New fluxon resonant mechanism in annular Josephson tunnel structures

A novel dynamical state has been observed in the dynamics of a perturbed sine-Gordon system. This resonant state has been experimentally observed as a singularity in the dc current-voltage characteristic of an annular Josephson tunnel junction, excited in the presence of a magnetic field. In this respect it can be assimilated to self-resonances known as Fiske steps. Differently from these, however, we demonstrate, on the basis of numerical simulations, that its detailed dynamics involves rotating fluxon pairs, a mechanism associated, so far, to self-resonances known as zero-field steps. This occurs because the size of nonlinear excitations is comparable with that of the system.     

直流偏置的与RLC谐振器耦合的约瑟夫森结动力学行为的数值模拟

用数值模拟方法研究一种直流偏置的与RLC电路耦合的约瑟夫森结的动力学行为.数值模拟发现,选择合适的偏置电流,系统表现出周期三与混沌共存的动力学现象.给出了相应吸引子,吸引域的几何结构.对该系统的动力学研究为约瑟夫森器件稳定工作提供了有价值的参考 关键词： 约瑟夫森结 混沌 吸引子 吸引域 庞加莱截面 李雅谱诺夫指数     

Resonant transport and quantum bound states in Z-shaped graphene nanoribbons

We study the transport properties of a Z-shaped graphene nanoribbon (GNR). It is found that the quasibound states in the Z-shaped junction induce resonant peaks around the Dirac point in the conductance profile. The resonant transmission via the quantum bound state is very sensitive to the size of the junction. The number and also the lifetimes of the quasibound states increase with the size of the Z-shaped junction. Long lifetime bound states which do not induce obvious resonant peaks exist in the junction with a wider or longer zigzag edged GNR. The resonant characteristics of the Z-shaped GNR can be tuned by the variation of the geometrical size.     

Emission and absorption quantum noise measurement with an on-chip resonant circuit

Using a quantum detector, a superconductor-insulator-superconductor junction, we probe separately the emission and absorption noise in the quantum regime of a superconducting resonant circuit at equilibrium. At low temperature the resonant circuit exhibits only absorption noise related to zero point fluctuations, whereas at higher temperature emission noise is also present. By coupling a Josephson junction, biased above the superconducting gap, to the same resonant circuit, we directly measure the noise power of quasiparticles tunneling through the junction at two resonance frequencies. It exhibits a strong frequency dependence, consistent with theoretical predictions.     

Resonant regions of Josephson junction equation in case of large damping

The dynamics of Josephson junction equation in case of damping α>2 is investigated numerically. In this case the second-order system can be asymptotically reduced in the large to a one-dimensional circle map. We study the parametric dependence of the resonances of this system and plot the resonant regions in two-dimensional parameter space. The periodic variation of the widths of harmonic regions with increase of the periodic driving force is observed. In the limit of infinite damping, we study a first order system through suitable re-scaling and the same property is observed. We conjecture this may caused by the competition between the periodic potential and the periodic external driving in these systems.     

Non-Gaussian noise effects in the dynamics of a short overdamped Josephson junction

The role of thermal and non-Gaussian noise on the dynamics of driven short overdamped Josephson junctions is studied. The mean escape time of the junction is investigated considering Gaussian, Cauchy-Lorentz and Lévy-Smirnov probability distributions of the noise signals. In these conditions we find resonant activation and the first evidence of noise enhanced stability in a metastable system in the presence of Lévy noise. For Cauchy-Lorentz noise source, trapping phenomena and power law dependence on the noise intensity are observed.     

硅基双势垒金属-绝缘层-金属-绝缘层-半导体隧道发光结

讨论了硅基双势垒金属－绝缘层－金属－绝缘层－半导体（MIMIS）隧道发光结的结构、制备方法及发光特性。所制备的样品最大发光亮度达到1．9cd/m^2、光谱的峰值波长移到了蓝绿光区，表明双势垒MIMIS隧道发光结的性能优于单势垒金属－绝缘层－半导体（MIS）隧道发光结。利用量子力学的共振隧穿效应对它作了较好的解释。     

The model of Josephson junction arrays embedded in resonant cavities and the phase-locking properties

We propose a new model of a Josephson junction array embedded in a resonant cavity. The model considers the excitation of the resonance mode by the array and the influence of the resonance mode on the array. The phase-locking properties of the junction array are investigated in the frame of the model. Resonant steps in the current–voltage characteristics due to the interaction between the array and the resonant cavity and many other features of the phase-locking behaviors have been produced. The results include the influence of the quality factor, the strength of the coupling, as well as the junction number of the array on the phase-locking properties. The model can successfully explain many features of the real situation and provide useful new predictions.     

Ultrafast charge transfer and nuclear dynamics studied with resonant X-ray spectroscopy

In complex systems, composed from many atomic units, it is of equal importance to determine the time scales of dynamic processes and to have control at which atomic site a dynamic process was initiated. With resonant X-ray spectroscopic tools like autoionization and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering, an atomically localized excited state can be created and its dynamics monitored in comparison to the ultrafast time scale of the transient core-hole resonance. With this core-hole-clock method, charge transfer dynamics of only 320±90 attoseconds could be determined for Sulphur adsorbed on the Ru(0001) surface, extending the core-hole-clock method into the range of attoseconds. Exploiting the symmetry selection rules of resonant inelastic X-ray scattering, ultrafast atomic motion can also be investigated, which changes the molecular symmetry during a transient core-excited state. With this approach the vibrational dynamics of C₂H₄ on the time scale of a Carbon 1s core-hole resonance has been investigated. PACS 73.20.Jc; 32.80.Dz; 33.20.Rm; 33.20.Tp; 33.20.Fb     

Resonant transmission in three-terminal triangle graphene nanojunctions with zigzag edges

Three-terminal nanojunctions based on triangle zigzag edged graphene flakes are proposed and their transport properties are studied. In the solid and hollow triangle graphene junctions, there exist different resonant transmissions due to the different electronic states in the two structures. The quasi-bound states in the solid junction are confined in the inner of the triangle flake, while those in the hollow junction are confined at the zigzag edges. In addition, these states are tightly associated with the size of the triangle flake, thus the resonant transmissions in the triangle graphene junctions can be tuned by the structural size and geometry.     

Dynamical tunneling in macroscopic systems

We investigate macroscopic dynamical quantum tunneling (MDQT) in the driven Duffing oscillator, characteristic for Josephson junction physics and nanomechanics. Under resonant conditions between stable coexisting states of such systems we calculate the tunneling rate. In macroscopic systems coupled to a heat bath, MDQT can be masked by driving-induced activation. We compare both processes, identify conditions under which tunneling can be detected with present day experimental means and suggest a protocol for its observation.     

On the design of structural junctions for the purpose of hybrid passive-active vibration control

A theoretical investigation of wave scattering and the active modification of wave scattering at structural junctions is presented. A resonant and a non-resonant Euler-Bernoulli beam are coupled, and an external force is introduced at the junction. The external force is intended for feedforward control in order to manipulate the scattering properties at the junction. The purpose of the investigated control law is to make the junction non-reflective in the case of an incident bending wave. The control effort and the resulting power flow are investigated for different properties of the beams. By introducing damping in the resonant beam all incidence wave power is absorbed either passively, in the resonant beam, or actively, by the force. The results form the basis for a discussion of the possible benefits of using such a configuration for hybrid passive-active vibration control. The results show that for certain ratios of bending stiffness and mass the presented hybrid passive-active solution may offer advantages compared to purely passive or purely active solutions.     

Effects of junction parameters on the resonant macroscopic quantum tunnelling in small Josephson junctions

Summary Within the well-established quantum picture of a Josephson junction, it has been shown that the possibility of a resonant macroscopic quantum tunnelling can produce sharp voltage peaks in the current-voltage characteristics. We investigate the effects of the junction parametrs and bias conditions on the step amplitude, in view of an experimental check of the proposed phenomenon.     

Resonant escape over an oscillating barrier in underdamped Josephson tunnel junctions

The escape from a metastable state over an oscillating barrier of an underdamped Josephson tunnel junction has been experimentally investigated with oscillation frequency well separated from the plasma frequency of the junction. The resonant escape, namely, a minimum of the average escape time as a function of the oscillation frequency, was observed. For the oscillation frequency much smaller than the "resonant frequency," the average escape time is the average of the times required to cross over each of the barriers. On the other hand, for the oscillation frequency much greater than the "resonant frequency," the average escape time is that required to cross the average barrier.     

Transmission resonance via quantum bound states in confined arrays of antidots

We have studied the transmission resonances for a confined array of antidots, using the lattice Green's function method. Two kinds of resonant peaks via quasibound states are found. One kind of resonant peak corresponds to the split quasibound states. The split states originate from the superposition of quasibound states respectively localized in different (T or crossed) junctions, while the number of quasibound states in each junction is associated with the arm-width of the junction. Electrons in these split states are mainly localized in the junctions. The other kind of resonant peaks correspond to the high quasibound states which exist in (transverse and longitude) multi-period confined arrays of antidots. It is interesting to note that electrons in some of the high quasibound states are mainly localized in the intersection of the junctions rather than in the junctions themselves.     

Mode selection in a neuron driven by Josephson junction current in presence of magnetic field

Josephson junction is an active electric component and its channel current can be adjusted by external magnetic field, which can trigger additive phase error along the junction. From physical viewpoint, the Josephson junction can capture and release field energy when it is exposed to a magnetic field, and this time-varying current can be used to excite neural circuit for generating target firing patterns. In this paper, a Josephson junction is connected to a simple neural circuit, which is made of a capacitor, induction coil, a nonlinear resistor, two linear resistors and one constant voltage source in the branch, and the improved neural circuit is adjusted to percept external magnetic field and estimate the potential application of Josephson junction in nonlinear circuits. Bifurcation analysis is applied to explore the mode selection and dynamics dependence on parameters setting in the biophysical neural circuits. Furthermore, the neural circuit is exposed to external magnetic field and its physical effect is estimated by applying scale transformation on the variables and parameters in the neural circuit. It is confirmed that the neural circuit can be controlled and the neural activity shows distinct mode transition by taming the intensity (or angular frequency in periodic field) of external magnetic field. This kind of neural circuit can be further used as smart sensor for detecting weak magnetic field.     

Resonant current in coupled inertial Brownian particles with delayed-feedback control

The transport of a walker in rocking feedback-controlled ratchets is investigated. The walker consists of two coupled “feet” that allow the interchange of the order of particles while the walker moves. In the underdamped case, the deterministic dynamics of the walker in a tilted asymmetric ratchet with an external periodic force is considered. It is found that delayed feedback ratchets with a switching-onand-off dependence of the states of the system can lead to absolute negative mobility. In such a novel phenomenon, the particles move against the bias. Moreover, the walker can acquire a series of resonant steps for different values of the current. It is interesting to find that the resonant currents of the walker are induced by the phase locked motion that corresponds to the synchronization of the motion with the change in the frequency of the external driving. These resonant steps can be well predicted in terms of time-space symmetry analysis, which is in good agreement with dynamics simulations. The transport performances can be optimized and controlled by suitably adjusting the parameters of the delayed-feedback ratchets.     

Quantum interference and decoherence in single-molecule junctions: how vibrations induce electrical current

Quantum interference and decoherence in single-molecule junctions is analyzed employing a nonequilibrium Green's function approach. Electrons tunneling through quasidegenerate states of a molecular junction exhibit interference effects. We show that electronic-vibrational coupling, inherent to any molecular junction, strongly quenches such interference effects. This decoherence mechanism may cause significantly larger electrical currents and is particularly pronounced if the junction is vibrationally highly excited, e.g., due to inelastic processes in the resonant transport regime.     

Collapse–revival of squeezing of two atoms in dissipative cavities

Based on the time-convolutionless master-equation approach, we investigate the squeezing dynamics of two atoms in dissipative cavities. We find that the atomic squeezing is related to initial atomic states, atom–cavity couplings, nonMarkovian effects and resonant frequencies of an atom and its cavity. The results show that a collapse–revival phenomenon will occur in the atomic squeezing and this process is accompanied by the buildup and decay of entanglement between two atoms. Enhancing the atom–cavity coupling can increase the frequency of the collapse–revival of the atomic squeezing.The stronger the non-Markovian effect is, the more obvious the collapse–revival phenomenon is. In particular, if the atom–cavity coupling or the non-Markovian effect is very strong, the atomic squeezing will tend to a stably periodic oscillation in a long time. The oscillatory frequency of the atomic squeezing is dependent on the resonant frequency of the atom and its cavity.     

Enhancement of Resonant Activation by Constant Bias Current for Superconducting Junction

We consider a superconducting(Josephson) junction driven by the thermal noise with an ac drive current and a dc constant bias current in the overdamped case and in the underdamped case,respectively,and investigate the effect of the constant bias current on the evolution of the net voltage versus the driving frequency.It is shown that,with some suitably selected values of the system's parameters,suitably increasing the absolute value of the constant bias current can lead to the enhancement of resonant activation of the net voltage versus the driving frequency.This result can benefit the investigation for the Josephson junction subjected to the constant bias current(or voltage).