The equilibrium geometry and electronic structure of pyrite has been studied using self consistent density functional theory within the local density approximation (LDA). The optimum bulk geometry is in good agreement...The equilibrium geometry and electronic structure of pyrite has been studied using self consistent density functional theory within the local density approximation (LDA). The optimum bulk geometry is in good agreement with crystallographic data. The calculated band structure and density of states in the region around the Fermi energy show that valence band maximum (VBM) is at X (100), and the conduction band minimum (CBM) is at G (000). The indirect and direct band gaps are 0.6?eV and 0.74?eV, respectively. The calculated contour map of difference of charge density shows excess charge in nonbonding d electron states on the Fe sites. The density increases between sulfur nuclei and between iron and sulfur nuclei qualitatively reveal that S-S bond and Fe-S bond are covalent binding.展开更多
In this paper, non-equilibrium ignition conditions for magnetized cylindrical deuterium–tritium plasma in the presence of an axial magnetic field have been investigated. It is expected that temperature imbalance betw...In this paper, non-equilibrium ignition conditions for magnetized cylindrical deuterium–tritium plasma in the presence of an axial magnetic field have been investigated. It is expected that temperature imbalance between ions and electrons as well as the axial magnetic field will relax the threshold of ignition conditions.Therefore, ignition conditions for this model are derived numerically involving the energy balance equation at the stagnation point. It has been derived using parametric space including electron and ion temperature(T_e, T_i), areal density(q R), and seed magnetic field-dependent free parameters of B/q, mB, and BR. For B/ρ < 10~6 G cm^3 g^(-1),mB < 4 × 10~4 G cm g^(-1), and BR <3 × 10~5 G cm, the minimum fuel areal density exceeds between ρR >0.002 g cm^(-2), ρR> 0.25 g cm^(-2), and ρR > 0.02 g cm^(-2),respectively. The practical equilibrium conditions also addressed which is in good agreement with the corresponding one-temperature magnetized mode proposed in previous studies. Moreover, it has been shown that the typical criterion of BR ≥(6.13–4.64) × 10~5 G cm would be expectable. It is also confirmed that the minimum product of areal density times fuel temperature in equilibrium model is located in the range of T = 6–8 keV for all these free parameters, depending on the magnitude of the magnetic field. This is the entry point for the non-equilibrium model consistent with equilibrium model.展开更多
The lowest-energy structures and the electronic properties of Mo2nNn (n=1-5) clusters have been studied by using the density functional theory (DFT) simulating package DMol3 in the generalized gradient approximati...The lowest-energy structures and the electronic properties of Mo2nNn (n=1-5) clusters have been studied by using the density functional theory (DFT) simulating package DMol3 in the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The resulting equilibrium geometries show that the lowest-energy structures are dominated by central cores which correspond to the ground states of Mon (n = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) clusters and nitrogen atoms which surround these cores. The average binding energy, the adiabatic electron affinity (AEA), the vertical electron affinity (VEA), the adiabatic ionization potential (AIP) and the vertical ionization potential (VIP) of Mo2nNn (n=1-5) clusters have been estimated. The HOMO LUMO gaps reveal that the clusters have strong chemical activities. An analysis of Mulliken charge distribution shows that charge-transfer moves from Mo atoms to N atoms and increases with cluster size.展开更多
Hybrid density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed to study MC2 (M= V, Cr, Fe and Co) clusters in the neutral and anionic charge states. We find that the equilibrium geometries of MC2 and their anio...Hybrid density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed to study MC2 (M= V, Cr, Fe and Co) clusters in the neutral and anionic charge states. We find that the equilibrium geometries of MC2 and their anions are all cyclic structures with C2v symmetry, which agrees well with the previous theoretical studies. The Mulliken charge and spin populations of MC2 clusters and their anions are also calculated, and it is found that the electron charge transformations from anions to neutral molecules mainly take place on the M atoms. Time-dependent DFT is used to calculate the excited states, and a theoretical assignment for the features in the experimental photoelectron spectrum is given, which are in good agreement with the available experimental data.展开更多
Lead nanowire occupies a very important position in an electronic device. In this study, a genetic algorithm(GA)method has been used to simulate the Pb nanowire. The result shows that Pb nanowires are a multishell c...Lead nanowire occupies a very important position in an electronic device. In this study, a genetic algorithm(GA)method has been used to simulate the Pb nanowire. The result shows that Pb nanowires are a multishell cylinder. Each shell consists of atomic rows wound up helically side by side. The quantum electron transport properties of these structures are calculated based on the non-equilibrium Green function(NEGF) combined with the density functional theory(DFT),which indicate that electronic transport ability increases gradually with the atomic number increase. In addition, the thickest nanowire shows excellent electron transport performance. It possesses great transmission at the Fermi level due to the strongest delocalization of the electronic state. The results provide valuable information on the relationship between the transport properties of nanowires and their diameter.展开更多
Geometric and electronic properties of Pdn–1Pb and Pdn (n≤8) clusters have been studied by using density functional theory with effective core potentials, focusing on the differences between mono- and bimetallic c...Geometric and electronic properties of Pdn–1Pb and Pdn (n≤8) clusters have been studied by using density functional theory with effective core potentials, focusing on the differences between mono- and bimetallic clusters. The average bond length of Pdn–1Pb (n≤8) bimetallic clusters is longer than that of pure palladium clusters except for n = 2 and 3. The most stable structure of Pdn–1Pb (n≤7) is the singlet where there is at least a Pd or Pb atom on its excited state. The energy gaps of Pd–Pb binary clusters are narrower than those of Pdn clusters, and then the chemical activity is strengthened when Pdn clusters are doped with Pb.展开更多
We investigate the time-modulated electronic and spin transport properties through two T-shaped three-quantum-dot molecules embedded in an Aharonov-Bohm(A-B) interferometer. By using the Keldysh non-equilibrium Gree...We investigate the time-modulated electronic and spin transport properties through two T-shaped three-quantum-dot molecules embedded in an Aharonov-Bohm(A-B) interferometer. By using the Keldysh non-equilibrium Green's function technique, the photon-assisted spin-dependent average current is analyzed. The T-shaped three-quantum-dot molecule A-B interferometer exhibits excellent controllability in the average current resonance spectra by adjusting the interdot coupling strength, Rashba spin-orbit coupling strength, magnetic flux, and amplitude of the time-dependent external field.Efficient spin filtering and multiple electron-photon pump functions are exploited in the multi-quantum-dot molecule A-B interferometer by a time-modulated external field.展开更多
文摘The equilibrium geometry and electronic structure of pyrite has been studied using self consistent density functional theory within the local density approximation (LDA). The optimum bulk geometry is in good agreement with crystallographic data. The calculated band structure and density of states in the region around the Fermi energy show that valence band maximum (VBM) is at X (100), and the conduction band minimum (CBM) is at G (000). The indirect and direct band gaps are 0.6?eV and 0.74?eV, respectively. The calculated contour map of difference of charge density shows excess charge in nonbonding d electron states on the Fe sites. The density increases between sulfur nuclei and between iron and sulfur nuclei qualitatively reveal that S-S bond and Fe-S bond are covalent binding.
文摘In this paper, non-equilibrium ignition conditions for magnetized cylindrical deuterium–tritium plasma in the presence of an axial magnetic field have been investigated. It is expected that temperature imbalance between ions and electrons as well as the axial magnetic field will relax the threshold of ignition conditions.Therefore, ignition conditions for this model are derived numerically involving the energy balance equation at the stagnation point. It has been derived using parametric space including electron and ion temperature(T_e, T_i), areal density(q R), and seed magnetic field-dependent free parameters of B/q, mB, and BR. For B/ρ < 10~6 G cm^3 g^(-1),mB < 4 × 10~4 G cm g^(-1), and BR <3 × 10~5 G cm, the minimum fuel areal density exceeds between ρR >0.002 g cm^(-2), ρR> 0.25 g cm^(-2), and ρR > 0.02 g cm^(-2),respectively. The practical equilibrium conditions also addressed which is in good agreement with the corresponding one-temperature magnetized mode proposed in previous studies. Moreover, it has been shown that the typical criterion of BR ≥(6.13–4.64) × 10~5 G cm would be expectable. It is also confirmed that the minimum product of areal density times fuel temperature in equilibrium model is located in the range of T = 6–8 keV for all these free parameters, depending on the magnitude of the magnetic field. This is the entry point for the non-equilibrium model consistent with equilibrium model.
基金Project supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Foundation for Graduate Students of Xinjiang Normal University,China (Grant No. 20091205)the Xinjiang Normal University Priority Developing Discipline Foundation,Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10964012)
文摘The lowest-energy structures and the electronic properties of Mo2nNn (n=1-5) clusters have been studied by using the density functional theory (DFT) simulating package DMol3 in the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The resulting equilibrium geometries show that the lowest-energy structures are dominated by central cores which correspond to the ground states of Mon (n = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) clusters and nitrogen atoms which surround these cores. The average binding energy, the adiabatic electron affinity (AEA), the vertical electron affinity (VEA), the adiabatic ionization potential (AIP) and the vertical ionization potential (VIP) of Mo2nNn (n=1-5) clusters have been estimated. The HOMO LUMO gaps reveal that the clusters have strong chemical activities. An analysis of Mulliken charge distribution shows that charge-transfer moves from Mo atoms to N atoms and increases with cluster size.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 10174039, the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grant No BK2002099, and the Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Science and Technology under Grant No AB96129.
文摘Hybrid density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed to study MC2 (M= V, Cr, Fe and Co) clusters in the neutral and anionic charge states. We find that the equilibrium geometries of MC2 and their anions are all cyclic structures with C2v symmetry, which agrees well with the previous theoretical studies. The Mulliken charge and spin populations of MC2 clusters and their anions are also calculated, and it is found that the electron charge transformations from anions to neutral molecules mainly take place on the M atoms. Time-dependent DFT is used to calculate the excited states, and a theoretical assignment for the features in the experimental photoelectron spectrum is given, which are in good agreement with the available experimental data.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51671114)the Special Funding in the Project of the Taishan Scholar Construction Engineering and National Key Research Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0300501)
文摘Lead nanowire occupies a very important position in an electronic device. In this study, a genetic algorithm(GA)method has been used to simulate the Pb nanowire. The result shows that Pb nanowires are a multishell cylinder. Each shell consists of atomic rows wound up helically side by side. The quantum electron transport properties of these structures are calculated based on the non-equilibrium Green function(NEGF) combined with the density functional theory(DFT),which indicate that electronic transport ability increases gradually with the atomic number increase. In addition, the thickest nanowire shows excellent electron transport performance. It possesses great transmission at the Fermi level due to the strongest delocalization of the electronic state. The results provide valuable information on the relationship between the transport properties of nanowires and their diameter.
文摘Geometric and electronic properties of Pdn–1Pb and Pdn (n≤8) clusters have been studied by using density functional theory with effective core potentials, focusing on the differences between mono- and bimetallic clusters. The average bond length of Pdn–1Pb (n≤8) bimetallic clusters is longer than that of pure palladium clusters except for n = 2 and 3. The most stable structure of Pdn–1Pb (n≤7) is the singlet where there is at least a Pd or Pb atom on its excited state. The energy gaps of Pd–Pb binary clusters are narrower than those of Pdn clusters, and then the chemical activity is strengthened when Pdn clusters are doped with Pb.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11447132 and 11504042)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang,China(Grant No.A201405)+2 种基金111 Project to Harbin Engineering University,China(Grant No.B13015)Chongqing Science and Technology Commission Project,China(Grant Nos.cstc2014jcyj A00032 and cstc2016jcyj A1158)Scientific Research Project for Advanced Talents of Yangtze Normal University,China(Grant No.2017KYQD09)
文摘We investigate the time-modulated electronic and spin transport properties through two T-shaped three-quantum-dot molecules embedded in an Aharonov-Bohm(A-B) interferometer. By using the Keldysh non-equilibrium Green's function technique, the photon-assisted spin-dependent average current is analyzed. The T-shaped three-quantum-dot molecule A-B interferometer exhibits excellent controllability in the average current resonance spectra by adjusting the interdot coupling strength, Rashba spin-orbit coupling strength, magnetic flux, and amplitude of the time-dependent external field.Efficient spin filtering and multiple electron-photon pump functions are exploited in the multi-quantum-dot molecule A-B interferometer by a time-modulated external field.