO–B system.This approach can be adopted to form various low-melting-point AM–Mg–B–O growth systems.These growth systems have improved catalytic capability and reactivity even under low-temperature conditions,facilitating the synthesis of BNNTs at temperatures as low as 850℃.In addition,molecular dynamics simulations based on density functional theory theoretically demonstrate that the systems maintain a liquid state at low temperatures and interact with N atoms to form BN chains.These findings offer novel insights into the design of boron activation and are expected to facilitate research on the low-temperature synthesis of BNNTs.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.60078011in part by an Open Project of the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure,Nanjing University.
文摘A maximum of 310mW average output power at 355nm has been obtained by extracavity frequency tripling with a BBO crystal in a Q-switched Nd:YV04 laser with 11.2 W of laser diode pump power. The single pass frequency conversion efficiency (infrared-to-ultraviolet) is 14.3%. The power stability of the ultraviolet laser is better than 1% in 30min.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12222506, 12347102, 12447164, and 12174184)。
文摘Accurately estimating protein–ligand binding free energy is crucial for drug design and biophysics, yet remains a challenging task. In this study, we applied the screening molecular mechanics/Poisson–Boltzmann surface area(MM/PBSA)method in combination with various machine learning techniques to compute the binding free energies of protein–ligand interactions. Our results demonstrate that machine learning outperforms direct screening MM/PBSA calculations in predicting protein–ligand binding free energies. Notably, the random forest(RF) method exhibited the best predictive performance,with a Pearson correlation coefficient(rp) of 0.702 and a mean absolute error(MAE) of 1.379 kcal/mol. Furthermore, we analyzed feature importance rankings in the gradient boosting(GB), adaptive boosting(Ada Boost), and RF methods, and found that feature selection significantly impacted predictive performance. In particular, molecular weight(MW) and van der Waals(VDW) energies played a decisive role in the prediction. Overall, this study highlights the potential of combining machine learning methods with screening MM/PBSA for accurately predicting binding free energies in biosystems.
基金financially supported by the International Cooperation Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(ICPMSTPRC,No.2008DFR50070)
文摘We have systematically studied the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni-5wt%Al and Ni-20wt%Al composite coat- ings fabricated on 6061-T6 aluminum alloy sheet by twin-wire arc spraying under different experimental conditions. The abrasive wear be- havior and interface diffusion behavior of the composite coatings were evaluated by dry/wet rubber wheel abrasive wear tests and heat treat- ment, respectively. Experimental results indicate that the composite coatings exhibit features of adhesive wear. Besides, the Vickers micro- hardness of NiA1 and Ni3AI intermetallic compounds is relatively larger than that of the substrate, which is beneficial for enhancing the wear resistance. With the increase of annealing temperature and time, the interface diffusion area between the Ni-Al coating and the substrate gradually expands with the formation of NiAl3 and Ni2Al3 phases, and is controlled by diffusion of aluminum atoms. The grain growth ex- ponent n of diffusion kinetics of the Ni-Al coating, calculated via a high-temperature diffusion model at 400, 480, and 550℃, is between 0.28 and 0.38. This satisfies the cubic law, which is consistent with the general theoretical relationship of high-temperature diffusion.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2017YFA0302901 and 2021YFA1400400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11888101,12074175,and 92165205)。
文摘Motivated by the recent measurements of the spatial distribution of single particle excitation states in a hole-doped Mott insulator,we study the effects of impurity on the in-gap states,induced by the doped holes,in the Hubbard model on the square lattice by the cluster perturbation theory.We find that a repulsive impurity potential can move the in-gap state from the lower Hubbard band towards the upper Hubbard band,providing a good account for the experimental observation.The distribution of the spectral function in the momentum space can be used to discriminate the in-gap state induced by doped holes and that by the impurity.The spatial characters of the in-gap states in the presence of two impurities are also discussed and compared to the experiment.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFA0305400)the Shanghai Technology Innovation Action Plan 2020-Integrated Circuit Technology Support Program(Grant No.20DZ1100605)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52072168,21733001,51861145201,U1932217,and 11974246)the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0306200)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.19JC1413900).
文摘Topological superconductors(TSCs)have been widely investigated in recent years due to their novel physics and ability to host Majorana fermions(MFs)which are key to topological quantum computation.Despite the great interest,only a few compounds have been proposed as candidates of intrinsic TSCs,such as iron-based superconductor FeSe_(0.55)Te_(0.45) and 2M-WS_(2).Among them,quasi-one-dimensional superconductor TaSe_(3) possesses fascinating properties such as its simple stoichiometry,layered nature and chemical stability.Here,using scanning tunneling microscope/spectroscopy(STM/STS),we systematically investigate the topography and electronic structure of TaSe_(3).Our STM/STS measurement reveals large atomically flat,defect-free surfaces suitable for the search of MF;electronic density of states consistent with our angle-resolved photoemission result and band-structure calculations,and a uniform superconducting gap with a typical size of∼0.25 meV.Remarkably,additional edge states are observed in the vicinity of the terrace edge,suggesting they may have a topological origin.Our result proves the coexistence of superconductivity and topological electronic structure in TaSe_(3),making it an intriguing platform to investigate topological superconductivity.
基金This work was supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Training Program of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant No.CXXZD2023080)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61871234 and 62001249)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant No.NY222133)the Open Research Fund of National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures(Grant No.M36055).
文摘We analyze the properties of a focused Laguerre–Gaussian(LG)beam propagating through anisotropic ocean turbulence based on the Huygens–Fresnel principle.Under the Rytov approximation theory,we derive the analytical formula of the channel capacity of the focused LG beam in the anisotropic ocean turbulence,and analyze the relationship between the capacity and the light source parameters as well as the turbulent ocean parameters.It is found that the focusing mirror can greatly enhance the channel capacity of the system at the geometric focal plane in oceanic turbulence.The results also demonstrate that the communication link can obtain high channel capacity by adopting longer beam wavelength,greater initial beam waist radius,and larger number of transmission channels.Further,the capacity of the system increases with the decrease of the mean squared temperature dissipation rate,temperature-salinity contribution ratio and turbulence outer scale factor,and with the increase of the kinetic energy dissipation rate per unit mass of fluid,turbulence inner scale factor and anisotropy factor.Compared to a Hankel–Bessel beam with diffraction-free characteristics and unfocused LG beam,the focused LG beam shows superior anti-turbulence interference properties,which provide a theoretical reference for research and development of underwater optical communication links using focused LG beams.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1403201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12204231,12061131001,52072170,and 11927809)the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000).
文摘The discovery of high-temperature superconductivity near 80K in bilayer nickelate La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7)under high pressures has renewed the exploration of superconducting nickelate in bulk materials.The extension of superconductivity in other nickelates in a broader family is also essential.Here,we report the experimental observation of superconducting signature in trilayer nickelate La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10)under high pressures.By using a modified solgel method and post-annealing treatment under high oxygen pressure,we successfully obtained polycrystalline La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10)samples with different transport behaviors at ambient pressure.Then we performed high-pressure electrical resistance measurements on these samples in a diamond-anvil-cell apparatus.Surprisingly,the signature of possible superconducting transition with a maximum transition temperature(T_(c))of about 20K under high pressures is observed,as evidenced by a clear drop of resistance and the suppression of resistance drops under magnetic fields.Although the resistance drop is sample-dependent and relatively small,it appears in all of our measured samples.We argue that the observed superconducting signal is most likely to originate from the main phase of La_(4)Ni_(3)O_(10).Our findings will motivate the exploration of superconductivity in a broader family of nickelates and shed light on the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of high-T_(c) superconductivity in nickelates.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 10274069, 60471052, and 10347003, Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China under Grant No. M603193, and the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures in Nanjing University under Grant No. M031802
文摘The spin-dependent transport properties in the non-collinear pattern of series of δ-magnetic barriers are studied by using scattering theory and Green＇s function methods. The Green＇s function is obtained by using distorted wave approach and the scattering matrix is related by Fisher-Lee relationship. In addition to reproducing the results of Papp＇s and Xu＇s in parallel and antiparallel configurations, we also obtain further results, where arbitrary orientations of the magnetic barriers and arbitrary number of barriers are included. The main finding of our results is that the signs of polarizations can be switched around some ＂geometric unpolarized windows＂. The well-known antiparallel configuration has no such characteristics. Furthermore, we discuss spin-related partial densities of states in both polarized and unpolarized structures.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175159 and 11875199)the 1000 Youth Talents Plan,startup funds from Soochow Universitythe Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘Langevin dynamical simulations are performed to determine the bulk modulus in twodimensional(2D) dusty plasmas from uniform periodic radial compressions. The bulk modulus is calculated directly from its physical definition of the ratio of the internal pressure/stress to the volume strain. Under various conditions, the bulk moduli obtained agree with the previous theoretical derivations from completely different approaches. It is found that the bulk moduli of2D Yukawa solids and liquids are almost independent of the system temperature and the external compressional frequency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10574063)
文摘This paper studies the normal state properties of itinerant electrons in a toy model, which is constructed according to the model for coexisting ferromagnetism and superconductivity proposed by Suhl [Suhl H 2001 Phys. Rev. Lett. 87 167007]. In this theory with ferromagnetic ordering based on localized spins, the exchange interaction J between conduction electrons and localized spin is taken as the pairing glue for s-wave superconductivity. It shows that this J term will first renormalize the normal state single conduction electron structures substantially. It finds dramatically enhanced or suppressed magnetization of itinerant electrons for positive or negative J. Singlet Cooper pairing can be ruled out due to strong spin polarisation in the J 〉 0 case while a narrow window for s-wave superconductivity is opened around some ferromagnetic J.
文摘Profile and its splitting features of solidifying interface of lamellar eutectic in directional solidification have been investigated by solving numerically the nonlinear coupling equation of solidification.It is argued that critical splitting point of the solidifying interface Is marginally stable,and therefore is the possible operating point of spacing selection dynamics.Three modes of the dynamics are proposed,and a new scaling law of the lamellar array is derived,which has a more general form than the classic one.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 91127026 and 11111140012the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grant Nos BK2011546 and BK2009008,and PAPD.
文摘Based on molecular dynamics simulations,we show that variations of the charge states of the histidines,which are the main effects of pH-value change and metal binding,can lead to a drastic change of the intra-peptide interactions of the segment 17–42 and the conformational distribution of the monomeric amyloid-β(Aβ).Since we already knew that the conformational distribution of monomeric Aβcan largely affect Aβfibrillar aggregation,our results suggest that the pH value change and metal binding can affect the Aβaggregation by much more complex mechanism than just affecting the inter-peptide interactions.To fully understand the mechanism of metal binding and pH-value induced Aβaggregation,we also need to consider their effects on the conformational distribution of monomeric Aβ.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92165204,12174454,12488201,and 12325403)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1406500,2022YFA1602601,2022YFA140280,and 22022YFA1403201)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Funds(Grant Nos.2024B1515020040 and 2021B1515120015)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Funds(Grant No.2024A04J6417)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Physics and Devices(Grant No.2022B1212010008)。
文摘This review provides a comprehensive overview of current research on the structural,electronic,and magnetic characteristics of the recently discovered high-temperature superconductor La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) under high pressures.We present the experimental results for synthesizing and characterizing this material,derived from measurements of transport,thermodynamics,and various spectroscopic techniques,and discuss their physical implications.We also explore theoretical models proposed to describe the electronic structures and superconducting pairing symmetry in La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7),highlighting the intricate interplay between electronic correlations and magnetic interactions.Despite these advances,challenges remain in growing high-quality samples free of extrinsic phases and oxygen deficiencies and in developing reliable measurement tools for determining diamagnetism and other physical quantities under high pressures.Further investigations in these areas are essential to deepening our understanding of the physical properties of La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) and unlocking its superconducting pairing mechanism.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2010CB934402the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61071008,10974091,and 60976001the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under Grant Nos 1095021030,1116021004,and 1114021005.
文摘An nc-Si floating gate MOS structure is fabricated by thermal annealing of SiN_(x)/a-Si/SiO_(2).There are nc-Si dots isolated by a-Si due to partial crystallization.Conductance-voltage(G–V)measurements are performed to investigate the effect of multiple interface states including Si-sub/SiO_(2),a-Si related(as-deposited sample)and nc-Si(annealed sample)in a charge trapping/releasing process.Double conductance peaks located in the depletion and weak inversion regions are found in our study.For the as-deposited sample,the Si-sub/SiO_(2) related G–V peak with weak intensity shifts to the negative as test frequency increases.The a-Si related G–V peak with strong intensity shifts slightly with the increasing frequency.For the annealed sample,little change appears in the intensity and shift of Si-sub/SiO_(2) related G–V peaks.The position of a-Si/nc-Si related peak is independent of frequency,and its intensity is weaker compared to that of the as-deposited sample.It is also found that as the size of nc-Si becomes larger,the a-Si/nc-Si related peak shifts to the depletion region due to the size effect of nc-Si.
基金Project supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2019YFA0705000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11974178)。
文摘Efficient acquiring information from a quantum state is important for research in fundamental quantum physics and quantum information applications. Instead of using standard quantum state tomography method with reconstruction algorithm, weak values were proposed to directly measure density matrix elements of quantum state. Recently, similar to the concept of weak value, modular values were introduced to extend the direct measurement scheme to nonlocal quantum wavefunction. However, this method still involves approximations, which leads to inherent low precision. Here, we propose a new scheme which enables direct measurement for ideal value of the nonlocal density matrix element without taking approximations. Our scheme allows more accurate characterization of nonlocal quantum states, and therefore has greater advantages in practical measurement scenarios.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50231040).
文摘The microstructure and microhardness of a cast Al-10wt%Mg （henceforth Al-10Mg） alloy with 0.2wt% addition of Al- 5Ti-0.25C master alloy were compared with those of a refiner-free alloy of similar chemical composition. It was found that this level of the master alloy addition not only caused an effective grain refinement, but also caused a significant increase in the microhardness of the Al-10Mg alloy. Microchemical analysis revealed that TiC particles existed in the grain center. The relationship between the holding time and grain size was also studied. It shows that the grain refining efficiency is faded observably with the holding time. This is explained in terms of the instability of TiC particles.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.WK2030000032)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0306600)+1 种基金the CAS(Grant Nos.GJJSTD20170001 and QYZDY-SSW-SLH004)Anhui Initiative in Quantum Information Technologies(Grant No.AHY050000).
文摘Physical systems with gain and loss can be described by a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian,which is degenerated at the exceptional points(EPs).Many new and unexpected features have been explored in the non-Hermitian systems with a great deal of recent interest.One of the most fascinating features is that chiral state conversion appears when one EP is encircled dynamically.Here,we propose an easy-controllable levitated microparticle system that carries a pair of EPs and realize slow evolution of the Hamiltonian along loops in the parameter plane.Utilizing the controllable rotation angle,gain and loss coefficients,we can control the structure,size and location of the loops in situ.We demonstrate that,under the joint action of topological structure of energy surfaces and nonadiabatic transitions,the chiral behavior emerges both along a loop encircling an EP and even along a straight path away from the EP.This work broadens the range of parameter space for the chiral state conversion,and proposes a useful platform to explore the interesting properties of exceptional points physics.
