Revisiting the superconducting phase diagram of(TMTSF)2ClO4

We present results of a search for evidence of reentrance at high magnetic field of the superconducting state in the quasi-one dimensional organic superconductor (TMTSF)₂ClO₄, for a specific orientation of the field at low temperature. This search was motivated by the theoretical work of Lebed' and of Dupuis and Montambaux, and in part by that of Te anovic and coworkers, who predict novel magnetic field-temperature phase diagrams in quasi-1-D and quasi-2-D superconductors in a strong magnetic field. In the quasi-1-D case, a field directed both normal to the chains and along the layers is proposed to induce exotic oscillations of the critical temperature at high field, while for the 2-D case, quantum effects associated with Landau quantization lead to similar predictions. We have investigated the superconducting transition in a quasi-1-D candidate material, (TMTSF)₂ClO₄, to 0.06 K with field oriented along the b′-axis (± 0.02°). From mostly constant field temperature sweeps, we find positive curvature in H_c2(T) below about T_c/2. In addition, a resistivity decrease is observed to persist to 7 T, the highest field employed, with a slightly positive slope ∂H/∂T above 5T. The possibility of these features being representative of high field superconductivity is discussed.     

Enhanced charge localization in the organic alloys [(TMTSF)1 − x(TMTTF)x]2ReO4

We present a study of the organic alloys [(TMTSF)_{1 − x}(TMTTF)_x]₂ReO₄. They exhibit an enhanced charge localization and a strong decrease of the (,,) anion ordering (AO) transition temperature. Contrary to the (TMTDTSF)₂ReO₄ salt, this behavior does not interpolate that of the x = 0 and x = 1 pure compounds. It is ascribed to the presence of a 4k_F site charge density wave due to the alternate order of the organic molecules, which weakened the 2k_F bond response function of the one-dimensional electron gas.     

第一性原理计算FeF_2的磁性、结构及电子性能(英文)

采用第一性原理方法研究FeF2的磁性、电子结构和成键机理。通过计算不同U值下的的晶格参数和磁矩,获得最佳的有效U值(Ueff)为4eV,此时计算Fe的磁矩和晶格参数c与a的比值分别3.752μB和0.704,与实验结果吻合。此外,基于GGA+U方法,利用对电子局域函数,Bader电荷和总电荷的分析来研究FeF2的电子结构和成键机理,结果表明Fe和F之间含有离子键和共价键的特征。     

Neutron diffraction studies of LaMn2Ge2Si2 and LaMn2Si2 compounds: evidence of dominant antiferromagnetic components within the Mn planes

The magnetic properties of ThCr₂Si₂-type structure LaMn₂Ge₂ and LaMn₂Si₂ compounds have been reinvestigated by neutron diffraction experiments. The ferromagnetic ordering previously proposed to take place on the manganese sublattice is revised. At high temperature, both compounds are purely collinear antiferromagnets (not detected by magnetic measurements), characterized by a stacking of antiferromagnetic (001) Mn planes. Below T_c=310 and 325 K for LaMn₂Ge₂ and LaMn₂Si₂, respectively, both compounds exhibit an easy-axis ferromagnetic behaviour. However, the occurrence of a dominant antiferromagnetic component within the (001) Mn planes yields a conical magnetic structure for the germanide (cone semi-angle =58° at 2 K) and a canted magnetic structure for the silicide (φ=49°). At 2 K, the total Mn moments are about 3.0 and 2.4 μ_B for LaMn₂Ge₂ and LaMn₂Si₂, respectively. The results are compared with those of closely related RMnSi and RMnGe compounds and the magnetic properties of the ThCr₂Si₂-type structure RMn₂X₂ (XSi, Ge) compounds are discussed.     

A 3-D modular fixture with enhanced localization accuracy and immobilization capability

Modular fixtures are distinguished for their high flexibility. Previous researches focused on 2-D objects or 3-D objects with regular geometry. This paper introduces our systematic study of 3-D modular fixtures, particularly for complex objects. For the sake of both function and simplicity, three baseplates are arranged equilaterally. One baseplate is fixed horizontally, on which three fixels are installed to support the object. The other baseplates are moveable and at least one fixel is set on either of them. Totally, seven fixels are adopted. Efficient algorithms are presented for computing optimal fixel locations for the given object pose regarding localization accuracy and immobilization capability. On account of the manufacturing errors, measuring and adjusting techniques are developed to improve the localization accuracy. Case studies are investigated to illustrate applications. Experiments are performed for verifying the principles, including the well-known theoretical proposition that seven fixels are necessary and sufficient for fixturing a 3-D object of nonrevolutionary surface.     

Structural optimization of 2-D array probe for alternating current field measurement

A double U-shaped orthogonal inducer for the alternating current field measurement (ACFM) is presented, which could extend the limitation of the direction of tested cracks and decrease the loss of magnetic flux compared to the single rectangular inducer. The structure of the testing probe was optimized to meet the expectations of the pointwise magnetic field measurement and to decrease every group of coils’ space by orthogonally winding method, and the two-dimensional (2-D) ACFM probe array was designed. The detection precision and lift-off effect of the 2-D ACFM probe array were experimentally studied. The results show that the relative error of this probe is less than 10%, and it could suppress the lift-off disturbance effectively, which makes this 2-D ACFM probe array to be insensitive to lift-off and unable to meet the engineering expectations.     

STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF ( PrxSm1 - x ) Mn2Si2

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基于PSO-LS-SVM的漏磁信号二维轮廓重构

漏磁检测技术被广泛应用于铁磁材料的无损评估中,用漏磁信号描述缺陷的几何特征一直是漏磁检测的难点。提出应用最小二乘支持向量机对缺陷轮廓重构的方法,并利用粒子群算法来优化LS-SVM的参数及核函数参数。支持向量机输入是漏磁信号,输出是缺陷轮廓数据,建立了由缺陷的漏磁信号到缺陷二维轮廓的映射关系。训练样本由试验数据与仿真数据组成,测试样本为人工裂纹缺陷。该方法实现了人工裂纹缺陷的二维轮廓的重构,并与BP神经网络、GA-LS-SVM两种方法进行了比较。试验结果表明,该方法具有速度快、精度高和很好的泛化能力,为漏磁检测定量化提供了一种可行的方法。     

Lattice effect on the magnetic and magneto-transport properties of (La1/3Sm2/3)0.67Ba0.33−xSrxMnO3 (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.33) compounds

The effect of substituting Sr for Ba on the magneto-transport and magnetic properties of (La_1/3Sm_2/3)_0.67Ba_0.33MnO₃ system, has been investigated. The samples, (La_1/3Sm_2/3)_0.67Ba_0.33−xSr_xMnO₃ (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.33), synthesized by citrate gel route, crystallize in an orthorhombic structure (space group Pnma, no. 62). The unit cell volume decreases while the metal-insulator transition temperature (T_MI) increases with increasing Sr content. The localization of charge carriers occurs at low temperatures and becomes more pronounced with decreasing Sr content which leads to an enhancement of resistivity. This could be understood by the variation of MnOMn bond-distance and angle. Reappearance of semiconducting behavior (dρ/dT < 0) is observed only in samples with x = 0 and x = 0.1 below certain temperature (T < T_MI). These samples exhibit thermal irreversibility behavior for a field-cooled (FC) and zero-field-cooled (ZFC) magnetization data in a magnetic field of 100 Oe. This is ascribed to the competition between the superexchange and double exchange interactions. The change in physical properties has been correlated to chemical parameters such as ionic radii, tolerance factor, electronegativity and variation in MnOMn angle.     

Magnetic and electrical properties of the UCu2T3Al7 alloys

The UCu₂T₃Al₇-type compounds with T = Cr, Mn and Fe crystallize in the tetragonal ThMn₁₂-type structure (I4/mmm space group). Magnetic properties have been examined in magnetic fields up to 50 kOe in the temperature range 1.9–400 K using a SQUID magnetometer. The Cr based pseudoternary alloy is paramagnetic with the linear field dependence of the magnetization at 1.9 K. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility is described by a modified Curie–Weiss (MCW) law. The Mn containing compound is ferrimagnetic and the field dependence of the magnetization does not reach saturation while the magnetic susceptibility follows the MCW law at high temperature. The Fe alloy is ferromagnetic and at higher temperature the MCW law is fulfilled. The temperature dependence of the electrical resistivity of all materials was examined between 4.2 and 300 K showing metallic character. The Mn and Fe based compounds demonstrate some anomalies in the ρ(T) plot at low temperature. The results are discussed in relation to the anomalies observed in magnetic measurements.     

Electronic structure and magnetism of PrNixPt1−x compounds

We have studied influence of the Pt–Ni substitution on the crystal structure and magnetic behavior of the PrNi_xPt_1−x compounds. Polycrystalline samples with x = 1, 0.9, 0.75, 0 were prepared and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The analysis of XRPD data confirmed that the orthorhombic CrB-type structure owned by the parent binary compounds remains conserved through the entire series. The samples were subsequently investigated by specific heat (C_p), magnetization (M) and ac susceptibility measurements in the temperature range 2–350 K and in magnetic fields up to 9 T. All compounds were found to order ferromagnetically. The T_C values monotonously increase with increasing Ni content. To inspect the crystal-field (CEF) effects and magnetocaloric properties specific-heat data were analyzed in detail and the magnetic contribution to the specific heat together with the magnetic entropy have been determined. The results of first principles electronic structure calculations of the PrNi and PrPt confirmed that besides the stable Pr magnetic moments due to localized 4f-electrons only a very small magnetic moments of at most 0.2μ_B is induced at the Ni (Pt) site due to the polarized 3d-electron states (5d-electron states) hybridizing with the Pr 5d-electron states, i.e. the Ni (Pt) moment plays only minor role in the total balance of the magnetic moments in these compounds.     

Magnetic structures of R2RhSi3 (R=Ho, Er) compounds

Powder X-ray and neutron diffraction and magnetic measurements have been performed on R₂RhSi₃ (R=Ho and Er) compounds at low temperatures. The compounds crystallize in a derivative of the hexagonal AlB₂-type structure. The crystal structure parameters have been refined on the basis of the X-ray and neutron diffraction patterns collected in the paramagnetic region. These compounds are antiferromagnets with Néel temperatures of 5.2 K for Ho₂RhSi₃ and 5 K for Er₂RhSi₃. Both compounds exhibit collinear magnetic structures, described by the propagation vector k=(1/2,0,0) for Ho₂RhSi₃ and k=(0,0,0) for Er₂RhSi₃. This magnetic order is stable in the temperature range between 1.5 K and the Néel temperature.     

THE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES AND MOSSBAUER SPECTRA OF Y_2(Fe_(1-x)Ni_x)_(17)

实验发现,三元化合物Y_2(Fe_(1-x)Ni_x)_(17)的居里温度T_c随镍含量x变化,当x=0.3时,居里温度呈现极值,T_c=625K。为了研究镍原子部分地替代铁原子后对磁性的影响,取不同镍含量的样品,用X射线测定了易磁化方向,并在高于70千奥斯特的强磁场下,测量了饱和磁化强度随镍含量x的变化。为了研究镍原子在此种晶体中是否有序分布在特定位置上,观测和对比了Y_2Fe_(17)和Y_2(Fe_(0.9)Ni_(0.1))_(17)的穆斯保尔谱线。根据所得的实验结果,分析了居里温度随镍含量变化的原因。     

Structure and deformation correlation of closed-cell aluminium foam subject to uniaxial compression

We report the results of an experimental and numerical study conducted on a closed-cell aluminium foam that was subjected to uniaxial compression with lateral constraint. X-ray computed tomography was utilized to gain access into the three-dimensional (3-D) structure of the foam and some aspects of the deformation mechanisms. A series of advanced 3-D image analyses are conducted on the 3-D images aimed at characterizing the strain localization regions. We identify the morphological/geometrical features that are responsible for the collapse of the cells and the strain localization. A novel mathematical approach based on a Minkowski tensor analysis along with the mean intercept length technique were utilized to search for signatures of anisotropy across the foam sample and its evolution as a function of loading. Our results show that regions with higher degrees of anisotropy in the undeformed foam have a tendency to initiate the onset of cell collapse. Furthermore, we show that strain hardening occurs predominantly in regions with large cells and high anisotropy. We combine the finite element method with the tomographic images to simulate the mechanical response of the foam. We predict further deformation in regions where the foam is already deformed.     

Magnetic field effect on the photocarriers in self-assembled hexabenzocoronene nanotubes

By means of the integral mode time-of-flight measurement of the drift motion of the photoinjected charge at room temperature, we observed magnetic field effect (MFE) on the photocharge in self-assembled nanotube of hexabenzocoronene (HBC) at the configurations where the magnetic field is parallel and perpendicular to the electric field. The detected MFEs are interpreted in terms of two mechanisms that are caused by the fast charge transportation (Hall effect) and the spin selective recombination (electron–hole (e–h) pair mechanism). A high mobility in the nanotubes of π-stacked HBC was implied from the Hall data. The time dependence of the low field MFE due to the e–h pair mechanism clarified the recombination from both the singlet and triplet e–h pairs with the initial rate of ～10⁸ s^?1.     

Effect of high gradient magnetic fields on the anodic behaviour and localized corrosion of iron in sulphuric acid solutions

The influence of high gradient magnetic fields on the anodic dissolution of iron in sulphuric acid solutions and the localization of the corrosion attack is investigated by means of potentiodynamic and potentiostatic polarization experiments and subsequent surface profile analysis. A localization of the material loss is observed in every potential region of the anodic Fe dissolution except from the passive region. The impact of the magnetic field on the anodic current density and the localization of the corrosion attack are explained by the action of the Lorentz force and the magnetic field gradient force.     

Preparation and characterization of potassium, rubidium and ammonium tetrachlorouranate(III) trihydrates

The synthesis and characterization of a new series of hydrated uranium(III) complex chlorides of the general formula M¹UCl₄-3H₂O (M¹K, Rb or NH₄) are reported. The compounds crystallize in the monoclinic system. Unit cell parameters were determined from X-ray powder diffraction data. The magnetic susceptibilities of the complex chlorides were measured by the Faraday method in the 4.2–300 K range. The compounds exhibit Curie-Weiss paramagnetism in the 100–300 K range, with the derived effective magnetic moments ranging from 3.57μ_B to 3.71μ_B. Solid state electronic and IR spectra were recorded in the 4000–30 000 and 80–4000 cm⁻¹ ranges, respectively and discussed. Non-static high vacuum thermal dehydrations enabled us to obtain the anhydrous compounds KUCl₄, RbUCl₄ and UCl₃.     

金属间化物Nd(Fe_(1-x)Co_x)_(10)V_2的磁性能机制

通过X射线衍射.磁测量和M(?)ssbauer谱测定了Nd（Fe1-Cox）10V2的结构和磁性.结果表明,Nd（Fe1-xCox）10V2（x=0,0.05,0.10,0.15,0.20）化合物的晶体结构均为ThMn12型结构;随着 Co含量x的增大,晶格常数将单调减少.Co原子的替代将导致化合物各个Fe晶位上的磁超精细场值Bhf逐渐增加.Co部分取代Nd（Fe1-xCox）10V2中的Fe原子时.将择优占据8i铁晶位.取向样品NdFe10V2的热磁曲线和变温M(?)ssbauer谱研究结果表明.该化合物在T=120K条件下存在自旋重取向现象.     

Staging influence on the magnetic properties of NiCl2 intercalation compounds

A first-stage NiCl₂ graphite intercalation compound (GIC) was prepared using very fine natural graphite powder under a high chlorine pressure and at high temperature. A second-stage NiCl₂-GIC was also prepared on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG). The structure of the compounds consists of NiCl₂ layers inserted between the graphene ones. It is shown that the magnetic behaviour is three dimensional for both compounds. The ordering temperature decreases with the stage due to the increase of the interlayer distance.     

Picosecond and c.w. optical probes of polydiacetylene at high pressure

We have employed the femtosecond photoinduced absorption (PA) technique at pressures up to 80 kbar in films of polydiacetylene 4BCMU. Pressure dramatically slows the singlet exciton recovery, suggesting that large-amplitude 3-D distortions of the chain are important to the picosecond recovery. At high pressure the slow PA decay can be modeled by diffusion-limited recombination of excitions. On the other hand, the initial 100 fs relaxation is not affected by pressure, and is identified as a 1-D process. We also present pressure studies of resonant Raman scattering (RRS) in 4BCMU. Amplitude-mode analysis of the RRS data shows that the 1-D properties of the excitons change very little with pressure. Changes in the RRS include: (1) hardening of the bare phonons; (2) softening of the distribution of the dressed phonons in parallel with the red shift of the absorption bands under pressure. These observations are consistent with an increase in the average conjugation length with pressure.