We study the phase diagram of the interacting fermionic two-leg ladder, which is featured by pair hopping and interactions of singlet and triplet superconducting channels. By using Abelian bosonization method, we obta...We study the phase diagram of the interacting fermionic two-leg ladder, which is featured by pair hopping and interactions of singlet and triplet superconducting channels. By using Abelian bosonization method, we obtain the full phase diagram of our model. The superconducting triplet pairing phase is characterized by a fractional edge spin and interpreted as two Kitaev chains under the mean filed approximation. The pair hopping will give rise to spin-density-wave(SDW)orders and can also support Majorana edge modes in spin channel. At half filling, the resulting Majorana-SDW phase shows additional fractionalization in charge channel, and can be interpreted as two Su–Schrieffer–Heeger(SSH) chains in the mean field regime.展开更多
Dimerized spin-1/2 ladders exhibit a variety of phase structures,which depend on the intra-chain and inter-chain spin exchange energies as well as on the dimerization pattern of the ladder.Using the density matrix ren...Dimerized spin-1/2 ladders exhibit a variety of phase structures,which depend on the intra-chain and inter-chain spin exchange energies as well as on the dimerization pattern of the ladder.Using the density matrix renormalization group(DMRG)algorithm,we study critical properties of the bond-alternating two-leg Heisenberg spin ladder with diagonal interaction J_(×).Two types of spin systems,staggered dimerized antiferromagnetic ladder and columnar dimerized ferro-antiferromagnetic couplings ladder,are investigated.To clarify the phase transition behaviors,we simultaneously analyze the string order parameter(SOP),the twisted order parameter(TOP),as well as a measurement of the quantum information analysis.Based on measuring this different observables,we establish the phase diagram accurately and give the fitting functions of the phase boundaries.In addition,the phase transition of cross-coupled spin ladder(in the absence of intrinsic dimerization)is also discussed.展开更多
We conduct a dynamical Gutzwiller mean-field study of interacting bosons on a four-leg ladder,subject to a uniform flux.The ground states dependent on the magnetic flux and kinetic tunneling strength are explored.Cons...We conduct a dynamical Gutzwiller mean-field study of interacting bosons on a four-leg ladder,subject to a uniform flux.The ground states dependent on the magnetic flux and kinetic tunneling strength are explored.Consequently,we identify the super-vortical lattice,as well as the inner-Meissner phase,which presents Meissner currents just along the intimal legs within the flux ladder.The staggered-current phase is also allowed,with its formation condition altered because of the four-leg construction.The number of legs on the flux ladder can make an effect.展开更多
Low dielectric constant(low-k)materials are critical for advanced packaging in high-density microelectronic devices and high-frequency communication technologies.Ladder polysiloxanes,which are characterized by their u...Low dielectric constant(low-k)materials are critical for advanced packaging in high-density microelectronic devices and high-frequency communication technologies.Ladder polysiloxanes,which are characterized by their unique double-chain structure and intrinsic microporosity,offer remarkable advantages in terms of thermal stability,oxidation resistance,and dielectric performance.However,structural defects in ladder polysiloxanes,such as cage-like and irregular oligomers,and their effects on dielectric properties remain underexplored.In this study,a series of ladder-like polysiloxanes(X-TMS)with diverse side groups weresynthesized via a one-step base-catalyzed method.The influence of the benzocyclobutene(BCB)side groups on the formation of regular ladder structures was systematically investigated.Notably,BCB incorporation disrupted the structural regularity,favoring the formation of cage-like and irregular topologies,which were extensively characterized using 29silicon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(^(29)Si-NMR),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),gel permeation chromatography(GPC),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).These structural defects were beneficial for improving the hydrophobicity and thermal stability.Copolymerization of X-TMS with commercial DVS-BCB resins further enhanced the mechanical properties,with the elastic modulus increasing from 3.6 GPa to 4.4 GPa and water absorption reduced from 0.33 wt%to 0.06 wt%.This study establishes a clear correlation between topological structures and material properties.These findings not only advance the understanding of the structure-property relationships in ladder polysiloxanes but also provide a novel approach for designing high-performance interlayer dielectric materials for next-generation microelectronics.展开更多
Objective To systematically evaluate the overall efficacy of external application of traditional Chinese medicine(EA-TCM)in combination with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy for patients suffering from cancer-...Objective To systematically evaluate the overall efficacy of external application of traditional Chinese medicine(EA-TCM)in combination with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy for patients suffering from cancer-induced bone pain(CIBP).Methods We conducted a literature search of randomized controlled trials on the combination of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder therapy for CIBP across ten databases and two registration systems.It included four Chinese databases[Chinese Biomedical Literature Database(SinoMed),China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Database,and China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP)],six English databases(Scopus,Embase,Web of Science,PubMed,Cochrane Library,and OpenGrey),and two registration systems(Chinese Clinical Trial Registry and ClinicalTrials.gov).The timeframe for the literature search extended from the inception of each database to December 31,2023.Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan(v5.4.1),and the outcome indicators(pain relief rate,analgesic duration,quality of life,pain intensity,breakthrough pain frequency,and adverse reactions)were graded using GRADE profiler(v3.6).Results According to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria,a total of 43 studies was deemed eligible,involving 3142 participants with CIBP.The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy alone,the combined therapy of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder has a significant improvement in pain relief rate[risk ratio(RR)=1.32,95%confidence interval(CI):1.24 to 1.41,P<0.00001],analgesic duration[mean difference(MD)=1.33,95%CI:0.97 to 1.69,P<0.00001],and quality of life(MD=5.66,95%CI:4.88 to 6.44,P<0.00001).Furthermore,the combined therapy significantly reduced pain intensity(MD=-1.00,95%CI:-1.19 to-0.80,P<0.00001),breakthrough pain frequency(MD=-0.43,95%CI:-0.51 to-0.36,P<0.00001),and adverse reactions(RR=0.60,95%CI:0.53 to 0.68,P<0.00001)in CIBP patients.Based on the GRADE assessment,the level of evidence varied from low to moderate.Conclusion EA-TCM combined with the three-step analgesic ladder therapy can effectively alleviate pain symptoms in patients with CIBP and improve their quality of life.Additionally,the EA-TCM can effectively reduce the incidence of adverse reactions associated with threestep analgesic therapy.展开更多
We study a mixed spin-（3/2,1） ladder system with antiferromagnetic rung coupling and next-nearest-neighbor interaction.The exactly solved Ising-chain model is employed to investigate the ground-state properties and ...We study a mixed spin-（3/2,1） ladder system with antiferromagnetic rung coupling and next-nearest-neighbor interaction.The exactly solved Ising-chain model is employed to investigate the ground-state properties and thermodynamics of the low-dimensional ladder system.Our results show that the competition between different exchange couplings brings in a large variety of ground states characterized by various values of normalized magnetization equal to 0,1/5,2/5,3/5,1.Moreover,an interesting double-peak structure is also detected in the thermal dependence of magnetic susceptibility and specific heat when the frustration comes into play.It is shown that the double-peak phenomenon at zero-field for the case of AF2 ground-state arises from the very strong antiferromagnetic rung coupling,while other cases are attributed to the excitations induced by temperature and external field around the phase boundary.展开更多
We investigate the topological properties of a two-chain quantum ladder with uneven legs,i.e.,the two chains differ in their periods by a factor of 2.Such an uneven ladder presents rich band structures classified by t...We investigate the topological properties of a two-chain quantum ladder with uneven legs,i.e.,the two chains differ in their periods by a factor of 2.Such an uneven ladder presents rich band structures classified by the closure of either direct or indirect bandgaps.It also provides opportunities to explore fundamental concepts concerning band topology and edge modes,including the difference of intracellular and intercellular Zak phases,and the role of the inversion symmetry(IS).We calculate the Zak phases of the two kinds and find excellent agreement with the dipole moment and extra charge accumulation.We also find that configurations with IS feature a pair of degenerate two-side edge modes emerging as the closure of the direct bandgap,while configurations without IS feature one-side edge modes emerging as not only the closure of both direct and indirect bandgaps but also within the band continuum.Furthermore,by projecting to the two sublattices,we find that the effective Bloch Hamiltonian corresponds to that of a generalized Su–Schrieffer–Heeger model or the Rice–Mele model whose hopping amplitudes depend on the quasimomentum.In this way,the topological phases can be efficiently extracted through winding numbers.We propose that uneven ladders can be realized by spin-dependent optical lattices and their rich topological characteristics can be examined by near future experiments.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the feasibility of adopting a combined ladder and case teaching method in otolaryngology nursing teaching.Method:Nursing students in the otolaryngology department were selected.According to the ad...Objective:To analyze the feasibility of adopting a combined ladder and case teaching method in otolaryngology nursing teaching.Method:Nursing students in the otolaryngology department were selected.According to the admission time of nursing students,30 nursing students formed a control group(conventional nursing teaching),and 30 nursing students who were admitted later formed an observation group(ladder and case teaching method).The learning performance and teaching effectiveness of nursing students under different teaching methods were analyzed.Result:The academic performance and teaching effectiveness of the observation group were higher than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The implementation of the ladder and case teaching method during the teaching of otolaryngology nursing significantly improved the student’s academic performance and teaching effectiveness.This method has great practical value.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics in Fudan University,China(Grant No.KF2018_13)the Ph.D. Research Startup Foundation of Anhui University(Grant No.J01003310)
文摘We study the phase diagram of the interacting fermionic two-leg ladder, which is featured by pair hopping and interactions of singlet and triplet superconducting channels. By using Abelian bosonization method, we obtain the full phase diagram of our model. The superconducting triplet pairing phase is characterized by a fractional edge spin and interpreted as two Kitaev chains under the mean filed approximation. The pair hopping will give rise to spin-density-wave(SDW)orders and can also support Majorana edge modes in spin channel. At half filling, the resulting Majorana-SDW phase shows additional fractionalization in charge channel, and can be interpreted as two Su–Schrieffer–Heeger(SSH) chains in the mean field regime.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11474218 and 11575116).
文摘Dimerized spin-1/2 ladders exhibit a variety of phase structures,which depend on the intra-chain and inter-chain spin exchange energies as well as on the dimerization pattern of the ladder.Using the density matrix renormalization group(DMRG)algorithm,we study critical properties of the bond-alternating two-leg Heisenberg spin ladder with diagonal interaction J_(×).Two types of spin systems,staggered dimerized antiferromagnetic ladder and columnar dimerized ferro-antiferromagnetic couplings ladder,are investigated.To clarify the phase transition behaviors,we simultaneously analyze the string order parameter(SOP),the twisted order parameter(TOP),as well as a measurement of the quantum information analysis.Based on measuring this different observables,we establish the phase diagram accurately and give the fitting functions of the phase boundaries.In addition,the phase transition of cross-coupled spin ladder(in the absence of intrinsic dimerization)is also discussed.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Hainan Tropical Ocean University(Grant No.RHDRC202301)。
文摘We conduct a dynamical Gutzwiller mean-field study of interacting bosons on a four-leg ladder,subject to a uniform flux.The ground states dependent on the magnetic flux and kinetic tunneling strength are explored.Consequently,we identify the super-vortical lattice,as well as the inner-Meissner phase,which presents Meissner currents just along the intimal legs within the flux ladder.The staggered-current phase is also allowed,with its formation condition altered because of the four-leg construction.The number of legs on the flux ladder can make an effect.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52373316,22075298,and52373020)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.2212053)。
文摘Low dielectric constant(low-k)materials are critical for advanced packaging in high-density microelectronic devices and high-frequency communication technologies.Ladder polysiloxanes,which are characterized by their unique double-chain structure and intrinsic microporosity,offer remarkable advantages in terms of thermal stability,oxidation resistance,and dielectric performance.However,structural defects in ladder polysiloxanes,such as cage-like and irregular oligomers,and their effects on dielectric properties remain underexplored.In this study,a series of ladder-like polysiloxanes(X-TMS)with diverse side groups weresynthesized via a one-step base-catalyzed method.The influence of the benzocyclobutene(BCB)side groups on the formation of regular ladder structures was systematically investigated.Notably,BCB incorporation disrupted the structural regularity,favoring the formation of cage-like and irregular topologies,which were extensively characterized using 29silicon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(^(29)Si-NMR),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),gel permeation chromatography(GPC),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).These structural defects were beneficial for improving the hydrophobicity and thermal stability.Copolymerization of X-TMS with commercial DVS-BCB resins further enhanced the mechanical properties,with the elastic modulus increasing from 3.6 GPa to 4.4 GPa and water absorption reduced from 0.33 wt%to 0.06 wt%.This study establishes a clear correlation between topological structures and material properties.These findings not only advance the understanding of the structure-property relationships in ladder polysiloxanes but also provide a novel approach for designing high-performance interlayer dielectric materials for next-generation microelectronics.
基金Provincial Key Research and Development Project of Hunan(2018SK2127)Hunan Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Research and Development Project(201946).
文摘Objective To systematically evaluate the overall efficacy of external application of traditional Chinese medicine(EA-TCM)in combination with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy for patients suffering from cancer-induced bone pain(CIBP).Methods We conducted a literature search of randomized controlled trials on the combination of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder therapy for CIBP across ten databases and two registration systems.It included four Chinese databases[Chinese Biomedical Literature Database(SinoMed),China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Database,and China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP)],six English databases(Scopus,Embase,Web of Science,PubMed,Cochrane Library,and OpenGrey),and two registration systems(Chinese Clinical Trial Registry and ClinicalTrials.gov).The timeframe for the literature search extended from the inception of each database to December 31,2023.Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan(v5.4.1),and the outcome indicators(pain relief rate,analgesic duration,quality of life,pain intensity,breakthrough pain frequency,and adverse reactions)were graded using GRADE profiler(v3.6).Results According to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria,a total of 43 studies was deemed eligible,involving 3142 participants with CIBP.The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy alone,the combined therapy of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder has a significant improvement in pain relief rate[risk ratio(RR)=1.32,95%confidence interval(CI):1.24 to 1.41,P<0.00001],analgesic duration[mean difference(MD)=1.33,95%CI:0.97 to 1.69,P<0.00001],and quality of life(MD=5.66,95%CI:4.88 to 6.44,P<0.00001).Furthermore,the combined therapy significantly reduced pain intensity(MD=-1.00,95%CI:-1.19 to-0.80,P<0.00001),breakthrough pain frequency(MD=-0.43,95%CI:-0.51 to-0.36,P<0.00001),and adverse reactions(RR=0.60,95%CI:0.53 to 0.68,P<0.00001)in CIBP patients.Based on the GRADE assessment,the level of evidence varied from low to moderate.Conclusion EA-TCM combined with the three-step analgesic ladder therapy can effectively alleviate pain symptoms in patients with CIBP and improve their quality of life.Additionally,the EA-TCM can effectively reduce the incidence of adverse reactions associated with threestep analgesic therapy.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11547236)the General Project of the Education Department of Liaoning Province,China(Grant No.L2015130)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant Nos.DC201501065 and DCPY2016014)the Doctoral Starting-up Foundation of Dalian Nationalities University,China
文摘We study a mixed spin-（3/2,1） ladder system with antiferromagnetic rung coupling and next-nearest-neighbor interaction.The exactly solved Ising-chain model is employed to investigate the ground-state properties and thermodynamics of the low-dimensional ladder system.Our results show that the competition between different exchange couplings brings in a large variety of ground states characterized by various values of normalized magnetization equal to 0,1/5,2/5,3/5,1.Moreover,an interesting double-peak structure is also detected in the thermal dependence of magnetic susceptibility and specific heat when the frustration comes into play.It is shown that the double-peak phenomenon at zero-field for the case of AF2 ground-state arises from the very strong antiferromagnetic rung coupling,while other cases are attributed to the excitations induced by temperature and external field around the phase boundary.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China (Grant Nos.LR22A040001 and LY21A040004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12074342 and 11835011)。
文摘We investigate the topological properties of a two-chain quantum ladder with uneven legs,i.e.,the two chains differ in their periods by a factor of 2.Such an uneven ladder presents rich band structures classified by the closure of either direct or indirect bandgaps.It also provides opportunities to explore fundamental concepts concerning band topology and edge modes,including the difference of intracellular and intercellular Zak phases,and the role of the inversion symmetry(IS).We calculate the Zak phases of the two kinds and find excellent agreement with the dipole moment and extra charge accumulation.We also find that configurations with IS feature a pair of degenerate two-side edge modes emerging as the closure of the direct bandgap,while configurations without IS feature one-side edge modes emerging as not only the closure of both direct and indirect bandgaps but also within the band continuum.Furthermore,by projecting to the two sublattices,we find that the effective Bloch Hamiltonian corresponds to that of a generalized Su–Schrieffer–Heeger model or the Rice–Mele model whose hopping amplitudes depend on the quasimomentum.In this way,the topological phases can be efficiently extracted through winding numbers.We propose that uneven ladders can be realized by spin-dependent optical lattices and their rich topological characteristics can be examined by near future experiments.
文摘Objective:To analyze the feasibility of adopting a combined ladder and case teaching method in otolaryngology nursing teaching.Method:Nursing students in the otolaryngology department were selected.According to the admission time of nursing students,30 nursing students formed a control group(conventional nursing teaching),and 30 nursing students who were admitted later formed an observation group(ladder and case teaching method).The learning performance and teaching effectiveness of nursing students under different teaching methods were analyzed.Result:The academic performance and teaching effectiveness of the observation group were higher than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The implementation of the ladder and case teaching method during the teaching of otolaryngology nursing significantly improved the student’s academic performance and teaching effectiveness.This method has great practical value.
