Effects of(La,Sr) co-doping on electrical conduction and magnetic properties of BiFeO_3 nanoparticles

Multiferroic material as a photovoltaic material has gained considerable attention in recent years.Nanoparticles（NPs）La_（0.1）Bi_（0.9-x）Sr_xFeO_y（LBSF,x = 0,0.2,0.4） with dopant Sr^（2＋）ions were synthesized by the sol–gel method.A systematic change in the crystal structure from rhombohedral to tetragonal upon increasing Sr doping was observed.There is an obvious change in the particle size from 180 nm to 50 nm with increasing Sr substitution into LBFO.It was found that Sr doping effectively narrows the band gap from～2.08 e V to～1.94 e V,while it leads to an apparent enhancement in the electrical conductivity of LBSF NPs,making a transition from insulator to semiconductor.This suggests an effective way to modulate the conductivity of BiFeO_（3-）based multiferroic materials with pure phase by co-doping with La and Sr at the A sites of BiFeO_3.

Nerve root magnetic stimulation improves locomotor function following spinal cord injury with electrophysiological improvements and cortical synaptic reconstruction

Following a spinal cord injury,there are usually a number of neural pathways that remain intact in the spinal cord.These residual nerve fibers are important,as they could be used to reconstruct the neural circuits that enable motor function.Our group previously designed a novel magnetic stimulation protocol,targeting the motor cortex and the spinal nerve roots,that led to significant improvements in locomotor function in patients with a chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.Here,we investigated how nerve root magnetic stimulation contributes to improved locomotor function using a rat model of spinal cord injury.Rats underwent surgery to clamp the spinal cord at T10;three days later,the rats were treated with repetitive magnetic stimulation(5 Hz,25 pulses/train,20 pulse trains)targeting the nerve roots at the L5-L6 vertebrae.The treatment was repeated five times a week over a period of three weeks.We found that the nerve root magnetic stimulation improved the locomotor function and enhanced nerve conduction in the injured spinal cord.In addition,the nerve root magnetic stimulation promoted the recovery of synaptic ultrastructure in the sensorimotor cortex.Overall,the results suggest that nerve root magnetic stimulation may be an effective,noninvasive method for mobilizing the residual spinal cord pathways to promote the recovery of locomotor function.

Interplay between Carrier Polarization, Spin-Orbit Coupling and Exchange Field on Anomalous Hall Conductivity in the Presence of Magnetic Impurity in Mn Doped GaAs

We develop a model Hamiltonian to treat anomalous Hall conductivity in dilute magnetic semiconductor (DMS) of type (III, Mn, V) considering the impurity potentials (potential due to interaction of spin of carriers with localized spin of dopant (Mn) and coulomb like potential). Using equation of motion in Green function together with Quantum Kubo-formula of conductivity, the anomalous Hall conductivity is calculated as function of spin-orbit coupling, exchange field and carrier polarization. The calculated result shows that at low impurity concentration, the interplay between spin polarization of carriers, spin-orbit coupling and exchange fields is crucial for existence of anomalous Hall conductivity. The monotonic increment of anomalous Hall conductivity with exchange field is observed for strong spin-orbit coupling limit. In weak spin-orbit coupling limit, the magnitude of anomalous Hall conductivity increases parabolically with the spin-orbit coupling. Our results provide an important basis for understanding the interplay between the spin polarization, spin-orbit coupling, and exchange field on anomalous Hall conductivity at low impurity concentration. The findings are also a key step to realize dissipationless quantum transport without external magnetic field.

Boosting the proton conduction in a magnetic dysprosium-organic framework by introducing conjugate NH_(4)^(+)-NH_(3)pairs

Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)with inherent porosity and suspended acidic groups are promising proton conducting materials in water or aqua-ammonia media.Herein we report a new lanthanide phosphonate,namely,Dy_(2)(amp_(2)H_(2))_(2)(mal)(H_(2)O)_(2)·5H2O(MDAF-6).It possesses a 3D open-framework structure,and shows a high NH_(3)adsorption capacity of 142.4 cm^(3)/g at P/P0=0.98 at 298 K due to acid-base interaction.Interestingly,the proton conductivity of MDAF-6-NH3 is enhanced by five orders of magnitude compared to MDAF-6 after 8.5 h exposure in saturated NH_(3)-H_(2)O vapor,indicating the importance of coexistent conjugate acid-base pairs of H_(3)O+-H_(2)O and NH_(4)^(+)-NH_(3)in promoting proton conduction.Magnetic studies of MDAF-6 revealed slow magnetization relaxation under zero dc field,characteristic of singlemolecule magnet behavior.This work provides not only a new multifunctional MOF material,but also a new strategy to improve proton conduction in aqua-ammonia medium.

A global mantle conductivity model derived from 8 years of Swarm satellite magnetic data

Mantle conductivity imaging is one of the scientific goals of the forthcoming Macao Science Satellite-1(MSS-1).To achieve this goal,we develop a data analysis and inversion scheme for satellite magnetic data to probe global one-dimensional(1D)mantle conductivity structures.Using this scheme,we present a new global mantle conductivity model by analyzing over 8 years of Swarm satellite magnetic data.First,after sophisticated data selection procedures and the removal of core and crustal fields,the inducing and induced spherical harmonic coefficients of magnetic potential due to the magnetospheric ring current are derived.Second,satellite Cresponses are estimated from the time series of these coefficients.Finally,the observed responses are inverted for both smooth and threejump conductivity models using a quasi-Newton algorithm.The obtained conductivity models are in general agreement with previous global mantle conductivity models.A comparison of our conductivity model with the laboratory conductivity model suggests the mean state of the upper mantle and transition zone is relatively dry.This scheme can be used to process the forthcoming Macao Science Satellite-1 magnetic data.

Critical Current Density,Vortex Pinning,and Phase Diagram in the NaCl-Type Superconductors InTe_(1-x)Se_(x)(x=0,0.1,0.2)

Research of vortex properties in type-Ⅱsuperconductors is of great importance for potential applications and fundamental physics.Here,we present a comprehensive study of the critical current density Jc,vortex pinning,and phase diagram of Na Cl-type In Te_(1-x)Se_(x)(x=0,0.1,0.2)superconductors synthesized by high-pressure technique.Our studies reveal that the values of Jc calculated by the Bean model exceed 10^(4)A/cm^(2)in the In Te_(1-x)Se_(x)system,signifying good potential for applications.The magnetic hysteresis loops(MHLs)show an asymmetric characteristic at various degrees,which is associated with the surface barrier.Intriguingly,a rare phenomenon in which the second magnetization peak in the MHLs occurs only in the field-descending branch is detected in In Te_(0.9)Se_(0.1).Such an anomalous behavior has not been observed before and can be described by considering the respective roles of the surface barrier and bulk pinning in the field-ascending and field-descending branches.By analyzing the pinning force density versus reduced field,the pinning mechanisms are studied in detail in the framework of the Dew-Hughes model.Finally,combining the results of resistivity and magnetization measurements,the vortex phase diagrams are constructed and discussed.

Chaotic Motion Analysis for a Coupled Magnetic-Flow-Mechanical Model of the Rectangular Conductive Thin Plate

The chaotic motion behavior of the rectangular conductive thin plate that is simply supported on four sides by airflow andmechanical external excitation in a magnetic field is studied.According to Kirchhoff’s thin plate theory,considering geometric nonlinearity and using the principle of virtualwork,the nonlinearmotion partial differential equation of the rectangular conductive thin plate is deduced.Using the separate variable method and Galerkin’s method,the system motion partial differential equation is converted into the general equation of the Duffing equation;the Hamilton system is introduced,and the Melnikov function is used to analyze the Hamilton system,and obtain the critical surface for the existence of chaos.The bifurcation diagram,phase portrait,time history response and Poincarémap of the vibration system are obtained by numerical simulation,and the correctness is demonstrated.The results showthatwhen the ratio of external excitation amplitude to damping coefficient is higher than the critical surface,the system will enter chaotic state.The chaotic motion of the rectangular conductive thin plate is affected by different magnetic field distributions and airflow.

Flux Pinning in Y- and Ag-Doped MgB₂

High temperature superconductor research is presently concentrated upon the flux pinning properties of the Abrikosov lattice of the mixed-mode superconducting phase. The temperature thermal fluctuations, current and magnetic field unpin the flux vortices and so cause electromagnetic resistivity in high temperature superconductors. Materials with higher vortex pinning exhibit less resistivity and are more attractive for industrial uses. In the present article, we measured and correlated the pinning flux energy barrier, determined by AC magnetic measurements, and transmission electron microscopy measurements to the critical current Jc in Yttrium- and Silver-doped MgB2 superconductors. The energy of the flux vortex was evaluated as a function of the magnetic field. The energy barrier curves suggest an optimal doping level to occur in doped materials. This result only depends on the optimal size and distribution of precipitates, and not on their chemical composition. The energy barriers have been compared with that of undoped MgB2 in literature.

Spin Transfer in EuO:Fe/GaAs Contact

Spin-wave structures whose current-voltage characteristics are controlled at room temperatures by magnetic field were produced with industrial technological methods using a spintronic europium-monoxide-based thin-film composite as an emitter and monocrystalline semiconductor n-GaAs as a collector. This shows that spin current transport actually exists and that a high-temperature spin transistor was produced with the use of the magnetic semiconductor/nonmagnetic semiconductor contact.

Effects of cortical intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with precise root stimulation on motor function after spinal cord injury: a case series study

Activation and reconstruction of the spinal cord circuitry is important for improving motor function following spinal cord injury.We conducted a case series study to investigate motor function improvement in 14 patients with chronic spinal cord injury treated with 4 weeks of unilateral(right only)cortical intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with bilateral magnetic stimulation of L3-L4 nerve roots,five times a week.Bilateral resting motor evoked potential amplitude was increased,central motor conduction time on the side receiving cortical stimulation was significantly decreased,and lower extremity motor score,Berg balance score,spinal cord independence measure-III score,and 10 m-walking speed were all increased after treatment.Right resting motor evoked potential amplitude was positively correlated with lower extremity motor score after 4 weeks of treatment.These findings suggest that cortical intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with precise root stimulation can improve nerve conduction of the corticospinal tract and lower limb motor function recovery in patients with chronic spinal cord injury.

NiFe alloy particles doping effect of Gd-Ba-Cu-O bulks processed by a new cold-seeding technology

The process of cold seeding melt growth of GdBa2Cu3Oy （Gd123） bulk superconductors using NdBa2Cu3Oy （Nd123） thin films was reported. In addition, a novel cold seeding concept of combining MgO crystal and buffer pellet was also introduced. The misorientation caused by the lattice mismatch between MgO and Gd123 melt was overcome by choosing suitable heat treatment program and Gd2BaCuO5 （Gd211） content of the buffer pellet. The doping effect of soft ferromagnetic NiFe alloy particles was also reported. The bulk sample with 0.4% （mole fraction） doping amount shows the best performance on the flux trapping. The critical current density is largely enhanced under the external field of 1-2 T, which is promising for large-scale applications. This effect is originated from the substitution of Fe and Ni ions for the Cu sites contributing to magnetic flux pinning.

Improvement in Superconducting Properties of MgB_2 Superconductors by Nanoscale Carbon-Based Compound Doping

MgB2 is a relatively new superconductor; it has attracted great interest from superconductor researchers all over the world. Thorough investigations have been carried out to study the material fabrication, as well as to study the material and superconducting properties from a fundamental physics point of view. The University of Wollongong has played a very active role in this research and a leading role in the research on high critical current density and high critical magnetic fields. Our recent research on the improvement of critical current density and the upper critical magnetic field by carbon-based compound doping is reviewed in this paper.

Feasibility study of a large-scale tuned mass damper with eddy current damping mechanism

Tuned mass dampers （TMDs） have been widely used in recent years to mitigate structural vibration. However, the damping mechanisms employed in the TMDs are mostly based on viscous dampers, which have several well-known disadvantages, such as oil leakage and difficult adjustment of damping ratio for an operating TMD. Alternatively, eddy current damping （ECD） that does not require any contact with the main structure is a potential solution. This paper discusses the design, analysis, manufacture and testing of a large-scale horizontal TMD based on ECD. First, the theoretical model of ECD is formulated, then one large-scale horizontal TMD using ECD is constructed, and finally performance tests of the TMD are conducted. The test results show that the proposed TMD has a very low intrinsic damping ratio, while the damping ratio due to ECD is the dominant damping source, which can be as large as 15% in a proper configuration. In addition, the damping ratios estimated with the theoretical model are roughly consistent with those identified from the test results, and the source of this error is investigated. Moreover, it is demonstrated that the damping ratio in the proposed TMD can be easily adjusted by varying the air gap between permanent magnets and conductive plates. In view of practical applications, possible improvements and feasibility considerations for the proposed TMD are then discussed. It is confirmed that the proposed TMD with ECD is reliable and feasible for use in structural vibration control.

微波激励PIN二极管的时频响应研究

利用一种PIN二极管子电路模型,分析微波激励下的I区电导调制机理,通过ADS软件瞬态、谐波仿真,研究Ⅰ层厚度w和少数载流子寿命τ对PIN二极管时频响应的影响。结果表明,对于同一微波激励,w越大,尖峰泄漏功率越大,导通时隔离度越小;τ越大,尖峰泄漏脉宽越小,导通时隔离度越大。仿真结果与理论分析相符。

MULTI-FIELD COUPLING BEHAVIOR OF SIMPLY-SUPPORTED CONDUCTIVE PLATE UNDER THE CONDITION OF A TRANSVERSE STRONG IMPULSIVE MAGNETIC FIELD

In order to study the multi-field coupling mechanical behavior of the simply-supported conductive rectangular thin plate under the condition of an externally lateral strong impulsive magnetic field, that is the dynamic buckling phenomenon of the thin plates in the effect of the magnetic volume forces produced by the interaction between the eddy current and the magnetic fields, a FEM analysis program is developed to characterize the phenomena of magnetoelastic buckling and instability of the plates. The critical values of magnetic field for the three different initial vibrating modes are obtained, with a detailed discussion made on the effects of the lengththickness ratio a/h of the plate and the length-width ratio a/b as well as the impulse parameter on the critical value BOcr of the applied magnetic field.

The Study of Electromagnetic Stress Testing Method on Oil-Gas Pipelines Based on WT

This paper proposes an effective method for early diagnosis (stress concentrating) of the oil-gas pipeline. Based on the principle of electromagnetic induction Faraday, we have designed and realized the nondestructive testing system for stress concentration area of ferromagnetic materials by means of the research of metal materials inverse magnetostrictive effect mechanism. The system changes the influence degree of the stress in ferromagnetic materials’ magnetic conductance to the corresponding voltage array by using discrete wavelet analysis method to process the data, in which not only the measuring accuracy is improved, but also the stress concentration is more directly reflected. The experiments confirm that the electromagnetic stress testing method is feasible and valid.

Verifying the hypothesis of disconnection syndrome in patients with conduction aphasia using diffusion tensor imaging

BACKGROUND： It is thought in disconnection theory that connection of anterior and posterior language function areas, i.e. the lesion of arcuate fasciculus causes conduction aphasia. OBJECTIVE： To verify the theory of disconnection elicited by repetition disorder in patients with conduction aphasia by comparing the characteristics of diffusion tensor imaging between healthy persons and patients with conduction aphasia. DESIGN： Case-control observation. SETTING： Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical College. PARTICIPANTS： Five male patients with cerebral infarction-involved arcuate fasciculus conduction aphasia, averaged （43±2） years, who hospitalized in the Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical College from February 2004 to February 2005 were involved in this experiment. The involved patients were all confirmed as cerebral infarction by skull CT and MRI, and met the diagnosis criteria revised in 1995 4^th Cerebrovascular Conference. They were examined by the method of Aphasia Battery of Chinese （ABC） edited by Surong Gao. The results were poorer than auditory comprehension disproportionately, and consistented with the mode of conduction aphasia. Another 5 male healthy persons, averaged （43 ± 1 ） years, who were physicians receiving further training in the Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital were also involved in this experiment. Informed consents of detected items were obtained from all the subjects. METHODS： All the subjects were performed handedness assessment with assessment criteria of handedness formulated by Department of Neurology, First Hospital Affiliated to Beijing Medical University. Arcuate fasciculus of involved patients and health controls were analyzed with diffusion tensor imaging （DTI） and divided into 3 parts （anterior, middle and posterior segments） for determining FA value （mean value was obtained after three times of measurements）, and a comparison of FA value was made between two sides. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Analysis results of arcuate fasciculus DTI of healthy controls and patients with conduction aphasia. RESULTS： Five patients with conduction aphasia and 5 healthy controls participated in the final analysis. ①All the subjects were right-handedness.② The left FA value of anterior, middle and posterior segments of arcuate fasciculus was larger than the right one in most normal volunteers, i.e. arcuate fasciculus with normal function on the left side was more than that on the right side. Because the amount of healthy controls was small, so positive conclusion has not been obtained, and only above-mentioned tendency was demonstrated. Healthy controls had good bilateral arcuate fasciculus; Three patients with conduction aphasia presented left FA value of anterior segment of arcuate fasciculus smaller than the right one, and two patients presented the left FA value larger than the right one. Four patients presented the left FA value of middle segment of arcuate fasciculus smaller than the right one, and one patient presented the left FA value larger than the right one, i.e. middle segment of arcuate fasciculus of 5 patients with conduction aphasia was all involved in at different degrees. Four patients with conduction aphasia presented the left FA value of posterior segment of arcuate fasciculus smaller than the right one, and one patient presented the left FA value larger than the right one, i.e. posterior segment of arcuate fasciculus of 5 patients was all injured at different degrees. CONCLUSION： Arcuate fasciculus of patients with conduction aphasia all is involved in at different degrees, which verifies the theory of disconnection of repetition disorder in patients with conduction aphasia.

ESTIMATES OF LOWER CRITICAL MAGNETICFIELD AND VORTEX PINNING BY INHOMO-GENEITIES IN TYPE II SUPERCONDUCTORS

The effect of an applied magnetic field on an inhomogeneous superconductor is studied and the value of the lower critical magnetic field HC1 at which superconducting vortices appear is estimated. In addition, the authors locate the vortices of local minimizers, which depends on the inhomogeneous term a(x).

PIN光电探测器用反外延片工艺研究

创新性使用反外延法工艺,介绍了适用于制备近红外波段PIN光电探测器的硅外延材料的研制工艺,在区熔单晶抛光片上进行重掺导电层和支撑层的外延层制备。通过对硅源流量与掺杂剂浓度的精确控制,实现了快速外延生长和高浓度掺杂。通过精细的后期加工工艺,将高阻区熔层加工为厚度和表面质量均满足器件要求的有源层。结果显示,采用反外延法工艺得到的反外延材料片应用到PIN光电二极管中,不仅节省器件制备中的工艺程序,而且大大提高了器件耐压性。

Coexistence of magnetic and ferroelectric properties in Y_(0.1)Co_(1.9) MnO_4

The magnetic, conductivity, and dielectric properties have been investigated in single-phase polycrystalline Y0.1Co1.9MnO4. The temperature-dependent magnetisation reveals the ferromagnetic transition in sample at a low temperature （～186 K）. Magnetisation as a function of field H （M H loop） indicated the weak ferromagnetism of the sample at room temperature. The constant e and dielectric loss tg5 measurements represent a ferroelectric phase transition at a higher temperature （~650 K）, while the conductivity shows an insulator-metallic transition. The ferro- electric hysterisis loops and capacitance voltage measurements confirm the ferroelectric nature of the sample at room temperature. The observed ferromagnetism and ferroelectric nature in this material suggests a potential multiferroic application.