An order-by-disorder process in the cyclic phase of spin-2 condensate with a weak magnetic field

We present in this paper a model study on the “order-by-disorder” process in the cyclic phase of spin-2 condensate, which forms a family of incommensurable, spiral degenerate ground states. On the basis of the ordering mechanism of entropic splitting, it is demonstrated that the energy corrections resulting from quantum fluctuations of disorder lift the accidental degeneracy of the cyclic configurations and thus lead to an eventual spiral order called the cyclic order. The order-by-disorder phenomenon is then realized even if the magnetic field exists. Finally, we show that our theoretic observations can be verified experimentally by direct detection of the cyclic order in the ⁸⁷Rb condensate of a spin-2 manifold with a weak magnetic field.     

On the interaction of the Dirac oscillator with the Aharonov–Casher system in topological defect backgrounds

In this paper, we study the influence of the Aharonov–Casher effect [Y. Aharonov, A. Casher, Phys. Rev. Lett. 53 (1984) 319] on the Dirac oscillator in three different scenarios of general relativity: the Minkowski spacetime, the cosmic string spacetime and the cosmic dislocation spacetime. In this way, we solve the Dirac equation and obtain the energy levels for bound states and the Dirac spinors for positive-energy solutions. We show that the relativistic energy levels depend on the Aharonov–Casher geometric phase. We also discuss the influence of curvature and torsion on the relativistic energy levels and the Dirac spinors due to the topology of the cosmic string and cosmic dislocation spacetimes.     

Spin-polarised DFT study of cobalt-doped gallium clusters

The structural, electronic and magnetic properties of small gallium clusters doped with Cobalt have been studied using spin-polarised density functional theory. The binding energy per atom, second-order differences of total energies and fragmentation energies of equilibrium geometries of the host Ga_n+1 and doped Ga_nCo (n = 1–12) clusters are computed. Doped clusters are found to be more stable than pure Ga clusters; Ga₃Co, Ga₅Co and Ga₈Co clusters are exceptionally stable. Doping with Co changes the highest occupied molecular orbital-lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (HOMO–LUMO) gap, and also affects the magnetic moments of clusters.     

4He-stopping power measurements by using ion implantation and backscattering techniques

Experimental results on changes in conductivity of N₂+ and Ar⁺ bombarded thin copper, aluminium and bismuth films are given along with the preliminary observations on photoconductivity of N₂+ bombarded Bi₂O₃ thin films. The performance of a low cost, medium resolution 200 keV ion implantation system, used in the above experiments is also discussed.     

Quantum anomalous Hall effect and related topological electronic states

Over a long period of exploration, the successful observation of quantized version of anomalous Hall effect (AHE) in thin film of magnetically doped topological insulator (TI) completed a quantum Hall trio—quantum Hall effect (QHE), quantum spin Hall effect (QSHE), and quantum anomalous Hall effect (QAHE). On the theoretical front, it was understood that the intrinsic AHE is related to Berry curvature and U(1) gauge field in momentum space. This understanding established connection between the QAHE and the topological properties of electronic structures characterized by the Chern number. With the time-reversal symmetry (TRS) broken by magnetization, a QAHE system carries dissipationless charge current at edges, similar to the QHE where an external magnetic field is necessary. The QAHE and corresponding Chern insulators are also closely related to other topological electronic states, such as TIs and topological semimetals, which have been extensively studied recently and have been known to exist in various compounds. First-principles electronic structure calculations play important roles not only for the understanding of fundamental physics in this field, but also towards the prediction and realization of realistic compounds. In this article, a theoretical review on the Berry phase mechanism and related topological electronic states in terms of various topological invariants will be given with focus on the QAHE and Chern insulators. We will introduce the Wilson loop method and the band inversion mechanism for the selection and design of topological materials, and discuss the predictive power of first-principles calculations. Finally, remaining issues, challenges and possible applications for future investigations in the field will be addressed.     

Preparation and Characterization of Polypyrrole/Ferrospinel Nanocomposite by W/O Microemulsion Pathway

A polypyrrole/ferrospinel(NiFe₂O₄) nanocomposite was prepared by the in situ chemical oxidizing of pyrrole in the presence of NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles in water-in-oil (w/o) microemulsion. The structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of the as-prepared polypyrrole/NiFe₂O₄ nanocomposite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectra, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and magnetic measurements. XRD and FTIR revealed the presence of NiFe₂O₄ in the nanocomposite. SEM and TEM images illustrated that polypyrrole was coated on the NiFe₂O₄ surface. The electromagnetic parameters, such as conductivity, saturation magnetization, and coercivity of NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles varied after coating with polypyrrole.     

Energy Transfer from the Upper Triplet States of Aromatic Molecules

The energy transfer from the upper triplet states of diphenylamine, naphthalene and triphenylene to toluene and hexene-1 is studed. Two mechanisms of dissipation transferred energy in solvents are discussed.     

Effect of pressure on fluorescence of Nd3+ in LaCl3

Abstract

Fluorescence from Nd³⁺ in LaCl₃ is measured at 100 K under pressures up to about 10 GPa. The observed variations of the energy levels are used for the evaluation of crystal field parameters. The pressure-dependence of these parameters is compared with the previous results on Pr³⁺ in LaCl₃.     

Theoretical investigations of the EPR parameters and local structure for Cu2+ in BeO

The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) parameters (the anisotropic g factors, the hyperfine structure parameters and the quadrupole coupling constant Q) and local structure for Cu²⁺ in BeO are theoretically investigated from the perturbation formulas of these parameters for a 3d⁹ ion under trigonally distorted tetrahedra. The ligand orbital and spin-orbit coupling contributions are included in the basis of the cluster approach, in view of the strong covalency of the [CuO₄]^6? cluster. From the calculations, the impurity Cu²⁺ is suggested not to occupy exactly the ideal Be²⁺ site but to suffer a slight inward displacement (≈0.024 Å) toward the ligand triangle along the C₃ axis. The theoretical EPR parameters show good agreement with the experimental data.