Muchen Du, Shida Huo, Luojun Du, Yaxian Wang, Enxiu Wu
{"title":"Evidence of electron–phonon coupling in type-II Weyl semimetal TaIrTe4","authors":"Muchen Du, Shida Huo, Luojun Du, Yaxian Wang, Enxiu Wu","doi":"10.1063/5.0272031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0272031","url":null,"abstract":"TaIrTe4, a time-reversal symmetric Weyl semimetal with the allowed minimum Weyl points, has sparked considerable attention and is appealing for a myriad of intriguing physical phenomena, including chiral anomaly, nonlinear Hall effect, dual quantum spin Hall insulator, and superconductivity. However, the electron–phonon coupling central to understanding the fundamental properties remains largely unexplored. In this work, we demonstrate the tell-tale signature of electron–phonon coupling in the type-II Weyl semimetal TaIrTe4 employing temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopy. Our results reveal that the temperature-dependent energy and lifetime of A1 phonon mode at ∼172 cm−1 diverge from the anharmonic model, evidencing the dominated role of phonon–electron rather than phonon–phonon scattering in phonon decay. The theoretically calculated electron–phonon coupling matrix element of the A1 mode is 0.39 eV, indicating substantial coupling to the electronic state. Our findings provide meaningful insights into understanding the fascinating physical properties and quantum phenomena of Weyl semimetal TaIrTe4.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"95 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"An adaptive harmonic AFM probe with enhanced sensitivity for cellular imaging","authors":"Ke Feng, Lei Yuan, Xianmin Zhang","doi":"10.1063/5.0274431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0274431","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate classification of cellular images plays an indispensable role in early cancer diagnosis. Based on signal enhancement, harmonic atomic force microscopy (AFM), distinguished by its high resolution, demonstrates unique advantages in rapid acquisition and analysis of cellular images. Traditional harmonic probes are generally designed without sufficient consideration of environmental and sample-induced interference on probe vibration. However, in cellular imaging, environmental perturbations and heterogeneous mechanical properties of samples can significantly compromise imaging quality. To address the challenge of precision imaging in multi-environment cellular studies, we have developed an adaptive harmonic atomic force microscopy (A-HAFM) probe capable of generating stable harmonic signals in both atmospheric and liquid environments, enabling high-resolution cellular imaging and precise cell classification. Experimental studies involving 3600 samples of human cervical epithelial cells and human cervical cancer cells with varying invasiveness (HeLa and SiHa) demonstrated that the A-HAFM probe achieved 52.17% improvement in amplitude response sensitivity compared to conventional AFM, along with 60% enhancement in imaging clarity, with classification accuracy for normal vs cancer cells improved by 7.97% and between cancer subtypes (HeLa/SiHa) increased by 12.73%. By precisely characterizing cellular substructures and identifying physiological signatures, this technology establishes a promising platform for cellular-level diagnosis and therapeutic evaluation of cardiovascular diseases, malignant tumors, and other critical illnesses.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Tunable THz response in cobalt ferrite via magnetic field modulation","authors":"Zhen Zhou, Lvkang Shen, Xiaohua Xing, Keyu Tan, Die Zou, Qiankun Zhang, Rui Zhu, Zhiyong Wang, Jianquan Yao, Ming Liu, Jianing Chen, Liang Wu","doi":"10.1063/5.0273900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0273900","url":null,"abstract":"Despite significant advancements in terahertz (THz) generation and detection technologies, the practical deployment of portable THz systems remains constrained by existing modulator limitations, particularly stringent temperature requirements, inefficient thermal management, and high power consumption. Here, we demonstrate a breakthrough in magnetically controlled THz modulation using a CoFe2O4/MgO/F-Mica composite structure. The tunable optical response and dielectric properties of the composite under varying magnetic fields were systematically investigated via THz time-domain spectroscopy. Experimental results revealed a magnetic field-dependent THz transmission attenuation, with systematic suppression of transmission spectra proportional to the applied magnetic field intensity. A theoretical model accounting for external magnetic field variations was proposed, which agrees well with the experimental results regarding the imaginary component. Remarkably, the composite material realizes phase modulation simultaneously under magnetic field. This exceptional magnetic responsiveness significantly broadens the application potential of ferrites in the THz regime. These findings provide critical insights for designing tunable multifunctional THz magnetic devices in 6G communications, medical diagnostics, and nondestructive testing applications.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Gwang-Seok Chae, Youbin Seol, Hee-Jung Yeom, Chanhee Son, Seunghun Lee, Jung-Hyung Kim, Hyo-Chang Lee
{"title":"Effect of pulsed bias power on electron density modulation in inductively coupled plasma","authors":"Gwang-Seok Chae, Youbin Seol, Hee-Jung Yeom, Chanhee Son, Seunghun Lee, Jung-Hyung Kim, Hyo-Chang Lee","doi":"10.1063/5.0275598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0275598","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we investigate the temporal behavior of electron density in an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) subjected to pulsed radio frequency (RF) bias using a Fourier cutoff probe measurement. This diagnostic technique enables high temporal resolution measurements at a relevant timescale, which are essential for capturing the dynamic plasma response during bias modulation. Upon the initiation of bias pulse, a transient drop in electron density—referred to as electron suction—is observed, resulting from the rapid rise in bias voltage outpacing the measured plasma response. Notably, this behavior appears in both E-mode and H-mode conditions of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) discharges, indicating that it is independent of the specific discharge mode. Furthermore, a significant electron suction is observed as the time-averaged electron density decreases. This electron suction induced by the RF pulse can be interpreted through its correlation with plasma and sheath formation. These findings provide critical insight into the transient characteristics of pulsed plasmas and offer guidance for the development of next-generation plasma-based manufacturing technologies.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Justin Rudie, Huong Tran, Yang Zhang, Sylvester Amoah, Sudip Acharya, Hryhorii Stanchu, Mansour Mortazavi, Timothy A. Morgan, Gregory T. Forcherio, Greg Sun, Gregory Salamo, Wei Du, Shui-Qing Yu
{"title":"Study of electronic band alignment in SiGeSn/GeSn quantum well via internal photoemission effect","authors":"Justin Rudie, Huong Tran, Yang Zhang, Sylvester Amoah, Sudip Acharya, Hryhorii Stanchu, Mansour Mortazavi, Timothy A. Morgan, Gregory T. Forcherio, Greg Sun, Gregory Salamo, Wei Du, Shui-Qing Yu","doi":"10.1063/5.0280475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0280475","url":null,"abstract":"SiGeSn-based optoelectronic devices, which operate across a broad infrared wavelength range, have garnered significant attention. Among these, heterostructures incorporating quantum wells are particularly promising due to their enhanced carrier confinement. In such structures, the type of band alignment and the associated barrier heights are critical parameters, directly influencing device performance. In this work, we employ internal photoemission measurements to extract the effective barrier heights in a Si0.024Ge0.892Sn0.084/Ge0.882Sn0.118 single quantum well, which is pseudomorphically grown on a Ge0.9Sn0.1 buffer atop a Ge buffered Si substrate. The extracted effective barrier heights are approximately 22 ± 2 meV for electrons and 50 ± 2 meV for holes. Additionally, based on the IPE threshold energy of 555 ± 1 meV, we have experimentally identified a type-I band alignment between the GeSn well and SiGeSn barrier layers—an important finding for the design of efficient infrared photonic devices.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"83 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Tao Cheng, Huanhuan Zhao, Li Lin, Mingyi Ma, Linhua Liu, Jia-Yue Yang
{"title":"Enhanced in-plane thermal conductivity of polar SrTiO3 by surface phonon polaritons within dual Reststrahlen band","authors":"Tao Cheng, Huanhuan Zhao, Li Lin, Mingyi Ma, Linhua Liu, Jia-Yue Yang","doi":"10.1063/5.0280414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0280414","url":null,"abstract":"As device miniaturization advances, efficient nanoscale heat dissipation becomes increasingly critical. Surface phonon polaritons (SPhPs) offer fast, long-range channels for thermal transport. Dual Reststrahlen band materials such as SrTiO3 provide a broader SPhPs-supporting frequency range (Δω) and greater potential for enhancing SPhPs-mediated thermal conductivity (κ), yet their underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Herein, we analytically solve the SPhPs dispersion relations to investigate the influence of dual Reststrahlen bands on κ of SrTiO3, considering the effects of dielectric asymmetry (Δε) between the top and bottom surfaces of the membrane, temperature, and doping. We find that the low-frequency Reststrahlen band contributes more than two orders of magnitude higher κ than that outside the bands. Moreover, elevated temperatures and heavy doping reduce κ due to increased optical losses and diminished lattice polarization, particularly within the low-frequency Reststrahlen band. These findings complement the current understanding of SPhPs-mediated heat transport and suggest an alternative strategy for thermal management in nanoscale systems.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"675 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
H. D. L. McKenna, B. Shrestha, E. Lu, H. Lott, I. Subedi, X. Chen, S. Hwang, D. Zakharov, N. J. Podraza, J. C. Yang, R. S. Goldman
{"title":"Formation and optical properties of indium nanoparticle arrays for deep-UV plasmonics","authors":"H. D. L. McKenna, B. Shrestha, E. Lu, H. Lott, I. Subedi, X. Chen, S. Hwang, D. Zakharov, N. J. Podraza, J. C. Yang, R. S. Goldman","doi":"10.1063/5.0271244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0271244","url":null,"abstract":"We utilize a combined computational-experimental approach to examine the influence of indium nanoparticle (NP) array distributions on deep-ultraviolet (UV) plasmon resonances. For photon energies < 5.7 eV, analysis of ellipsometric spectra reveals an increase in silicon reflectance induced by indium NP arrays on silicon. For various energies in the range 5.7–7.0 eV, a decrease in reflectance is induced by the NP arrays. Similar trends in reflectance are predicted from finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations using NP size distributions extracted from atomic-force micrographs as input. In addition, in the energy range of 7.4–9.2 eV, the FDTD simulations reveal reflectance minima, characteristic of localized surface plasmon resonances. Electron energy-loss spectroscopy collected from individual indium NPs reveals the presence of LSPR at ≈ 8 eV, further supporting the promise of indium NP arrays on silicon for deep-UV plasmonics.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Eduardo Saavedra, Helmunt Vigo-Cotrina, Carlos Saji, David Laroze, Juan Escrig
{"title":"Stress-tunable spin-wave dynamics in superellipse-shaped FeGa nanostructures","authors":"Eduardo Saavedra, Helmunt Vigo-Cotrina, Carlos Saji, David Laroze, Juan Escrig","doi":"10.1063/5.0278169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0278169","url":null,"abstract":"Through micromagnetic simulations, we investigate the high-frequency dynamic properties of FeGa nanostructures with superellipse geometries, focusing on the dynamic susceptibility and the spatial profiles of the resonant modes under stress-induced anisotropy. Two distinct equilibrium states are identified: an in-plane magnetic configuration aligned along the x-axis and a vortex configuration. The results reveal a direct correlation between the number and frequencies of resonant modes and the minimum energy magnetic state, both governed by the system's physical parameters. These findings offer insights for the design of stress-tunable, high-frequency magnetic microwave devices.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Dongfeng Sha, Rongli Wang, Jinlong Luo, Jian Huang, Hai Yang
{"title":"Acoustic rainbow trapping effect of double corner states in higher-order topological insulators","authors":"Dongfeng Sha, Rongli Wang, Jinlong Luo, Jian Huang, Hai Yang","doi":"10.1063/5.0273381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0273381","url":null,"abstract":"Higher-order topological insulators are a type of topological state of matter, which break the traditional bulk-edge correspondence principle. At the same time, the concept of higher-order topological states in condensed matter physics has rapidly extended to acoustic and optical systems and provided a new degree of freedom for controlling classical waves. However, capturing higher-order topological states of distinct frequencies at different geometric angles in acoustic systems remains a challenging problem. Based on sonic crystals with the “breathing” Kagome lattices, we theoretically and experimentally realize the acoustic rainbow trapping effect of double corner states. The Wannier centers of the upward and downward triangles are not in the same positions, which is conducive for arbitrarily adjusting the positions of the higher-order topological states. Our results offer a method for capturing multi-frequency acoustic waves and enhance the applications of higher-order topological states.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144639692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Mechanically tunable Schottky diodes based on silicon microstructure arrays via flexoelectricity","authors":"Kailu Wang, Lingtong Lv, Qianqian Ma, Gongxi Zhang, Shengping Shen","doi":"10.1063/5.0278210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0278210","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material, yet its centrosymmetric crystal structure makes seamless interaction between mechanical stimuli and electronic functionality challenging. Flexoelectricity—an electromechanical coupling inherent in all types of crystals—offers a solution by leveraging strain gradient-induced polarization to modulate electronic behavior. In this study, silicon microfabrication techniques are integrated with flexoelectricity to realize tunable Schottky diodes. Microstructure arrays fabricated on p-type silicon generate substantial strain gradients under macroscopic compression without relying on nanoscale probes. The strain gradients induce polarization at the metal–semiconductor interface, modulating the Schottky barrier height and thereby enabling mechanical tuning of the diode's electrical properties. The results herein demonstrate that macroscopic loading can effectively regulate the current–voltage (I–V) characteristics. This work bridges the gap between the flexoelectric effect and practical semiconductor applications, paving the way for next-generation smart materials and adaptive electronic devices.","PeriodicalId":8094,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics Letters","volume":"94 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144639701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}