Terahertz(THz)switches are essential components of THz communication systems.THz switches based on conventional waveguides and photonic crystal structures are sensitive to manufacturing defects and sharp bending,resul...Terahertz(THz)switches are essential components of THz communication systems.THz switches based on conventional waveguides and photonic crystal structures are sensitive to manufacturing defects and sharp bending,resulting in high scattering losses.In addition,THz switches with tunable working bandwidths have not yet been demonstrated.Here,we design THz switches based on a topological valley photonic crystal(VPC)structure using magnetic materials,which can achieve high forward transmittance based on the unique spin–valley locking effect.The broad working bandwidth allows selective turning on and off at a designed wavelength region by controlling the applied magnetic field.The designed THz switch can achieve an extinction ratio of up to 31.66 dB with an insertion loss of less than 0.13 dB.The 3-dB bandwidth is up to 49 GHz.This tunable THz switch can be experimentally fabricated by current fabrication techniques and thus can find broad applications in THz communication systems.展开更多
The use of trichlorphon in large quantities causes a large number of organic pollutants to enter water, sediments, and soils. Phyllosilicate minerals are considered effective adsorbents for organic pollutants. However...The use of trichlorphon in large quantities causes a large number of organic pollutants to enter water, sediments, and soils. Phyllosilicate minerals are considered effective adsorbents for organic pollutants. However, the adsorption behavior of organic pollutants on soil minerals affected by low-molecular-weight organic acids(LMWOAs) is not fully understood. In this study, the effect of LMWOAs on the adsorption behavior of trichlorphon on phyllosilicate minerals was investigated using a combination of adsorption measurements and molecular spectroscopic techniques(attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)). The adsorption of trichlorphon onto kaolinite(KAO) and montmorillonite(MON) was suppressed by increasing pH, indicating that electrostatic interaction played a key role in adsorption, especially at low pH. In the presence of citric acid(CA), there was an obvious promotion of trichlorphon adsorption on KAO and MON. In the presence of oxalic acid(OA), the adsorption of trichlorphon on KAO was promoted, whereas the adsorption on MON was inhibited, especially at pH 4.0. The presence of CA and OA increased the adsorption by increasing the exposure of hydrophobic sites of KAO and MON. The results from ATR-FTIR and XPS also indicated that the hydrophobic Si–O sites of phyllosilicate minerals were the preferred adsorption sites for trichlorphon in the presence of CA and OA, probably driven by the hydrophobic effect. However, the weak effect of OA on MON caused an increase in the electrostatic repulsion between MON and trichlorphon molecules, thus inhibiting adsorption. This study is significant for a deeper understanding of self-purification of soil and sediment systems in the presence of organic pollutants.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404201)Australia Research Council(Grant Nos.DP220100603 and FT220100559)+7 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A20375)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202403021211011)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(Grant No.2024-032)Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(Grant No.20240006)the Program of State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices(Grant No.KF202402)Basic Scientific Research Conditions and Major Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development of Anhui Science and Technology Department(Grant No.2023YFF0715700)Key Research Project of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202302150101001)Linkage Project Scheme(Grant Nos.LP210200345 and LP210100467).
文摘Terahertz(THz)switches are essential components of THz communication systems.THz switches based on conventional waveguides and photonic crystal structures are sensitive to manufacturing defects and sharp bending,resulting in high scattering losses.In addition,THz switches with tunable working bandwidths have not yet been demonstrated.Here,we design THz switches based on a topological valley photonic crystal(VPC)structure using magnetic materials,which can achieve high forward transmittance based on the unique spin–valley locking effect.The broad working bandwidth allows selective turning on and off at a designed wavelength region by controlling the applied magnetic field.The designed THz switch can achieve an extinction ratio of up to 31.66 dB with an insertion loss of less than 0.13 dB.The 3-dB bandwidth is up to 49 GHz.This tunable THz switch can be experimentally fabricated by current fabrication techniques and thus can find broad applications in THz communication systems.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41825021,42007020,and 21876097)the National Natural Science Foundation Project of International Cooperation and Exchange,China(No.41961144010)。
文摘The use of trichlorphon in large quantities causes a large number of organic pollutants to enter water, sediments, and soils. Phyllosilicate minerals are considered effective adsorbents for organic pollutants. However, the adsorption behavior of organic pollutants on soil minerals affected by low-molecular-weight organic acids(LMWOAs) is not fully understood. In this study, the effect of LMWOAs on the adsorption behavior of trichlorphon on phyllosilicate minerals was investigated using a combination of adsorption measurements and molecular spectroscopic techniques(attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)). The adsorption of trichlorphon onto kaolinite(KAO) and montmorillonite(MON) was suppressed by increasing pH, indicating that electrostatic interaction played a key role in adsorption, especially at low pH. In the presence of citric acid(CA), there was an obvious promotion of trichlorphon adsorption on KAO and MON. In the presence of oxalic acid(OA), the adsorption of trichlorphon on KAO was promoted, whereas the adsorption on MON was inhibited, especially at pH 4.0. The presence of CA and OA increased the adsorption by increasing the exposure of hydrophobic sites of KAO and MON. The results from ATR-FTIR and XPS also indicated that the hydrophobic Si–O sites of phyllosilicate minerals were the preferred adsorption sites for trichlorphon in the presence of CA and OA, probably driven by the hydrophobic effect. However, the weak effect of OA on MON caused an increase in the electrostatic repulsion between MON and trichlorphon molecules, thus inhibiting adsorption. This study is significant for a deeper understanding of self-purification of soil and sediment systems in the presence of organic pollutants.
