Report on progress in polymer physics in Japan

The Research Group of Polymer Physics in Japan, in cooperation with the Research Group of Polymer Solutions, publishes an annual summary of the work done on high polymer physics in Japan. The publication consists of short reports (2 to 4 pages) describing current or recently completed research. This journal, in cooperation with Professor S. Oka, Chief Editor of the Report, will publish the table of contents of each issue as soon as it i.s available. Copies of the complete report (and back issues) can be obtained from the publisher:     

Report on progress in polymer physics in Japan

The Research Group of Polymer Physics in Japan, in cooperation with the Research Group of Polymer Solutions, publishes an annual summary of the work done on high polymer physics in Japan. The publication consists of short reports (2 to 4 pages) describing current or recently completed research. This journal, in cooperation with Professor S. Oka, Chief Editor of the Report, publishes the table of contents of each issue as soon as it is available. Papers on biophysical matters are also included, since Annual Reports of the Research Group on Biophysics in Japan has been discontinued. Copies of the complete report (and back issues) can be obtained from the publisher:     

迅速发展中的激光等离子体物理

简介了激光等离子体物理的发展与现状.     

DRL-M4MR: An intelligent multicast routing approach based on DQN deep reinforcement learning in SDN

Traditional multicast routing methods have some problems in constructing a multicast tree. These problems include limited access to network state information, poor adaptability to dynamic and complex changes in the network, and inflexible data forwarding. To address these defects, the optimal multicast routing problem in software-defined networking (SDN) is tailored as a multiobjective optimization problem, and DRL-M4MR, an intelligent multicast routing algorithm based on the deep Q network (DQN) deep reinforcement learning (DRL) method is designed to construct a multicast tree in a software-defined network. First, combining the characteristics of SDN global network-aware information, the multicast tree state matrix, link bandwidth matrix, link delay matrix and link packet loss rate matrix are designed as the state space of the reinforcement learning agent to solve the problem in that the original method cannot make full use of network status information. Second, the action space of the agent is all the links in the network, and the action selection strategy is designed to add the links to the current multicast tree in four cases. Third, single-step and final reward function forms are designed to guide the agent to make decisions to construct the optimal multicast tree. The double network architectures, dueling network architectures and prioritized experience replay are adopted to improve the learning efficiency and convergence of the agent. Finally, after the DRL-M4MR agent is trained, the SDN controller installs the multicast flow entries by reversely traversing the multicast tree to the SDN switches to implement intelligent multicast routing. The experimental results show that, compared with existing algorithms, the multicast tree constructed by DRL-M4MR can obtain better bandwidth, delay, and packet loss rate performance after training, and it can make more intelligent multicast routing decisions in a dynamic network environment. Code and DRL model are available at https://github.com/GuetYe/DRL-M4MR.     

Introduction to spin physics in semiconductors

This lecture presents a brief survey of spin physics in semiconductors together with the historic roots of the recent activity in investigating spin-related phenomena.     

从诺贝尔物理学奖看光学的发展

从一个新的角度分析、讨论了光学的发展过程.并对光学今后的发展做了展望.     

The effect of accelerator contents on the vulcanizate structures of SSBR/silica vulcanizates

Physical properties of rubber compounds are affected by the filler–rubber interaction, filler dispersion in the rubber matrix, and cross-link structure formed during vulcanization. In particular, the cross-link structure is closely related to the physical properties of vulcanizates and has been analyzed using the swelling test and Flory-Rehner equation. However, the relationship between the structure and physical properties of vulcanizates cannot be explained by the cross-link density obtained using these methods. The cross-link density obtained from the swelling test is a complex result of the filler–rubber interaction occurring during the compounding as well as the chemical cross-link structure formed by sulfur during the vulcanization. Moreover, the rubber vulcanizates that use silica need to be separately analyzed for each factor as its physical properties are affected more by the filler–rubber interaction than by carbon black. Therefore, this study determines the factors that contribute to the total cross-link density of vulcanizates into chemical cross-link density and filler–rubber interaction via quantitative analysis using the swelling test results and Flory-Rehner and Kraus equations. The vulcanizates used for the analysis were carbon black-filled and silica-filled non-functionalized SSBR compounds with varying cure accelerator for each filler loading. Their chemical cross-link density was measured and the effect of the filler–rubber interactions on their mechanical and dynamic viscoelastic properties was investigated. Furthermore, the relationship between the structure and physical properties of rubber vulcanizates was elucidated.     

Theoretical progress in many-body physics with ultracold dipolar gases

Recent experimental progress in trapping and cooling of molecular gases boosts interest in the interdisciplinary field of quantum gases with dominant dipole–dipole interactions. An unprecedented level of experimental control together with specific physical properties of dipole–dipole interaction provide a unique possibility to find new physical phenomena and practical applications.     

Performance of ferrite fillers on electrical behavior of polymer nanocomposite electrolyte

Dispersal of nanofillers in polymer electrolytes have shown to improve the ionic properties of Polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based polymer electrolytes in recent times. The effects of different nanoferrite fillers (i.e., Al–Zn ferrite, Mg–Zn ferrite, and Zn ferrite) on the electrical transport properties have been studied here on the composite polymer electrolyte system. The interaction of salt/filler with electrolyte has been investigated by XRD studies. SEM image and infrared spectral studies give an indication of nanocomposite formation. In conductivity studies, all electrolyte systems are seen to follow universal power law. Composition dependence (with ferrite filler) gives the maximum conductivity in [93PEO–7NH₄SCN]: X ferrite (where X?=?2% in Al–Zn ferrite, 1% Mg–Zn ferrite, and 1% Zn ferrite) system.     

清华大学物理系原子核物理研究的新进展

在清华大学物理系成立80周年之际,对近年来清华大学物理系原子核物理研究的主要进展情况作一介绍,包括原子核高自旋态的实验研究,原子核结构的理论研究,高能核物理的理论研究.在高自旋态研究方面,内容包括在A～100丰中子核区核的集体振动转动带结构、新的准粒子带特性、新手征二重带等特性研究;在A～140丰中子核区核的八极形变及八级关联等特性研究;在A～130缺中子核区核的形状驱动效应,包括扁椭形变带、形状共存等特性研究.在原子核结构理论研究方面,内容包括用相互作用玻色子模型、推转壳模型、投影壳模型以及相对论平均场对原子核特性的研究;对原子核结构或其他量子系统的各种对称性和代数方法的研究,如动力学对称性、超对称性、势代数方法等;与对称性紧密联系的普通李代数和非线性李代数的表示,如普通李代数、李超代数、平方根型非线性李代数、多项式型非线性李代数等.在高能核物理研究方面,内容主要包括量子色动力学（QCD）在高温高密条件下的相变以及在相对论重离子碰撞中相变信号的研究.     

清华大学物理系原子核物理研究的新进展

在清华大学物理系成立80周年之际,对近年来清华大学物理系原子核物理研究的主要进展情况作一介绍,包括原子核高自旋态的实验研究,原子核结构的理论研究,高能核物理的理论研究.在高自旋态研究方面,内容包括在A～100丰中子核区核的集体振动转动带结构、新的准粒子带特性、新手征二重带等特性研究;在A～140丰中子核区核的八极形变及八级关联等特性研究;在A～130缺中子核区核的形状驱动效应,包括扁椭形变带、形状共存等特性研究.在原子核结构理论研究方面,内容包括用相互作用玻色子模型、推转壳模型、投影壳模型以及相对论平均场对原子核特性的研究;对原子核结构或其他量子系统的各种对称性和代数方法的研究,如动力学对称性、超对称性、势代数方法等;与对称性紧密联系的普通李代数和非线性李代数的表示,如普通李代数、李超代数、平方根型非线性李代数、多项式型非线性李代数等.在高能核物理研究方面,内容主要包括量子色动力学（QCD）在高温高密条件下的相变以及在相对论重离子碰撞中相变信号的研究.     

微纳米电子器件散热过程中的物理问题

微纳米电子器件的散热问题是目前制约半导体工业发展的重要瓶颈。将电子器件工作时产生的热量传输到封装外壳后再耗散到环境中去需要好几个步骤,每个步骤需要不同的方法,其中有些步骤涉及到了固体中的界面热传导问题和高性能导热材料。文章先介绍了近期关于微纳米尺度器件散热问题中碰到的热传导问题在理论和实验两方面的研究进展。在热传导理论和计算方法方面,作者讨论了傅里叶定律在微纳米尺度的适用性,介绍了玻尔兹曼方程、分子动力学模拟和格林函数方法。在热传导实验方面,介绍了用扫描热显微镜测量样品表面温度和用超快激光反射法测量薄膜材料的热导率及其界面热阻。然后介绍了界面热传导问题,包括界面热阻的计算以及电子—声子相互作用对界面热阻的影响。最后作者介绍了关于高性能导热材料方面的最新进展,包括碳基导热材料、晶格结构类似于石墨烯的氮化硼材料、高分子有机材料以及界面热阻材料。     

Recent progress and new challenges in isospin physics with heavy-ion reactions

The ultimate goal of studying isospin physics via heavy-ion reactions with neutron-rich, stable and/or radioactive nuclei is to explore the isospin dependence of in-medium nuclear effective interactions and the equation of state of neutron-rich nuclear matter, particularly the isospin-dependent term in the equation of state, i.e., the density dependence of the symmetry energy. Because of its great importance for understanding many phenomena in both nuclear physics and astrophysics, the study of the density dependence of the nuclear symmetry energy has been the main focus of the intermediate-energy heavy-ion physics community during the last decade, and significant progress has been achieved both experimentally and theoretically. In particular, a number of phenomena or observables have been identified as sensitive probes to the density dependence of nuclear symmetry energy. Experimental studies have confirmed some of these interesting isospin-dependent effects and allowed us to constrain relatively stringently the symmetry energy at sub-saturation densities. The impact of this constrained density dependence of the symmetry energy on the properties of neutron stars have also been studied, and they were found to be very useful for the astrophysical community. With new opportunities provided by the various radioactive beam facilities being constructed around the world, the study of isospin physics is expected to remain one of the forefront research areas in nuclear physics. In this report, we review the major progress achieved during the last decade in isospin physics with heavy ion reactions and discuss future challenges to the most important issues in this field.     

基于香蕉形液晶分子自组装的纳米螺旋丝有机凝胶及其流变特性

在香蕉形液晶分子B4相态中,非手性香蕉形液晶分子自组装形成层状结构,分子在层内倾斜,形成层手性和自发极化,并且造成层内不匹配,最终形成纳米螺旋丝.本文设计了NOBOW/十六烷混合体系,在高温时,香蕉形液晶分子溶解于十六烷,在低温时,香蕉形液晶分子自组装形成纳米螺旋丝,并最终形成三维网络,变成有机凝胶.为深入理解纳米螺旋丝有机凝胶的特性,拓展其在软物质领域的应用,本文通过流变实验对该有机凝胶的黏弹性质进行了系统研究.实验表明纳米螺旋丝有机凝胶与传统凝胶不同,纳米螺旋丝有机凝胶可以随温度变化形成凝胶-流体的可逆变化,并且通过测量NOBOW/十六烷混合体系在不同液晶分子浓度、温度、应变大小和应变速率下的流变特征,揭示了该有机凝胶的流变特性与纳米螺旋丝的性质密切相关.     

Precision measurements and tau neutrino physics in a future accelerator neutrino experiment

We investigate prospects of building a future accelerator-based neutrino oscillation experiment in China, including site selection, beam optimization and tau neutrino physics aspects. CP violation, non-unitary mixing and non-standard neutrino interactions are discussed. We simulate neutrino beam setups based on muon and beta decay techniques and compare Chinese laboratory sites by their expected sensitivities. A case study on the Super Proton–Proton Collider and the China JinPing Laboratory is also presented. It is shown that the muon-decay-based beam setup can measure the Dirac CP phase by about 14.2° precision at 1σ CL, whereas non-unitarity can be probed down to ∣α_ij∣ ≲ 0.37 (i ≠ j = 1, 2, 3) and non-standard interactions to $| {epsilon }_{{ell }{ell }^{prime} }^{m}| lesssim $ 0.11 (${ell }ne {ell }^{prime} =e$, μ, τ) at 90% CL, respectively.     

Interfacial adhesion of lignocellulosic materials in polymer composites: an overview

Cellulosic materials have long been used as cost-cutting fillers in the plastic industry. Among the various factors which determine the final performance of the composite materials depend, to a large extent, on the adhesion between the polymer matrix and the reinforcements, and, therefore, on the quality of the interface. In fact, the majority of cellulosic raw materials are lignocellulosics of different polarity to plastics, and due to this divergent behavior, the adhesion between cellulosic materials and polymer matrices is very poor. However, a sufficient degree of interaction or adhesion between the surface of the cellulosic materials and matrix resin is usually desired to achieve an optimum performance of the end-product. In many cases surface modification of the cellulosics or the matrix resins, using various additives, vinyl monomers, or coupling agents, are considered to be essential to achieve this goal. The present paper surveys research work published in this field with special emphasis on the cellulosic materials' surface chemistry, morphology, as well as interfacial properties of the composites in order to elucidate the role of surface treatments. In order to elucidate the mechanism of interaction on molecular level, it is necessary to employ various techniques, such as spectroscopy that can measure surface events. In fact, the complexity of the interphase region requires a variety of characterization methods for the thorough understanding of the physical and chemical nature of this region. Moreover, a proper combination of different techniques is necessary to provide a true picture of the interphase.     

Fractal and structural aspects of adhesion in particulate-filled polymer composites

Two types of composites based on poly(hydroxy ether) and graphite with various amounts of a filler have been investigated by various methods. The methods have been used to estimate the characteristics of adhesion and interfacial layer, including its thickness and tensile strength and interdependence between these values and adhesion. The results are treated on the basis of the theory of irreversible aggregation, cluster theory of the polymer structure and fractal analysis. It is established that all important characteristics of adhesion, interfacial layer and mechanical properties are interconnected with the difference between fractal dimensions of the surface of the aggregates of filler particles and of a polymer matrix, whose structure is distorted under the influence of the filler surface.     

Triplet superconducting p+ip pairs existing in a graphene sandwiched by superconductor and ferromagnet

Since the even-parity (s- or d-wave) superconducting pairs are incompatible with the ferromagnetism, a proper parity for these superconducting pairs existing in the interfaces of superconductors (SCs) and ferromagnets (FMs) should be odd-parity (p-wave). In this study a sandwiched structure constructed by even-parity superconductor/graphene/ferromagnet (ESC/GH/FM) is theoretically proposed to play a role to accommodate stable triplet superconducting pairs in the graphene (GH). The interactions in the graphene induced from the heavy magnetic atoms in FM including Kondo interaction, Kane–Mele and Rashba spin–orbit interactions (SOI) are considered. The calculations reveal a fact that p+ip state in the graphene is stable than pure p state and the former interaction suppress the triplet superconductivity but enhance it by later two SOIs.     

凝聚态物理从头计算的最新进展

文章评述了凝聚态物理从头计算（ab initio calculation）的一些最新进展.分8个问题进行了介绍,它们是：(1)静态密度泛函发展的两种思路;(2)固体的泛函：晶格常数的准确确定;(3)动态（含时）密度泛函及动态密度矩阵泛函;(4)半导体电子结构的计算：带隙和带序;(5)f电子和强关联金属;(6)莫特（Mott）绝缘体; (7)非共价（弱）相互作用;(8)以波函数为基础的研究.此外,文章还提供了一些相关的背景知识.