Journal of Applied Physics
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Investigation on shock-induced luminescence of transparent alumina nanocrystalline ceramics
High-density nanocrystalline transparent ceramics of cubic alumina (γ-Al2O3) were fabricated using nanocrystalline γ-Al2O3 powder as the starting material under a temperature–pressure condition of 4.2...
Application of cosmic ray muon imaging technology in the detection of internal structures of cultural relics
The internal structural conditions of large-scale stone carvings are difficult to assess using conventional nondestructive testing techniques because of their large size, complex geometry, and long se...
From discovery to device: The orbital Hall effect in memory applications
The electron possesses two intrinsic forms of angular momentum: spin and orbital angular momentum. Over the past decade, the spin angular momentum of the electron has been extensively harnessed in spi...
Intense cavitation-assisted electric discharge as a promising tool for water treatment
This study investigates interrelations between one-electrode Cavitation-Assisted Electric Discharge (CAED), two-electrode CAED, and recently discovered Intense CAED (I-CAED). The one-electrode CAED is...
Investigating spin and orbital effects via spin–torque ferromagnetic resonance
In this work, we experimentally investigate spin and orbital torque phenomena using the spin–torque ferromagnetic resonance technique in a series of bilayer systems composed of different normal metal...
Strain-induced topological transitions in black phosphorus metasurfaces for modulating near-field radiative heat transfer
We demonstrate the strain-induced hyperbolic–elliptic topological transition in the near-field radiative heat transfer based on black phosphorus metasurfaces. By applying tensile strain in the zigzag...
Erratum: “Two-carrier model-fitting of Hall effect in semiconductors with dual-band occupation: A case study in GaN two-dimensional hole gas” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 025702 (2025)]
Plasmonically pumped WS2 monolayers: Combined experimental and theoretical insights into enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production
Highly enhanced excitation density in transition metal dichalcogenides through integration with a plasmonic resonator due to the combined effect of Purcell’s enhancement and plasmonic hot electron inj...
Propagation mechanism of non-step-flow direction BPDs into 4H-SiC epitaxial layers and their stacking fault expansion behavior
Basal plane dislocations (BPDs) are a primary reliability concern for SiC power electronics. Almost all BPDs propagating from the substrate to the epitaxial layer in 4H-SiC have line directions and Bu...
Comparative study of sintered and eutectic ZrB2–SiC composites: Hardness, micro-scale fracture behavior, and interfacial effects
ZrB2–SiC pseudo-binary composites were prepared using three distinct methods: spark plasma sintering (SPS), laser melting (LM), and arc melting (AM). The composites produced by SPS exhibited densely s...
Validation of 266 nm UV Raman thermometry using the alpha-to-beta quartz transition
Ultraviolet Raman scattering is a promising diagnostic for temperature measurements relevant to dynamic compression experiments, where improved signal strength and reduced background are critical. In...
Compact Nandavarta-shaped metamaterial sensor for microwave detection of edible-oil adulteration
This paper presents a compact dual-band metamaterial absorber sensor based on a Nandavarta-shaped labyrinth resonator for microwave detection of edible-oil adulteration. The device addresses a critica...
Effect of hydrogen absorption on magneto-resistance curves of GMR wire with Fe–Si–B/Pd layer
In this study, we investigated the effect of hydrogen absorption on the magneto-resistance (MR) properties of giant magneto-resistance (GMR) wires with a hydrogen-absorptive Pd layer and a magnetostri...
Mechanisms of nucleation, dislocation formation, and stress evolution during atomistic growth of SiC films on miscut 4H-SiC substrates
Atomistic simulations are performed to investigate the vapor-phase deposition and growth of silicon carbide (SiC) thin films on 4H-SiC substrates with varying miscut angles and substrate temperatures....
The influence of the interfacial metal thickness of a bilayer-metal electrode on metal/insulator electron energy barriers measured using internal photoemission spectroscopy
Metal/insulator interfaces impact the performance of electron devices through a variety of process dependent extrinsic effects. Bilayer-metal electrodes employing a reactive interfacial metal are ofte...
Anisotropic transport and scaling trends of pentagonal two-dimensional NiN2 metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors
Pentagonal 2D materials have attracted significant interest for their unique physical properties and low-symmetry lattices. In this work, we investigate the transport properties of pentagonal monolaye...
Investigation of the environmental influence on C(V) characteristics of gallium nitride metal–insulator–semiconductor high-electron-mobility transistors
This study examines the impact of humidity and temperature on the reliability of silicon nitride (SiN) passivated 80 μm gallium nitride (GaN) metal–insulator–semiconductor high-electron mobility trans...
A first-principles investigation of superconducting properties of AlCeH6
Ternary hydrides are promising candidates for low-pressure hydrogen-rich superconductors. In this work, we investigate AlCeH6 using first-principles density functional theory, including both harmonic...
Response to Comment on “Reduction of magnetic-field-induced shift in quantum frequency standards based on coherent population trapping” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 164402 (2025)]
Dr. Tsygankov commented (see the preceding Comment) on our work Vishnyakov et al. [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 164402 (2025)], expressing disagreement with our physical interpretation of the multi-peak struct...
Voltage polarity-dependent anomalous Hall effect modulation in Fe5GeTe2 via ion gel gating
Energy-efficient electric-field control of magnetism is critical for low-power spintronic devices and next-generation magnetic storage. Herein, we systematically investigate the anomalous Hall effect...
Effect of Sr interlayer on the epitaxy and band alignment of MgO-buffered Si(100)
Magnesium oxide (MgO)-buffered silicon is an effective pseudo-substrate that enables the epitaxial integration of functional oxides on silicon. Its high thermal stability also serves as a good diffusi...
Comment on “Reduction of magnetic-field-induced shift in quantum frequency standards based on coherent population trapping” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 164402 (2025)]
In the work of Tsygankov et al. [Phys. Rev. A 109, 053703 (2024)], it was demonstrated that the phase modulation of the two-photon detuning leads to the multipeak structure of the coherent population...
Comparison of discharge and surface characteristics of single-crystal and polycrystalline lanthanum hexaboride emitters in a hollow cathode
The applicability of single-crystal lanthanum hexaboride emitters in hollow cathodes was investigated through comparative operational tests and surface analyses with polycrystalline emitters. The disc...
A symmetric unified transport and charge model for metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor from diffusive to ballistic regimes
This paper presents a symmetric unified transport compact model for metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) that bridges drift-diffusion (DD) and ballistic transport (BT) regimes....
Influence of negative ions on the stoichiometry and structure of carbon nitride films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering
Magnetron-sputtered CNx thin films are primarily employed as hard, low-friction protective and tribological coatings, as solar cells, and for catalytic applications. Lower growth rates and a reduced N...