Forest vegetation of a protected area (Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary) in Kumaun region (west Himalaya) was analysed for structure, composition and representativeness across three different altitudinal belts, lower (1...Forest vegetation of a protected area (Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary) in Kumaun region (west Himalaya) was analysed for structure, composition and representativeness across three different altitudinal belts, lower (1,6oo-1,8oo m a.s.1.), middle (1,900-2,100 m a.s.1.) and upper (2,200-2,400 m a.s.1.) during 2oo9-2011 using standard phytosociological methods. Four aspects (east, west, north and south) in each altitudinal belt were chosen for sampling to depict maximum representation of vegetation in the sanctuary. Population structure and regeneration behaviour was analysed seasonally for two years to show the establishment and growth of tree species. A total of 147 plant species were recorded from the entire region of which 27 tree species were selected for detailed study. Highest number was recorded at upper (18 species), and lowest at lower altitudinal belt (15 species). The relative proportion of species richness showed higher contribution of tree layer at each altitudinal belt. The population structure, based on the number of individuals, revealed a greater proportion of seedling layer at each altitudinal belt. The relative proportion of seedlings increases significantly along altitudinal belts (p〈0.05) while opposite trends were observed in sapling and tree layers. The density of sapling and seedling species varied non-significantly across seasons (p〉0.05). The density values decreased in summer and increased during rainy season. As far as the regeneration status is concerned, middle and upper altitudinal belts showed maximum number of species with fair regeneration as compared to lower altitudinal belt. Overall density diameter distribution of tree species showed highest species density and richness in the smallest girth class and decreased in the succeeding girth classes. This study suggests that patterns of regeneration behaviour would determine future structural and compositional changes in the forest communities. It is suggested that the compositional changes vis-a-vis role of 'New' and 'Not regenerating' species need priority attention while initiating conservation activities in the sanctuary. This study calls for exploring other less explored Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Himalaya and across the world, to achieve overall biodiversity status in these protected areas and thus to justify their role in conserving biodiversity in the region.展开更多
In situ strain photoluminescence (PL) and Raman spectroscopy have been employed to exploit the evolutions of the electronic band structure and lattice vibrational responses of chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown...In situ strain photoluminescence (PL) and Raman spectroscopy have been employed to exploit the evolutions of the electronic band structure and lattice vibrational responses of chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown monolayer tungsten disulphide (WS2) under uniaxial tensile strain. Observable broadening and appearance of an extra small feature at the longer-wavelength side shoulder of the PL peak occur under 2.5% strain, which could indicate the direct-indirect bandgap transition and is further confirmed by our density-functional-theory calculations. As the strain increases further, the spectral weight of the indirect transition gradually increases. Over the entire strain range, with the increase of the strain, the light emissions corresponding to each optical transition, such as the direct bandgap transition (K-K) and indirect bandgap transition (F-K, ≥2.5%), exhibit a monotonous linear redshift. In addition, the binding energy of the indirect transition is found to be larger than that of the direct transition, and the slight lowering of the trion dissociation energy with increasing strain is observed. The strain was used to modulate not only the electronic band structure but also the lattice vibrations. The softening and splitting of the in-plane E' mode is observed under uniaxial tensile strain, and polarization-dependent Raman spectroscopy confirms the observed zigzag-oriented edge of WS2 grown by CVD in previous studies. These findings enrich our understanding of the strained states of monolayer transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials and lay a foundation for developing applications exploiting their strain-dependent optical properties, including the strain detection and light-emission modulation of such emerging two-dimensional TMDs.展开更多
In this work,we report the influence of Co-doping on the electronic band structure,dielectric and magnetic properties of La0.1Bi0.9Fe1-xCoxO3 ceramics.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation shows that Co dopan...In this work,we report the influence of Co-doping on the electronic band structure,dielectric and magnetic properties of La0.1Bi0.9Fe1-xCoxO3 ceramics.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation shows that Co dopant can shift the valence band spectrum and core-level lines of constituent elements towards higher bind energy regions simultaneously increase the concentration of oxygen vacancies in ceramics.The effects of dopant are discussed with focus given to the Co-doping induced enhancement of electrical conductivity and resistive switching phenomena.展开更多
We have investigated individual bulk-like wires of wurtzite InP using photoluminescence, photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Using two different methods we find that the top...We have investigated individual bulk-like wires of wurtzite InP using photoluminescence, photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Using two different methods we find that the top of the valence band is split, as expected theoretically. This splitting of the valence band is peculiar to wurtzite InP and does not occur in zinc blende InP. We find the energy difference between the two bands to be 40 meV.展开更多
基金Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (File No: 09/560(0015)/2011-EMR-I)India and OCB programme of UNU, Tokyo, Japan for financial support to Balwant Rawat and Vikram Negi
文摘Forest vegetation of a protected area (Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary) in Kumaun region (west Himalaya) was analysed for structure, composition and representativeness across three different altitudinal belts, lower (1,6oo-1,8oo m a.s.1.), middle (1,900-2,100 m a.s.1.) and upper (2,200-2,400 m a.s.1.) during 2oo9-2011 using standard phytosociological methods. Four aspects (east, west, north and south) in each altitudinal belt were chosen for sampling to depict maximum representation of vegetation in the sanctuary. Population structure and regeneration behaviour was analysed seasonally for two years to show the establishment and growth of tree species. A total of 147 plant species were recorded from the entire region of which 27 tree species were selected for detailed study. Highest number was recorded at upper (18 species), and lowest at lower altitudinal belt (15 species). The relative proportion of species richness showed higher contribution of tree layer at each altitudinal belt. The population structure, based on the number of individuals, revealed a greater proportion of seedling layer at each altitudinal belt. The relative proportion of seedlings increases significantly along altitudinal belts (p〈0.05) while opposite trends were observed in sapling and tree layers. The density of sapling and seedling species varied non-significantly across seasons (p〉0.05). The density values decreased in summer and increased during rainy season. As far as the regeneration status is concerned, middle and upper altitudinal belts showed maximum number of species with fair regeneration as compared to lower altitudinal belt. Overall density diameter distribution of tree species showed highest species density and richness in the smallest girth class and decreased in the succeeding girth classes. This study suggests that patterns of regeneration behaviour would determine future structural and compositional changes in the forest communities. It is suggested that the compositional changes vis-a-vis role of 'New' and 'Not regenerating' species need priority attention while initiating conservation activities in the sanctuary. This study calls for exploring other less explored Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Himalaya and across the world, to achieve overall biodiversity status in these protected areas and thus to justify their role in conserving biodiversity in the region.
基金This work is supported by the Singapore National Research Foundation NRF RF Award No. NRFRF2010- 07, MOE Tier 2 MOE2012-T2-2-049, A'Star SERC PSF grant No. 1321202101, and MOE Tier 1 MOE2013- T1-2-235. W. Huang acknowledges the support of the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (No. 2015CB932200), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Grant Nos. 21144004, 20974046, 21101095, 21003076, 20774043, 51173081, 50428303, 61136003, and 50428303), the Ministry of Education of China (No. IRT1148), the NSF of Jiangsu Province (Grant Nos. SBK201122680, 11KJB510017, BK2008053, 11KJB510017, BK2009025, 10KJB510013, and BZ2010043), and NUPT (Nos. NY210030 and NY211022). J. R Wang is grateful for the NSFC (No. 11474164), NSF of Jiangsu province (No. BK20131413), and the Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor program. Y. L. Wang thanks Luqing Wang, Dr. Xiaolong Zou, and Dr. Alex Kutana for the constructive discussion.
文摘In situ strain photoluminescence (PL) and Raman spectroscopy have been employed to exploit the evolutions of the electronic band structure and lattice vibrational responses of chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown monolayer tungsten disulphide (WS2) under uniaxial tensile strain. Observable broadening and appearance of an extra small feature at the longer-wavelength side shoulder of the PL peak occur under 2.5% strain, which could indicate the direct-indirect bandgap transition and is further confirmed by our density-functional-theory calculations. As the strain increases further, the spectral weight of the indirect transition gradually increases. Over the entire strain range, with the increase of the strain, the light emissions corresponding to each optical transition, such as the direct bandgap transition (K-K) and indirect bandgap transition (F-K, ≥2.5%), exhibit a monotonous linear redshift. In addition, the binding energy of the indirect transition is found to be larger than that of the direct transition, and the slight lowering of the trion dissociation energy with increasing strain is observed. The strain was used to modulate not only the electronic band structure but also the lattice vibrations. The softening and splitting of the in-plane E' mode is observed under uniaxial tensile strain, and polarization-dependent Raman spectroscopy confirms the observed zigzag-oriented edge of WS2 grown by CVD in previous studies. These findings enrich our understanding of the strained states of monolayer transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials and lay a foundation for developing applications exploiting their strain-dependent optical properties, including the strain detection and light-emission modulation of such emerging two-dimensional TMDs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11004148 and 11104202)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(Grant Nos.11JCZDJC21800 and 11JCYBJC02700)+1 种基金the Research Foundation of Tianjin Education Council(Grant No.20090308)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,State Education Ministry
文摘In this work,we report the influence of Co-doping on the electronic band structure,dielectric and magnetic properties of La0.1Bi0.9Fe1-xCoxO3 ceramics.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation shows that Co dopant can shift the valence band spectrum and core-level lines of constituent elements towards higher bind energy regions simultaneously increase the concentration of oxygen vacancies in ceramics.The effects of dopant are discussed with focus given to the Co-doping induced enhancement of electrical conductivity and resistive switching phenomena.
文摘We have investigated individual bulk-like wires of wurtzite InP using photoluminescence, photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Using two different methods we find that the top of the valence band is split, as expected theoretically. This splitting of the valence band is peculiar to wurtzite InP and does not occur in zinc blende InP. We find the energy difference between the two bands to be 40 meV.