S. Y. Liu, D. Gao, H. Yin, J. D. Dong, H. Y. Liu, L. Wang, W. B. Song, X. Chen
{"title":"High-sensitivity FIR optical thermometry based on Sr3La2Ge3O12:Er3+/Yb3+ up-conversion phosphors","authors":"S. Y. Liu, D. Gao, H. Yin, J. D. Dong, H. Y. Liu, L. Wang, W. B. Song, X. Chen","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03694-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03694-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In recent years, rare-earth-doped up-conversion luminescent materials have been widely applied across various fields. In practical applications, we have observed that different dopant ions exert various effects on numerous host materials. Based on this, we successfully synthesized a dual-excited Sr<sub>3</sub>La<sub>2</sub>Ge<sub>3</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (SLGO) material. By introducing Yb<sup>3+</sup>/Er<sup>3+</sup> in designed phosphor, it exhibits green and red emissions under 980 nm and 1550 nm excitation, respectively, making it suitable for a variety of scientific and technological applications. Systematic investigation of up-conversion mechanisms driven by different excitation sources, show that adjusting the molar ratio of Er<sup>3+</sup> to Yb<sup>3+</sup> can significantly enhance the material performance, making it highly suitable as a high-performance optical thermometer based on FIR technology. These results demonstrate that SLGO:Er<sup>3+</sup>/Yb<sup>3+</sup> phosphors exhibit unique temperature sensing characteristics, highlighting their potential as temperature sensors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"235 - 243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699632","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":"Stepped single-slope solar still using MWCNT nanofluid and nano-enhanced PCM","authors":"V. Kumar, D. Singh, S. P. Singh, P. K. Mall, S. Kumar, K. Sadhana","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03695-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03695-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Thermal and productivity analysis of a stepped single-slope solar still (SSSSS) employing MWCNT nanofluid (0.05 wt.%) and MWCNT (0.05 wt.%) based nano-enhanced PCM (NEP) in a rectangular arrangement in summer shows a comparison. Energy efficiency was highest for NEP at 64.48%, followed by MWCNT nanofluid at 59.36%, and exergy efficiency was 4.73% and 4.46%, respectively. Maximum daily freshwater productivity was achieved as 3.20 kg/m<sup>2</sup> for NEP and 3.00 kg/m<sup>2</sup> for MWCNT nanofluid. Economic investigation showed that MWCNT NEP improves thermal performance and freshwater yield at a cost per liter of $0.0195 and $0.020 using nanofluid only, with payback periods of 7.02 and 7.20 months, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 2","pages":"279 - 286"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148699761","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}
R. B. Kossymbayev, F. N. Bulatbayev, Yu. F. Bulatbayeva
{"title":"Control system for parallel-operating pumping units","authors":"R. B. Kossymbayev, F. N. Bulatbayev, Yu. F. Bulatbayeva","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03685-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03685-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper investigates the load distribution between parallel-operating regulated and unregulated pumping units. A mathematical model is developed and implemented in MATLAB and Simulink environment to analyze dynamic processes during the operation of parallel centrifugal pumping units. Simulation results demonstrate the capability of the developed model to account for the nonlinear nature of the hydraulic system during the parallel pump operation in a dynamically changing environment. This allows for the investigation of various operating modes and control optimization to enhance the energy efficiency. The tasks are addressed within the TOO “Alim Partners”.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"77 - 83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695416","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":"Model of a liquid as a low-stable structured system","authors":"A. I. Potekaev, V. V. Obukhov","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03687-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03687-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The physical concept of structure-phase states of water and aqueous solutions low stable to external impacts is developed. It allows one to understand physics of various effects observed in water and aqueous solutions. An analysis of the thermodynamic and phase low stable physical system allows an adequate mechanism of system transition to a new structure-phase state to be proposed under a weak external impact (temperature, pressure, or dynamic loading in the form of stirring or intensive hashing). In spite of the fact that the external impact is weak, it can lead to considerable structure-phase changes of the system state, since the structural units in the initial and in final states are close thermodynamically, but can essentially differ by their structure-phase features and symmetries. In particular, it allows the role of external impacts (temperature, mechanical stirring, etc.) in the Epstein effect to be explained.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"91 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695503","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":"Similarity analysis for cylindrical shock wave in a low conducting rotating non-ideal gas in the presence of axial and azimuthal magnetic inductions using the Lie group theoretic method","authors":"A. Ghosh, G. Nath","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03691-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03691-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Lie group analysis method is employed to obtain the similarity solutions for shock waves in a low conducting rotating non-ideal gas having axial and azimuthal magnetic inductions for cylindrical geometry. The governing partial differential equations representing the physical scenario are converted into ordinary differential equations using the transformations obtained by the Lie group theoretic method. For the existence of a similarity solution, the ambient medium must have a constant initial density. The initial axial and azimuthal magnetic inductions are determined, which follow the power law. The 4‑th order Runge–Kutta technique is employed to solve the derived set of ordinary differential equations. We have examined the impacts of variations in the adiabatic index, non-idealness parameter, magnetic Reynolds number, axial, and azimuthal Cowling numbers on the strength of the shock along with the flow variables behind the shock front in the flow field region. The analysis reveals that the strength of the shock reduces with an increase in the adiabatic index, magnetic Reynolds number, non-idealness parameter, azimuthal and axial Cowling numbers, and rotational parameter.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"135 - 148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695509","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":"Analytical prediction of absorption threshold frequency in quantum dots by considering the position-dependent effective mass","authors":"Reza Khordad, Ali Hassan Bahamin Pili","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03681-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03681-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A quantum dot is considered in the presence of an external magnetic field. The confining potential is proposed as a modified Gaussian model in addition to the position-dependent effective mass. The energy levels and wave functions of the system are analytically derived by solving the Schrödinger equation. Then, an analytical expression is derived for the coefficient of direct interband light absorption (ILA). Applying the expression, the threshold frequency of absorption (TFA) is analytically derived. This frequency is calculated for different parameters such as confining potential depth, external magnetic field, and a controlling parameter. According to the results, the system shows different ranges for the frequency depending on the system parameters. The frequency ranges include infrared, near-infrared, and radio waves. Also, for a weak magnetic field, the TFA is obtained in the petahertz (PHz) range, which can be used in wireless communications, industrial manufacturing environments, disinfecting water, etc.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"43 - 51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695413","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. Yu. Konev, O. O. Mutylin, R. K. Sobyanin, I. V. Romanchenko
{"title":"On the issue of edge sharpening of a high-voltage nanosecond voltage pulse using corrugated gyromagnetic lines with saturated ferrite","authors":"V. Yu. Konev, O. O. Mutylin, R. K. Sobyanin, I. V. Romanchenko","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03676-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03676-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The experimental results on sharpening of the front of a nanosecond high-voltage pulse from a SINUS-200 accelerator, using corrugated nonlinear transmission lines designed for a generation frequency of 3 GHz, are presented. It is shown that there is no sharpening within a line segment equal to a quarter of the total line length, and the microwave generation starts as early as at the midpoint of the line. This relationship is also observed in numerical modeling using specialized software code. The research results suggest that in order to sharpen the high-voltage pulse front it is recommended to use short segments of nonlinear lines with different periods of magnet and ferrite locations, the electrical length of which is comparable to or less than the front duration itself.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"1 - 6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695508","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}
Wassan D. Hussain, Sarah Faris Khaleel, Mohammed H. Jawad, Kadhim A. Aadim
{"title":"Synthesis and structural-optical investigation of ZnO-Cd nanoparticles prepared by plasma jet method","authors":"Wassan D. Hussain, Sarah Faris Khaleel, Mohammed H. Jawad, Kadhim A. Aadim","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03683-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03683-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, zinc cadmium oxide (ZnO:Cd) nanoparticles were prepared using the technique of plasma jetting for different time periods of 15, 25, and 35 min. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of these time periods on the optical and structural properties of the produced nanoparticles. Plasma jetting technique provides precise control over the particle size and composition, which is very important, because it contributes to modifying the properties of the material to suit its future applications in optoelectronics, sensing, and catalysis. By examining X‑ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) results, it has been established that increasing the plasma jetting exposure time improves the crystal arrangement and decorated the particle size. At 25 min, the crystals become more regular, and the particle sizes increase, while at 35 min, the crystal arrangement improves, but with an increase in internal distortions. According to the SEM examination, the particles become more homogeneous and smaller with increasing time. UV-Vis examination demonstrates that the absorbance increased with time, especially at 35 min, indicating more absorbance of UV light. The energy gap is larger in pure ZnO, but decreases with the addition of cadmium, indicating improved conductivity and reduced internal tension. According to the AFM, the surface is smoother and less rough with increasing exposure time. Overall, the study shows that increasing plasma exposure time improves crystalline ordering, absorbance, and surface roughness, which are very important factors for increasing the efficiency of applications in various fields. However, when the exposure time is increased significantly, internal deformations start to affect the overall stability of the material.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"59 - 69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695507","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}
O. V. Aldoshina, A. D. Mekhtiyev, A. D. Alkina, R. A. Mekhtiyev, Y. G. Neshina, A. V. Yurchenko, D. N. Miroshnichenko
{"title":"Electromagnetic water treatment in cooling systems of coal mills in thermal power plants","authors":"O. V. Aldoshina, A. D. Mekhtiyev, A. D. Alkina, R. A. Mekhtiyev, Y. G. Neshina, A. V. Yurchenko, D. N. Miroshnichenko","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03686-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03686-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper presents the water treatment method for thermal power plants and cogeneration installations associated with the electromagnetic treatment of industrial water using powerful DC electromagnets. This method is well-known and has already been used in the mid-nineteenth century. With the development of the chemical industry, it is almost completely replaced by other techniques. It is necessary to reduce or eliminate the use of harmful chemicals and thus search for more eco-friendly and less expensive methods of combating the scale formation. This problem occurs in the production and is the most relevant for water treatment systems at thermal power plants and cogeneration installations utilizing DC electromagnets, since they are eco-friendly, and their cost is lower than that of chemical reagents. The obtained results confirm the DC electromagnets efficiency in changing parameters of water hardness and reducing the scale formation. The method can be used to improve the efficiency of thermal power equipment and in water cooling and treatment systems for various technological cycles in metallurgical and manufacturing industries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"69 1","pages":"84 - 90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695417","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":"Study of Self-focusing on stimulated Brillouin scattering of q-Gaussian laser beam in unmagnetized plasma: paraxial approach","authors":"Ahmed S. Ahmed, M. Niroozad","doi":"10.1007/s11182-026-03668-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11182-026-03668-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Using the paraxial approach, the paper examines the relativistic self-focus of a <i>q</i>-Gaussian laser beam on stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) as it passes through an unmagnetized plasma. The Runge-Kutta method is used to numerically solve a second-order differential equation with <i>f</i> parameter of the beamwidth. As <i>q</i> approaches infinity, the equation is found to convert into the Gaussian mode equation. An ion acoustic wave pre-excited by the pump beam, interacts with the wave, resulting in a backscattered wave. Due to the high-intensity laser beam, the electron speed becomes comparable to the speed of light, changing the refractive index of the plasma. Using the paraxial method, nonlinear differential equations are derived for the main beamwidth parameters, ion acoustic and scattered waves, and the SBS reflectivity equation is obtained. The analysis shows that the wavelength concentration significantly affects the SBS reflectivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":770,"journal":{"name":"Russian Physics Journal","volume":"68 12","pages":"2186 - 2196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695418","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}