Journal of Applied Physics
Articles in this Issue
Fabrication of intrinsic Fabry–Pérot sensors through proton irradiation
We report on a new technique to fabricate intrinsic fiber Fabry–Pérot interferometric sensors by exposing partially shielded end-faces of cleaved optical fibers to 27 MeV proton irradiation. The dimen...
Influence of plasma power on deposition rate, crystallinity, and hydrogen desorption in methane-derived carbon nanoparticles
Carbon nanoparticles are highly valued for applications in electronics, energy storage, and catalysis, yet their synthesis from methane is hindered by its chemical stability and the difficulty of cont...
Three-dimensional single-crystallite orientation-resolved SHG microscopy of isotropic polycrystalline binary compound semiconductors
Isotropic binary compound semiconductors have been shown to exhibit high optical nonlinearity, which renders them particularly promising for compact optoelectronic and photonic device development thro...
Spin–orbit torque superlattices
Magnetic heterostructures with strong spin–orbit torques have great potential as the base for high-performance nonvolatile spintronic memory and computing applications due to their ultrafast, reliable...
Experimental study on ferroelectric self-heating and dissipation in PZT due to sub- and supercritical bipolar electric loading
Dissipation in two types of ferroelectric lead zirconate titanate ceramics under bipolar electric loading at different frequencies and amplitudes is experimentally investigated. Immersing the specimen...
Electro-optically triggered VO2 thin film memristor for neuronal logic circuit
The artificial neuronal architecture in the form of computational memories is unfolding, obliterating the conventional von Neumann computers, indicating the increase in computing speed and cost. Memri...
Dopant-induced spin control in nanocrystals for strong permanent magnets and other magnetic devices
Over the last three decades, the synthesis and applications of quantum dots have emerged as prominent areas of scientific research. The discovery of quantum dots was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemist...
Effect of tool parameters with V-shaped structure at the atomic scale on the cutting behavior of single-crystalline γ-TiAl alloy
In single-point diamond turning of hard and brittle materials, the micro-grooves on the cutting edge of the tool, as an important feature of tool wear, are closely related to the structural parameters...
Estimation of in-space thruster performance of a Hall effect thruster through extrapolation of plasma states using extended Kalman filter
Prediction of in-space operating conditions from measurement data obtained in ground tests, i.e., in vacuum chambers, plays an important role for spacecraft electric propulsion systems. Typically, the...
Performance analysis of porous microchannel heat sinks with diverging geometry using phase-change fluids
In this study, the thermal and hydrodynamic performances of porous microchannel heat sinks with diverging geometries under phase-change fluid flow was comprehensively investigated through numerical si...
Controlled formation of artificial superstructures in C60 arrays via vertical STM manipulation
Precise manipulation of individual molecules to construct artificial superstructures presents a powerful strategy for investigating novel quantum phenomena. Despite this potential, vertical manipulati...
Deep learning-driven inverse design of all-dielectric silicon metasurfaces with targeted spectral response
The inverse design of all-dielectric metasurfaces faces challenges, including the reliance on full-spectrum input and the limitation of structure design to predefined geometries. This paper constructs...
Electron transpiration circuits for hypersonic leading edges
Electron transpiration cooling (ETC) is a candidate thermal management approach for the leading edges of hypersonic vehicles. This approach transforms thermal energy at a heated surface, such as a hyp...
Capping of thin rare-earth silicide nanostructures on Si(111)
Rare-earth silicide nanostructures can be grown epitaxially on the Si(111) surface and form extremely low Schottky-barrier heights on n-type Si. However, a protective overlayer is required for device...
Non-destructive lateral cavity etch measurements of 8-superlattice layer nanowire test structures using optical Mueller matrix spectroscopic ellipsometry, x-ray diffraction, and x-ray fluorescence
The semiconductor industry is expected to move to sub-3 nm nodes of gate all around complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) transistor structures in the near...
Design of the eccentric curved symmetrical array for enhanced focalized transcranial magnetic stimulation
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a rapidly advancing neuromodulation technology whose efficacy depends directly on the spatial distribution of induced electric fields (E-fields). Traditional...
Spatial variations in superconducting and microstructural properties of bulk (Sm,Eu,Gd)Ba2Cu3O7−δ grown by top-seeded infiltration in air
The homogeneity of superconducting properties in LREBa2Cu3O7−δ bulk superconductors is crucial for their cost-effective large-scale production and practical applications across various fields. In this...
Topological photonic crystal temperature sensor in dual nanobeam configuration
Topological photonics aims to generate a revolution of technological advances related to the generation of highly efficient photonic devices. However, the variety of platforms used to carry out such a...
Modulating electrostatic barriers at <i>β</i> -Li3PS4/Li <i>x</i> CoO2 interfaces through LiAlO2 interlayer in an all-solid-state battery
The high interfacial resistance between an electrode and a solid electrolyte remains a critical problem needed to be addressed for the practical application of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). While...
Electron backscattering coefficient from 3D nanostructures and determination of subsurface inhomogeneity depth in a scanning electron microscope
In this work, empirical relations are proposed for determination of the coefficient and the energy of backscattered electrons (BSE) depending on target atomic number Z, incident energy ЕВ, and angle α...
Origin of non-absorptive scattering loss in Si-integrated barium titanate
Barium titanate BaTiO3 (BTO) is an emerging material in silicon photonics with one of the largest known linear electro-optic coefficients. However, in current BTO-based devices, high optical losses ar...
Role of Ta buffer layer in thickness-dependent Gilbert damping of sputtered FeAl thin films
To address the technological perspective of FeAl alloy thin films in spintronic applications, we investigate how a 4 nm non-magnetic Ta buffer layer affects the ferromagnetic relaxation (damping) in F...
Cosmic-ray tomography of shipping containers: A combination of complementary secondary particle and muon information using simulations
Cosmic-ray tomography usually relies on measuring the scattering or transmission of muons produced within cosmic-ray air showers to reconstruct an examined volume of interest (VOI). During the travers...
Conduction mechanism modulation in ZnO nanowire networks for enhanced UV photosensitivity
The performance of ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors based on random networks of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires is strongly influenced by the degree of nanowire interconnectivity, which affects both charge...
An electro-ribbon actuator for robotic applications
Biomimetic robots, which abandon the rigid metal skeletons and joints of traditional industrial robots, offer superior environmental adaptability and movement flexibility. However, the actuators of bi...