Raman scattering study of magnetic layered MPS_3 crystals(M = Mn, Fe, Ni)

We report a comprehensive Raman scattering study on layered MPS_3(M = Mn, Fe, Ni), a two-dimensional magnetic compound with weak van der Waals interlayer coupling. The observed Raman phonon modes have been well assigned by the combination of first-principles calculations and the polarization-resolved spectra. Careful symmetry analysis on the angle-dependent spectra demonstrates that the crystal symmetry is strictly described by C_(2h)but can be simplified to D_(3d) with good accuracy. Interestingly, the three compounds share exactly the same lattice structure but show distinct magnetic structures. This provides us with a unique opportunity to study the effect of different magnetic orders on lattice dynamics in MPS_3. Our results reveal that the in-plane Nel antiferromagnetic(AF) order in MnPS_3 favors a spin–phonon coupling compared to the in-plane zig-zag AF in NiPS_3 and FePS_3. We have discussed the mechanism in terms of the folding of magnetic Brillouin zones. Our results provide insights into the relation between lattice dynamics and magnetism in the layered MPX_3(M = transition metal, X = S, Se) family and shed light on the magnetism of monolayer MPX_3 materials.

Characterization of structural transitions and lattice dynamics of hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite CH3NH3PbI3

By combining temperature-dependent x-ray diffraction(XRD) with temperature-dependent Raman scattering, we have characterized the structural transitions and lattice dynamics of the hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite CH3NH3PbI3.The XRD measurements cover distinct phases between 15 K and 370 K and demonstrate a general positive thermal expansion.Clear anomalies are found around the transition temperatures.The temperature evolution of the lattice constants reveals that the transition at 160 K/330 K is of the first-/second-order type.Raman measurements uncover three strong lowfrequency modes, which can be ascribed to the vibration of the Pb/I atoms.The temperature evolution of the modes clearly catches these transitions at 160 K and 330 K, and confirms the transition types, which are exactly consistent with the XRD results.The present study may set an experimental basis to understand the high conversion efficiency in methylammonium lead iodide.

Raman scattering study of two-dimensional magnetic van der Waals compound VI3

The layered magnetic van der Waals materials have generated tremendous interest due to their potential applications and importance in fundamental research.Previous x-ray diffraction(XRD)studies on the magnetic van der Waals compound VI3,revealed a structural transition above the magnetic transition but output controversial analysis on symmetry.In this paper we carried out polarized Raman scattering measurements on VI3 from 10 K to 300 K,with focus on the two Ag phonon modes at^71.1 cm^-1 and 128.4 cm-1.Our careful symmetry analysis based on the angle-dependent spectra demonstrates that the crystal symmetry can be well described by C2h rather than D3d both above and below structural phase transition.We further performed temperature-dependent Raman experiments to study the magnetism in VI3.Fano asymmetry and anomalous linewidth drop of two Ag phonon modes at low temperatures,point to a significant spin-phonon coupling.This is also supported by the softening of 71.1-cm^-1 mode above the magnetic transition.The study provides the fundamental information on lattice dynamics and clarifies the symmetry in VI3.And spin-phonon coupling existing in a wide temperature range revealed here may be meaningful in applications.

Rare-Earth Chalcohalides: A Family of van der Waals Layered Kitaev Spin Liquid Candidates

The Kitaev spin liquid(KSL) system has attracted tremendous attention in recent years because of its fundamental significance in condensed matter physics and promising applications in fault-tolerant topological quantum computation.Material realization of such a system remains a major challenge in the field due to the unusual configuration of anisotropic spin interactions,though great effort has been made before.Here we reveal that rare-earth chalcohalides REChX(RE=rare earth;Ch=O,S,Se,Te;X=F,Cl,Br,I) can serve as a family of KSL candidates.Most family members have the typical SmSI-type structure with a high symmetry of R3m,and rare-earth magnetic ions form an undistorted honeycomb lattice.The strong spin-orbit coupling of 4f electrons intrinsically offers anisotropic spin interactions as required by the Kitaev model.We have grown the crystals of YbOCl and synthesized the polycrystals of SmSI,ErOF,HoOF and DyOF,and made careful structural characterizations.We carry out magnetic and heat capacity measurements down to 1.8 K and find no obvious magnetic transition in all the samples but DyOF.The van der Waals interlayer coupling highlights the true two-dimensionality of the family which is vital for the exact realization of Abelian/non-Abelian anyons,and the graphene-like feature will be a prominent advantage for developing miniaturized devices.The family is expected to act as an inspiring material platform for the exploration of KSL physics.

基于物理建模的高中物理教学设计策略研究——以“高空抛物”问题教学为例

从真实情境出发并以学生为中心的教学模式,有利于培养学生对知识的掌握能力、逻辑思维能力,以及解决实际问题的能力;以"高空抛物"为问题情境,将建模理论步骤细化到抛体运动的规律教学中,对以物理建模过程为主线的教学环节设计进行了讨论。

论证式教学在物理课堂上的应用——以卫星变轨为例

科学论证是科学思维的要素之一,基于科学论证为基础进行的教学为论证式教学,其对于培养学生的科学思维、逻辑表达能力和交流能力都有很好的促进作用。以“探究卫星变轨过程”为例,就人造卫星在变轨过程中的点火方向、速度以及加速度等物理量的变化等问题开展论证式教学,让学生经历提出论点、为论点找理论依据、解释交流等过程,从而培养学生的物理学科核心素养。

手机传感器测量地磁场和引力场试题设计

通过真实情境试题,对地磁场的磁感应强度和引力场的引力加速度的矢量性进行了探究,对手机中的霍尔元件和电容式加速度传感器进行探究,提升学生利用物理方法、原理和规律对问题进行比较、科学推理的能力.