V. I. Borodin, M. A. Bubenchikov, A. M. Bubenchikov, D. V. Mamontov
{"title":"The rotational energy contribution to particle motion through porous graphene","authors":"V. I. Borodin, M. A. Bubenchikov, A. M. Bubenchikov, D. V. Mamontov","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03702-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03702-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper focuses on the rotational energy of particles moving through a porous graphene sheet using the model of the average energy field. The proposed numerical solution to the Schrödinger equation utilizes an explicit method of simple transition matrices. The paper studies the influence of the stored rotational energy on the nature of the particle motion through single- and double-layer carbon systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"194 - 198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699627","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":"Influence of technological layer materials on interlayer adhesion of consolidated laminates","authors":"V. O. Alexenko, S. V. Panin","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03707-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03707-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polyetherimide (PEI) and polyethersulfone (PES) films are used as technological layers for the fabrication of laminates from PEI-based prepregs reinforced with carbon fiber (CF) fabric and veil by ultrasonic (US) consolidation. It is known that the use of these dissimilar polymers enables the formation of the samples with high interlaminar shear strengths. Despite the difference in their elastic moduli and glass transition temperatures, similar melting points (266 °C for PEI and 262 °C for PES) ensure the formation of uniform structures at the interfaces with negligible discontinuities when using the prepregs reinforced with the CF fabric. In the laminates with the CF veil and the PES technological layer, some discontinuities at the interfaces are caused by the differences in the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the joined components. PES has a lower elastic modulus than PEI, so its frictional heat generation is decreased. On the other hand, PEI is the first to melt during US–consolidation due to its lower glass transition temperature (194 °C versus 227 °C for PES). At the same time, the irregular reinforcement of the laminates with the CF veil does not prevent the polymers from their intensive mixing, contributing to the formation of pores and reducing their mechanical properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"218 - 226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699661","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}
A. B. Yuriev, V. E. Gromov, A. I. Potekaev, I. V. Baklushina, Yu. F. Ivanov, I. Yu. Litovchenko, D. A. Romanov
{"title":"Plasma coating of high-speed molybdenum steel: structure and properties after tempering and electron-beam treatment","authors":"A. B. Yuriev, V. E. Gromov, A. I. Potekaev, I. V. Baklushina, Yu. F. Ivanov, I. Yu. Litovchenko, D. A. Romanov","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03693-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03693-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Using the methods of materials science of physical systems, the structural-phase states and properties of a layer of the T11909 (SAE/AISI) high-speed steel faced on the 4130 (SAE/AISI) medium-carbon steel are studied after its tempering and electron-beam processing. The metal structure in the as-faced and high-tempered states consists of the eutectics and iron-based solid solution grains. It is shown that the e‑beam processing results in a cardinal change of the surface layer morphology and mechanical and tribological properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"158 - 165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699662","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":"Fabrication and Characterization of CdTe-Doped SnO2 Thin Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Deposition: Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Electrical Properties","authors":"Mustafa Basil Hayawi, Qasim Hammadi Mahmoud","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03714-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03714-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study fabricated SnO<sub>2</sub> thin films doped with CdTe using pulsed laser deposition under vacuum. The influence of CdTe doping on structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties was evaluated. X‑ray diffraction confirmed polycrystalline tetragonal SnO<sub>2</sub> with preferred (110) orientation, while the higher (20–40%) CdTe content produced additional peaks relating to CdTe phases. The crystallite size ranged from 29.8 to 33.8 nm, depending on the dopant concentration. SEM images showed irregular, mainly spherical grains with no major morphological change after doping. UV–Vis results indicated a reduced bandgap from 2.799 to 2.111 eV. I–V characteristics improved significantly, with the current increasing from 1.209·10<sup>−6</sup> A (pure SnO<sub>2</sub>) to 3.56·10<sup>−3</sup> A (20% CdTe) at 100 mW.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 3","pages":"344 - 354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149068045","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}
V. Kumar, D. Singh, S. P Singh, P. K. Mall, S. Kumar, K. Sadhana
{"title":"Thermal and productivity analysis of a stepped slope solar still using silver nanofluid and nano-enhanced PCM","authors":"V. Kumar, D. Singh, S. P Singh, P. K. Mall, S. Kumar, K. Sadhana","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03698-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03698-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Modified stepped slope solar stills (MSSSS) have been augmented with silver (Ag) nanofluids, Ag nanofluids with phase change material (PCM), and Ag nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM). Due to increased heat storage, the NEPCM improves energy and exergy efficiencies, especially at night. The NEPCM has the highest energy efficiency at 60.75%, followed by Ag (0.07%) with PCM at 57.45%, and Ag (0.07%) at 49.55%. The NEPCM has an average exergy efficiency of 4.65%, followed by 4.33% and 3.33%, respectively. The daily yield at 3.392 kg/m<sup>2</sup>·day is the highest one for the NEPCM, surpassing 2.955 and 2.64 kg/m<sup>2</sup>·day. Thus, the stepped geometry with Ag-based NEPCM improves sustainable solar desalination output and efficiencies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"287 - 294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699635","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}
Jagadish Lolugu, Mahesh Kaza, Venkateswara Reddy Kunduru, K. Venkateswara Reddy
{"title":"Genetic algorithm-enhanced machine learning for predicting tensile strength and hardness of aluminum composite: A comparative optimization and SHAP analysis","authors":"Jagadish Lolugu, Mahesh Kaza, Venkateswara Reddy Kunduru, K. Venkateswara Reddy","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03705-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03705-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Aluminum matrix composites reinforced with ceramic particulates are widely used in structural and lightweight engineering due to their high specific strength, stiffness, and wear resistance. However, the mechanical behavior of these composites strongly depends on the reinforcement fractions and powder metallurgy processing parameters, making accurate property prediction a nonlinear and multivariable challenge. In this study, a comparative machine-learning framework is developed to predict the tensile strength and hardness of aluminum–Silicon Carbide (SiC) composites fabricated within defined processing conditions. Experimental data were generated for the SiC contents of 0–9 wt.%, compaction pressures of 400–800 MPa, sintering temperatures of 350–580 °C, and sintering times of 90–145 min. An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was optimized using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Bayesian Optimization (BO) for hyperparameter tuning. The GA-optimized ANN demonstrated superior predictive performance (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.9710 and <i>RMSE</i> = 5.93 MPa) compared to the BO-optimized model (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.9543 and <i>RMSE</i> = 7.40 MPa). Our residual analysis confirmed improved stability and reduced systematic bias for the GA. The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) technique revealed that compaction pressure, SiC fraction, and sintering temperature dominate mechanical response, consistent with densification and diffusion-driven strengthening mechanisms. The developed framework provides a robust predictive tool valid within the investigated processing domain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"199 - 209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699658","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}
V. Sudarvizhi, V. Swarnalatha, R. Hariharasuthan, B. Senthilkumar, S. Mahalakshmi, A. Krishnaveni, K. SenthilKannan, T. Balakrishnan, S. Jeyakumar
{"title":"Synthesis, studies of L-Lysinium L-Mandelate dihydrate single crystals for laue’s pattern, photonic, electronic relays, pressurized sensory and antibacterial utilities by theory and practice","authors":"V. Sudarvizhi, V. Swarnalatha, R. Hariharasuthan, B. Senthilkumar, S. Mahalakshmi, A. Krishnaveni, K. SenthilKannan, T. Balakrishnan, S. Jeyakumar","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03696-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03696-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Single crystals of L‑Lysinium L‑Mandelate dihydrate (LLYSMD) are grown by a slow evaporation solution growth technique. It is shown that LLYSMD crystallizes in a triclinic system with the space group P<sub>1</sub>. Its unit cell parameters are <i>a</i> = 5.7257 (3) Å, <i>b</i> = 7.4898 (4) Å, <i>c</i> = 10.7754 (6) Å, α = 99.560 (2)°, β = 99.504 (2)°, γ = 107.922 (2)° and volume 421.90 (4) Å<sup>3</sup>. The crystalline nature of the grown crystal is confirmed using the powder X‑ray diffraction technique. The optical absorbance of the grown crystal is verified by the UV-VIS-NIR studies and the bandgap is determined by the Tauc’s plot for photonic uses. The antimicrobial activity is tested against the gram positive and gram negative bacteria by the disc diffusion method. A 0.2 mbar pressure-based sensor of red LED based 8% sensitivity is fabricated. The computational data provide a Laue’s interpretation and a stereographical prediction for the titled material structure and bond parameters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"244 - 250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699760","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}
Huda Abdul Jabbar Hussein, Maryam G. Jasim, Nahla A. Aljbar
{"title":"Design and construction of a fiber-optic microbend sensor for structural strain monitoring","authors":"Huda Abdul Jabbar Hussein, Maryam G. Jasim, Nahla A. Aljbar","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03699-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03699-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A fiber-optic microbend strain sensor is designed and constructed for structural strain monitoring applications. The sensing principle is based on the periodic microbending-induced optical losses resulting from mechanical deformation of a multimode optical fiber, which modifies the evanescent field and enhances the coupling to radiation modes. Three microbend cells with different pitches (3, 5, and 8 mm) are fabricated using locally manufactured periodic mechanical curvatures. The experimental setup consists of a multimode optical fiber, an 810 nm laser diode source, a microbend deforming cell, and an optical power meter. The external forces in the range of 5–60 N are applied to induce strain in the fiber, and the corresponding strain values are calculated for each microbend configuration. The results indicate that the 3 mm microbend cell exhibits the highest strain sensitivity, with a maximum strain of ε = 7⋅10<sup>−8</sup> at 60 N and a minimum strain of ε = 1⋅10<sup>−8</sup> at 5 N. For the 5 mm cell, the strain ranges from ε = 2⋅10<sup>−9</sup> at 5 N to ε = 1.3⋅10<sup>−8</sup> at 60 N. In contrast, the 8 mm cell exhibits the lowest strain response, with the strain values ranging from ε = 1.5⋅10<sup>−10</sup> at 5 N to ε = 4.5⋅10<sup>−10</sup> at 60 N. The calculated sensor sensitivity is approximately 0.02 per unit force, demonstrating the suitability of the proposed microbend sensor for practical structural strain monitoring applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"251 - 259"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699633","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":"Plasma jet–mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles in aqueous medium: Structural and optical properties","authors":"Kadhim A. Aadim, Maryam G. Jasim, Ali Sh. Maktoof","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03703-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03703-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were successfully synthesized using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet operated under different argon flow rates (0.5, 1.5 and 2.5 L/min). The gas flow effect on structural, morphological, optical, and chemical characteristics of AgNPs was systematically investigated. UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed a progressive blue shift of the surface plasmon resonance peak from ~450 nm at a low flow to ~420 nm at a high flow, accompanied by a narrowing of the FWHM, indicating to the particle size reduction and improved dispersion. X‑ray diffraction patterns confirmed the formation of face-centered cubic Ag with the decreasing crystallite size with the increasing flow, as calculated from the Scherrer equation. SEM images demonstrated that higher flow rates produced smaller and more uniform spherical nanoparticles, whereas the lower flow resulted in agglomerated clusters. The FTIR analysis identified hydroxyl, nitrate, and organic groups associated with the nanoparticle surface with diminished intensities at higher flows, reflecting an improved reduction and stabilization of metallic Ag. Collectively, these findings establish argon flow rate as a decisive parameter for tailoring the nanoparticle size, crystallinity, and surface chemistry, highlighting plasma jet synthesis as a green and efficient route for producing high-quality AgNPs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"210 - 217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699660","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}
Ali Sh. Maktoof, Laith A. Yaaqoob, Ghuson H. Mohammed
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of copper oxide nanoparticles utilizing Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria","authors":"Ali Sh. Maktoof, Laith A. Yaaqoob, Ghuson H. Mohammed","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03697-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03697-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this research, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria were used as a reducing agent in the green approach of producing copper oxide nanoparticles. The characteristics of the prepared particles were confirmed using various techniques, including UV-Vis analysis, where the highest absorption peak was found at 288 nm and a 1.9 eV energy gap was determined. X‑ray diffraction analysis calculated the size of crystals using the Scherer equation, showing an average crystalline size of 28.5867 nm. Atomic force microscopy revealed a grain size of 43.42 nm. The sample quality was verified using energy dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy, which revealed a high-purity substance devoid of contaminants. Using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the presence of a Cu–O bond was established at 603 cm<sup>–1</sup>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"166 - 172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699663","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}