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...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.展开更多
Multicomponent superconductors exhibit nontrivial vortex behaviors due to the various vortex–vortex interactions,including the competing one in the recently proposed type-1.5 superconductor.However,potential candidat...Multicomponent superconductors exhibit nontrivial vortex behaviors due to the various vortex–vortex interactions,including the competing one in the recently proposed type-1.5 superconductor.However,potential candidate that can be used to study the multicomponent superconductivity is rare.Here,we prepared an artificial superconducting multilayer to act as an alternative approach to study multicomponent superconductivity.The additional repulsive length and the coupling strength among superconducting films were regulated by changing the thickness of the insulting layer.The magnetization measurements were performed to clarify the effect of the competition between the repulsive vortex interactions on the macroscopic superconductivity.The vortex phase diagram and the optimum critical current density have been determined.Furthermore,a second magnetization effect is observed,and is attributed to the upper layer,which provides the weak pinning sites to localize the flux lines.The pinning behaviors switches to the mixed type with the increase of the insulting layer thicknesses.Our results open a new perspective to the study and related applications of the multilayer superconducting systems.展开更多
In this paper, we study the propagation and its failure to propagate (pinning) of a travelling wave in a Nagumo type equation, an equation that describes impulse propagation in nerve axons that also models population ...In this paper, we study the propagation and its failure to propagate (pinning) of a travelling wave in a Nagumo type equation, an equation that describes impulse propagation in nerve axons that also models population growth with Allee effect. An analytical solution is derived for the traveling wave and the work is extended to a discrete formulation with a piecewise linear reaction function. We propose an operator splitting numerical scheme to solve the equation and demonstrate that the wave either propagates or gets pinned based on how the spatial mesh is chosen.展开更多
In this article, we consider the global chaotic synchronization of general cou- pled neural networks, in which subsystems have both discrete and distributed delays. Stochastic perturbations between subsystems are also...In this article, we consider the global chaotic synchronization of general cou- pled neural networks, in which subsystems have both discrete and distributed delays. Stochastic perturbations between subsystems are also considered. On the basis of two sim- ple adaptive pinning feedback control schemes, Lyapunov functional method, and stochas- tic analysis approach, several sufficient conditions are developed to guarantee global syn- chronization of the coupled neural networks with two kinds of delay couplings, even if only partial states of the nodes are coupled. The outer-coupling matrices may be symmetric or asymmetric. Unlike existing results that an isolate node is introduced as the pinning target, we pin to help the network realizing synchronization without introducing any iso- late node when the network is not synchronized. As a by product, sufficient conditions under which the network realizes synchronization without control are derived. Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness of the obtained results.展开更多
BACKGROUND The most widely accepted treatment for pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture is closed reduction and percutaneous pinning(CRPP). However, there is debate regarding the technique that is utilized, whether...BACKGROUND The most widely accepted treatment for pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture is closed reduction and percutaneous pinning(CRPP). However, there is debate regarding the technique that is utilized, whether crossed or lateral pinning, and the number of pins used.AIM To compare the functional and radiological outcomes of lateral and cross pinning in the management of humeral supracondylar fracture.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 101 patients who were surgically managed by either one of the CRPP techniques from 2015 to 2019. Several clinical parameters were taken into account, including pre-and post-intervention Baumann angle, as well as scores for pain, range of motion, function, and stability. Statistical analysis was performed to study the outcomes of the utilized techniques.RESULTS Amongst our study sample, which included 63 males and 38 females with a mean age of 5.87 years, about one-third of the patients underwent crossed pinning fixation configuration and the remaining two-thirds were managed by lateral pinning configuration. Similar results were obtained in the two groups with no statistical difference regarding Mayo elbow performance scores(MEPS) and Baumann angle. The mean MEPS in the lateral and crossed pinning groups were 93.68 + 8.59 and 93.62 + 9.05, respectively. The mean Baumann angle was 72.5° + 6.46 in the lateral group and 72.3° + 4.70 in the crossed-pinning group(P = 0.878).CONCLUSION Both lateral pinning and crossed pinning fixation configuration for displaced pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures provide similar functional and radiological outcomes.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12204265 and 12204487)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant Nos.ZR2022QA040,2022KJ183,and 2019KJJ020)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0704300)the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000)。
文摘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.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12174242)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2018YFA0704300)+1 种基金the Key Research Project of Zhejiang Laboratory (Grant No. 2021PE0AC02)the support by the Program for Professor of Special Appointment (Eastern Scholar) at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning
文摘Multicomponent superconductors exhibit nontrivial vortex behaviors due to the various vortex–vortex interactions,including the competing one in the recently proposed type-1.5 superconductor.However,potential candidate that can be used to study the multicomponent superconductivity is rare.Here,we prepared an artificial superconducting multilayer to act as an alternative approach to study multicomponent superconductivity.The additional repulsive length and the coupling strength among superconducting films were regulated by changing the thickness of the insulting layer.The magnetization measurements were performed to clarify the effect of the competition between the repulsive vortex interactions on the macroscopic superconductivity.The vortex phase diagram and the optimum critical current density have been determined.Furthermore,a second magnetization effect is observed,and is attributed to the upper layer,which provides the weak pinning sites to localize the flux lines.The pinning behaviors switches to the mixed type with the increase of the insulting layer thicknesses.Our results open a new perspective to the study and related applications of the multilayer superconducting systems.
文摘In this paper, we study the propagation and its failure to propagate (pinning) of a travelling wave in a Nagumo type equation, an equation that describes impulse propagation in nerve axons that also models population growth with Allee effect. An analytical solution is derived for the traveling wave and the work is extended to a discrete formulation with a piecewise linear reaction function. We propose an operator splitting numerical scheme to solve the equation and demonstrate that the wave either propagates or gets pinned based on how the spatial mesh is chosen.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 60874088 and No. 11072059the Scientific Research Fund of Yunnan Province under Grant No. 2010ZC150the Scientific Research Fund of Yunnan Provincial Education Department under Grant No. 07Y10085
文摘In this article, we consider the global chaotic synchronization of general cou- pled neural networks, in which subsystems have both discrete and distributed delays. Stochastic perturbations between subsystems are also considered. On the basis of two sim- ple adaptive pinning feedback control schemes, Lyapunov functional method, and stochas- tic analysis approach, several sufficient conditions are developed to guarantee global syn- chronization of the coupled neural networks with two kinds of delay couplings, even if only partial states of the nodes are coupled. The outer-coupling matrices may be symmetric or asymmetric. Unlike existing results that an isolate node is introduced as the pinning target, we pin to help the network realizing synchronization without introducing any iso- late node when the network is not synchronized. As a by product, sufficient conditions under which the network realizes synchronization without control are derived. Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness of the obtained results.
文摘BACKGROUND The most widely accepted treatment for pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture is closed reduction and percutaneous pinning(CRPP). However, there is debate regarding the technique that is utilized, whether crossed or lateral pinning, and the number of pins used.AIM To compare the functional and radiological outcomes of lateral and cross pinning in the management of humeral supracondylar fracture.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 101 patients who were surgically managed by either one of the CRPP techniques from 2015 to 2019. Several clinical parameters were taken into account, including pre-and post-intervention Baumann angle, as well as scores for pain, range of motion, function, and stability. Statistical analysis was performed to study the outcomes of the utilized techniques.RESULTS Amongst our study sample, which included 63 males and 38 females with a mean age of 5.87 years, about one-third of the patients underwent crossed pinning fixation configuration and the remaining two-thirds were managed by lateral pinning configuration. Similar results were obtained in the two groups with no statistical difference regarding Mayo elbow performance scores(MEPS) and Baumann angle. The mean MEPS in the lateral and crossed pinning groups were 93.68 + 8.59 and 93.62 + 9.05, respectively. The mean Baumann angle was 72.5° + 6.46 in the lateral group and 72.3° + 4.70 in the crossed-pinning group(P = 0.878).CONCLUSION Both lateral pinning and crossed pinning fixation configuration for displaced pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures provide similar functional and radiological outcomes.