{"title":"Spin-polarised wave-packets transport through one-dimensional nonlinear multiple barriers: Rashba and Dresselhaus Spin–Orbit interactions","authors":"Maryam Sabzevar, M. Ehsani, M. Solaimani","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2171498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2171498","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The time evolution of a Gaussian wave packet travelling through a one- dimensional semiconductor based on multiple potential barriers has been explored in order to obtain the spin-based transmission, reflection, and trapping coefficients. We have used a split-step finite difference method to solve the resulting nonlinear coupled Schrodinger equations. The related behaviour of scattering properties of the system as a function of Rashba and Dresselhaus Spin–Orbit interactions, wave-packet velocity, the geometry of the barriers, and the number of neighbouring barriers have been discussed. Based on the results, it is found that by tuning the Rashba and the Dresselhaus coupling strengths, and the characteristics of the system, one can control the spin polarisation of the wave-packet and its propagation coefficients.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"57 1","pages":"791 - 811"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78530899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergy of grain boundary and interface diffusion during intermediate compound formation","authors":"A. Gusak, Anastasiia Titova","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2169381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2169381","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The kinetics of reactive growth of a compound with a columnar structure with frozen bulk diffusion is revisited. The finite rate of redistribution and reaction along moving interfaces between reagents and growing compound is taken into account. Cases of planar and curved inter-phase interfaces are discussed. A new kinetic equation for the phase growth with evolving grain boundaries is suggested. Three cases are considered: (1) frozen grain structure, (2) normal lateral grain growth which does not depend on phase growth and on diffusion fluxes, (3) flux-driven grain growth which is induced by grain-boundary diffusion fluxes across the growing compound layer. The latter model provides the best fit to the experimental data.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"76 1","pages":"713 - 732"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81079883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of fractional Fowler-Nordheim law on field electron emission from tungsten and lanthanum hexaboride nano-scale emitters","authors":"A. A. Al-Tabbakh, Mazen A. Madanat, M. Mousa","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2173366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2173366","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Murphy-Good Fowler-Nordheim equation was derived for planar and smooth conducting surfaces based on the Sommerfeld free-electron theory. It is applicable to a wide range of micro-emitters. The analyses of experimental field emission data from nano-scaled emitters showed deviation from the theoretical predictions. This has either been noticed in the mismatch of the current–voltage characteristics and/or in the FN-plot behaviour. Such deviation is attributed to the non-planar character of the emitting surface and the shape of the surface potential barrier through which the emitting electrons are tunnelling. Recently, Zubair et al. derived a FN-type equation that takes into account the reduced dimensionality of the emission surface and the non-parabolic energy dispersion [Zubair et al., IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices 65(6) 2018]. In this model, the constants of the conventional FN equation become two variables that depend on the fractional parameter expressing the surface complexity. In the present work, the fractional law is applied to field electron emission from clean tungsten (W) nano-emitter and lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) nano-protrusions. This has been accomplished in the whole range of the fractional parameter in order to find the value that reproduces a better fit with the experimental data. The application requires determining the geometrical parameter of the emitter and the field emission setup. Results show that the experimental data can easily be reproduced at certain values of the fractional parameter. These ‘certain’ values depend on the geometrical parameters and thus the method used to calculate the electric field value at the emitter surface.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"38 1","pages":"860 - 871"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81351348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tuning of nonlinear optical characteristics of a cylindrical quantum dot by external fields and structure parameters","authors":"M. Jaouane, A. Sali, E. Kasapoglu, F. Ungan","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2171499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2171499","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this present study, we have theoretically investigated the effect of applied external electric field and non-resonant intense laser field, as well as the adjustable physical parameters (A, M, and η) of the system, on the linear and nonlinear of GaAs/GaAlAs cylindrical quantum dot. The confinement potential of the quantum dot is composed of the axial potential with a Razavy-type quantum well in the z-direction, and the cylindrical-type potential in the radial direction. To achieve this goal, the wave functions, and the corresponding eigenvalues of the electron are investigated by resolving the time-independent Schrödinger equation using the diagonalisation technique in terms of the effective mass approximation. The linear and nonlinear optical properties’ expressions have been calculated with the help of the compact density matrix method. Our numerical results show that by changing the A, M, and η parameters, we can see a blueshift or redshift in the total optical absorption coefficients (TOACs) and relative refractive index changes (RRICs). Additionally, they are redshifted, and their extrema increase as the radius increases. The increase in electric field or laser field intensities generates a strong displacement of the resonant peak position towards the higher energies, diminishes the TOACs magnitude, and shrinks RRICs extrema. The model potential used in the computation is important, and the study of it will be practical in the development and research of nanostructures systems.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"59 1","pages":"693 - 711"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84100140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Equilibrium states of confined ions in two dimensions","authors":"A. Mughal, S. Hutzler, D. Weaire","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2165187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2165187","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Ions that are trapped in two dimensions and are subject to a harmonic confining potential have widely varying stationary states that exhibit various asymptotic forms and bifurcations. We present a ‘birds-eye’ view of these structures for N = 2 to 5 ions, and the full range of anisotropy. These results may be interrogated in detail using the software provided here. Energy variations at bifurcation points and limits are also identified; for N = 5 these include blue-sky (or saddle-node) bifurcations. A limited attempt is also made to explore such features for a larger system of ions, i.e. N = 10.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"12 1","pages":"595 - 609"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84475661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis Gabriel Lafaurie Ponce, Yoder Alberto Suaza Tabares, M. Fulla, Jaime Andrés Pérez Taborda, Alba Graciela Ávila Bernal, Jairo Humberto Marín Cadavid
{"title":"Thermodynamic behaviour of a D 2 + molecular complex in quantum rings under the combined effects of nonresonant intense laser field radiation and electric field","authors":"Luis Gabriel Lafaurie Ponce, Yoder Alberto Suaza Tabares, M. Fulla, Jaime Andrés Pérez Taborda, Alba Graciela Ávila Bernal, Jairo Humberto Marín Cadavid","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2023.2168082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2023.2168082","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT A methodical study of the thermal properties of a hydrogen molecular ion strongly confined in a flat semiconductor quantum ring under external probes: intense laser-field radiation and static electric fields were carried out. The corresponding Schrödinger equation for these two coupled donors system was numerically solved by using the finite element method within the effective mass approximation. The effects of the donor angular and radial positions on the entropy, heat capacity and internal energy were analysed. Results show that the entropy of the system is maintained low as long as the molecule preserves its integrity but if the molecule is fragmented, the randomness of the system is substantially increased. Nevertheless, applying an intense laser or an external electric field can reduce this property in real time.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"47 1","pages":"768 - 790"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73863600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. Wang, Mengxin Guo, Caiyuan Sun, Jin Zhang, S. Li
{"title":"Zn–Al pack co-cementation on AISI 1020 steel: structural, mechanical and tribological appraisal","authors":"W. Wang, Mengxin Guo, Caiyuan Sun, Jin Zhang, S. Li","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2022.2163316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2022.2163316","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of different Al concentrations on the structural transformation of pack cementation Zn–Al coatings on AISI 1020 steel. The resultant Zn–Al coatings were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy and X–ray diffraction to observe the coating morphology, thickness, structure, and compositional migration. A laminated coating assembly was prepared, in which an initial intermediate Zn–rich layer was followed by an Fe–Zn inner layer and Fe–Al top layer. Elemental analysis revealed a correlation between the formation of voids and the diffusion of Al, Fe, and Zn. The coated specimen demonstrated desirable mechanical strength and improved abrasive resistance, whereas the tribological capability of the Zn–Al coating could be tailored by varying the Al concentration.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"38 1","pages":"654 - 672"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87064745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Vinjamuri, P. Dwivedi, R. Sabat, K. Dutta, M. Kumar, S. K. Sahoo
{"title":"Role of crystallographic orientation on the deformation behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V alloy during low cycle fatigue","authors":"R. Vinjamuri, P. Dwivedi, R. Sabat, K. Dutta, M. Kumar, S. K. Sahoo","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2022.2163716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2022.2163716","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 Low cycle fatigue (LCF) tests were carried out on Ti6Al4V alloy at room temperature for different strain amplitudes ranging from 0.5% to 2%. The microstructure and texture evolutions as a function of strain amplitude have been investigated in the present study. Cyclic softening behaviour was observed at all strain amplitudes, and it was found to increase with increasing the strain amplitude. The fatigue transition life was observed to be at 1.25% strain amplitude. Only type tensile twins were formed during the deformation, and this was found to be significant at higher strain amplitude of 2%. The grains along were appeared to be the twinning parent, and the twinned products were appeared along [0001]. The grains were further found to have substantial cyclic deformation than the other grains, such as and [0001]. The dominant texture was found along during the LCF tests. However, the sample at higher strain amplitude of 2% had also prominent [0001] texture along with texture. Fractographic examination revealed a dimple fracture surface at lower strain amplitude (0.5%), whereas a quasi-cleavage type fracture was observed at higher strain amplitudes (1% & 2%).","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"6 1","pages":"673 - 692"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83153476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An analytical model to ascertain the fragmentation of cementite lamella at lamellar fault sites","authors":"J. Maity","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2022.2162143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2022.2162143","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT An analytical model is conceptualised and implemented for the first time to study the kinetics of cementite lamella fragmentation at the lamellar fault site occurring at an early stage of austenitisation in eutectoid steel. The model is conceived on the basis of two prime diffusion phenomena; namely, the curvature-dependent diffusion within cementite lamella and the diffusion-assisted dissolution in austenite. Both these diffusion phenomena are observed to have adequate significance in view of respective kinetic factors ascertained therein. The model is validated with necessary experimental work pertaining to the progress of lamellar fragmentation during isothermal holding at an austenitisation temperature of 775°C. The experimental result is closely followed by the developed model. A lamellar fragmentation time of 260 s is predicted accordingly for the incomplete austenitisation-based heat treatment of eutectoid steel.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"84 1","pages":"611 - 629"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82067688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photo-ionisation cross-section of a hydrogenic donor in a near triangular quantum well","authors":"S. Ramyapriya, M. Arulmozhi","doi":"10.1080/14786435.2022.2157505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2022.2157505","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Ground state and first excited state binding energies of a hydrogenic donor in a near triangular quantum Well (NTQW) composed of GaAs/Ga1-xAlxAs are calculated variationally as a function of well width and Al concentration. Photo-ionisation cross-section of the donor is also investigated as a function of photon energy, well width and Al concentration. Our results reveal that the peak value of photo-ionisation cross-section shows a turnover at the well width at which the binding energy is a maximum and at the Al concentration of 0.3. Photo-ionisation shows a strong dependence on well width, Al concentration and photon energy in NTQW than in other nanostructures.","PeriodicalId":19856,"journal":{"name":"Philosophical Magazine","volume":"28 1","pages":"482 - 491"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79049695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}