Dynamical renormalization of kinetic van der Waals spin models

An exact dynamical renormalization approach in differential form is proposed for kinetic van der Waals spin systems with general many-body interactions. The problem of restoring covariance in the evolution equation after renormalization of the model is solved by introducing a suitable renormalized time parameter, which depends also on the magnetization of the spin configuration. The study of the behavior of this renormalized time near criticality leads to a scaling relation for the linear relaxation time. This relation can be shown to imply the exact results for the dynamical critical behavior of the system.On leave of absence from Instituto di Fisica e Unità G.N.S.M. del C.N.R., Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.     

Six-body van der Waals interactions

We report on the six-body van der Waals interactions within Rydberg atoms. Specifically, we focus on the octahedron case. The results are compared with previous calculations for two to five bodies' interactions. This research is useful for crystal structure in condensed matter physics, such as p-type doping in Silicon or other types of semiconductors. This research is also useful for studying big molecules in chemistry, chemical engineering, and other fields.     

Nonuniform van der Waals theory

The liquid-vapor interface of a confined fluid at the condensation phase transition is studied in a combined hydrostatic/mean-field limit of classical statistical mechanics. Rigorous and numerical results are presented. The limit accounts for strongly repulsive short-range forces in terms of local thermodynamics. Weak attractive longer-range ones, like gravitational or van der Waals forces, contribute a self-consistent mean potential. Although the limit is fluctuationfree, the interface is not a sharp Gibbs interface, but its structure is resolved over the range of the attractive potential. For a fluid of hard balls with –r ^–6 interactions the traditional condensation phase transition with critical point is exhibited in the grand ensemble: A vapor state coexists with a liquid state. Both states are quasiuniform well inside the container, but wall-induced inhomogeneities show up close to the boundary of the container. The condensation phase transition of the grand ensemble bridges a region of negative total compressibility in the canonical ensemble which contains canonically stable proper liquid-vapor interface solutions. Embedded in this region is a new, strictly canonical phase transition between a quasiuniform vapor state and a small droplet with extended vapor atmosphere. This canonical transition, in turn, bridges a region of negative total specific heat in the microanonical ensemble. That region contains subcooled vapor states as well as superheated very small droplets which are microcanonically stable.     

范德华尔斯材料在转角光学中的研究进展

极化激元是光与不同极化子相互作用形成的半光半物质的准粒子,可用于亚波长尺度的光场调控,在光学成像、非线性效应增强及新型超构材料设计等领域扮演着举足重轻的角色.近年来,随着人们对转角范德华尔斯材料体系的制备工艺和物性研究的不断深入,其中许多新奇的极化激元现象也被揭示.本文综述了近年来转角范德华尔斯材料在光学领域的研究进展...     

Magnetic two-dimensional van der Waals materials forspintronic devices

Magnetic two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdWs) materials and their heterostructures attract increasing attention in the spintronics community due to their various degrees of freedom such as spin, charge, and energy valley, which may stimulate potential applications in the field of low-power and high-speed spintronic devices in the future. This review begins with introducing the long-range magnetic order in 2D vdWs materials and the recent progress of tunning their properties by electrostatic doping and stress. Next, the proximity-effect, current-induced magnetization switching, and the related spintronic devices (such as magnetic tunnel junctions and spin valves) based on magnetic 2D vdWs materials are presented. Finally, the development trend of magnetic 2D vdWs materials is discussed. This review provides comprehensive understandings for the development of novel spintronic applications based on magnetic 2D vdWs materials.     

A search for colour van der Waals interaction

It is suggested that the strength of nuclear colour van der Waals interaction, if present, can be determined by measuring deviations from Rutherford scattering of charged hadrons from nuclei, at energies well below the Coulomb barrier. Experimental limit on the strength of such a potential is obtained asλ<50, when the colour van der Waals potential is given byV(r)=λ(hc/r ₀)(r ₀/r)⁷, withr ₀, the scaling length, taken as 1 fm. This limit is obtained from an analysis of existing experiments and by performing scattering experiments of 3–4.6 MeV protons from a²⁰⁸Pb target.     

Nonclassical behavior of the van der Waals gas

The partition function of the van der Waals gas is represented by a functional integral which is evaluated by summing the value of the integrand over its absolute and all of its secondary maxima. This leads to a one-to-one correspondence with the Ising model with nearest-neighbor interactions only. Whereas the classical behavior of the van der Waals gas is due to the absolute maximum in function space, the nonclassical behavior is shown to derive from the combined contribution of all the secondary maxima. The relation of this work to inverse range expansions and to the droplet model of condensation is discussed.     

Rotational Spectrum, Dynamics, and Bond Energy of the Oxirane···Krypton van der Waals Complex

From the free jet millimeter-wave spectra of four isotopomers of the weakly bonded oxirane···Kr complex, information on the equilibrium conformation, dynamics, and dissociation energy has been deduced. A C_s symmetry is found for the complex, with Kr lying in the σ_v plane of symmetry of oxirane. The equilibrium distance of Kr with respect to the center of mass of bare oxirane is 3.67 Å, with Kr tilted 13.6° from the perpendicular to the center of mass of the ring toward the oxygen atom. The dissociation energy is estimated, from the centrifugal distortion constant D_J, to be ca. 3.1 kJ/mol.     

Broadband laser excitation of van der Waals polymers from a cold atomic gas

In this article, we study the molecular states or polymer states excited from a broadband laser, in which case the dipole blockade will be suppressed. As expected, it is shown that more molecular states are observed through broadband laser excitations compared with narrow-band laser excitations. In addition, it is discovered that a larger energy difference, larger detuning, is required to form deeper potential wells.     

Letter: Brane Cosmology with a van der Waals Equation of State

The evolution of a Universe confined onto a 3-brane embedded in a five-dimensional space-time is investigated where the cosmological fluid on the brane is modeled by the van der Waals equation of state. It is shown that the Universe on the brane evolves in such a manner that three distinct periods concerning its acceleration field are attained: (a) an initial accelerated epoch where the van der Waals fluid behaves like a scalar field with a negative pressure; (b) a past decelerated period which has two contributions, one of them is related to the van der Waals fluid which behaves like a matter field with a positive pressure, whereas the other contribution comes from a term of the Friedmann equation on the brane which is inversely proportional to the scale factor to the fourth power and can be interpreted as a radiation field, and (c) a present accelerated phase due to a cosmological constant on the brane.     

Observation of magnetoresistance in CrI3/graphene van der Waals heterostructures

Two-dimensional ferromagnetic van der Waals (2D vdW) heterostructures have opened new avenues for creating artificial materials with unprecedented electrical and optical functions beyond the reach of isolated 2D atomic layered materials, and for manipulating spin degree of freedom at the limit of few atomic layers, which empower next-generation spintronic and memory devices. However, to date, the electronic properties of 2D ferromagnetic heterostructures still remain elusive. Here, we report an unambiguous magnetoresistance behavior in CrI₃/graphene heterostructures, with a maximum magnetoresistance ratio of 2.8%. The magnetoresistance increases with increasing magnetic field, which leads to decreasing carrier densities through Lorentz force, and decreases with the increase of the bias voltage. This work highlights the feasibilities of applying two-dimensional ferromagnetic vdW heterostructures in spintronic and memory devices.     

麦克斯韦等面积法则在范氏气体中的应用

对与范德瓦耳斯气体状态方程有关的几个问题作了进一步分析,给出了一种证明麦克斯韦等面积法则的方法,并指出了有关文献的不妥之处.     

The Classical–Quantum Passage: A van der Waals Description

We undertake a van der Waals inquiry at very low temperatures so as to find signs of a classical–quantum frontier. We investigate the relation of such signs with the celebrated van der Waals gas–liquid transition. We specialize the discussion with respect to the noble gases. For such purpose, we use rather novel thermal statistical quantifiers such as the disequilibrium, the statistical complexity, and the thermal efficiency. Fruitful insights are thereby gained.     

二维材料的新奇物理及异质结的能带调控

以石墨烯为代表的层状材料具备显著区别于三维材料的新奇物理特性。更为重要的是,原子级平整的二维材料使得科学家们可以将不同的二维材料通过堆垛或者把相同的二维材料通过堆垛加扭转构成范德瓦耳斯异质结。通过层间耦合作用,可对异质结的能带结构和物理性质进行有效调控,从而衍生出单个二维材料所不具备的新奇物性。范德瓦耳斯异质结的能带调控极大地拓宽了二维材料的科学研究和应用前景。     

Differential renormalization of van der Waals spin models

An exact renormalization group equation in differential form is derived for spin systems with general many-body interactions in the van der Waals limit. This equation is solved and the free energy is determined as an integral along the renormalization trajectory in the interaction space. It is shown that the transformation can always be modified in such a way that an undetermined integration constant for the free energy vanishes exactly, also below the critical temperature. We also demonstrate how the invariance of the free energy under a parameterdependent equivalence transformation can provide information about the critical behavior of the system. In this alternative approach dangerous irrelevant variables play an essential role.On leave of absence from Istituto di Fisica e Unità GNSM del CNR, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.     

表面预处理对石墨烯上范德瓦耳斯外延生长GaN材料的影响

基于范德瓦耳斯外延生长的氮化镓/石墨烯材料异质生长界面仅靠较弱的范德瓦耳斯力束缚,具有低位错、易剥离等优势,近年来引起了人们的广泛关注.采用NH_3/H_2混合气体对石墨烯表面进行预处理,研究了不同NH_3/H_2比对石墨烯表面形貌、拉曼散射的影响,探讨了石墨烯在NH_3和H_2混合气氛下的表面预处理机制,最后在石墨烯上外延生长了1.6μm厚的GaN薄膜材料.实验结果表明:石墨烯中褶皱处的C原子更容易与气体发生刻蚀反应,刻蚀方向沿着褶皱进行;适当NH_3/H_2比的混合气体对石墨烯进行表面预处理可有效改善石墨烯上GaN材料的晶体质量.本研究提供了一种可有效提高GaN晶体质量的石墨烯表面预处理方法,可为进一步研究二维材料上高质量的GaN外延生长提供参考.     

Measurement of electronic structure in van der Waals ferromagnet Fe5-xGeTe2

As a van der Waals ferromagnet with high Curie temperature, Fe_5-xGeTe₂ has attracted tremendous interests recently. Here, using high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), we systematically investigated the electronic structure of Fe_5-xGeTe₂ crystals and its temperature evolution. Our ARPES measurement reveals two types of band structures from two different terminations with slight k_z evolution. Interestingly, across the ferromagnetic transition, we observed the merging of two split bands above the Curie temperature, suggesting the band splitting due to the exchange interaction within the itinerant Stoner model. Our results provide important insights into the electronic and magnetic properties of Fe_5-xGeTe₂ and the understanding of magnetism in a two-dimensional ferromagnetic system.     

二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构的制备与物性研究

二维范德瓦尔斯材料(可简称二维材料)已发展成为备受瞩目的材料大家族,而由其衍生的二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构的集成、性能及应用是现今凝聚态物理和材料科学领域的研究热点之一.二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构为探索丰富多彩的物理效应和新奇的物理现象,以及构建新型的自旋电子学器件提供了灵活而广阔的平台.本文从二维材料的转移技术着手,介绍二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构的构筑、性能及应用.首先,依据湿法转移和干法转移的分类,详细介绍二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构的制备技术,内容包括转移技术的通用设备、常用转移方法的具体操作步骤、三维操纵二维材料的方法、异质界面清洁.随后介绍二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构的性能和应用,重点介绍二维磁性范德瓦尔斯异质结构,并列举在二维范德瓦尔斯磁隧道结和摩尔超晶格领域的应用.因此,二维材料转移技术的发展和优化将进一步助力二维范德瓦尔斯异质结构在基础科学研究和实际应用上取得突破性的成果.     

磷烯基二维范德瓦尔斯异质结的理论表征

本文基于单层黑磷和蓝磷,理论设计出二维范德瓦尔斯异质结、能带结构、态密度、Bader电荷布局、电荷密度差分图及光吸收谱等,计算结果表明它是典型的第二型异质结,有利于光生载流子分离,且可见光捕获能力显著增强.内禀的界面极化电场能有效阻止光生电子-空穴的复合.表明磷烯基二维范德瓦尔斯异质结是一类性能优异的光解水催化剂.