Journal of Applied Physics
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Second-order phononic topological insulators and optimal energy harvesting
In the present work, we explore the possibility of using first- and second-order phononic topological insulators (TIs) as substrates for piezoelectric energy harvesters. Square unit cells of C4v and C...
Dynamic yield behaviors of aluminum under shock and ramp compression: Experiments and models
Although dynamic yield behaviors of aluminum and its alloys have been extensively studied for decades, there is still ongoing debate regarding the loading-path dependence of yield strength. In this wo...
External field dependence of electrical and radiation properties of multiferroic antennas
Multiferroic antenna (MA) is a novel type of antenna which generates and transmits electromagnetic waves based on acoustic resonance. However, the theoretical electrical and radiation properties of MA...
Liquid state properties and rapid solidification mechanisms of ternary Fe–Dy–B alloy
The thermophysical properties and rapid solidification kinetics of stable and metastable liquid Fe84Dy8B8 alloy were investigated by electromagnetic levitation and drop tube techniques, which achieved...
Properties of non-cryogenic DTs and their relevance for fusion
In inertial confinement fusion, pure deuterium-tritium (DT) is usually used as a fusion fuel. In their paper, S. Y. Guskov et al. [Plasma Phys. Rep. 37, 1020 (2011)] instead propose using low-Z compou...
Multi-directional vibration energy scavenging via a monostable magnetic rolling pendulum energy converter
Because of its minimal mechanical damping, the magnetic rolling pendulum (MRP) mechanism has seen widespread utilization in energy scavenging. However, no studies have yet examined the MRP converter's...
Axial heterogeneity in low-frequency nonthermal plasma: Pump-induced flow asymmetries on electron–ion transport dynamics
The spatial distribution characteristics and large-aperture surface treatment capability of low-pressure non-thermal plasma have garnered significant attention. Consequently, there has been a concerte...
Bipolar resistive switching memory with bismuth sulfide quantum dots
In the era of rapidly advancing integrated electronics, Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) devices have garnered significant attention for their vast potential in next-generation data storage. The...
Propagation properties of magnetostatic surface spin waves in antiferromagnetic films considering the Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction
We theoretically investigate the magnetostatic surface spin waves (MSSWs) and their propagation characteristics in uniaxial antiferromagnetic (AFM) films. In the long-wavelength regime, two distinct M...
Equation of state measurements of additively manufactured tantalum up to 437 GPa
Symmetric impact experiments of additively manufactured tantalum (AM Ta) were performed on a two-stage light-gas gun at projectile velocities up to 6.7 km/s. The projectile velocity and shock transit...
Experimental investigations of self-propelled water surface mini-robots based on droplets motion on superhydrophilic cone channels
Self-propelled micro-robots with external devices and chemical reactions have broad applications in energy conservation, biomedical engineering, and targeted drug delivery. However, the utilization of...
Modeling total ionizing dose effects in fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator technology: Bridging device degradation to radiation-hardened circuit design
While a fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) exhibits superior immunity to single event effects through buried oxide layer isolation,...
Ferroelectricity and magnetic order at room temperature and electronic states of bismuth iron oxyfluoride thin films
Iron oxyfluorides with large tetragonal polar distortions are expected to exhibit multiferroic properties that coexist with their ferroelectric and magnetic orders. However, oxyfluoride multiferroicit...
Optically controlled flexodomains in chiral nematics
Periodic flexoelectric domains (FDs) stimulated by both electric and optical fields were examined in a photosensitive chiral nematic liquid crystal. It was observed that the optical field is an excell...
Multi-objective optimization of performance metrics of all-metallic vacuum field effect transistors
Vacuum field effect transistors (VacFETs) are a promising alternative to traditional semiconductor-based transistors, offering a superior frequency response, radiation hardness, and high-temperature o...
Quasi bound states in the continuum in silicon corrugated grating structure for high performance sensor
Quasi bound states in the continuum (BICs) with a high quality factor (Q factor) have a promising potential for designing and fabricating novel optoelectronic devices. We propose a silicon corrugated...
Modeling disorder induced by low-energy ion implantation and its influence on the electrical resistance in nanometer-thick graphite
This study presents a model to elucidate the impact of defect creation on the electrical resistance of nanometer-thick, micrometer-wide graphite samples induced by low-energy ion implantation. Electri...
Monolayer <i>h</i>-TiX: Intrinsic ferrovalley materials in a honeycomb lattice
Two-dimensional robust ferromagnetic semiconductors with intrinsic valley polarization have tremendous potential for applications in next-generation nano-information storage devices. Based on first-pr...
Temperature-dependent microwave dielectric permittivity in wurtzite AlN/6H-SiC heterostructures from deep potential molecular dynamics simulations
The microwave (MW) dielectric permittivity of the hybrid of wide-gap semiconductors, such as Wurtzite AlN/6H-SiC mixture (w-AlN/6H-SiC) heterostructures, demonstrates significant enhancement and poten...
Erratum: “Bipolarity of large transverse thermoelectric effect in van der Waals ferromagnet semimetal lanthanum monochloride” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 125103 (2025)]
Superconductivity and phase stability of a high-entropy (NbTa)0.55(HfTiZr)0.45 alloy under high pressures
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are a class of multi-element materials that exhibit unique structural and functional properties. This study reports on the synthesis and characterization of a superconductin...
Short-term and long-term synaptic plasticity of Au/Al:WO<i>x</i>/Ti memristive synapse from 25 to 125 °C
WOx-based memristors can effectively emulate short-term and long-term synaptic plasticity, making them promising for artificial synapse and neuromorphic computing chip. The high-temperature environmen...
The effect of two ECR zones on dual frequency inductively coupled plasma using a gradient DC magnetic field
The effect of a spatial gradient direct-current (DC) magnetic field on the evolution of the electron energy probability function was investigated in a dual frequency (DF) cylindrical inductively coupl...
First-principles studies of nitrogen doping in 4H-SiC
Nitrogen (N) doping is crucial in 4H-SiC for preparing n-type electronic devices and for creating useful color centers. However, due to the doping complexity, such as N doping concentrations, growth o...
Photo-Hall effect characterization and terahertz wave generation with 1550 nm excitation in InAs/GaAs quantum dot superlattice based photoconductive antenna
The basic photoconductive properties of an InAs/GaAs quantum dot (QD) superlattice have been characterized to develop photoconductive antennas (PCAs) operating with a telecom wavelength excitation for...