Regulating Anderson localization with structural defect disorder

Localization due to disorder has been one of the most intriguing theoretical concepts that evolved in condensed matter physics.Here,we expand the theory of localization by considering two types of disorders at the same time,namely,the original Anderson’s disorder and the structural defect disorder,which has been suggested to be a key component in recently discovered two-dimensional amorphous materials.While increasing the degree of both disorders could induce localization of wavefunction in real space,we find that a small degree of structural defect disorder can significantly enhance the localization.As the degree of structural defect disorder increases,localized states quickly appear within the extended phase to enter a broad crossover region with mixed phases.We establish two-dimensional diagrams for the wavefunction localization and conductivity to highlight the interplay between the two types of disorders.Our theoretical model provides a comprehensive understanding of localization in two-dimensional amorphous materials and highlights the promising tunability of their transport properties.

Hot Spot in Materials with Structural Defects under High Shear Loading Rates

The response of three-dimensional sample of Al, containing vacancy complex, under shear loading was simulated. The molecular dynamics method was used and interaction between atoms was described on the base of pseudopotential theory Solitary waves were generated in the sample under mechanical loading. Their interaction with the vacancy complexes was shown to be able to initiate hot spot in that local region of the complexes. Some parameters of the hot spot as well as solitary waves were calculated. The initiation of the hot spot is accompanied with sufficient local structural relaxation.

Direct visualization of structural defects in 2D semiconductors

Direct visualization of the structural defects in two-dimensional(2D)semiconductors at a large scale plays a significant role in understanding their electrical/optical/magnetic properties,but is challenging.Although traditional atomic resolution imaging techniques,such as transmission electron microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy,can directly image the structural defects,they provide only local-scale information and require complex setups.Here,we develop a simple,non-invasive wet etching method to directly visualize the structural defects in 2D semiconductors at a large scale,including both point defects and grain boundaries.Utilizing this method,we extract successfully the defects density in several different types of monolayer molybdenum disulfide samples,providing key insights into the device functions.Furthermore,the etching method we developed is anisotropic and tunable,opening up opportunities to obtain exotic edge states on demand.

Plasmon resonance coupling in strongly coupled gold nanotube arrays with structural defects

We theoretically investigate the transmission spectra and the field distributions with different defects in the gold nanotube arrays by using the finite-difference time-domain method. It is found that the optical properties of the nanotube arrays are strongly influenced by different defects. When there are no defects in the central nanotube, the values of peaks located at both sides of the photonic band gap have their maxima. Based on the distributions of electric field component Ex and the total energy distribution of the electric and the magnetic field, we show that mainly a dipole field distribution is exhibited for the plasmon mode at the long-wavelength edge of the band gap but higher order modes of the composite are excited at the short-wavelength edge of the band gap. The plasmon resonant modes can also be controlled by introducing defects.

A Study on S.R.Topography of the Structural Defects in High-J_c Superconducting YBaCuO Crystal Prepared by the MTG Technique

It is well known that for technological application,a great effort has been done to enchance Jvalue ofsuperconducting YBaCuO sintered bulk.Except oxygen content,the main problem for increasing critical cur-rent density Jis to eliminate the weak link and to control crystallographic anisotropy.It is necessary tomake YBaCuO superconducting bulk have a strong texture with C-axis orientation.Since Jin et al.has suc-

An Approach to Detect Structural Development Defects in Object-Oriented Programs

Structural development defects essentially refer to code structure that violates object-oriented design principles. They make program maintenance challenging and deteriorate software quality over time. Various detection approaches, ranging from traditional heuristic algorithms to machine learning methods, are used to identify these defects. Ensemble learning methods have strengthened the detection of these defects. However, existing approaches do not simultaneously exploit the capabilities of extracting relevant features from pre-trained models and the performance of neural networks for the classification task. Therefore, our goal has been to design a model that combines a pre-trained model to extract relevant features from code excerpts through transfer learning and a bagging method with a base estimator, a dense neural network, for defect classification. To achieve this, we composed multiple samples of the same size with replacements from the imbalanced dataset MLCQ1. For all the samples, we used the CodeT5-small variant to extract features and trained a bagging method with the neural network Roberta Classification Head to classify defects based on these features. We then compared this model to RandomForest, one of the ensemble methods that yields good results. Our experiments showed that the number of base estimators to use for bagging depends on the defect to be detected. Next, we observed that it was not necessary to use a data balancing technique with our model when the imbalance rate was 23%. Finally, for blob detection, RandomForest had a median MCC value of 0.36 compared to 0.12 for our method. However, our method was predominant in Long Method detection with a median MCC value of 0.53 compared to 0.42 for RandomForest. These results suggest that the performance of ensemble methods in detecting structural development defects is dependent on specific defects.

Influence of structural defects on the optical properties of strongly coupled Au nanoshell arrays

The effects of different defects on optical properties and plasmon resonances properties of Au nanoshell arrays were investigated by using the finite-difference time-domain(FDTD) theory.It is found that the optical properties of the nanoshell arrays are strongly influenced by different defects.We show that when the hollow Au nanoshell arrays are placed in air,there is a wide photonic band gap(PBG) in the infrared region,but the band gap becomes narrower as we introduced different defects.Based on the distributions of electric field component E z and the total energy distribution of the electric and the magnetic field,we show that there exhibit dipoles field distributions for the plasmon mode at the long-wavelength edge of the band gap,but composite higher order modes are excited at the short-wavelength edge of the band gap.The plasmon resonant modes also can be controlled by introducing defects.

Periodic structural defects in Bragg gratings and their application in multiwavelength devices

In this paper, we present the finding that periodic structural defects(PSDs) along a Bragg grating can shift the Bragg wavelength. This effect is theoretically analyzed and confirmed by numerical calculation. We find that the Bragg wavelength shift is determined by the defect size and the period of the defects. The Bragg wavelength can be well tuned by properly designing the PSDs, and this may provide an alternative method to fabricate grating-based multiwavelength devices, including optical filter arrays and laser arrays. In regards to wavelength precision, the proposed method has an advantage over the traditional methods, where the Bragg wavelengths are changed directly by changing the grating period. In addition, the proposed method can maintain grating strength when tuning the wavelength since only the period of defects is changed. This will be a benefit for devices such as arrays.

Layered sphere-shaped TiO_2 capped with gold nanoparticles on structural defects and their catalysis of formaldehyde oxidation

We describe here a one-step method for the synthesis of Au/TiO2 nanosphere materials,which were formed by layered deposition of multiple anatase TiO2 nanosheets.The Au nanoparticles were stabilized by structural defects in each TiO2 nanosheet,including crystal steps and edges,thereby fixing the Au-TiO2 perimeter interface.Reactant transfer occurred along the gaps between these TiO2 nanosheet layers and in contact with catalytically active sites at the Au-TiO2 interface.The doped Au induced the formation of oxygen vacancies in the Au-TiO2 interface.Such vacancies are essential for generating active oxygen species（-＊O^-） on the TiO2 surface and Ti^3＋ ions in bulk TiO2.These ions can then form Ti^3＋-O^--Ti^4＋species,which are known to enhance the catalytic activity of formaldehyde（HCHO） oxidation.These studies on structural and oxygen vacancy defects in Au/TiO2 samples provide a theoretical foundation for the catalytic mechanism of HCHO oxidation on oxide-supported Au materials.

Thermal reffusivity： uncovering phonon behavior, structural defects, and domain size

To understand the relation between different nanostructures and thermal properties, a simple yet effective model is in demand for characterizing the underlying phonons and electrons scattering mechanisms. Herein, we make a systematic review on the newly developed thermal reffusivity theory. Like electrical resistivity which has been historically used as a theory for analyzing structural domain size and defect levels of metals, the thermal reffusivity can also uncover phonon behavior, structure defects and domain size of materials. We highlight that this new theory can be used for not only metals, but also nonmetals, even for amorphous materials. From the thermal reffusivity against temperature curves, the Debye temperature of the material and the ideal thermal diffusivity of single perfect crystal can be evaluated. From the residual thermal reffusivity at the 0 K limit, the structural thermal domain （STD） size of crystalline and amorphous materials can be obtained. The difference of white hair and normal black hair from heat conduction perspective is reported for the first time. Loss of melanin results in a worse thermal protection and a larger STD size in the white hair. By reviewing the different variation of thermal reffusivity against decreasing temperature profiles, we conclude that they reflected the structural connection in the materials. Ultimately, the future application of thermal reffusivity theory in studying 2D materials and amorphous materials is discussed.

Enhancing Photocatalytic Performance of NH 2-UIO66 by Defective Structural Engineering

NH_(2)-UIO66(NU)is a promising photocatalyst for the reduction of Cr(VI)to low-toxic Cr(III)driven by visible light under ambient conditions.However,the main limitation in this process is the ineffi cient ligand to metal charge transfer(LMCT)of photo-excited electrons,which is caused by inherent energy gap(ΔE_(LMCT)).This study synthesized the defective NU(NUXH,where X is the molar equivalent of the modulator)with reducedΔE_(LMCT)through linkers removal via acid treatment.The electronic structure of NUX-H was systematically investigated,and the results indicated that the structural defects in NUX-H strongly altered the environment of the Zr atoms.Furthermore,they substantially lowered the energy of the unoccupied d orbitals(LUMO),which was benefi cial to effi cient LMCT,resulting in an improved photocatalytic activity of NUX-H toward high-concentration(100 mg/L)Cr(VI)reduction.Compared to NU with defect-free structure,the reducing rate of Cr(VI)was increased by 47 times.This work introduced an alternative strategy in terms of designing effi cient photocatalysts for reducing Cr(VI)under ambient conditions.

Atomistic simulation of thermal effects and defect structures during nanomachining of copper

Molecular dynamics （MD） simulations of monocrystalline copper （100） surface during nanomachining process were performed based on a new 3D simulation model. The material removal mechanism and system temperature distribution were discussed. The simulation results indicate that the system temperature distribution presents a roughly concentric shape, a steep temperature gradient is observed in diamond cutting tool, and the highest temperature is located in chip. Centrosymmetry parameter method was used to monitor defect structures. Dislocations and vacancies are the two principal types of defect structures. Residual defect structures impose a major change on the workpiece physical properties and machined surface quality. The defect structures in workpiece are temperature dependent. As the temperature increases, the dislocations are mainly mediated from the workpiece surface, while the others are dissociated into point defects. The relatively high cutting speed used in nanomachining results in less defect structures, beneficial to obtain highly machined surface quality.

Bearing Capacity of Defective Reinforced Concrete Pile in Sand-model Study

Concrete piles that were poorly constructed or analyzed in their soil analyses may have structural or geotechnical defects.To examine such defects,an experimental study was conducted to investigate how a defective reinforced concrete pile behaved.These piles were installed and subjected to a compression axial load in the sand that had relative densities of 30%,60%,and 80%.The tests were performed using four concrete model piles:one intact pile and the other three piles had a structural defect(necking)at three different positions of the pile at(0.25 L from the top,center,and 0.25 L bottom).Geotechnical defect(soft layer or debris)was studied using Styrofoam layer at various vertical distances under the pile toe with Y/D=(0,0.5,1 and 1.5)D.The test results showed that the bearing capacity of the structural defect was the most in the case of a neck at 0.25 L from the bottom,followed by a neck at the center,and finally a neck at 0.25 L from the top.In the case of a geotechnical defect,the bearing capacity of the pile decreased with the decrease of the vertical distance between the soft layer and the pile toe.

Simulation Analysis and Experimental Study of Defect Detection Underwater by ACFM Probe

This article studies the application of the alternating current field measurement （ACFM） method in defect detection for underwater structures. Numerical model of the ACFM system is built for structure surface defect detection in seawater environment. Finite element simulation is performed to investigate rules and characteristics of the electromagnetic signal distribution in the defected area. In respect of the simulation results, underwater artificial crack detection experiments are designed and conducted for the ACFM system. The experiment results show that the ACFM system can detect cracks in underwater structures and the detection accuracy is higher than 85%. This can meet the engineering requirement of underwater structure defect detection. The results in this article can be applied to establish technical foundation for the optimization and development of ACFM based underwater structure defects detection system.

V-Shaped Monopole Antenna with Chichena Itzia Inspired Defected Ground Structure for UWB Applications

Due to rapid growth in wireless communication technology,higher bandwidth requirement for advance telecommunication systems,capable of operating on two or higher bands with higher channel capacities and minimum distortion losses is desired.In this paper,a compact Ultra-Wideband(UWB)V-shaped monopole antenna is presented.UWB response is achieved by modifying the ground plane with Chichen Itzia inspired rectangular staircase shape.The proposed V-shaped is designed by incorporating a rectangle,and an inverted isosceles triangle using FR4 substrate.The size of the antenna is 25 mm×26 mm×1.6 mm.The proposed V-shaped monopole antenna produces bandwidth response of 3 GHz Industrial,Scientific,and Medical(ISM),Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access(WiMAX),(IEEE 802.11/HIPERLAN band,5G sub 6 GHz)which with an additional square cut amplified the bandwidth response up to 8 GHz ranging from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz attaining UWB defined by Federal Communications Commission(FCC)with a maximum gain of 3.83 dB.The antenna is designed in Ansys HFSS.Results for key performance parameters of the antenna are presented.The measured results are in good agreement with the simulated results.Due to flat gain,uniform group delay,omni directional radiation pattern characteristics and well-matched impedance,the proposed antenna is suitable for WiMAX,ISM and heterogeneous wireless systems.

TDFAD APPROACH TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DEFECT ASSESSMENT AND ITS ENGINEERING APPLICATION

From the idea of failure of defective structures at high temperature beingcontrolled by two mechanisms: fast fracture due to creep crack growth initiating at the crack tipand creep rupture on the weakened section, a time-dependent failure assessment diagram (TDFAD) isdeveloped on the basis of the time dependent crack tip parameter J integral. According to theproposed TDFAD method, detailed crack initiation and creep crack growth analysis is avoided insafety assessments of high temperature structures by performing simple calculations of stressintensity factor and limit load. To evaluate the creep toughness parameter K_(mat), three differentexpressions are suggested on the basis of experimental load-line displacement, creep crackinitiation and growth parameters as well as the isochronous stress-strain curve. The influence ofservice factors such as temperature and service-time on the proposed TDFAD is discussed by using theproperties of 2.25CrlMo steel and an example is also presented to illustrate the approach.

sp^(3)-like defect structure of hetero graphene-carbon nanotubes for promoting carrier transfer and stability

Three-dimensional(3 D) hybrid of nanocarbons is a very promising way to the high-performance design of electrocatalysis materials.However,sp^(3)-like defect structure,a combination of high strength and conduction of graphene and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) is rarely reported.Herein,3 D neural-like hybrids of graphene(from reduced graphene oxide) and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) have been integrated via sp^(3)-like defect structure by a hydrothermal approach.The sp^(3)-like defect structure endows 3 D nanocarbon hybrids with an enhanced carrier transfer,high structural stability,and electrocatalytic durability.The neural-like structure is shown to demonstrate a cascade effect of charges and significant performances regarding bio-electrocatalysis and lithium-sulfur energy storage.The concept and mechanism of "sp^(3)-like defect structure" are proposed at an atomic/nanoscale to clarify the generation of rational structure as well as the cascade electron transfer.

Metamaterial-Based Compact Antenna with Defected Ground Structure for 5G and Beyond

In this paper,a unit cell of a single-negative metamaterial structure loaded with a meander line and defected ground structure(DGS)is investigated as the principle radiating element of an antenna.The unit cell antenna causes even or odd mode resonances similar to the unit cell structure depending on the orientation of the microstrip feed used to excite the unit cell.However,the orientation which gives low-frequency resonance is considered here.The unit cell antenna is then loaded with a meander line which is parallel to the split bearing side and connects the other two sides orthogonal to the split bearing side.This modified structure excites another mode of resonance at high frequency when a meander line defect is loaded on the metallic ground plane.Specific parameters of the meander line structure,the DGS shape,and the unit cell are optimized to place these two resonances at different frequencies with proper frequency intervals to enhance the bandwidth.Finally,the feed is placed in an offset position for better impedance matching without affecting the bandwidth The compact dimension of the antenna is 0.25λL×0.23λL×0.02λL,whereλL is the free space wavelength with respect to the center frequency of the impedance bandwidth.The proposed antenna is fabricated and measured.Experimental results reveal that the modified design gives monopole like radiation patterns which achieves a fractional operating bandwidth of 26.6%,from 3.26 to 4.26 GHz for|S11|<−10 dB and a pick gain of 1.26 dBi is realized.In addition,the simulated and measured crosspolarization levels are both less than−15 dB in the horizontal plane.

Dielectric Properties and Defect Structure of Bi-doped SrTiO_3 Ceramics

The dielectric properties of ceramics with composition of (Sr 1-x Bi x )TiO 3+x/2 (where x =0.05～0.70 ) were measured at frequency of 1 MHz. The experimental results indicate that the dielectric properties of (Sr 1-x Bi x )TiO 3+x/2 system are greatly varied with an increase of the stoichiometric amounts of Bi 2O 3. The relative permittivity of the solid solutions is high, and the dissipation factor is low. The positron annihilation technique(PAT) was adopted to study the defect structure. An explanation of the dielectric properties of Bi-doped SrTiO 3 ceramics has been suggested in terms of electron-compensation and vacancy or defect-compensation mechanisms and space-charge polarization mechanism.

Comparison of Characteristics of Periodic and Non-Periodic Defected Ground Structures

The filter characteristic of defected ground structure (DGS) is analyzed and the equivalent circuit of C-shaped DGS is extracted. The characteristics of non-periodic and periodic DGS with different dimensions are compared. Then the DGS is simulated and optimized with software, and the circuit board is manufactured and measured.The non-periodic structure is simple in structure and small in size and ripple compared with the periodic structure.Though the stop band of the non-periodic structure is narrow, it can meet the requirement of application. The C-shaped structure with two stop bands can select frequency in a special band.