Journal of Applied Physics
Articles in this Issue
Effects of low-frequency evanescent acoustic waves in cavities with a small opening
Evanescent acoustic waves are usually neglected in plane-wave approximation, but they may have remarkable effects on acoustic fields on occasions where the approximation is not strictly valid. Here, w...
Simulation of lightning spectra and diagnosis of lightning parameters
Atomic spectral data for atoms and ions of nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen were calculated using flexible atomic code. Based on the Collisional Radiation Model (CRM), the lightning spectra taken by our...
Dynamic study of streamer interaction with fluidized particles in a plasma fluidized-bed system
Exploration of the interaction dynamics between plasma and fluidized particles in a plasma fluidized-bed holds practical importance for elucidating the mechanism of plasma treatment of powders. In thi...
Phase-change materials and their applications
Effect of resonant impurities on electrical resistivity in polycrystalline graphene
We show that the asymmetry in the behavior of the electrical resistivity of polycrystalline graphene sheet, discovered in a number of experiments, can be explained by the presence of resonant impuriti...
A reduced mesh quality dependency simulation method for carrier transport simulation with density gradient quantum correction
The density gradient model is a drift–diffusion approximation with density gradient quantum correction, which can be employed for carrier transport simulation in high quantum confinement regions with...
Revealing the potential of nickel zinc ferrite: Facile synthesis and cost-effective anode for lithium-ion batteries
The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) underscores the need for cost-effective alternative anode materials to ensure efficient Li-ion storage, given their pivotal role in various indus...
Decoupling ripple and tensile strain effects and understanding curvature effects on thermal conductivity of polycrystalline graphene
Ripples, curvature, and grain boundaries in graphene can significantly alter its thermal conductivity (TC), which is paramount in various applications including nanoelectronics and thermal management....
Ultra-broadband and optically transparent metamaterial-based absorber for electromagnetic absorption/shielding
In this paper, an optically transparent ultra-broadband metamaterial-based microwave absorber using indium tin oxide (ITO) deposited on glasses is proposed. The proposed structure integrates two glass...
Experimental studies on squeezing interstitial fluid via transfer of ultrasound momentum (SIF-TUM) in <i>ex vivo</i> chicken and porcine tissues
The ultrasound-assisted transport of drugs or fluorophore-loaded nanoagents plays an important role in the desirable drug delivery and imaging contrasts. Unlike conventional ultrasound techniques that...
Diffusion models for topology optimization in 3D printing applications
Structural topology optimization, a critical aspect of engineering design in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering, seeks to discover the ideal physical structure for optimizing mechanical perf...
RingSim—An agent-based approach for modeling mesoscopic magnetic nanowire networks
We describe “RingSim,” a phenomenological agent-based model that allows numerical simulation of magnetic nanowire networks with areas of hundreds of micrometers squared for durations of hundreds of se...
Methods for energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy with photon-counting and deconvolution techniques
Spectroscopic techniques are essential for studying material properties, but the small cross sections of some methods may result in low signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) in the collected spectra. In this...
First principles studies of defect centers in two-dimensional NaCl associated with spin qubits
Spin defects in solids offer promising quantum bits (qubits) for quantum applications. However, the precise control of defect centers in three-dimensional (3D) crystals remains challenging. In contras...
Comparative simulation study of Ga-free and Sb-based mid-infrared photodetectors with barrier engineering
Antimonide (Sb)-based materials are leading the development of low-noise, high-gain avalanche photodiodes for infrared applications. Achieving minimal dark current in a simple p–i–n device structure r...
Diamond synthesis by hydrogen reducing tantalum oxide in graphite at atmospheric pressure
Traditional methods of transforming graphite into diamond, such as high-pressure, high-temperature techniques, require expensive equipment and conditions. Here, we present a novel method for synthesiz...
Low in-plane thermal conductivity in transition-metal dichalcogenides heterostructure originating from mirror symmetry breaking
The symmetry of a crystal structure is a pivotal factor in governing phonon heat transport. Heterostructures of low-dimensional materials provide a natural platform to control symmetry. To show that t...
Observation of disorder-driven dramatic enhancement of magnetic moment and giant magnetoresistance in a half-metallic Heusler nanoalloy
Recognizing the influence of disorder on physical characteristics at the nanoscale is crucial. We report an integrated experimental and computational study of disorder effects on the electronic, magne...
Exploring transport mechanisms in atomic precision advanced manufacturing enabled pn junctions
We investigate the different transport mechanisms that can occur in pn junction devices made using atomic precision advanced manufacturing at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to room temperature. W...
Current carrying and current distribution in the straight CORC based on equivalent circuit coupled with finite element model
Based on the great potential of high-temperature superconducting magnets, higher requirements are placed on the current-carrying capacity and scale of their preparation and winding in engineering. COR...
A comparative DFT study on the interaction of Aldara drug molecule with SiC and Si-carbon nanotubes
The chemical reactivity, electronic properties, and nonlinear optical characteristics of Si-doped single-wall carbon nanotubes (Si-SWCNTs) have been investigated within the framework of density functi...
Study on the Zr doping effect on the performance of BaTiO3-based artificial synapses
Memristors are considered as key components of brain-like hardware to meet the demand for energy-efficient computing in the era of big data. The realization of synaptic and neuronal functions based on...
AWSD reactive flow model for PBX 9404
An Arrhenius–Wescott–Stewart–Davis (AWSD) reactive flow model for high explosive PBX 9404 is developed. We specifically calibrate an AWSD model for PBX 9404 by fitting equations of state for reactants...
Wide-range single droplet generator using electrostatic manipulation by corona discharge
This study introduces a novel method for generating droplets of varying sizes using corona discharge with needle-plate electrodes. By precisely adjusting the needle tip position and applied electric f...
An x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopic analysis of thin-films of silicon grown by ultrahigh-vacuum evaporation and the thin-film silicon continuum
The analysis presented herein draws upon a reservoir of experimental data that has been harvested from experiments performed on a collection of ultrahigh-vacuum evaporation prepared thin silicon film...