{"title":"High-visibility ghost imaging with phase-controlled discrete classical light sources","authors":"Xueying Wu, Yue Zhao, Liming Li","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad4631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad4631","url":null,"abstract":"We take phase modulation to create discrete phase-controlled sources and realize the super-bunching effect by a phase-correlated method. From theoretical and numerical simulations, we find the space translation invariance of the bunching effect is a key point for the ghost imaging realization. Experimentally, we create the orderly phase-correlated discrete sources which can realize high-visibility second-order ghost imaging than the result with chaotic sources. Moreover, some factors affecting the visibility of ghost image are discussed in detail.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141577940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haofei Zhuang, Qingyuan Zhang, Gehao Hu, Qingdong Wang, Libin Du
{"title":"Large-scale particle trapping by acoustic vortices with a continuously variable topological charge","authors":"Haofei Zhuang, Qingyuan Zhang, Gehao Hu, Qingdong Wang, Libin Du","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad5aef","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad5aef","url":null,"abstract":"Strengthened directivity with higher-order side lobes can be generated by the transducer with a larger radius at a higher frequency. The multi-annular pressure distributions are displayed in the cross-section of the acoustic vortices (AVs) which are formed by side lobes. In the near field, particles can be trapped in the valley region between the two annuli of the pressure peak, and cannot be moved to the vortex center. In this paper, a trapping method based on a sector transducer array is proposed, which is characterized by the continuously variable topological charge (CVTC). This acoustic field can not only enlarge the range of particle trapping but also improve the aggregation degree of the trapped particles. In the experiments, polyethylene particles with a diameter of 0.2 mm are trapped into the multi-annular valleys by the AV with a fixed topological charge. Nevertheless, by applying the CVTC, particles outside the radius of the AV can cross the pressure peak successfully and move to the vortex center. Theoretical studies are also verified by the experimental particles trapping using the AV with the continuous variation of three topological charges, and suggest the potential application of large-scale particle trapping in biomedical engineering.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141571669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiadong Dan, Cheng Zhang, Xiaoxu Zhao, N. Duane Loh
{"title":"Symmetry quantification and segmentation in STEM imaging through Zernike moments","authors":"Jiadong Dan, Cheng Zhang, Xiaoxu Zhao, N. Duane Loh","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad51f4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad51f4","url":null,"abstract":"We present a method using Zernike moments for quantifying rotational and reflectional symmetries in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images, aimed at improving structural analysis of materials at the atomic scale. This technique is effective against common imaging noises and is potentially suited for low-dose imaging and identifying quantum defects. We showcase its utility in the unsupervised segmentation of polytypes in a twisted bilayer TaS<sub>2</sub>, enabling accurate differentiation of structural phases and monitoring transitions caused by electron beam effects. This approach enhances the analysis of structural variations in crystalline materials, marking a notable advancement in the characterization of structures in materials science.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141867205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhaowen Xu, Xue Bai, Jian Ma, Zhuangzhuang Wan, Chaoqun Wang
{"title":"Quantitative analysis of laser-generated ultrasonic wave characteristics and their correlation with grain size in polycrystalline materials","authors":"Zhaowen Xu, Xue Bai, Jian Ma, Zhuangzhuang Wan, Chaoqun Wang","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad50bd","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad50bd","url":null,"abstract":"Quantitative relationship between nanosecond pulsed laser parameters and the characteristics of laser-generated ultrasonic waves in polycrystalline materials was evaluated. The high energy of the pulsed laser with a large irradiation spot simultaneously generated ultrasonic longitudinal and shear waves at the epicenter under the slight ablation regime. An optimized denoising technique based on wavelet thresholding and variational mode decomposition was applied to reduce noise in shear waves with a low signal-to-noise ratio. An approach for characterizing grain size was proposed using spectral central frequency ratio (SCFR) based on time-frequency analysis. The results demonstrate that the generation regime of ultrasonic waves is not solely determined by the laser power density; even at high power densities, a high energy with a large spot can generate an ultrasonic waveform dominated by the thermoelastic effect. This is ascribed to the intensification of the thermoelastic effect with the proportional increase in laser irradiation spot area for a given laser power density. Furthermore, both longitudinal and shear wave SCFRs are linearly related to grain size in polycrystalline materials; however, the shear wave SCFR is more sensitive to finer-grained materials. This study holds great significance for evaluating metal material properties using laser ultrasound.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141883992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhang Tan, Xuebao Cai, Jiecheng Yang, Ting Su, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Peiping Zhu, Yongshuai Ge
{"title":"Model-driven CT reconstruction algorithm for nano-resolution x-ray phase contrast imaging","authors":"Yuhang Tan, Xuebao Cai, Jiecheng Yang, Ting Su, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Peiping Zhu, Yongshuai Ge","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad3dcc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad3dcc","url":null,"abstract":"The low-density imaging performance of a zone plate-based nano-resolution hard x-ray computed tomography (CT) system can be significantly improved by incorporating a grating-based Lau interferometer. Due to the diffraction, however, the acquired nano-resolution phase signal may suffer splitting problem, which impedes the direct reconstruction of phase contrast CT (nPCT) images. To overcome, a new model-driven nPCT image reconstruction algorithm is developed in this study. In it, the diffraction procedure is mathematically modeled into a matrix <italic toggle=\"yes\"><bold>B</bold></italic>, from which the projections without signal splitting can be generated invertedly. Furthermore, a penalized weighted least-square model with total variation (PWLS-TV) is employed to denoise these projections, from which nPCT images with high accuracy are directly reconstructed. Numerical experiments demonstrate that this new algorithm is able to work with phase projections having any splitting distances. Moreover, results also reveal that nPCT images of higher signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) could be reconstructed from projections having larger splitting distances. In summary, a novel model-driven nPCT image reconstruction algorithm with high accuracy and robustness is verified for the Lau interferometer-based hard x-ray nano-resolution phase contrast imaging.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141571670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quasi-three-dimensional hydrodynamics of the corona region of laser irradiation of a slab","authors":"Xiao-Mei Dong, Ben-Jin Guan, Ying-Jun Li","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad4532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad4532","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces and establishes a quasi-three-dimensional physical model of the interaction between a laser and a slab target. In contrast to previous one-dimensional analytical models, this paper innovatively fits the real laser conditions based on an isothermal, homogeneous expansion similarity solution of the ideal hydrodynamic equations. Using this simple model, the evolution law and analytical formulae for key parameters (e.g., temperature, density and scale length) in the corona region under certain conditions are given. The analytical solutions agree well with the relevant results of computational hydrodynamics simulation. For constant laser irradiation, the analytical solutions provide a meaningful power-law scaling relationship. The model provides a set of mathematical and physical tools that give theoretical support for adjusting parameters in experiments.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141884112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interface and mechanical degradation mechanisms of the silicon anode in sulfide-based solid-state batteries at high temperatures","authors":"Qiuchen Wang, Yuli Huang, Jing Xu, Xiqian Yu, Hong Li, Liquan Chen","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad5276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad5276","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon (Si) is a competitive anode material owing to its high theoretical capacity and low electrochemical potential. Recently, the prospect of Si anodes in solid-state batteries (SSBs) has been proposed due to less solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation and particle pulverization. However, major challenges arise for Si anodes in SSBs at elevated temperatures. In this work, the failure mechanisms of Si-Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>Cl (LPSC) composite anodes above 80 °C are thoroughly investigated from the perspectives of interface stability and (electro)chemo-mechanical effect. The chemistry and growth kinetics of Li<sub><italic toggle=\"yes\">x</italic></sub>Si|LPSC interphase are demonstrated by combining electrochemical, chemical and computational characterizations. Si and/or Si–P compound formed at Li<sub><italic toggle=\"yes\">x</italic></sub>Si|LPSC interface prove to be detrimental to interface stability at high temperatures. On the other hand, excessive volume expansion and local stress caused by Si lithiation at high temperatures damage the mechanical structure of Si-LPSC composite anodes. This work elucidates the behavior and failure mechanisms of Si-based anodes in SSBs at high temperatures and provides insights into upgrading Si-based anodes for application in SSBs.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"99 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141883993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physics-embedded machine learning search for Sm-doped PMN-PT piezoelectric ceramics with high performance","authors":"Rui Xin, Yaqi Wang, Ze Fang, Fengji Zheng, Wen Gao, Dashi Fu, Guoqing Shi, Jian-Yi Liu, Yongcheng Zhang","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad51f3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad51f3","url":null,"abstract":"Pb(Mg<sub>1/3</sub>Nb<sub>2/3</sub>)O<sub>3</sub>–PbTiO<sub>3</sub> (PMN-PT) piezoelectric ceramics have excellent piezoelectric properties and are used in a wide range of applications. Adjusting the solid solution ratios of PMN/PT and different concentrations of elemental doping are the main methods to modulate their piezoelectric coefficients. The combination of these controllable conditions leads to an exponential increase of possible compositions in ceramics, which makes it not easy to extend the sample data by additional experimental or theoretical calculations. In this paper, a physics-embedded machine learning method is proposed to overcome the difficulties in obtaining piezoelectric coefficients and Curie temperatures of Sm-doped PMN-PT ceramics with different components. In contrast to all-data-driven model, physics-embedded machine learning is able to learn nonlinear variation rules based on small datasets through potential correlation between ferroelectric properties. Based on the model outputs, the positions of morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) with different Sm doping amounts are explored. We also find the components with the best piezoelectric property and comprehensive performance. Moreover, we set up a database according to the obtained results, through which we can quickly find the optimal components of Sm-doped PMN-PT ceramics according to our specific needs.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"80 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141884093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Semiclassical approach to spin dynamics of a ferromagnetic S = 1 chain","authors":"Chengchen Li, Yi Cui, Weiqiang Yu, Rong Yu","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad3c32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad3c32","url":null,"abstract":"Motivated by recent experimental progress on the quasi-one-dimensional quantum magnet NiNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub>, we study the spin dynamics of an <italic toggle=\"yes\">S</italic> = 1 ferromagnetic Heisenberg chain with single-ion anisotropy by using a semiclassical molecular dynamics approach. This system undergoes a quantum phase transition from a ferromagnetic to a paramagnetic state under a transverse magnetic field, and the magnetic response reflecting this transition is well described by our semiclassical method. We show that at low temperature the transverse component of the dynamical structure factor depicts clearly the magnon dispersion, and the longitudinal component exhibits two continua associated with single- and two-magnon excitations, respectively. These spin excitation spectra show interesting temperature dependence as effects of magnon interactions. Our findings shed light on the experimental detection of spin excitations in a large class of quasi-one-dimensional magnets.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"141 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141510414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Geng-Biao Wei, 庚彪 韦, Liu Ye, 柳 叶, Dong Wang and 栋 王
{"title":"Detecting the quantum phase transition from the perspective of quantum information in the Aubry–André model","authors":"Geng-Biao Wei, 庚彪 韦, Liu Ye, 柳 叶, Dong Wang and 栋 王","doi":"10.1088/1674-1056/ad2f1f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/ad2f1f","url":null,"abstract":"We investigate the effectiveness of entropic uncertainty, entanglement and steering in discerning quantum phase transitions (QPTs). Specifically, we observe significant fluctuations in entropic uncertainty as the driving parameter traverses the phase transition point. It is observed that the entropic uncertainty, entanglement and quantum steering, based on the electron distribution probability, can serve as indicators for detecting QPTs. Notably, we reveal an intriguing anticorrelation relationship between entropic uncertainty and entanglement in the Aubry–André model. Moreover, we explore the feasibility of detecting a QPT when the period parameter is a rational number. These observations open up new and efficient avenues for probing QPTs.","PeriodicalId":10253,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Physics B","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141510415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}