Active matter is a non-equilibrium condensed system consisting of self-propelled particles capable of converting stored or ambient energy into collective motion.Typical active matter systems include cytoskeleton biopo...Active matter is a non-equilibrium condensed system consisting of self-propelled particles capable of converting stored or ambient energy into collective motion.Typical active matter systems include cytoskeleton biopolymers,swimming bacteria,artificial swimmers,and animal herds.In contrast to wet active matter,dry active matter is an active system characterized by the absence of significant hydrodynamic interactions and conserved momentum.In dry active matter,the role of surrounding fluids is providing viscous friction at low Reynolds numbers and can be neglected at high Reynolds numbers.This review offers a comprehensive overview of recent experimental,computational,and theoretical advances in understanding phase transitions and critical phenomena in dry aligning active matter,including polar particles,self-propelled rods,active nematics,and their chiral counterparts.Various ways of determining phase transition points as well as non-equilibrium phenomena,such as collective motion,cluster formation,and creation and annihilation of topological defects are reviewed.展开更多
Phase transitions,as one of the most intriguing phenomena in nature,are divided into first-order phase transitions(FOPTs)and continuous ones in current classification.While the latter shows striking phenomena of scali...Phase transitions,as one of the most intriguing phenomena in nature,are divided into first-order phase transitions(FOPTs)and continuous ones in current classification.While the latter shows striking phenomena of scaling and universality,the former has recently also been demonstrated to exhibit scaling and universal behavior within a mesoscopic,coarse-grained Landau-Ginzburg theory.Here we apply this theory to a microscopic model-the paradigmatic Ising model,which undergoes FOPTs between two ordered phases below its critical temperature-and unambiguously demonstrate universal scaling behavior in such FOPTs.These results open the door for extending the theory to other microscopic FOPT systems and experimentally testing them to systematically uncover their scaling and universal behavior.展开更多
A longstanding discrepancy between theoretical predictions and experimental observations on the highpressurestructural transformations of lanthanum mononitride(LaN)has posed challenges for understandingthe behavior of...A longstanding discrepancy between theoretical predictions and experimental observations on the highpressurestructural transformations of lanthanum mononitride(LaN)has posed challenges for understandingthe behavior of heavy transition metal mononitrides.Here,we systematically investigate the structural evolutionof LaN under high pressure using first-principles calculations combined with angle-dispersive synchrotron X-raydiffraction,identifying the phase transition sequence and corresponding phase boundaries.Analyses of energetics,kinetic barriers,and lattice dynamics reveal distinct mechanisms driving these transitions.These results clarifythe structural stability of LaN and offer guidance for studying other heavy transition metal mononitrides withcomplex electronic behavior under extreme conditions.展开更多
Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)is the most promising candidate for low-temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC)multilayer devices.Selecting the appropriate precursors strongly requires reliable thermodynamic properties to be defined accur...Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)is the most promising candidate for low-temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC)multilayer devices.Selecting the appropriate precursors strongly requires reliable thermodynamic properties to be defined accurately.In this study,the structural parameters of the Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)at ambient temperature indicate that it is crystallized in space group of P2_(1)/c.Notably,Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)has low lattice thermal conductivity(k_(L))of 4.77,5.12,and 4.52 W/m K,along the a,b,and c axes,respectively,which originates from the large phonon scattering rate and low phonon group velocity.The α-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)←→β-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7) and β-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)←→γ-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)polymorphic transitions occur at 743℃and 908℃with enthalpy change of 1.82±0.04 kJ/mol and 1.51±0.04 kJ/mol,respectively.The endothermic effect at 1083℃ with an enthalpy change of 26.54±0.26 kJ/mol is related to the congruent melting of γ-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7).In addition,the molar heat capacity of Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7) was measured utilizing drop calorimetry at high temperatures.The measured thermodynamic properties were then applied to select precursors for preparing Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)via a solid-state reaction,indicating that the V_(2)O_5 and Mg(OH)_(2) precursors are strongly recommended due to their thermodynamic superiority.展开更多
We investigate the localization and topological properties of the Haldane model under the influence of random flux and Anderson disorder. Our localization analysis reveals that random flux induces a transition from in...We investigate the localization and topological properties of the Haldane model under the influence of random flux and Anderson disorder. Our localization analysis reveals that random flux induces a transition from insulating to metallic states, while Anderson localization only arises under the modulation of Anderson disorder. By employing real-space topological invariant methods, we demonstrates that the system undergoes topological phase transitions under different disorder manipulations, whereas random flux modulation uniquely induces topological Anderson insulator phases, with the potential to generate states with opposite Chern numbers. These findings highlight the distinct roles of disorder in shaping the interplay between topology and localization, providing insights into stabilizing topological states and designing robust topological quantum materials.展开更多
The phase transition among different solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients can significantly influence their physicochemical properties,potentially leading to clinical safety risks.However,phase transition ...The phase transition among different solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients can significantly influence their physicochemical properties,potentially leading to clinical safety risks.However,phase transition mechanisms remain under explored,especially in multi-component drugs.Here we report a novel ciprofloxacin-diclofenac salt system and investigate phase transitions among its anhydrate,dihydrate,and methanol solvate forms.The study focused on the influence of water activity and solvent vapor conditions,elucidating the role of vip molecules in driving these transitions.These findings offer new insights into polymorphic phase transitions,advancing our understanding of stability and performance in pharmaceutical formulations.展开更多
Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effec...Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effective Hamiltonian method in conjuction with the phase-field model, we have successfully reproduced the thermal hysteresis observed in ferroelectric materials during phase transitions. The computational results regarding the electrocaloric effect from these two different computational scales closely align with experimental measurements. Furthermore, we analyze how the first-order ferroelectric phase transition gradually diminishes with an increasing applied electric field, exhibiting characteristics of second-order-like phase transition. By employing the characteristic parameters of thermal hysteresis, we have established a pathway for calculations across different computational scales, thereby providing theoretical support for further investigations into the properties of ferroelectric materials through concurrent multiscale simulations.展开更多
We propose an eigen microstate approach(EMA)for analyzing quantum phase transitions in quantum many-body systems,introducing a novel framework that does not require prior knowledge of an order parameter.Using the tran...We propose an eigen microstate approach(EMA)for analyzing quantum phase transitions in quantum many-body systems,introducing a novel framework that does not require prior knowledge of an order parameter.Using the transversefield Ising model(TFIM)as a case study,we demonstrate the effectiveness of EMA by identifying key features of the phase transition through the scaling behavior of eigenvalues and the structure of associated eigen microstates.Our results reveal substantial changes in the ground state of the TFIM as it undergoes a phase transition,as reflected in the behavior of specific componentsξ_(i)^((k))within the eigen microstates.This method is expected to be applicable to other quantum systems where predefining an order parameter is challenging.展开更多
As a promising anode material for magnesium ion rechargeable batteries,magnesium metavanadate(MgV_(2)O_(6))has attracted considerable research interest in recent years.A MgV_(2)O_(6)sample was synthesized via a facile...As a promising anode material for magnesium ion rechargeable batteries,magnesium metavanadate(MgV_(2)O_(6))has attracted considerable research interest in recent years.A MgV_(2)O_(6)sample was synthesized via a facile solid-state reaction by multistep-firing stoichiometric mixtures of MgO and V2O5 powder under an air atmosphere.The solid-state phase transition fromα-MgV_(2)O_(6)toβ-MgV_(2)O_(6)occurred at 841 K and the enthalpy change was 4.37±0.04 kJ/mol.The endothermic effect at 1014 K and the enthalpy change was 26.54±0.26 kJ/mol,which is related to the incongruent melting ofβ-MgV_(2)O_(6).In situ XRD was performed to investigate phase transition of the as-prepared MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures.The cell parameters obtained by Rietveld refinement indicated that it crystallizes in a monoclinic system with the C2/m space group,and the lattice parameters of a=9.280 A°,b=3.501 A°,c=6.731 A°,β=111.76°.The solid-state phase transition fromα-MgV_(2)O_(6)toβ-MgV_(2)O_(6)was further studied by thermal kinetics,indicating that this process is controlled first by a fibril-like mechanism and then by a spherulitic-type mechanism with an increasing heating rate.Additionally,the enthalpy change of MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures was measured utilizing the drop calorimetry,heat capacity was calculated and given as:Cp=208.3+0.03583T-4809000T^(−2)(298-923 K)(J mol^(−1)K^(−1)),the high-temperature heat capacity can be used to calculate Gibbs free energy of MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures.展开更多
Multiple quantum coherences are often employed to describe quantum many-body dynamics in nuclear spin systems and recently,to characterize quantum phase transitions in trapped ions.Here we investigate the multiple-qua...Multiple quantum coherences are often employed to describe quantum many-body dynamics in nuclear spin systems and recently,to characterize quantum phase transitions in trapped ions.Here we investigate the multiple-quantum-coherence dynamics of a spin-1 Bose–Einstein condensate.By adjusting the quadratic Zeeman shift,the condensate exhibits three quantum phases.Our numerical results show that the spectrum of multiple quantum coherence does indeed catch the quantum critical points.More importantly,with only a few low-order multiple quantum coherences,the spin-1 condensate exhibits rich signals of the many-body dynamics,beyond conventional observables.The experimental implementation of such multiple quantum coherence protocol is also discussed.展开更多
TaSe_(3)has garnered significant research interests due to its unique quasi-one-dimensional crystal structure,which gives rise to distinctive properties.Using crystal structure search and first-principles calculations...TaSe_(3)has garnered significant research interests due to its unique quasi-one-dimensional crystal structure,which gives rise to distinctive properties.Using crystal structure search and first-principles calculations,we systematically investigated the pressure-induced structural and electronic phase transitions of quasi-one-dimensional TaSe_(3)up to 100 GPa.In addition to the ambient pressure phase(P2_(1)/m-I),we identified three high-pressure phases:P2_(1)/m-II,Pnma,and Pmma.For the P2_(1)/m-I phase,the inclusion of spin-orbit coupling(SOC)results in significant SOC splitting and changes in the band inversion characteristics.Furthermore,band structure calculations for the three high-pressure phases indicate metallic natures,and the electron localization function suggests ionic bonding between Ta and Se atoms.Our electron-phonon coupling calculations reveal a superconducting critical temperature of approximately 6.4 K for the Pmma phase at 100 GPa.This study provides valuable insights into the high-pressure electronic behavior of quasi-one-dimensional TaSe_(3).展开更多
O3-type layered oxide cathodes have been widely investigated due to their high reversible capacities and sufficient Na+reservoirs.However,such materials usually suffer from complex multistep phase transitions along wi...O3-type layered oxide cathodes have been widely investigated due to their high reversible capacities and sufficient Na+reservoirs.However,such materials usually suffer from complex multistep phase transitions along with drastic volume changes,leading to the unsatisfied cycle performance.Herein,we report a Mg/Ti co-doped O3-type NaNi_(0.5)Mn_(0.5)O_(2),which can effectively suppress the complex multistep phase transition and realize a solid-solution reaction within a wide voltage range.It is confirmed that,the Mg/Ti co-doping is beneficial to enhance the structural stability and integrity by absorbing micro-strain and distortions.Thus,the as obtained sample delivers an outstanding cyclic performance(82.3%after 200 cycles at 1 C)in the voltage range of 2.0-4.0 V,and a high discharge capacity of 86.6 mAh/g after 100 cycles within the wide voltage range(2.0-4.5 V),which outperform the existing literatures.This co-doping strategy offers new insights into high performance O3-type cathode for sodium ion batteries.展开更多
The Floquet technique provides a novel anomalous topological phase for non-equilibrium phase transitions.Based on the high symmetry of the quantum anomalous Hall model,the findings suggest a one-to-one correspondence ...The Floquet technique provides a novel anomalous topological phase for non-equilibrium phase transitions.Based on the high symmetry of the quantum anomalous Hall model,the findings suggest a one-to-one correspondence between the average spin texture and the Floquet quasi-energy spectrum.A new approach is proposed to directly measure the quasienergy spectrum,replacing previous measurements of the average spin texture.Finally,we proposed a reliable experimental scheme based on ion trap platforms.This scheme markedly reduces the measurement workload,improves the measurement fidelity,and is applicable to multiple platforms such as cold atoms and nuclear magnetic resonance.展开更多
By considering the negative cosmological constant Λ as a thermodynamic pressure, we study the thermodynamics and phase transitions of the D-dimensional dyonic Ad S black holes(BHs) with quasitopological electromagnet...By considering the negative cosmological constant Λ as a thermodynamic pressure, we study the thermodynamics and phase transitions of the D-dimensional dyonic Ad S black holes(BHs) with quasitopological electromagnetism in Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet(EGB) gravity. The results indicate that the small/large BH phase transition that is similar to the van der Waals(vdW) liquid/gas phase transition always exists for any spacetime dimensions. Interestingly, we then find that this BH system exhibits a more complex phase structure in 6-dimensional case that is missed in other dimensions.Specifically, it shows for D = 6 that we observed the small/intermediate/large BH phase transitions in a specific parameter region with the triple point naturally appeared. Moreover, when the magnetic charge turned off, we still observed the small/intermediate/large BH phase transitions and triple point only in 6-dimensional spacetime, which is consistent with the previous results. However, for the dyonic Ad S BHs with quasitopological electromagnetism in Einstein–Born–Infeld(EBI) gravity, the novel phase structure composed of two separate coexistence curves observed by Li et al. [Phys. Rev. D105 104048(2022)] disappeared in EGB gravity. This implies that this novel phase structure is closely related to gravity theories, and seems to have nothing to do with the effect of quasitopological electromagnetism. In addition, it is also true that the critical exponents calculated near the critical points possess identical values as mean field theory. Finally, we conclude that these findings shall provide some deep insights into the intriguing thermodynamic properties of the dyonic Ad S BHs with quasitopological electromagnetism in EGB gravity.展开更多
Phase transitions, morphology changes, and oxidation mechanism of the ilmenite oxidation process were investigated. FeTi03 transforms to hematite and rutile when oxidation at 700-800 ℃, and pseudobrookite is formed w...Phase transitions, morphology changes, and oxidation mechanism of the ilmenite oxidation process were investigated. FeTi03 transforms to hematite and rutile when oxidation at 700-800 ℃, and pseudobrookite is formed when the oxidation temperature reaches 900 ℃. The initial ilmenite powder exhibits paramagnetism; however, after being oxidized at the intermediate temperature （800-850 ℃）, the oxidation product exhibits weak ferromagnetism. The oxidation mechanism was discussed. The microstructure observations show that a lot of micro-pores emerge on the surfaces of ilmenite particles at the intermediate temperature, which is deemed to be caoable ofenhancin~ the mass transfer ofoxgen during oxidation.展开更多
Recent findings related to coagulable magnesium vapor nucleation and growth in vacuum were assessed critically, with emphasis on understanding these processes at a fundamental molecular level. The effects of magnesium...Recent findings related to coagulable magnesium vapor nucleation and growth in vacuum were assessed critically, with emphasis on understanding these processes at a fundamental molecular level. The effects of magnesium vapor pressure, condensation temperature, and condensation zone temperature gradient on magnesium vapor nucleation in phase transitions and condensation from atomic collision and coacervation with collision under vacuum conditions were discussed. Magnesium powder and magnesium lump condensates were produced under different conditions and characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. The right condensation zone temperature approach to the liquid transition primarily improved the magnesium vapor concentration rate. The gas-solid phase transition was primarily inhibited by setting a small condenser temperature gradient. Under the right condensation temperature and temperature gradients, increasing magnesium vapor partial pressure improved crystallization and reduced the oxidation rate.展开更多
The dielectric properties and phase transition characteristics of La2O3- and Sb2O3-doped barium strontium titanate ceramics prepared by solid state route were investigated. The microstructure was identified by X-ray d...The dielectric properties and phase transition characteristics of La2O3- and Sb2O3-doped barium strontium titanate ceramics prepared by solid state route were investigated. The microstructure was identified by X-ray diffraction method and scanning electron microscope was also employed to observe the surface morphologies. It is found that （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics exhibit typical perovskite structure and the average grain size decreases dramatically with increasing the content of Sb2O3. Both La3＋ ions and Sb3＋ ions occupy the A-sites in perovskite lattice. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of barium strontium titanate based ceramics are obviously influenced by La2O3 as well as Sb2O3 addition content. The tetragonal-cubic phase transition of La2O3 modified barium strontium titanate ceramics is of second order and the Curie temperature shifts to lower value with increasing the La2O3 doping content. The phase transition of （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics diffuses and the deviation from Curie-Weiss law becomes more obvious with the increase in Sb2O3 concentration. The temperature corresponding to the dielectric constant maximum of （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics decreases with increasing the Sb2O3 content, which is attributed to the replacement of host ions by the Sb3＋ ions.展开更多
We investigate the role of quantum correlation around the quantum phase transitions by using quantum renormalization group theory. Numerical analysis indicates that quantum correlation as well as quantum nonlocality c...We investigate the role of quantum correlation around the quantum phase transitions by using quantum renormalization group theory. Numerical analysis indicates that quantum correlation as well as quantum nonlocality can efficiently detect the quantum critical point in the two-dimensional XY systems. The nonanalytic behavior of the first derivative of quantum correlation is observed at the critical point as the size of the model increases. Furthermore, we discuss the quantum correlation distribution in this system based on the square of concurrence（SC） and square of quantum discord（SQD）. The monogamous properties of SC and SQD are obtained. Particularly, we prove that the quantum critical point can also be achieved by monogamy score.展开更多
Amorphous materials are ubiquitous and widely used in human society, yet their structures are far from being fully understood. Metallic glasses, a new class of amorphous materials, have attracted a great deal of inter...Amorphous materials are ubiquitous and widely used in human society, yet their structures are far from being fully understood. Metallic glasses, a new class of amorphous materials, have attracted a great deal of interests due to their exceptional properties. In recent years, our understanding of metallic glasses increases dramatically, thanks to the development of advanced instrumentation, such as in situ x-ray and neutron scattering. In this article, we provide a brief review of recent progress in study of the structure of metallic glasses. In particular, we will emphasize, from the scattering perspective, the multiscale structures of metallic glasses, i.e., short-to-medium range atomic packing, and phase transitions in the supercooled liquid region, e.g., crystallization and liquid-to-liquid phase transition. We will also discuss, based on the understanding of their structures and phase stability, the mechanical and magnetic properties of metallic glasses.展开更多
In this contribution results from different disciplines of science were compared to show their intimate interweaving with each other having in common the golden ratio <span style="font-family:Verdana;">...In this contribution results from different disciplines of science were compared to show their intimate interweaving with each other having in common the golden ratio <span style="font-family:Verdana;">φ<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> respectively its fifth power <span style="font-family:Verdana;">φ<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">5</sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The research fields cover model calculations of statistical physics associated with phase transitions, the quantum probability of two particles, new physics of everything suggested by the information relativity theory (<span style="font-family:Verdana;">IRT<span style="font-family:Verdana;">) including explanations of cosmological relevance, the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">ε<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-<span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">infinity theory, superconductivity, and the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Tammes<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> problem of the largest diameter of <span style="font-family:Verdana;">N<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> non-overlapping circles on the surface of a sphere with its connection to viral morphology and crystallography. Finally, <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fibo<span style="font-family:Verdana;">nacci<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> anyons proposed for topological quantum<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> computation (<span style="font-family:Verdana;">TQC<span style="font-family:Verdana;">) were briefly described in comparison to the recently formulated reverse <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fibonacci<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> approach using the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jani<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">čko<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> number sequence. An architecture applicable for a quantum computer is proposed consisting of 13-step twisted microtubules similar to tubulin microtubules of living matter. Most topics point to the omnipresence of the golden mean as the numerical dominator of our world.展开更多
基金granted by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12047503)Wenzhou Institute,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.WIUCASQD2023009)。
文摘Active matter is a non-equilibrium condensed system consisting of self-propelled particles capable of converting stored or ambient energy into collective motion.Typical active matter systems include cytoskeleton biopolymers,swimming bacteria,artificial swimmers,and animal herds.In contrast to wet active matter,dry active matter is an active system characterized by the absence of significant hydrodynamic interactions and conserved momentum.In dry active matter,the role of surrounding fluids is providing viscous friction at low Reynolds numbers and can be neglected at high Reynolds numbers.This review offers a comprehensive overview of recent experimental,computational,and theoretical advances in understanding phase transitions and critical phenomena in dry aligning active matter,including polar particles,self-propelled rods,active nematics,and their chiral counterparts.Various ways of determining phase transition points as well as non-equilibrium phenomena,such as collective motion,cluster formation,and creation and annihilation of topological defects are reviewed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12175316).
文摘Phase transitions,as one of the most intriguing phenomena in nature,are divided into first-order phase transitions(FOPTs)and continuous ones in current classification.While the latter shows striking phenomena of scaling and universality,the former has recently also been demonstrated to exhibit scaling and universal behavior within a mesoscopic,coarse-grained Landau-Ginzburg theory.Here we apply this theory to a microscopic model-the paradigmatic Ising model,which undergoes FOPTs between two ordered phases below its critical temperature-and unambiguously demonstrate universal scaling behavior in such FOPTs.These results open the door for extending the theory to other microscopic FOPT systems and experimentally testing them to systematically uncover their scaling and universal behavior.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.T2325013,12474004,and 52288102)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1400503)the Program for Jilin University Science and Technology Innovative Research Team。
文摘A longstanding discrepancy between theoretical predictions and experimental observations on the highpressurestructural transformations of lanthanum mononitride(LaN)has posed challenges for understandingthe behavior of heavy transition metal mononitrides.Here,we systematically investigate the structural evolutionof LaN under high pressure using first-principles calculations combined with angle-dispersive synchrotron X-raydiffraction,identifying the phase transition sequence and corresponding phase boundaries.Analyses of energetics,kinetic barriers,and lattice dynamics reveal distinct mechanisms driving these transitions.These results clarifythe structural stability of LaN and offer guidance for studying other heavy transition metal mononitrides withcomplex electronic behavior under extreme conditions.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3901001-1)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1902217)financial support from the Chinese Scholarship Council(CSC No.202106050084)。
文摘Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)is the most promising candidate for low-temperature co-fired ceramic(LTCC)multilayer devices.Selecting the appropriate precursors strongly requires reliable thermodynamic properties to be defined accurately.In this study,the structural parameters of the Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)at ambient temperature indicate that it is crystallized in space group of P2_(1)/c.Notably,Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)has low lattice thermal conductivity(k_(L))of 4.77,5.12,and 4.52 W/m K,along the a,b,and c axes,respectively,which originates from the large phonon scattering rate and low phonon group velocity.The α-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)←→β-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7) and β-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)←→γ-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)polymorphic transitions occur at 743℃and 908℃with enthalpy change of 1.82±0.04 kJ/mol and 1.51±0.04 kJ/mol,respectively.The endothermic effect at 1083℃ with an enthalpy change of 26.54±0.26 kJ/mol is related to the congruent melting of γ-Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7).In addition,the molar heat capacity of Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7) was measured utilizing drop calorimetry at high temperatures.The measured thermodynamic properties were then applied to select precursors for preparing Mg_(2)V_(2)O_(7)via a solid-state reaction,indicating that the V_(2)O_5 and Mg(OH)_(2) precursors are strongly recommended due to their thermodynamic superiority.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos. 2021YFA1400900, 2021YFA0718300, and 2021YFA1402100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12174461, 12234012, 12334012, and 52327808)。
文摘We investigate the localization and topological properties of the Haldane model under the influence of random flux and Anderson disorder. Our localization analysis reveals that random flux induces a transition from insulating to metallic states, while Anderson localization only arises under the modulation of Anderson disorder. By employing real-space topological invariant methods, we demonstrates that the system undergoes topological phase transitions under different disorder manipulations, whereas random flux modulation uniquely induces topological Anderson insulator phases, with the potential to generate states with opposite Chern numbers. These findings highlight the distinct roles of disorder in shaping the interplay between topology and localization, providing insights into stabilizing topological states and designing robust topological quantum materials.
基金supported by the Young Scientists Promotion Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2023A1515030128)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2024A1515011590)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81703438)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2022-I2M-1-015).
文摘The phase transition among different solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients can significantly influence their physicochemical properties,potentially leading to clinical safety risks.However,phase transition mechanisms remain under explored,especially in multi-component drugs.Here we report a novel ciprofloxacin-diclofenac salt system and investigate phase transitions among its anhydrate,dihydrate,and methanol solvate forms.The study focused on the influence of water activity and solvent vapor conditions,elucidating the role of vip molecules in driving these transitions.These findings offer new insights into polymorphic phase transitions,advancing our understanding of stability and performance in pharmaceutical formulations.
基金Project supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52372100)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2019YFA0307900)。
文摘Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effective Hamiltonian method in conjuction with the phase-field model, we have successfully reproduced the thermal hysteresis observed in ferroelectric materials during phase transitions. The computational results regarding the electrocaloric effect from these two different computational scales closely align with experimental measurements. Furthermore, we analyze how the first-order ferroelectric phase transition gradually diminishes with an increasing applied electric field, exhibiting characteristics of second-order-like phase transition. By employing the characteristic parameters of thermal hysteresis, we have established a pathway for calculations across different computational scales, thereby providing theoretical support for further investigations into the properties of ferroelectric materials through concurrent multiscale simulations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12475033,12135003,12174194,and 12405032)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFE0109000)+1 种基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiessupport from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M730299).
文摘We propose an eigen microstate approach(EMA)for analyzing quantum phase transitions in quantum many-body systems,introducing a novel framework that does not require prior knowledge of an order parameter.Using the transversefield Ising model(TFIM)as a case study,we demonstrate the effectiveness of EMA by identifying key features of the phase transition through the scaling behavior of eigenvalues and the structure of associated eigen microstates.Our results reveal substantial changes in the ground state of the TFIM as it undergoes a phase transition,as reflected in the behavior of specific componentsξ_(i)^((k))within the eigen microstates.This method is expected to be applicable to other quantum systems where predefining an order parameter is challenging.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1900500)the Graduate Scientific Research and Innovation Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant No.CYB20002).
文摘As a promising anode material for magnesium ion rechargeable batteries,magnesium metavanadate(MgV_(2)O_(6))has attracted considerable research interest in recent years.A MgV_(2)O_(6)sample was synthesized via a facile solid-state reaction by multistep-firing stoichiometric mixtures of MgO and V2O5 powder under an air atmosphere.The solid-state phase transition fromα-MgV_(2)O_(6)toβ-MgV_(2)O_(6)occurred at 841 K and the enthalpy change was 4.37±0.04 kJ/mol.The endothermic effect at 1014 K and the enthalpy change was 26.54±0.26 kJ/mol,which is related to the incongruent melting ofβ-MgV_(2)O_(6).In situ XRD was performed to investigate phase transition of the as-prepared MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures.The cell parameters obtained by Rietveld refinement indicated that it crystallizes in a monoclinic system with the C2/m space group,and the lattice parameters of a=9.280 A°,b=3.501 A°,c=6.731 A°,β=111.76°.The solid-state phase transition fromα-MgV_(2)O_(6)toβ-MgV_(2)O_(6)was further studied by thermal kinetics,indicating that this process is controlled first by a fibril-like mechanism and then by a spherulitic-type mechanism with an increasing heating rate.Additionally,the enthalpy change of MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures was measured utilizing the drop calorimetry,heat capacity was calculated and given as:Cp=208.3+0.03583T-4809000T^(−2)(298-923 K)(J mol^(−1)K^(−1)),the high-temperature heat capacity can be used to calculate Gibbs free energy of MgV_(2)O_(6)at high temperatures.
基金supported by the NSAF under Grant No.U1930201the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant Nos.12274331,91836101,12135018,12204428the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology under Grant No.2021ZD0302100。
文摘Multiple quantum coherences are often employed to describe quantum many-body dynamics in nuclear spin systems and recently,to characterize quantum phase transitions in trapped ions.Here we investigate the multiple-quantum-coherence dynamics of a spin-1 Bose–Einstein condensate.By adjusting the quadratic Zeeman shift,the condensate exhibits three quantum phases.Our numerical results show that the spectrum of multiple quantum coherence does indeed catch the quantum critical points.More importantly,with only a few low-order multiple quantum coherences,the spin-1 condensate exhibits rich signals of the many-body dynamics,beyond conventional observables.The experimental implementation of such multiple quantum coherence protocol is also discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12304022 and 52361035)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.The calculations were carried out using supercomputers at the School of Physics at Ningxia University.
文摘TaSe_(3)has garnered significant research interests due to its unique quasi-one-dimensional crystal structure,which gives rise to distinctive properties.Using crystal structure search and first-principles calculations,we systematically investigated the pressure-induced structural and electronic phase transitions of quasi-one-dimensional TaSe_(3)up to 100 GPa.In addition to the ambient pressure phase(P2_(1)/m-I),we identified three high-pressure phases:P2_(1)/m-II,Pnma,and Pmma.For the P2_(1)/m-I phase,the inclusion of spin-orbit coupling(SOC)results in significant SOC splitting and changes in the band inversion characteristics.Furthermore,band structure calculations for the three high-pressure phases indicate metallic natures,and the electron localization function suggests ionic bonding between Ta and Se atoms.Our electron-phonon coupling calculations reveal a superconducting critical temperature of approximately 6.4 K for the Pmma phase at 100 GPa.This study provides valuable insights into the high-pressure electronic behavior of quasi-one-dimensional TaSe_(3).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22179077,51774251,21908142)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission’s“2020 Science and Technology In-novation Action Plan”(No.20511104003)Natural Science Foundation in Shanghai(No.21ZR1424200)。
文摘O3-type layered oxide cathodes have been widely investigated due to their high reversible capacities and sufficient Na+reservoirs.However,such materials usually suffer from complex multistep phase transitions along with drastic volume changes,leading to the unsatisfied cycle performance.Herein,we report a Mg/Ti co-doped O3-type NaNi_(0.5)Mn_(0.5)O_(2),which can effectively suppress the complex multistep phase transition and realize a solid-solution reaction within a wide voltage range.It is confirmed that,the Mg/Ti co-doping is beneficial to enhance the structural stability and integrity by absorbing micro-strain and distortions.Thus,the as obtained sample delivers an outstanding cyclic performance(82.3%after 200 cycles at 1 C)in the voltage range of 2.0-4.0 V,and a high discharge capacity of 86.6 mAh/g after 100 cycles within the wide voltage range(2.0-4.5 V),which outperform the existing literatures.This co-doping strategy offers new insights into high performance O3-type cathode for sodium ion batteries.
基金the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant Nos.11904402,12174447,12074433,12004430,and 12174448).
文摘The Floquet technique provides a novel anomalous topological phase for non-equilibrium phase transitions.Based on the high symmetry of the quantum anomalous Hall model,the findings suggest a one-to-one correspondence between the average spin texture and the Floquet quasi-energy spectrum.A new approach is proposed to directly measure the quasienergy spectrum,replacing previous measurements of the average spin texture.Finally,we proposed a reliable experimental scheme based on ion trap platforms.This scheme markedly reduces the measurement workload,improves the measurement fidelity,and is applicable to multiple platforms such as cold atoms and nuclear magnetic resonance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11903025)the Starting Fund of China West Normal University (Grant No. 18Q062)+2 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program (Grant No. 2023ZYD0023)the Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Research Team (Grant No. 21CXTD0038)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province (Grant No. 2022NSFSC1833)。
文摘By considering the negative cosmological constant Λ as a thermodynamic pressure, we study the thermodynamics and phase transitions of the D-dimensional dyonic Ad S black holes(BHs) with quasitopological electromagnetism in Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet(EGB) gravity. The results indicate that the small/large BH phase transition that is similar to the van der Waals(vdW) liquid/gas phase transition always exists for any spacetime dimensions. Interestingly, we then find that this BH system exhibits a more complex phase structure in 6-dimensional case that is missed in other dimensions.Specifically, it shows for D = 6 that we observed the small/intermediate/large BH phase transitions in a specific parameter region with the triple point naturally appeared. Moreover, when the magnetic charge turned off, we still observed the small/intermediate/large BH phase transitions and triple point only in 6-dimensional spacetime, which is consistent with the previous results. However, for the dyonic Ad S BHs with quasitopological electromagnetism in Einstein–Born–Infeld(EBI) gravity, the novel phase structure composed of two separate coexistence curves observed by Li et al. [Phys. Rev. D105 104048(2022)] disappeared in EGB gravity. This implies that this novel phase structure is closely related to gravity theories, and seems to have nothing to do with the effect of quasitopological electromagnetism. In addition, it is also true that the critical exponents calculated near the critical points possess identical values as mean field theory. Finally, we conclude that these findings shall provide some deep insights into the intriguing thermodynamic properties of the dyonic Ad S BHs with quasitopological electromagnetism in EGB gravity.
基金Project(51074105) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(51225401) supported by the China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists
文摘Phase transitions, morphology changes, and oxidation mechanism of the ilmenite oxidation process were investigated. FeTi03 transforms to hematite and rutile when oxidation at 700-800 ℃, and pseudobrookite is formed when the oxidation temperature reaches 900 ℃. The initial ilmenite powder exhibits paramagnetism; however, after being oxidized at the intermediate temperature （800-850 ℃）, the oxidation product exhibits weak ferromagnetism. The oxidation mechanism was discussed. The microstructure observations show that a lot of micro-pores emerge on the surfaces of ilmenite particles at the intermediate temperature, which is deemed to be caoable ofenhancin~ the mass transfer ofoxgen during oxidation.
基金Project(51304095)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(S2013FZ029)supported by Science and Technology Planning Project of Yunnan Province
文摘Recent findings related to coagulable magnesium vapor nucleation and growth in vacuum were assessed critically, with emphasis on understanding these processes at a fundamental molecular level. The effects of magnesium vapor pressure, condensation temperature, and condensation zone temperature gradient on magnesium vapor nucleation in phase transitions and condensation from atomic collision and coacervation with collision under vacuum conditions were discussed. Magnesium powder and magnesium lump condensates were produced under different conditions and characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. The right condensation zone temperature approach to the liquid transition primarily improved the magnesium vapor concentration rate. The gas-solid phase transition was primarily inhibited by setting a small condenser temperature gradient. Under the right condensation temperature and temperature gradients, increasing magnesium vapor partial pressure improved crystallization and reduced the oxidation rate.
基金Project (11KJB430007) supported by the University Natural Science Research Program of Jiangsu Province, ChinaProject supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, China
文摘The dielectric properties and phase transition characteristics of La2O3- and Sb2O3-doped barium strontium titanate ceramics prepared by solid state route were investigated. The microstructure was identified by X-ray diffraction method and scanning electron microscope was also employed to observe the surface morphologies. It is found that （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics exhibit typical perovskite structure and the average grain size decreases dramatically with increasing the content of Sb2O3. Both La3＋ ions and Sb3＋ ions occupy the A-sites in perovskite lattice. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of barium strontium titanate based ceramics are obviously influenced by La2O3 as well as Sb2O3 addition content. The tetragonal-cubic phase transition of La2O3 modified barium strontium titanate ceramics is of second order and the Curie temperature shifts to lower value with increasing the La2O3 doping content. The phase transition of （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics diffuses and the deviation from Curie-Weiss law becomes more obvious with the increase in Sb2O3 concentration. The temperature corresponding to the dielectric constant maximum of （La,Sb）-codoped barium strontium titanate ceramics decreases with increasing the Sb2O3 content, which is attributed to the replacement of host ions by the Sb3＋ ions.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20171397)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11535004,11375086,1175085,and 11120101005)+1 种基金the Foundation for Encouragement of College of Sciences(Grant No.LYLZJJ1616)the Pre-research Foundation of Army Engineering University of PLA
文摘We investigate the role of quantum correlation around the quantum phase transitions by using quantum renormalization group theory. Numerical analysis indicates that quantum correlation as well as quantum nonlocality can efficiently detect the quantum critical point in the two-dimensional XY systems. The nonanalytic behavior of the first derivative of quantum correlation is observed at the critical point as the size of the model increases. Furthermore, we discuss the quantum correlation distribution in this system based on the square of concurrence（SC） and square of quantum discord（SQD）. The monogamous properties of SC and SQD are obtained. Particularly, we prove that the quantum critical point can also be achieved by monogamy score.
基金supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission of China(Grant No.R-IND8701)the Croucher Foundation(Project No.City U 9500020)+2 种基金partially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.30915015103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51501090)partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51571170)
文摘Amorphous materials are ubiquitous and widely used in human society, yet their structures are far from being fully understood. Metallic glasses, a new class of amorphous materials, have attracted a great deal of interests due to their exceptional properties. In recent years, our understanding of metallic glasses increases dramatically, thanks to the development of advanced instrumentation, such as in situ x-ray and neutron scattering. In this article, we provide a brief review of recent progress in study of the structure of metallic glasses. In particular, we will emphasize, from the scattering perspective, the multiscale structures of metallic glasses, i.e., short-to-medium range atomic packing, and phase transitions in the supercooled liquid region, e.g., crystallization and liquid-to-liquid phase transition. We will also discuss, based on the understanding of their structures and phase stability, the mechanical and magnetic properties of metallic glasses.
文摘In this contribution results from different disciplines of science were compared to show their intimate interweaving with each other having in common the golden ratio <span style="font-family:Verdana;">φ<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> respectively its fifth power <span style="font-family:Verdana;">φ<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">5</sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The research fields cover model calculations of statistical physics associated with phase transitions, the quantum probability of two particles, new physics of everything suggested by the information relativity theory (<span style="font-family:Verdana;">IRT<span style="font-family:Verdana;">) including explanations of cosmological relevance, the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">ε<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-<span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">infinity theory, superconductivity, and the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Tammes<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> problem of the largest diameter of <span style="font-family:Verdana;">N<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> non-overlapping circles on the surface of a sphere with its connection to viral morphology and crystallography. Finally, <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fibo<span style="font-family:Verdana;">nacci<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> anyons proposed for topological quantum<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> computation (<span style="font-family:Verdana;">TQC<span style="font-family:Verdana;">) were briefly described in comparison to the recently formulated reverse <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fibonacci<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> approach using the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jani<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">čko<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> number sequence. An architecture applicable for a quantum computer is proposed consisting of 13-step twisted microtubules similar to tubulin microtubules of living matter. Most topics point to the omnipresence of the golden mean as the numerical dominator of our world.
