High-j proton alignments in 101Pd

High-spin states in ¹⁰¹Pd have been investigated by means of in-beam γ-ray spectroscopic techniques via the ⁷⁶Ge(²⁸Si, 3n) reaction at beam energies of 85 and 95 MeV. The previously known d _5/2 and 1/2^?[550] bands were extended to higher spins, and the unfavored signature branch of the 1/2^?[550] band was built. The band crossings observed experimentally are explained by the alignment of g _9/2 protons. The band properties in ¹⁰¹Pd are compared with those in the neighboring nuclei and are discussed within the framework of the cranked shell model (CSM).     

Three-coupled-quantum-well nanostructures as a source of far-infrared entangled light

A scheme is proposed to achieve the two-mode entanglement in an asymmetric semiconductor three-coupled-quantum-well (TCQW) system based on the intersubband transitions (ISBTs). In the present scheme, the TCQW structure is trapped into a doubly resonant cavity, and the required quantum coherence effects is induced by the corresponding ISBTs, which is the key of realising entanglement. By numerically simulating the dynamics of the system, we show that the entangled cavity modes with the far-infrared wavelengh can be realised in this TCQW system. The present research provides an efficient approach to achieve far-infrared entangled light in the semiconductor nanostructures, which may have significant impact on the progress of solid-state quantum information theory.     

Reflex optical sensor based on dual metal gratings with high angular sensitivity

An interesting reflection phenomenon in a dual metal grating (DMG) structure is studied, which is related to the competition between Fabry-Prot (F-P) resonance effect and evanescent-field coupling effect inside the gap between the two composing single metal gratings. This competition leads to high angular sensitivity in response to the refractive index variation of the sample solution in the gap. A reflex optical sensor with high sensitivity based on DMG for detecting the change in refractive index is proposed and its performance theoretically is discussed.     

Influence of incident light polarization on photonic nanojet

Dielectric microspheres can confine light in a three-dimensional (3D) region called photonic nanojet is shown when they are illuminated by different polarized beams. The influence of incident light polarization on photonic nanojet using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is demostrated. The axial field intensity profiles of photonic nanojets for both the linear and circular polarization incident beams are very similar. Azimuthal polarization incident beam induces a doughnut beam along the optical axis, while the radial polarization incident beam permits one to reach an effective volume as small as 0.7(λ/n) 3 .     

Structures and luminescence properties of Yb3＋ in the double perovskites Ba2YB＇O6 （B＇=Ta5＋, Nb5＋） phosphors

The Yb³⁺ doped Ba₂YB'O₆ (B'=Ta⁵⁺, Nb⁵⁺) were prepared by high temperature solid-state reaction method, their structures were determined by x-ray diffraction and refined by Rietveld method. The diffuse reflection absorption, excitation and emission spectra of Yb³⁺:Ba₂YB'O₆ (B'=,Ta⁵⁺, Nb⁵⁺) were measured at room temperature. Under the excitation of ultraviolet light, these phosphors exhibit broad charge transfer band emissions of TaO₆ or NbO₆ centre with large Stokes shift. The Yb³⁺ doped into these hosts are situated at Y³⁺ sites of cubic symmetry (O_h). The experimental energy levels of Yb³⁺ in Ba₂YTaO₆ and Ba₂YNbO₆ were determined by photoluminescence and diffuse reflection absorption spectra. Their wavefunctions and theoretical energy levels were obtained by diagonalising the Hamiltonian matrix. The experimental energy levels were fitted by Levenberg--Marquardt iteration algorithm to determine crystal field parameters. Then, the magnetic-pole transition line strengths of Yb³⁺:Ba₂YB'O₆(B'=Ta⁵⁺, Nb⁵⁺) from (²F_5/2)Γ₈^- to the low-energy states were calculated.     

Theoretical investigation of new type of ternary magnesium alloys AMgNi4 (A=Y,La, Ce,Pr and Nd)

New ternary magnesium alloys AMgNi₄ (A=Y, La, Ce, Pr and Nd) have been studied by First-Principles calculations within the generalized gradient approximation. The optimized structural parameters were in good agreement with the available experimental data. The calculated cohesive energies and formation enthalpies showed that these alloys had strong structural stability. Then the elastic constants C_ij of these AMgNi₄ alloys were calculated, and the bulk modulus B, shear modulus G, Young's modulus E, Poisson's ratio ν and anisotropy value A of polycrystalline materials were derived from the elastic constants, the related mechanical properties were further discussed. The electronic structures were also calculated to reveal the underlying mechanism for the structural stability and the elastic property.     

Transport properties of boron-doped single-walled silicon carbide nanotubes

The doped boron (B) atom in silicon carbide nanotube (SiCNT) can substitute carbon or silicon atom, forming two different structures. The transport properties of both B-doped SiCNT structures are investigated by the method combined non-equilibrium Green’s function with density functional theory (DFT). As the bias ranging from 0.8 to 1.0 V, the negative differential resistance (NDR) effect occurs, which is derived from the great difficulty for electrons tunneling from one electrode to another with the increasing of localization of molecular orbital. The high similar transport properties of both B-doped SiCNT indicate that boron is a suitable impurity for fabricating nano-scale SiCNT electronic devices.     

Effect of hydrogen-doping on bonding properties of Ti3SiC2

Using the first principles method based on the density functional theory, we investigated the effect of hydrogen-doping on bonding properties of Ti₃SiC₂. The formation energies of hydrogen interstitials in three possible positions were calculated. The results show that hydrogen favors residing near the (0 0 1) Si plane. In these positions, hydrogen is hybridized most with 1s states of lattice atoms (Si and C), instead of Ti. The presence of hydrogen does not substantially influence the bonding nature of Ti₃SiC₂; chemical bonding is characterized by the hybridizations of Ti d-Si p and Ti d-C p states, and yields high strength. This is contrary to hydrogen-doping in transition metals, where the electron of hydrogen fills in the d bands of the metals and, as a consequence, decreases the cohesive strength of the lattice.     

Perturbation of symmetries for super-long elastic slender rods

This paper analyses perturbations of Noether symmetry, Lie symmetry, and form invariance for super-long elastic slender rod systems. Criterion and structure equations of the symmetries after disturbance are proposed. Considering perturbation of all infinitesimal generators, three types of adiabatic invariants induced by perturbation of symmetries for the system are obtained.     

O2流量对磁控溅射N掺杂TiO2薄膜成分及晶体结构的影响

利用直流脉冲磁控溅射方法在室温下通过改变O₂流量制备具有不同晶体结构的N掺杂TiO₂薄膜,利用台阶仪、X射线光电子能谱仪、X射线衍射仪、紫外-可见分光光度计等设备对薄膜沉积速率、化学成分、晶体结构、禁带宽度等进行分析.结果表明:所制备的薄膜元素配比约为TiO_1.68±0.06N_0.11±0.01,N为替位掺杂,所有样品退火前后均未形成Ti—N相结构,N掺杂TiO₂薄膜的沉积速率、晶体结构等主要依赖于O₂流量.在O₂流量为2 sccm时,N掺杂TiO₂薄膜沉积速率相对较高,薄膜为非晶态结构,但薄膜内含有锐钛矿(anatase)和金红石(rutile)相晶核,退火后薄膜呈anatase和rutile相混合结构,禁带宽度仅为2.86 eV.随着O₂流量的增加,薄膜沉积速率单调下降,退火后样品禁带宽度逐渐增加.当O₂流量为12 sccm时,薄膜为anatase相择优生长,退火后呈anatase相结构,禁带宽度为3.2 eV.综合本实验的分析结果,要在室温条件下制备晶态N掺杂TiO₂薄膜,需在高O₂流量(＞10 sccn)条件下制备. 关键词： 2薄膜')" href="#">N掺杂TiO₂薄膜 磁控溅射 化学配比 晶体结构