Journal of Applied Physics
Articles in this Issue
Simulation of multilevel magnetic data storage via domain wall nucleation
We present micromagnetic simulations of spin–orbit torque (SOT)-induced multistate magnetization switching in a ferromagnetic layer with perpendicular anisotropy, conducted without an external magneti...
Dark-field x-ray microscopy for 2D and 3D imaging of microstructural dynamics at the European x-ray free-electron laser
Dark field x-ray microscopy (DXFM) can visualize microstructural distortions in bulk crystals. Using the femtosecond x-ray pulses generated by x-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), DFXM can achieve sub-...
Strength, deformation, and the fcc–hcp phase transition in condensed Kr and Xe to the 100 GPa pressure range
The rare gas solids exhibit systematic differences in crystal structure, phase transition conditions, bond strength, and other physical properties. The physical properties of heavy rare gas solids kry...
A perspective on soft matter molecular simulations: Deformation and flow at mesoscopic timescales
In Multiscale Materials Modeling, an enduring vision is to extract the molecular mechanisms governing a certain materials phenomenon of interest in order to predict how the phenomenon will behave at a...
Estimating depth-directional thermal conductivity profiles using neural network with dropout in frequency-domain thermoreflectance
Non-contact and non-destructive methods are essential for accurately determining the thermophysical properties necessary for the optimal thermal design of semiconductor devices and for assessing the p...
Complete mathematical theory of the jamming transition: A perspective
The jamming transition of frictionless athermal particles is a paradigm to understand the mechanics of amorphous materials at the atomic scale. Concepts related to the jamming transition and the mecha...
Study and optimization on hyperthermia performance of magnetic fluids modeled by coupled Brownian–Néel rotations
Superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SMNPs) with nonlinear magnetic behavior under alternating magnetic fields hold great potential in biomedical applications, including magnetic hyperthermia, biosensing,...
Modeling of shock wave loading FeO to 1000 GPa
Iron oxide, FeO, is one of the main rock-forming oxides. Research into its thermophysical properties under high-energy loading is necessary to construct an equation of state that is used in modeling t...
First-principles study on segregation anisotropy of grain boundaries in Pt–Au alloys
Gold (Au) segregation at Pt grain boundaries (GBs) plays an important role in the properties of Pt-based alloys. It was reported that close-packed GBs and open GBs exhibit different segregation behavi...
Autoencoder artificial neural network for accelerated forward and inverse design of locally resonant acoustic metamaterials
The noise issues brought about by the development of the aviation and other industries have put forward an urgent demand for the design of low-frequency noise reduction structures. An autoencoder arti...
Quantitative assessment of physical aging on dynamical heterogeneity of amorphous alloys: Insight from stress relaxation
Probing the dynamical and structural heterogeneity is a critical issue for understanding the mechanical and physical properties of amorphous alloys. Here, the stress relaxation of a (La0.6Ce0.4)65Al10...
Tuning of parity-time symmetry effect through exceptional points in non-Hermitian terahertz metasurface
In this article, we investigate parity-time (PT) symmetry in a non-Hermitian terahertz metasurface composed of two orthogonally oriented split ring resonators. Initially, one resonator is diagonally d...
Terahertz non-Hermitian topological metasurface with switchable characteristics of transmission and reflection
With the increasing exploration of non-Hermitian systems, the topological properties of exceptional points (EPs) in non-Hermitian metasurfaces have garnered significant attention. This paper investiga...
Effect of interface structure on solid-state amorphization of dual-phase Mg alloys
The interface and its structure have a significant impact on the mechanical properties of the magnesium (Mg) alloys. However, the role of the interface in the solid-state amorphization process of the...
A theoretical and computational model for the synergy of electrostriction and photovoltaic effect to create photostriction
The phenomenon of photostriction, which involves generating mechanical actuation in response to light, is observed in a very limited number of materials from ferroelectric, semiconductors, and organic...
Electrically tunable metal–semiconductor behavior in 2H-MoTe2
In this study, we report tunable metallic and semiconducting behavior in molybdenum di-telluride (2H-MoTe2) by manipulating the Joule heating process through electrical control of the channel current....
Identification of an upper limit to the laser pulse duration in photonic band-edge liquid crystal lasers
Photonic band-edge liquid crystal (LC) lasers are an exciting field of research, offering potential in a range of applications from medical imaging to holographic projection. Much work has been done o...
Phonon dynamics in 3D quasicrystals versus amorphous solids
Quasicrystals (QCs) possess a unique long-range quasi-periodic order distinct from both crystalline and amorphous solids. The vibrational properties of QCs remain poorly unexplored. Here, we employed...
Tuning chiral edge state and spin-filtering in irradiated silicene nanoribbons based on side potentials
Topological edge states are critical for developing low-loss devices, making it essential to understand their properties. This study examines the influence of side potentials on the topological edge s...
High-temperature annealing induced electrical compensation in UID and Sn doped <i>β</i>-Ga2O3 bulk samples: The role of VGa–Sn complexes
By electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and photoluminescence spectroscopy, we have investigated the effect of high-temperature annealing under oxygen atmosphere on the electrical and defect properti...
Shock-induced chemistry and high strain-rate viscoelastic behavior of a phenolic polymer
We use impact experiments and a finite element model (up to 1.2 GPa), and molecular dynamics simulations (up to 60 GPa), to examine the behavior of a phenolic polymer under shock compression, spanning...
Investigating the effect of termination capacitor on E–H mode transition in radio frequency inductively coupled plasma
In this work, the effects of stringing termination capacitors on the external circuit parameters, plasma parameters, and mode transition in radio frequency (RF) inductively coupled Ar discharges are i...
Controlling the Mott–Peierls transition in epitaxial VO2 (M1) film grown by PLD for near-IR photodetection
Vanadium dioxide (VO2) (M1) exhibits a unique metal–insulator transition (MIT) near room temperature, garnering considerable attention for its applications in bolometer, terahertz/infrared detectors,...
Perturbation energy extraction from a fluid via a subsurface acoustic diode with sustained downstream attenuation
Engineered subsurface structures inspired by phononic materials have shown favorable capabilities in flow control. Current efforts rely on tuning a structural resonance to the frequency of an unstable...
Misfit accommodation in a single interface atomic layer at a highly lattice-mismatched InN/GaN
Heterostructures of covalent semiconductors provide an invaluable platform for synthesizing the distinct properties of materials, leading to unprecedented functions in electronic and optoelectronic de...