Anisotropy of optical absorption of α-MnS single crystal

The optical absorption spectra of an α-MnS single crystal and their temperature behavior in the range from 86 to 300 K are investigated for the (100) plane in the energy range from 8×10³ to 22×10³ cm^?1 for the first time. Comparison of these spectra with those for the (111) plane reveals an essential absorption anisotropy in unpolarized light. The anisotropy is manifested in a much stronger splitting of the lowest energy band for the (100) plane in comparison with that for the (111) plane. With decreasing temperature, the splitting becomes smaller. Possible mechanisms for the anisotropy revealed are proposed.     

Self-diffusion in α-Fe2O3 natural single crystals

Measurements of¹⁸O self-diffusion in hematite (Fe₂O₃) natural single crystals have been carried out as a function of temperature at constant partial pressure a_{O 2}=6.5·10^?2 in the temperature range 890 to 1227 °C. The a_{O 2} dependence of the oxygen self-diffusion coefficient at fixed temperature T=1150 °C has also been deduced in the a_{O 2} range 4.5·10^?4 - 6.5·10^?1. The concentration profiles were established by secondary-ion mass spectrometry; several profiles exhibit curvatures or long tails; volume diffusion coefficients were computed from the first part of the profiles using a solution taking into account the evaporation and the exchange at the surface. The results are well described by $$D_O \left( {{{cm^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{cm^2 } s}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} s}} \right) = 2.7 \cdot 10^8 a_{O_2 }^{ - 0.26} \exp \left( { - \frac{{542\left( {{{kJ} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{kJ} {mol}}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {mol}}} \right)}}{{RT}}} \right)$$ From fitting a grain boundary diffusion solution to the profile tails, the oxygen self-diffusion coefficient in sub-boundaries has been deduced. They are well described by $$D''_O \left( {{{cm^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{cm^2 } s}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} s}} \right) = 3.2 \cdot 10^{25} a_{O_2 }^{ - 0.4} \exp \left( { - \frac{{911\left( {{{kJ} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{kJ} {mol}}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {mol}}} \right)}}{{RT}}} \right)$$ Experiments performed introducing simultaneously¹⁸O and⁵⁷Fe provided comparative values of the self-diffusion coefficients in volume: iron is slower than oxygen in this system showing that the concentrations of atomic point defects in the iron sublattice are lower than the concentrations of atomic point defects in the oxygen sublattice. The iron self-diffusion values obtained at T>940 °C can be described by $$D_{Fe} \left( {{{cm^2 } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{cm^2 } s}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} s}} \right) = 9.2 \cdot 10^{10} a_{O_2 }^{ - 0.56} \exp \left( { - \frac{{578\left( {{{kJ} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{kJ} {mol}}} \right. \kern-\nulldelimiterspace} {mol}}} \right)}}{{RT}}} \right)$$ The exponent - 1/4 observed for the oxygen activity dependence of the oxygen self-diffusion in the bulk has been interpreted considering that singly charged oxygen vacancies V _O ^? are involved in the oxygen diffusion mechanism. Oxygen activity dependence of iron self-diffusion is not known accurately but the best agreement with the point defect population model is obtained considering that iron self-diffusion occurs both via neutral interstitals Fe _x ⁱ and charged ones.     

Influence of magnetic ordering on the resistivity anisotropy of α-MnS single crystal

The resistivity and the optical absorbtion spectra of single crystal α-MnS are studied in the temperature range 80-300 K along two directions [100] and [111]. Strong anisotropy of the resistivity, and the shift of absorbtion spectra band edge below are explained in terms of model involving delocalized holes in 3d-band manganese ions interacting with localized spins by using the sd-model.     

Growth and transport properties of CaFeAsF_(1-x) single crystals

Using self-flux method,we have successfully grown the parent phase of the single crystals of CaFeAsF1-x.The X-ray di?raction indicates good crystallinity.In-plane resistivity shows a bad metallic behavior with a sharp drop of resistivity at about T SDW=119K.This anomaly is associated with the possible spin density wave(SDW)order.Interestingly near T SDW,the resistivity exhibits a cusp-like feature,which may be understood as the strong coupling effect between the electrons and the antiferromagnetic(AF)spin fluctuations.A reduction of fluorine or application of a high pressure will suppress the SDW feature and induce superconductivity.Hall effect measurements reveal a positive Hall coefficient below T SDW indicating a dominant role of the hole-like charge carriers in the parent phase.Strong magnetoresistance has been observed below T SDW suggesting multiple conduction channels of the charge carriers.     

Deformation autowaves in nitrogen-doped γ-Fe single crystals

Experimental data on the evolution of macrodeformation fields of single-crystal samples of austenitic chromium-nickel steel with a superequilibrium nitrogen content under tension are analyzed on the basis of a model of autowave plastic flow. The conditions for the appearance and observation of different types of autowave deformation structures are established; such structures include a solitary front, a traveling autowave, and a stationary dissipative structure and are determined by the crystal-geometry of deformation and by the nitrogen concentration in the material. It is shown that a one-to-one correspondence exists between the type of deformation autowave and the stage of the plastic flow curve of the material. Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 69, 56–62 (October 1999)     

Hydrogen-deuterium exchange induced by an electric field in α-Al2O3 single crystals

Abstract

Hydrogen and deuterium are observed in α-Al₂O₃ crystals in the form of OH^? and OD^? radicals, respectively, which absorb in the infrared region. Infrared-absorption measurements were used to monitor diffusion of deuterons and protons in α-Al₂O₃ single crystals under the application of a moderate electric field parallel to the crystallographic c-axis, in the temperature range of 973—1333K. A linear dependence of the percent of exchange with both annealing time and applied voltage is observed, indicating that ionic conduction was taking place. The activation energy for the H⁺  D⁺ exchange was determined to be 2.4 eV, less than half the value obtained by pure thermal means, suggesting that under the application of an electric field the deuteron (proton) diffusion mechanism is different.     

Raman spectra of single crystals of α-P4S3

Polarization data for the Raman-active k = 0 phonons of single crystals of α-P₄S₃ have been measured at 10 K and at high resolution. Of the 24 external and 60 internal phonons expected for the D_2h factor group of α-P₄S₃ we have observed 16 external and 38 internal phonons. The effect of the layer lattice has been proposed to explain the absence of some expected phonon structure. The present work together with an earlier study of the pressure and temperature dependence of the Raman-active phonons have enabled the 4A₁, A₂ and 5E internal molecular modes to be assigned. The resulting normal coordinates give good fits for the Raman-active bands of the heavy isotope P₄ ³²S₂ ³⁴S and for the mixed chalcogen species P₄S_{3 − x}Se_x.     

Spin-dependent electron transport in a magnetic nanostructure with the δ-doping

We report on a theoretical study of spin-dependent electron transport in a magnetic nanostructure with the δ-doping. It is revealed that the transmission probability, the electron conductance and the spin-polarization obviously depend on the weight of the δ-doping. It is also revealed that the transmission probability and the spin-polarization (PT) both show a periodic profile with the increase of the length L₂. These interesting phenomena will be more helpful for understanding the experimental physical phenomena in δ-doping and for making new types of devices.     

Afterglow in bulk AlN single crystals under β-irradiation

Regularities of afterglow at room temperature and of thermoluminescence at further heating up to 673 K have been studied in bulk aluminum nitride single crystals. It has been established that after exposure to β-irradiation luminescence decay at RT may be described by superposition of two exponential components: fast (59 s) and slow (606 s) ones, caused by defects of the anion crystal sublattice O_N- and V_N-centers, respectively. The afterglow spectrum is shown to be characterized by the 3.43 eV band with FWHM=0.61 eV that dominates also in the thermoluminescence under study. From analysis of the TL curves in terms of the general order formalism it has been concluded that variation of the activation energy observed within the 0.46–0.85 eV range with increasing storage of the samples from 5 min to 3 days may be caused by energy distribution of traps on the basis of oxygen-related centers. For the first time the compensation effect has been found, and phenomenologically interpreted for the TL processes of the AlN single crystals. Isokinetic temperature has been estimated within the framework of empiric and non-empiric relations.     

Depolarization ofμ + muons in GaAs single crystals

ASR study has been carried out on high resistivity single crystal gallium arsenide (GaAs). Three characteristic states involving the ⁺ muon (Mu^*, Mu, ⁺ were shown to exist in a binary semiconductor, similar to the case of elemental semiconductors.     

Normal state transport properties in single crystals of Ba1−xKxFe2As2 andNdFeAsO1−xFx

Hall effect and magnetoresistance Δρ/ρ(0) (MR) in the normal state have been measured on single crystals of Ba_1?xK_xFe₂As₂ and NdFeAsO_1?xF_x. Detailed analysis reveal the following conclusions: (1) For the parent phases of Ba_1?xK_x Fe₂As₂ and NdFeAsO_1?xF_x, large Hall effect and MR with strong temperature dependence were observed below a characteristic temperature corresponding to the antiferromagnetic/ structural transition. The field dependence of the Hall resistivity ρ_xy exhibits a non-linear behavior, which is accompanied by the violation of the B-square feature of the longitudinal magnetoresistivity Δρ_xx(B)/ρ_xx(0). A closer inspection further indicates that they are well related to each other and could be attributed to the multi-band effect or spin-related scattering. (2) The superconducting samples show much smaller Hall coefficient and MR in the normal state. The Hall coefficient shows a weaker temperature dependence compared to the parent phase, while the mean scattering rate 1/τ_H has a power-law like temperature dependence as 1/τ_H ∝ Tⁿ (n = 2–3). (3) For a Ba_1?xK_xFe₂ As₂ sample with T_c = 36 K, the field dependence of MR is complicated and the feature varies in different temperature regions. A drastic change of Δρ/ρ(0) was found between 80 K and 100 K, which corresponds very well to the maximum of the temperature derivative of the resistivity. This may be attributed to the spin-related scattering of electrons. (4) A comparison between the parent phase and the superconducting sample with T_c = 50 K in NdFeAsO_1?xF_x suggests that the electronic transport properties in the normal state cannot be easily understood with the simple multi-band model, while a picture concerning a suppression to the quasiparticle density of states at the Fermi energy is more reasonable.     

Ionoluminescence and formation of color centers in α-Al2O3 single crystals under proton irradiation

This paper describes results of experimental studies on radiation defects in nominally pure single crystals of corundum in two initial states: α-Al₂O₃ with an unperturbed lattice and α-Al₂O₃:C with a high concentration of anion vacancies. Defects were identified from optical absorption spectra, ionoluminescence, pulsed cathodoluminescence and photoluminescence spectra. It is shown that mostly color centers of the F- and F⁺-types are formed in the α-Al₂O₃ lattice under irradiation with 5,7 MeV protons.     

Order—Disorder phase transformation in ZrS2 single crystals

Order-disorder phase transformation has been observed in ZrS₂ single crystals on annealing them at a temperature of 400 ± 10°C. Loss of sulphur, resulting in its deficiency, on annealing of crystals is thought to be the cause of the observed phase transformation. Evidence in its support, based on X-ray and electron diffraction results, is advanced.     

Localization of stretching strain in doped carbon γ-Fe single crystals

The evolution of local strain during stretching of high-manganese carbon austenite was studied. The ordered patterns of strain localization proved to be closely related to the stages in the stress-strain curve. The results of this study are compared with analogous data for chromium-nickel nitrogen austenite single crystals. The velocity of self-consistent motion of the sites where plastic strain during stretching of γ-Fe single crystals is nonuniform was determined as a function of the strain hardening coefficient and deformation mechanism.     

E.S.R. and ENDOR of an α-chloro radical in X-irradiated 5-chlorodeoxyuridine single crystals

The most prominent radical formed from X-irradiation of the nucleic acid constituent analogue 5-chlorodeoxyuridine at room temperature is shown to be an α-chloro radical formed by hydrogen addition to C₆. The E.S.R. analysis of the ³⁵Cl hyperfine interaction combined with theoretical simulation of the spin hamiltonian yields tensor components a_xx =46·98 MHz, a_yy =-10·98 MHz and a_zz =-17·01 MHz with a quadrupole coupling constant of eqQ=72 MHz. The principal g-tensor values are g_xx =2·0012, g_yy =2·00862 and g_zz =2·00687. Three additional hyperfine interactions in the radical are observed combining E.S.R. and ENDOR spectroscopy. Besides the two nearly equivalent β-protons on C₆ with principal values of 103·39 MHz and 110·12 MHz, there is hyperfine interaction with the ¹⁴N nucleus of nitrogen N₃ (a_xx =9·81 MHz, a_yy =a_zz ? 0 MHz) and with the proton of the hydrogen bonded to N₃. The latter interaction has tensor components of 2·65 MHz, -10·80 MHz and -8·09 MHz as obtained from ENDOR data. The chlorine hyperfine coupling parameters are related to those observed in other α-chloro radicals. The mechanism of the formation of the radical in 5-chlorodeoxyuridine is discussed briefly.     

Spin-dependent transport through a serial double-quantum-dot with Rashba spin–orbit interaction

We study the spin-dependent electron transport through a serial double-quantum-dot (DQD) by using Green’s function equation of motion technique. Special attention is paid to the functions of the Rashba spin–orbit (RSO) effect in one of the DQD and the inter-dot tunneling coupling _tc$t_c$. When the electrons transport from the left or the right lead into the middle lead, a quasi-two channel is established due to the existence of _tc$t_c$. Then, the RSO interaction will induce into the tunnel matrix element a spin-dependent extra phase factor σ_?R$\sigma {?}_R$ as the electrons flowing through different conduction channels, and thus making the current in the middle lead to be spin-polarized. Moreover, by properly adjusting the value of _tc$t_c$, the dot-lead coupling strength, dots’ levels and the external bias voltages, a net spin current without the accompanying of charge current can be generated. The structure proposed here is simple and can be realized in the present experiments.     

On isotropic states in α-LiNH4SO4 crystals

The spectral and baric dependences of the birefringence of α-LiNH₄SO₄ crystals are studied. It is found that the birefringence is rather sensitive to uniaxial compressions. A baric shift of the isotropic point to longer or shorter wavelengths depending on the uniaxial compression direction is observed and a generalized temperature-spectral-baric diagram of the isotropic state is plotted. A possibility of the appearance of a pseudoisotropic state under the action of uniaxial pressure σ _z or simultaneous pressures σ _x = σ _z is shown.