The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of...The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of the initial spin direction,the spin dynamics of the electron beam are found to depend on the self-injection mechanism.The effects of wakefields and laser fields are studied using test particle dynamics and particle-in-cell simulations based on the Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi equation.Compared with transverse injection,longitudinal injection is found to be preferable for obtaining a highly polarized electron beam.展开更多
Hyperpolarization of nuclear spins is crucial for advancing nuclear magnetic resonance and quantum information technologies,as nuclear spins typically exhibit extremely low polarization at room temperature due to thei...Hyperpolarization of nuclear spins is crucial for advancing nuclear magnetic resonance and quantum information technologies,as nuclear spins typically exhibit extremely low polarization at room temperature due to their small gyromagnetic ratios.A promising approach to achieving high nuclear spin polarization is transferring the polarization of electrons to nuclear spins.The nitrogen-vacancy(NV)center in diamond has emerged as a highly effective medium for this purpose,and various hyperpolarization protocols have been developed.Among these,the pulsed polarization(PulsePol)method has been extensively studied due to its robustness against static energy shifts of the electron spin.In this work,we present a novel polarization protocol and uncover a family of magic sequences for hyperpolarizing nuclear spins,with PulsePol emerging as a special case of our general approach.Notably,we demonstrate that some of these magic sequences exhibit significantly greater robustness compared to the PulsePol protocol in the presence of finite half𝜋pulse duration of the protocol,Rabi and detuning errors.This enhanced robustness positions our protocol as a more suitable candidate for hyper-polarizing nuclear spins species with large gyromagnetic ratios and also ensures better compatibility with high-efficiency readout techniques at high magnetic fields.Additionally,the generality of our protocol allows for its direct application to other solid-state quantum systems beyond the NV center.展开更多
The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges be...The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges between 0.2 and 0.4.This enhancement prompts a critical question:to what extent can quantum wells(QWs)be strained while still preserving the fundamental QSHI phase?In this study,we demonstrate the controlled molecular beam epitaxial growth of highly strained-layer QWs with an indium composition of x=0.5.These structures possess a substantial compressive strain within the In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QW.Detailed crystal structure analyses confirm the exceptional quality of the resulting epitaxial films,indicating coherent lattice structures and the absence of visible dislocations.Transport measurements further reveal that the QSHI phase in InAs/In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QWs is robust and protected by time-reversal symmetry.Notably,the edge states in these systems exhibit giant magnetoresistance when subjected to a modest perpendicular magnetic field.This behavior is in agreement with the𝑍2 topological property predicted by the Bernevig–Hughes–Zhang model,confirming the preservation of topologically protected edge transport in the presence of enhanced bulk strain.展开更多
We report the development of the[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayer/Ta]_n superlattice with strong spin-orbit torque,large perpendicular magnetic anisotropy,and remarkably low switching current density.We demonstrate...We report the development of the[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayer/Ta]_n superlattice with strong spin-orbit torque,large perpendicular magnetic anisotropy,and remarkably low switching current density.We demonstrate that the efficiency of the spin-orbit torque increases nearly linearly with the repetition number n,which is in excellent agreement with the spin Hall effect of the Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)being essentially the only source of the observed spin-orbit torque.The perpendicular magnetic anisotropy field is also substantially enhanced by more than a factor of 2 as n increases from 1 to6.The[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayers/Ta]_n superlattice additionally exhibits deterministic,low-current-density magnetization switching despite the very large total layer thicknesses.The unique combination of strong spin-orbit torque,robust perpendicular magnetic anisotropy,low-current-density switching,and excellent high thermal stability makes the[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayer/Ta]_n superlattice a highly compelling material candidate for ultrafast,energy-efficient,and long-data-retention spintronic technologies.展开更多
The primary challenge in rechargeable Zn-air batteries lies in developing a catalyst capable of simultaneously improving performance for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)during discharge and oxygen evolution reaction(OER...The primary challenge in rechargeable Zn-air batteries lies in developing a catalyst capable of simultaneously improving performance for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)during discharge and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)during charge.Engineering spin configuration is essential for enhancing the intrinsic bifunctional activity and stability of spinel Co_(3)O_(4).Herein,Cr^(3+)is doped into Co_(3)O_(4),inducing directional distortion of CoO_6 octahedron to modify crystal field splitting energy,pushing Co_(Oh)toward intermediate-spin(IS)configuration(t_(2g)^(5)e_(g^(1)))with optimized eg occupancy of 1.04.As a result,9%Cr-Co_(3)O_(4)demonstrates an excellent bifunctional activity and remarkable rechargeable Zn-air battery performance that even outperforms Pt/C+RuO_(2).Density functional theory(DFT)studies reveal that IS Co_(Oh)not only regulates the adsorption energy of ORR/OER species but also transform the O_(2)adsorption configuration from end-on to Griffith configuration,thus modifies the mechanisms of both ORR and OER process and optimize bifunctional activity and selectivity.This work provides mechanistic insight into the spin origin of ORR/OER catalysis and highlights a promising strategy for developing robust bifunctional electrocatalysts.展开更多
An important feature of quantum chromodynamics(QCD)is that the strong force grows as the distance between partons increases,which confines partons into hadrons,commonly known as QCD confinement.Perturbative QCD(pQCD)d...An important feature of quantum chromodynamics(QCD)is that the strong force grows as the distance between partons increases,which confines partons into hadrons,commonly known as QCD confinement.Perturbative QCD(pQCD)does not work at large distance,such as the length scale of a hadron,which is the regime of non-perturbative QCD.The detailed QCD mechanisms through which confinement occurs from partons to hadrons(usually known as hadronization),and how it manifests itself in partonic structure of hadrons(usually known as parton distribution),remain unresolved puzzles of first-principle QCD calculations.展开更多
The methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)to formic acid offers a promising alternative to the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in water electrolysis.However,the development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts rem...The methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)to formic acid offers a promising alternative to the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in water electrolysis.However,the development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts remains a primary challenge.In this study,an enhancement in catalytic MOR performance is achieved through the incorporation of Mn atoms with unsaturated t_(2g)orbitals into Ni_(3)Se_(4).Comprehensive experimental analyses and theoretical calculations reveal that substituting Ni with Mn induces strong electron-withdrawing effects,effectively modulating the local coordination environment of the metal centers.The presence of Mn also elongates Ni–Se(O)bonds,which reduces eg orbital occupancy and modifies the spin state of the material.Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that electrodes based on this optimized material exhibit a high spin state and deliver excellent catalytic activity,achieving a MOR current density up to∼190 mA cm^(−2)at 1.6 V.This performance enhancement is attributed to the favorable electronic configuration and reduced reaction energy barriers associated with the high-spin state.展开更多
We show that in Schwarzschild equivalent mediums,the massless spin particles obey the same dynamical equation,from which we obtain remarkably simple formulae for the frequencies of the quasibound states.We find that t...We show that in Schwarzschild equivalent mediums,the massless spin particles obey the same dynamical equation,from which we obtain remarkably simple formulae for the frequencies of the quasibound states.We find that the quasibound frequencies of different bosons can be identical at the same quantum number l,and the same is true of different fermions,but a quasibound frequency for bosons can never equal a quasibound frequency for fermions.These results mean that in Schwarzschild equivalent mediums with the quasibound-state boundary conditions,characteristics of electromagnetic waves are the same as those for all the massless bosonic waves,thereby allowing electromagnetic waves to simulate gravitational waves.Our predictions can be tested in future experiments,building upon the successful preparation of Schwarzschild equivalent mediums.展开更多
Surface polaritons,as surface electromagnetic waves propagating along the surface of a medium,have played a crucial role in enhancing photonic spin Hall effect(PSHE)and developing highly sensitive refractive index(RI)...Surface polaritons,as surface electromagnetic waves propagating along the surface of a medium,have played a crucial role in enhancing photonic spin Hall effect(PSHE)and developing highly sensitive refractive index(RI)sensors.Among them,the traditional surface plasmon polariton(SPP)based on noble metals limits its application beyond the near-infrared(IR)regime due to the large negative permittivity and optical losses.In this contribution,we theoretically proposed a highly sensitive PSHE sensor with the structure of Ge prism-SiC-Si:InAs-sensing medium,by taking advantage of the hybrid surface plasmon phonon polariton(SPPhP)in mid-IR regime.Here,heavily Si-doped InAs(Si:InAs)and SiC excite the SPP and surface phonon polariton(SPhP),and the hybrid SPPhP is realized in this system.More importantly,the designed PSHE sensor based on this SPPhP mechanism achieves the multi-stage RI measurements from 1.00025-1.00225 to 1.70025-1.70225,and the maximal intensity sensitivity and angle sensitivity can be up to 9.4×10^(4)μm/RIU and245°/RIU,respectively.These findings provide a new pathway for the enhancement of PSHE in mid-IR regime,and offer new opportunities to develop highly sensitive RI sensors in multi-scenario applications,such as harmful gas monitoring and biosensing.展开更多
Radiative cooling textiles with spectrally selective surfaces offer a promising energy-efficient approach for sub-ambient cooling of outdoor objects and individuals.However,the spectrally selective mid-infrared emissi...Radiative cooling textiles with spectrally selective surfaces offer a promising energy-efficient approach for sub-ambient cooling of outdoor objects and individuals.However,the spectrally selective mid-infrared emission of these textiles significantly hinders their efficient radiative heat exchange with self-heated objects,thereby posing a significant challenge to their versatile cooling applicability.Herein,we present a bicomponent blow spinning strategy for the production of scalable,ultra-flexible,and healable textiles featuring a tailored dual gradient in both chemical composition and fiber diameter.The gradient in the fiber diameter of this textile introduces a hierarchically porous structure across the sunlight incident area,thereby achieving a competitive solar reflectivity of 98.7%on its outer surface.Additionally,the gradient in the chemical composition of this textile contributes to the formation of Janus infrared-absorbing surfaces:The outer surface demonstrates a high mid-infrared emission,whereas the inner surface shows a broad infrared absorptivity,facilitating radiative heat exchange with underlying self-heated objects.Consequently,this textile demonstrates multi-scenario radiative cooling capabilities,enabling versatile outdoor cooling for unheated objects by 7.8℃ and self-heated objects by 13.6℃,compared to commercial sunshade fabrics.展开更多
Motivated by the recent discovery of superconductivity in the kagome metal CsCr_(3)Sb_(5) under pressure,we theoretically investigate the superconducting pairing symmetry and the impact of spin–orbit coupling(SOC)in ...Motivated by the recent discovery of superconductivity in the kagome metal CsCr_(3)Sb_(5) under pressure,we theoretically investigate the superconducting pairing symmetry and the impact of spin–orbit coupling(SOC)in this system.By employing an effective four-orbital tight-binding model and solving the linearized gap equation within the random phase approximation,we find that the large inter-orbital spin fluctuations enhanced by Hund’s coupling promote a superconducting gap function with E_(2g)symmetry.The inclusion of SOC further stabilizes this gap symmetry.Our analysis also reveals that the d_(x^(2)-y^(2))orbital plays the dominant role in forming the superconducting pairs.展开更多
The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contribu...The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contributions. In multilayer systems, extrinsic interfacial scattering, along with scattering from defects or impurities inside the materials, plays a crucial role in affecting the SOT efficiency. In this study, we successfully fabricated high-quality epitaxially grown [Ir/Pt]N superlattices with an increasing number of interfaces using a magnetron sputtering system to investigate the contribution of extrinsic interfacial scattering to SOT efficiency. We measured SOT efficiency through spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance methods and determined the spin Hall angle using the spin pumping technique. Additionally, we calculated spin transparency based on the SOT efficiency and spin Hall angle. Our findings indicate that the values of SOT efficiency, spin Hall angle, and spin transparency are enhanced in the superlattice structure compared to Pt, which we attribute to the increase in interfacial scattering.This research offers an effective strategy for designing and fabricating advanced spintronic devices.展开更多
The honeycomb magnet Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)recently emerged as a promising candidate for realizing Kitaev quantum spin liquid with relatively low levels of structural disorder.While the precise spin Hamiltonian remains c...The honeycomb magnet Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)recently emerged as a promising candidate for realizing Kitaev quantum spin liquid with relatively low levels of structural disorder.While the precise spin Hamiltonian remains controversial,the potential existence of a quantum spin liquid or other novel quantum magnetic phases continues to stimulate investigation.Here,we study the temperature and magnetic field-dependent spin excitations of Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)on a twin-free single crystal using magneto-terahertz(THz)spectroscopy,focusing on magnetic anisotropy and field-induced unusual phases.We observe a low-energy continuum excitation above T_(N)and a 0.5 THz(2 meV)spin wave excitation in magnetic order under zero field.Upon applying an in-plane magnetic field,the spin waves transform to a magnetic continuum over an intermediate field range,above which the system enters a spin-polarized state.Crucially,the spin excitation spectra reveal striking anisotropy between the a and b crystallographic axes,demanding description by a strongly anisotropic spin model.These findings establish Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)as a model system for investigating field-tunable quantum magnetism and potential spin liquid behavior in highly anisotropic systems.展开更多
One important issue in current condensed matter physics is the search of quantum spin liquid(QSL),an exotic magnetic state with strongly-fluctuating and highly-entangled spins down to zero temperature without static o...One important issue in current condensed matter physics is the search of quantum spin liquid(QSL),an exotic magnetic state with strongly-fluctuating and highly-entangled spins down to zero temperature without static order.However,there is no consensus on the existence of a QSL state in any real material so far,due to inevitable disorder and intricate competing exchange interactions on frustrated spin lattices.Here we report systematic heat transport measurements on a honeycomb-lattice compound BaCo_(2)(AsO_(4))_(2),which manifests magnetic order in zero field.In a narrow in-plane field range after the magnetic order is nearly suppressed,in both perpendicular and parallel to the zigzag direction,a finite residual linear term of thermal conductivity is clearly observed,which is attributed to mobile fermionic excitations.In addition,the spin-phonon scattering rate exhibits a T-linear behavior when the order disappears.These observations suggest a partial QSL state with gapless spinon excitations in BaCo_(2)(AsO_(4))_(2),that emerges when a portion of the spins remains ordered,and vanishes as the spins become progressively polarized.展开更多
We predict high-velocity magnetic domain wall(DW)motion driven by out-of-plane acoustic spin in surface acoustic waves(SAWs).We demonstrate that the SAW propagating at a 30-degree angle relative to the x-axis of a 128...We predict high-velocity magnetic domain wall(DW)motion driven by out-of-plane acoustic spin in surface acoustic waves(SAWs).We demonstrate that the SAW propagating at a 30-degree angle relative to the x-axis of a 128∘Y-LiNbO_(3) substrate exhibits uniform out-of-plane spin angular momentum.This acoustic spin triggers the DW motion at a velocity exceeding 50 m/s in a way that is similar to the spin-transfer-torque effect.This phenomenon highlights the potential of acoustic spin in enabling rapid DW displacement,offering an innovative approach to developing energy-efficient spintronic devices.展开更多
Layer pseudospins,exhibiting quantum coherence and precise multistate controllability,present significant potential for the advancement of future computing technologies.In this work,we propose an in-memory probabilist...Layer pseudospins,exhibiting quantum coherence and precise multistate controllability,present significant potential for the advancement of future computing technologies.In this work,we propose an in-memory probabilistic computing scheme based on the electrical manipulation of layer pseudospins in layered materials,by exploiting the interaction between real spins and layer pseudospins.展开更多
Altermagnets,a new type of collinear antiferromagnet,exhibiting non-degenerate electron and magnon dispersion in momentum space have attracted intensive research attention.We theoretically analyze the origin and featu...Altermagnets,a new type of collinear antiferromagnet,exhibiting non-degenerate electron and magnon dispersion in momentum space have attracted intensive research attention.We theoretically analyze the origin and feature of chiral magnon splitting in representative altermagnets including tetragonal RuO_(2),hexagonal MnTe,and orthorhombic LaMnO_(3).The magnon spin transport properties including spin Seebeck and spin Nernst coefcients have been investigated.Through these materials,we demonstrate the diference of chiral splitting in d-wave and g-wave antiferromagnet on magnon transport.RuO2with planar magnon splitting exhibits signifcant magnon spin Nernst and magnon spin Seebeck anisotropy in(110)and(001)planes,whereas MnTe,due to its bulk-like magnon splitting,is incapable of producing magnon spin Nernst efect.Our work may provide in-depth understanding on the mechanisms of nonrelativistic magnon splitting and thermal spin transport in altermagnets.展开更多
Scalar fields should have no spin angular momentum according to conventional textbook understandings inclassical field theory.Yet,recent studies demonstrate the undoubted existence of wave spin endowed by acousticand ...Scalar fields should have no spin angular momentum according to conventional textbook understandings inclassical field theory.Yet,recent studies demonstrate the undoubted existence of wave spin endowed by acousticand elastic longitudinal waves,which are of irrotational curl-free nature without vorticity and can be describedby scalar fields.Moreover,the conventional theory cannot even answer the question of whether wave spin existsin dissipative fields,given the ubiquitous dissipation in reality.Here,to resolve the seeming paradox and answerthe challenging question,we uncover the origin of wave spin in scalar fields beyond traditional formalism byclarifying that the presence of higher-order derivatives in scalar field Lagrangians can give rise to non-vanishingwave spin.For“spinless”scalar fields of only first-order derivatives,we can make the hidden wave spin emergeby revealing a latent field that leads to the original field through a time derivative,thus giving higher-order termsin Lagrangian.Based on the standard Noether theorem approach,we exemplify the wave spin for unconventionaldrifted acoustic fields,and even for dissipative media,in scalar fields with higher-order derivative Lagrangian.The results would prompt people to build more comprehensive and fundamental understandings of structuralwave spin in classical fields.展开更多
Besides equilibrium behavior,exploring the spin–phonon coupling in multiferroic materials under non-equilibrium conditions is crucial for a deep understanding of the mechanisms as well as their high-frequency applica...Besides equilibrium behavior,exploring the spin–phonon coupling in multiferroic materials under non-equilibrium conditions is crucial for a deep understanding of the mechanisms as well as their high-frequency applications.Here,by utilizing time-resolved refectance spectroscopy,we demonstrate ultrafast spin–phonon coupling dynamics in multiferroic 0.58BiFeO_(3)-0.42Bi_(0.5)K_(0.5)TiO_(3)(BF-BKT)single crystals.With ultrafast laser pumping,coherent acoustic phonons with low damping are created in BF-BKT.Temperature-dependent results indicate that both the frequency and amplitude of laser-induced coherent phonons are sensitive to the emergence of antiferromagnetic order.Moreover,the spin state change driven by external magnetic felds can enhance the oscillation amplitude of the coherent acoustic phonons even above the magnetic Néel temperature.These fndings experimentally confrm that spin–phonon coupling in multiferroic materials exists not only in the spin-ordered state but also in the spin-disordered state,and not only in the equilibrium state but also in the non-equilibrium state excited by ultrafast lasers,suggesting their promising applications in high-frequency devices.展开更多
Achieving long spin coherence times is crucial for quantum precision measurements,and closed-loop control techniques are often employed to accomplish this goal.Here,we demonstrate the impact of closed-loop feedback co...Achieving long spin coherence times is crucial for quantum precision measurements,and closed-loop control techniques are often employed to accomplish this goal.Here,we demonstrate the impact of closed-loop feedback control on nuclear spin precession in a metastability exchange optical pumping(MEOP)-based polarized^(3)He system.We analyze the effects of feedback theoretically and validate our predictions experimentally.With optimized feedback parameters,the spin coherence time T_(2)is extended by an order of magnitude.When the feedback strength surpasses a critical threshold,robust maser oscillations are spontaneously excited,demonstrating remarkable resistance to environmental noise and maintaining stable oscillation.This proof-of-principle experiment highlights the viability of MEOP-based^(3)He spin oscillators,especially in low-frequency domains.The operational simplicity and easy integration associated with MEOP-based systems make them particularly promising for fast,high-precision magnetic field measurements.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11804348,11775056,11975154,12225505,and 12405281)the Science Challenge(Project No.TZ2018005)+2 种基金supported by the Shanghai Pujiang Program(Grant No.23PJ1414600)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB0890203)supported by the Accelerator Technology Helmholtz Infrastructure consortium ATHENA.
文摘The effects of initial spin orientation on the final electron beam polarization in laser wakefield acceleration in a pre-polarized plasma are investigated theoretically and numerically.From the results of variation of the initial spin direction,the spin dynamics of the electron beam are found to depend on the self-injection mechanism.The effects of wakefields and laser fields are studied using test particle dynamics and particle-in-cell simulations based on the Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi equation.Compared with transverse injection,longitudinal injection is found to be preferable for obtaining a highly polarized electron beam.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12475012,62461160263 for P.W.,and 62276171 for H.L.)Quantum Science and Technology-National Science and Technology Major Project of China (Project No.2023ZD0300600 for P.W.)+3 种基金Guangdong Provincial Quantum Science Strategic Initiative (Grant Nos.GDZX240-3009 and GDZX2303005 for P.W.)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant No.2024-A1515011938 for H.L.)Shenzhen Fundamental ResearchGeneral Project (Grant No.JCYJ20240813141503005 for H.L.)the Talents Introduction Foundation of Beijing Normal University (Grant No.310432106 for P.W.)。
文摘Hyperpolarization of nuclear spins is crucial for advancing nuclear magnetic resonance and quantum information technologies,as nuclear spins typically exhibit extremely low polarization at room temperature due to their small gyromagnetic ratios.A promising approach to achieving high nuclear spin polarization is transferring the polarization of electrons to nuclear spins.The nitrogen-vacancy(NV)center in diamond has emerged as a highly effective medium for this purpose,and various hyperpolarization protocols have been developed.Among these,the pulsed polarization(PulsePol)method has been extensively studied due to its robustness against static energy shifts of the electron spin.In this work,we present a novel polarization protocol and uncover a family of magic sequences for hyperpolarizing nuclear spins,with PulsePol emerging as a special case of our general approach.Notably,we demonstrate that some of these magic sequences exhibit significantly greater robustness compared to the PulsePol protocol in the presence of finite half𝜋pulse duration of the protocol,Rabi and detuning errors.This enhanced robustness positions our protocol as a more suitable candidate for hyper-polarizing nuclear spins species with large gyromagnetic ratios and also ensures better compatibility with high-efficiency readout techniques at high magnetic fields.Additionally,the generality of our protocol allows for its direct application to other solid-state quantum systems beyond the NV center.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant Nos.XDB28000000 and XDB0460000)the Quantum Science and Technology-National Science and Technology Major Project (Grant No.2021ZD0302600)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFA1409002)。
文摘The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges between 0.2 and 0.4.This enhancement prompts a critical question:to what extent can quantum wells(QWs)be strained while still preserving the fundamental QSHI phase?In this study,we demonstrate the controlled molecular beam epitaxial growth of highly strained-layer QWs with an indium composition of x=0.5.These structures possess a substantial compressive strain within the In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QW.Detailed crystal structure analyses confirm the exceptional quality of the resulting epitaxial films,indicating coherent lattice structures and the absence of visible dislocations.Transport measurements further reveal that the QSHI phase in InAs/In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QWs is robust and protected by time-reversal symmetry.Notably,the edge states in these systems exhibit giant magnetoresistance when subjected to a modest perpendicular magnetic field.This behavior is in agreement with the𝑍2 topological property predicted by the Bernevig–Hughes–Zhang model,confirming the preservation of topologically protected edge transport in the presence of enhanced bulk strain.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z230006)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1204000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274405 and 12393831)。
文摘We report the development of the[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayer/Ta]_n superlattice with strong spin-orbit torque,large perpendicular magnetic anisotropy,and remarkably low switching current density.We demonstrate that the efficiency of the spin-orbit torque increases nearly linearly with the repetition number n,which is in excellent agreement with the spin Hall effect of the Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)being essentially the only source of the observed spin-orbit torque.The perpendicular magnetic anisotropy field is also substantially enhanced by more than a factor of 2 as n increases from 1 to6.The[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayers/Ta]_n superlattice additionally exhibits deterministic,low-current-density magnetization switching despite the very large total layer thicknesses.The unique combination of strong spin-orbit torque,robust perpendicular magnetic anisotropy,low-current-density switching,and excellent high thermal stability makes the[Pt_(0.75)Ti_(0.25)/Co-Ni multilayer/Ta]_n superlattice a highly compelling material candidate for ultrafast,energy-efficient,and long-data-retention spintronic technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22179032,51871088,51771068,52171176)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.B2021202011)。
文摘The primary challenge in rechargeable Zn-air batteries lies in developing a catalyst capable of simultaneously improving performance for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)during discharge and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)during charge.Engineering spin configuration is essential for enhancing the intrinsic bifunctional activity and stability of spinel Co_(3)O_(4).Herein,Cr^(3+)is doped into Co_(3)O_(4),inducing directional distortion of CoO_6 octahedron to modify crystal field splitting energy,pushing Co_(Oh)toward intermediate-spin(IS)configuration(t_(2g)^(5)e_(g^(1)))with optimized eg occupancy of 1.04.As a result,9%Cr-Co_(3)O_(4)demonstrates an excellent bifunctional activity and remarkable rechargeable Zn-air battery performance that even outperforms Pt/C+RuO_(2).Density functional theory(DFT)studies reveal that IS Co_(Oh)not only regulates the adsorption energy of ORR/OER species but also transform the O_(2)adsorption configuration from end-on to Griffith configuration,thus modifies the mechanisms of both ORR and OER process and optimize bifunctional activity and selectivity.This work provides mechanistic insight into the spin origin of ORR/OER catalysis and highlights a promising strategy for developing robust bifunctional electrocatalysts.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12575145)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1604900)。
文摘An important feature of quantum chromodynamics(QCD)is that the strong force grows as the distance between partons increases,which confines partons into hadrons,commonly known as QCD confinement.Perturbative QCD(pQCD)does not work at large distance,such as the length scale of a hadron,which is the regime of non-perturbative QCD.The detailed QCD mechanisms through which confinement occurs from partons to hadrons(usually known as hadronization),and how it manifests itself in partonic structure of hadrons(usually known as parton distribution),remain unresolved puzzles of first-principle QCD calculations.
基金financially supported by the Sichuan Science and Technology Program (Grant No. 2025NSFSC0139)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.2023MD734228)+10 种基金funding from Generalitat de Catalunya 2021SGR00457supported by MCIN with funding from European Union NextGenerationEU(PRTR-C17.I1)by Generalitat de Catalunya (In-CAEM Project)the support from the project AMaDE(PID2023-149158OB-C43)funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/by “ERDF A way of making Europe”by the “European Union”supported by the Severo Ochoa program from Spanish MCIN/AEI (Grant No.:CEX2021-001214-S)funded by the CERCA Programme/Generalitat de Catalunyaperformed in the framework of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Materials Science PhD programfunding from the CSC-UAB PhD scholarship program. ICN2 is founding member of e-DREAM[87]
文摘The methanol oxidation reaction(MOR)to formic acid offers a promising alternative to the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in water electrolysis.However,the development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts remains a primary challenge.In this study,an enhancement in catalytic MOR performance is achieved through the incorporation of Mn atoms with unsaturated t_(2g)orbitals into Ni_(3)Se_(4).Comprehensive experimental analyses and theoretical calculations reveal that substituting Ni with Mn induces strong electron-withdrawing effects,effectively modulating the local coordination environment of the metal centers.The presence of Mn also elongates Ni–Se(O)bonds,which reduces eg orbital occupancy and modifies the spin state of the material.Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that electrodes based on this optimized material exhibit a high spin state and deliver excellent catalytic activity,achieving a MOR current density up to∼190 mA cm^(−2)at 1.6 V.This performance enhancement is attributed to the favorable electronic configuration and reduced reaction energy barriers associated with the high-spin state.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.12175198。
文摘We show that in Schwarzschild equivalent mediums,the massless spin particles obey the same dynamical equation,from which we obtain remarkably simple formulae for the frequencies of the quasibound states.We find that the quasibound frequencies of different bosons can be identical at the same quantum number l,and the same is true of different fermions,but a quasibound frequency for bosons can never equal a quasibound frequency for fermions.These results mean that in Schwarzschild equivalent mediums with the quasibound-state boundary conditions,characteristics of electromagnetic waves are the same as those for all the massless bosonic waves,thereby allowing electromagnetic waves to simulate gravitational waves.Our predictions can be tested in future experiments,building upon the successful preparation of Schwarzschild equivalent mediums.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12175107)the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province+2 种基金the Hua Li Talents Program of Nanjing University of PostsTelecommunications,Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing Vocational University of Industry Technology(Grant No.YK22-02-08)the Fund from the Research Center of Industrial Perception and Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Engineering of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.ZK21-05-09)。
文摘Surface polaritons,as surface electromagnetic waves propagating along the surface of a medium,have played a crucial role in enhancing photonic spin Hall effect(PSHE)and developing highly sensitive refractive index(RI)sensors.Among them,the traditional surface plasmon polariton(SPP)based on noble metals limits its application beyond the near-infrared(IR)regime due to the large negative permittivity and optical losses.In this contribution,we theoretically proposed a highly sensitive PSHE sensor with the structure of Ge prism-SiC-Si:InAs-sensing medium,by taking advantage of the hybrid surface plasmon phonon polariton(SPPhP)in mid-IR regime.Here,heavily Si-doped InAs(Si:InAs)and SiC excite the SPP and surface phonon polariton(SPhP),and the hybrid SPPhP is realized in this system.More importantly,the designed PSHE sensor based on this SPPhP mechanism achieves the multi-stage RI measurements from 1.00025-1.00225 to 1.70025-1.70225,and the maximal intensity sensitivity and angle sensitivity can be up to 9.4×10^(4)μm/RIU and245°/RIU,respectively.These findings provide a new pathway for the enhancement of PSHE in mid-IR regime,and offer new opportunities to develop highly sensitive RI sensors in multi-scenario applications,such as harmful gas monitoring and biosensing.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52273067,52233006)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2232023A-03)+3 种基金the Shuguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.23SG29)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.24ZR1402400)the Shanghai Scientific and Technological Innovation Project(Grant No.24520713000)Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.2021-01-07-00-03-E00108).
文摘Radiative cooling textiles with spectrally selective surfaces offer a promising energy-efficient approach for sub-ambient cooling of outdoor objects and individuals.However,the spectrally selective mid-infrared emission of these textiles significantly hinders their efficient radiative heat exchange with self-heated objects,thereby posing a significant challenge to their versatile cooling applicability.Herein,we present a bicomponent blow spinning strategy for the production of scalable,ultra-flexible,and healable textiles featuring a tailored dual gradient in both chemical composition and fiber diameter.The gradient in the fiber diameter of this textile introduces a hierarchically porous structure across the sunlight incident area,thereby achieving a competitive solar reflectivity of 98.7%on its outer surface.Additionally,the gradient in the chemical composition of this textile contributes to the formation of Janus infrared-absorbing surfaces:The outer surface demonstrates a high mid-infrared emission,whereas the inner surface shows a broad infrared absorptivity,facilitating radiative heat exchange with underlying self-heated objects.Consequently,this textile demonstrates multi-scenario radiative cooling capabilities,enabling versatile outdoor cooling for unheated objects by 7.8℃ and self-heated objects by 13.6℃,compared to commercial sunshade fabrics.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development of China(Grant Nos.2024YFA1408104 and 2021YFA1400400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374137,12434005,12074175,92165205,12004191,and 12550405)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20233001)。
文摘Motivated by the recent discovery of superconductivity in the kagome metal CsCr_(3)Sb_(5) under pressure,we theoretically investigate the superconducting pairing symmetry and the impact of spin–orbit coupling(SOC)in this system.By employing an effective four-orbital tight-binding model and solving the linearized gap equation within the random phase approximation,we find that the large inter-orbital spin fluctuations enhanced by Hund’s coupling promote a superconducting gap function with E_(2g)symmetry.The inclusion of SOC further stabilizes this gap symmetry.Our analysis also reveals that the d_(x^(2)-y^(2))orbital plays the dominant role in forming the superconducting pairs.
基金financially supported by the Science Center of the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52088101)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52161160334, 12274437, 12174426, and 52271237)+1 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research No. YSBR-084the CAS Youth Interdisciplinary Team。
文摘The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contributions. In multilayer systems, extrinsic interfacial scattering, along with scattering from defects or impurities inside the materials, plays a crucial role in affecting the SOT efficiency. In this study, we successfully fabricated high-quality epitaxially grown [Ir/Pt]N superlattices with an increasing number of interfaces using a magnetron sputtering system to investigate the contribution of extrinsic interfacial scattering to SOT efficiency. We measured SOT efficiency through spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance methods and determined the spin Hall angle using the spin pumping technique. Additionally, we calculated spin transparency based on the SOT efficiency and spin Hall angle. Our findings indicate that the values of SOT efficiency, spin Hall angle, and spin transparency are enhanced in the superlattice structure compared to Pt, which we attribute to the increase in interfacial scattering.This research offers an effective strategy for designing and fabricating advanced spintronic devices.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12488201,12250008,12474138,and 12274004)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1401901,2022YFA1403901,2023YFA1406002,and 2024YFA1408301)。
文摘The honeycomb magnet Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)recently emerged as a promising candidate for realizing Kitaev quantum spin liquid with relatively low levels of structural disorder.While the precise spin Hamiltonian remains controversial,the potential existence of a quantum spin liquid or other novel quantum magnetic phases continues to stimulate investigation.Here,we study the temperature and magnetic field-dependent spin excitations of Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)on a twin-free single crystal using magneto-terahertz(THz)spectroscopy,focusing on magnetic anisotropy and field-induced unusual phases.We observe a low-energy continuum excitation above T_(N)and a 0.5 THz(2 meV)spin wave excitation in magnetic order under zero field.Upon applying an in-plane magnetic field,the spin waves transform to a magnetic continuum over an intermediate field range,above which the system enters a spin-polarized state.Crucially,the spin excitation spectra reveal striking anisotropy between the a and b crystallographic axes,demanding description by a strongly anisotropic spin model.These findings establish Na_(3)Co_(2)SbO_(6)as a model system for investigating field-tunable quantum magnetism and potential spin liquid behavior in highly anisotropic systems.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant Nos.12034004 and 12174064)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2019SHZDZX01)+2 种基金the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2024ZD0300104)supported by U.S.DOE BES DE-SC0012311the Robert A.Welch Foundation under Grant No.C-1839,respectively(P.D.)。
文摘One important issue in current condensed matter physics is the search of quantum spin liquid(QSL),an exotic magnetic state with strongly-fluctuating and highly-entangled spins down to zero temperature without static order.However,there is no consensus on the existence of a QSL state in any real material so far,due to inevitable disorder and intricate competing exchange interactions on frustrated spin lattices.Here we report systematic heat transport measurements on a honeycomb-lattice compound BaCo_(2)(AsO_(4))_(2),which manifests magnetic order in zero field.In a narrow in-plane field range after the magnetic order is nearly suppressed,in both perpendicular and parallel to the zigzag direction,a finite residual linear term of thermal conductivity is clearly observed,which is attributed to mobile fermionic excitations.In addition,the spin-phonon scattering rate exhibits a T-linear behavior when the order disappears.These observations suggest a partial QSL state with gapless spinon excitations in BaCo_(2)(AsO_(4))_(2),that emerges when a portion of the spins remains ordered,and vanishes as the spins become progressively polarized.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0103300)the open research fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(Grant No.2023SLABFN26)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(Grant No.2022CFA088)。
文摘We predict high-velocity magnetic domain wall(DW)motion driven by out-of-plane acoustic spin in surface acoustic waves(SAWs).We demonstrate that the SAW propagating at a 30-degree angle relative to the x-axis of a 128∘Y-LiNbO_(3) substrate exhibits uniform out-of-plane spin angular momentum.This acoustic spin triggers the DW motion at a velocity exceeding 50 m/s in a way that is similar to the spin-transfer-torque effect.This phenomenon highlights the potential of acoustic spin in enabling rapid DW displacement,offering an innovative approach to developing energy-efficient spintronic devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12322407,62122036,and 62034004)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20233001)+5 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFF0718400 and 2023YFF1203600)the Leading-edge Technology Program of Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.BK20232004)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB44000000)Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technologysupport from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.020414380227,020414380240,and 020414380242)the e-Science Center of Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures。
文摘Layer pseudospins,exhibiting quantum coherence and precise multistate controllability,present significant potential for the advancement of future computing technologies.In this work,we propose an in-memory probabilistic computing scheme based on the electrical manipulation of layer pseudospins in layered materials,by exploiting the interaction between real spins and layer pseudospins.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174129,T2394475,and T2394470)。
文摘Altermagnets,a new type of collinear antiferromagnet,exhibiting non-degenerate electron and magnon dispersion in momentum space have attracted intensive research attention.We theoretically analyze the origin and feature of chiral magnon splitting in representative altermagnets including tetragonal RuO_(2),hexagonal MnTe,and orthorhombic LaMnO_(3).The magnon spin transport properties including spin Seebeck and spin Nernst coefcients have been investigated.Through these materials,we demonstrate the diference of chiral splitting in d-wave and g-wave antiferromagnet on magnon transport.RuO2with planar magnon splitting exhibits signifcant magnon spin Nernst and magnon spin Seebeck anisotropy in(110)and(001)planes,whereas MnTe,due to its bulk-like magnon splitting,is incapable of producing magnon spin Nernst efect.Our work may provide in-depth understanding on the mechanisms of nonrelativistic magnon splitting and thermal spin transport in altermagnets.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1404400 and 2023YFA1406900)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.23ZR1481200)the Program of Shanghai Academic Research Leader(Grant No.23XD1423800)。
文摘Scalar fields should have no spin angular momentum according to conventional textbook understandings inclassical field theory.Yet,recent studies demonstrate the undoubted existence of wave spin endowed by acousticand elastic longitudinal waves,which are of irrotational curl-free nature without vorticity and can be describedby scalar fields.Moreover,the conventional theory cannot even answer the question of whether wave spin existsin dissipative fields,given the ubiquitous dissipation in reality.Here,to resolve the seeming paradox and answerthe challenging question,we uncover the origin of wave spin in scalar fields beyond traditional formalism byclarifying that the presence of higher-order derivatives in scalar field Lagrangians can give rise to non-vanishingwave spin.For“spinless”scalar fields of only first-order derivatives,we can make the hidden wave spin emergeby revealing a latent field that leads to the original field through a time derivative,thus giving higher-order termsin Lagrangian.Based on the standard Noether theorem approach,we exemplify the wave spin for unconventionaldrifted acoustic fields,and even for dissipative media,in scalar fields with higher-order derivative Lagrangian.The results would prompt people to build more comprehensive and fundamental understandings of structuralwave spin in classical fields.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1600200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2032218 and 12111530283)。
文摘Besides equilibrium behavior,exploring the spin–phonon coupling in multiferroic materials under non-equilibrium conditions is crucial for a deep understanding of the mechanisms as well as their high-frequency applications.Here,by utilizing time-resolved refectance spectroscopy,we demonstrate ultrafast spin–phonon coupling dynamics in multiferroic 0.58BiFeO_(3)-0.42Bi_(0.5)K_(0.5)TiO_(3)(BF-BKT)single crystals.With ultrafast laser pumping,coherent acoustic phonons with low damping are created in BF-BKT.Temperature-dependent results indicate that both the frequency and amplitude of laser-induced coherent phonons are sensitive to the emergence of antiferromagnetic order.Moreover,the spin state change driven by external magnetic felds can enhance the oscillation amplitude of the coherent acoustic phonons even above the magnetic Néel temperature.These fndings experimentally confrm that spin–phonon coupling in multiferroic materials exists not only in the spin-ordered state but also in the spin-disordered state,and not only in the equilibrium state but also in the non-equilibrium state excited by ultrafast lasers,suggesting their promising applications in high-frequency devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2230207)。
文摘Achieving long spin coherence times is crucial for quantum precision measurements,and closed-loop control techniques are often employed to accomplish this goal.Here,we demonstrate the impact of closed-loop feedback control on nuclear spin precession in a metastability exchange optical pumping(MEOP)-based polarized^(3)He system.We analyze the effects of feedback theoretically and validate our predictions experimentally.With optimized feedback parameters,the spin coherence time T_(2)is extended by an order of magnitude.When the feedback strength surpasses a critical threshold,robust maser oscillations are spontaneously excited,demonstrating remarkable resistance to environmental noise and maintaining stable oscillation.This proof-of-principle experiment highlights the viability of MEOP-based^(3)He spin oscillators,especially in low-frequency domains.The operational simplicity and easy integration associated with MEOP-based systems make them particularly promising for fast,high-precision magnetic field measurements.
