Journal of Applied Physics
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Frequency bandgap enhancement in locally resonant metasurfaces for <i>S</i>0 Lamb wave mode using topology-optimized resonators
Elastodynamic metasurfaces composed of surface-mounted resonators show great promise for guided wave control in diverse applications, e.g., seismic and vibration isolation, nondestructive evaluation,...
Compression rate-dependence of the <i>γ</i> → <i>α</i> phase boundary in cerium
Rapid compression experiments were performed to examine the compression rate-dependence of the γ→α phase boundary in cerium (Ce), using a piezo-driven dynamic diamond anvil cell (dDAC) coupled with ti...
Room temperature magnetocaloric effects in monoclinic Cr3Te4
We report a systematic investigation of anisotropic magnetocaloric effects in a crystalline, monoclinic Cr3Te4 sample grown by the chemical vapor transport (CVT) method. The maximum magnetic entropy c...
Mn doped in SOD-BN: A half-metallic ferromagnet with high Curie temperature and large magnetic anisotropy
Searching for practicable half-metallic ferromagnets (HMFs) with a high Curie temperature and large magnetic anisotropic energy is crucial for advancing next-generation spintronic devices. Here, we pr...
Efficient methods for extracting superconducting resonator loss in the single-photon regime
Superconducting micro-resonators have application in sensors and quantum computing. Measurement of the resonator internal loss in the single-photon regime is a common tool to study the origins of diss...
Acceleration of a dielectric flyer by underwater electrical explosions of a metallic foil or by the generated shockwave and waterflow
The results of experiments and numerical modeling show that a polyoxymethylene (Delrin) flyer is accelerated to nearly the same velocity (∼800 m/s) by either the underwater electrical sub-μs timescale...
Evaluation of the device characteristics of Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+<i>δ</i> terahertz-wave emitters using wet-etching techniques
Understanding the device characteristics associated with the shape and size of crystal chips is a key requirement for developing high-performance terahertz (THz) wave-emitting devices made of high-tem...
Publisher's note: “Phase tailoring of silver oxide thin films for improved antimicrobial activity” [J. Appl. Phys. 136, 235301 (2024)]
Resistive switching and synaptic characteristics in ZnO@β-SiC composite-based RRAM for neuromorphic computing
The advancement of neuromorphic computing in resistive random-access memory (RRAM) is crucial for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. Conventional metal oxide-based RRAM faces challenges i...
Publisher's note: “A design technique for transforming statically designed phononic crystals and metamaterials into multifunctional, programmable active acoustic meta-devices” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 033105 (2025)]
Growth and structure of alpha-Ta films for quantum circuit integration
Tantalum films incorporated into superconducting circuits have exhibited low surface losses, resulting in long-lived qubit states. The remaining loss pathways originate in microscopic defects that man...
Exploring magnetic anisotropy in garnet films at low temperatures using ferromagnetic resonance
Ferromagnetic resonance is widely acknowledged as a robust tool for characterizing magnetic materials and studying physical phenomena. Low-temperature magnonics has recently garnered substantial atten...
Magnetocaloric effect in La1−<i>z</i>Ce<i>z</i>(Fe0.88−<i>y</i>Mn<i>y</i>Si0.12)13 with tunable, low transition temperature in high magnetic fields
Cryogenic magnetic refrigeration becomes more and more important nowadays, especially for the liquefaction of gases such as hydrogen. In this study, we have synthesized La1−zCez(Fe0.88−yMnySi0.12)13 s...
Cryogenic behavior of high-permittivity gate dielectrics: The impact of atomic layer deposition temperature and the lithographic patterning method
Dielectrics featuring a high relative permittivity, i.e., high-k dielectrics, have become the standard insulators in gate architectures, enhancing the electrical performance of both room temperature a...
Calculation of semiconductor melting temperatures based on Fan-equation approximated by the 37% rule
We present a mathematical model capable of the calculation of semiconductor melting temperatures. Notably, and quite different from previous attempts, the procedure does not require specific knowledge...
Optimal power-law fluid flow in tree-like branching networks with self-similar and uniform roughness models
This study presents an analytical model for the flow of a power-law non-Newtonian fluid through a roughened tree-like branching network under volume and surface area constraints. We assume steady-stat...
Publisher's note: “A 1 kV sub-nanosecond electrical pulse generated by a linear GaAs photoconductive semiconductor switch and its characterization” [J. Appl. Phys. 137, 024504 (2025)]
Spin-waves propagation along planar domain wall channels with perpendicular intersection
Spin-waves have been intensely investigated as a promising candidate for information carriers. The excitation and propagation of spin-waves along reconfigurable magnonic circuits are of much interest...
Broadband microwave emission from acoustically modulated gain-driven polaritons
By integrating a cantilever into a gain-embedded cavity magnonics platform, we investigate the impact of mechanical vibrations on gain-driven polaritons. The cantilever’s modulation creates a series o...
Electrical conductivity of multilayered Cu/Nb composites fabricated by accumulative roll bonding
The electrical conductivity of nanolayered copper/niobium composites fabricated using accumulative roll bonding was investigated as a function of layer thickness. Cu/Nb was used as a model system to e...
Chemical transport-based growth of Si and SiGe nanowires
This study investigates the chemical transport-based growth of Si and Ge nanowires (NWs) using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. We found that Si NW growth requires a high etching temperature...
Memristive behavior in SnO2 wires guided by surface oxygen vacancy motion and H2O molecules: A study
We present a study of an anomalous electrical behavior observed in SnO2 memristor devices based on nanowire networks previously studied by our group. This behavior shows strongly depend on the surface...
Inverse magnetocaloric effect and magneto electric coupling near room temperature in nanoparticles of Y2FeCrO6 double perovskite
We have opted auto combustion method to prepare single phase nanoparticles of Y2FeCrO6 double perovskite. From the structural studies, we found that at room temperature the sample forms an orthorhombi...
A three-stage plasma model based on one-way coupling of plasma dynamics, ionic motion, and fluid flow: Application to DBD plasma actuators
The scope of this paper is to present a comprehensive approach for simulating low-temperature atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge plasmas. The proposed methodology categorizes the primary physica...
Correlation between ferroelectricity and torsional motion of acetyl groups in tris(4-acetylphenyl)amine observed by muon spin relaxation
It is demonstrated by muon spin relaxation and resonance experiments that the switchable spontaneous polarization of the organic ferroelectric compound tris(4-acetylphenyl)amine is governed by the loc...