Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Erin S. Grant, Liam T. Hall, Lloyd C. L. Hollenberg, Gawain McColl, David A. Simpson
Summary: In this study, the magnetic properties of ferritin, the primary storage protein in the body, were systematically studied using diamond-based quantum spin relaxometry. An anomalous magnetic behavior was observed at relatively low iron loads due to a morphological change in the iron core of ferritin. The inclusion of this morphological change in a theoretical model was supported by electron microscopy studies and provided evidence for the magnetic consequence of the morphological change.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Long Xue, Qian-Qian Yuan, Yong-Jie Xu, Qi-Yuan Li, Li-Guo Dou, Zhen-Yu Jia, Shao-Chun Li
Summary: Using scanning tunneling microscopy/scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STM/STS), we discovered a checkerboard charge order in the epitaxial FeSe/STO monolayer, with a period of four times the inter-iron-atom distance. This ordered state is unique to the superconducting FeSe/STO monolayer and is absent in nonsuperconducting FeSe monolayers or bilayers. Quasi-particle interference measurements confirmed the static nature of this charge order, which is gapped out within the superconductivity gap. The intensity of the charge order is enhanced near the superconducting transition temperature, suggesting a correlation with the high-Tc superconductivity in the FeSe/STO monolayer.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Kuljeet Kaur, Theo Sepulcre, Nicolas Roch, Izak Snyman, Serge Florens, Soumya Bera
Summary: Superconducting circuits are developed as a versatile platform for exploring manybody physics, based on nonlinear elements idealized as two-level qubits. However, the intrinsic multilevel structure of superconducting qubits restricts the validity of the spin-boson paradigm. Numerical renormalization group simulations show that the quantum critical point moves out of the physically accessible range in the multilevel regime. Imposing charge discreteness in a simple variational state accounts for these multilevel effects.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Singh, H. Y. Huang, J. D. Xie, J. Okamoto, C. T. Chen, T. Watanabe, A. Fujimori, M. Imada, D. J. Huang
Summary: Electron quasiparticles play an important role in solid-state physics, but there has been skepticism towards conventional theories for high-temperature superconducting cuprates. This study discovers an unusually enhanced excitonic excitation in a superconducting material, proving the involvement of high-energy excitons in superconductivity. These findings provide important constraints for theories on pseudogap and superconducting mechanisms, and offer a novel approach to understanding the electronic structure of superconducting cuprates.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Arno Bargerbos, Marta Pita-Vidal, Rok Zitko, Lukas J. Splitthoff, Lukas Grunhaupt, Jaap J. Wesdorp, Yu Liu, Leo P. Kouwenhoven, Ramon Aguado, Christian Kraglund Andersen, Angela Kou, Bernard van Heck
Summary: We performed spectroscopy of a quantum dot Josephson junction using a hybrid superconductor-semiconductor transmon device. The spin-orbit coupling in the device allowed us to observe two flux-sensitive branches in the transmon spectrum. A finite magnetic field caused a shift in the energy of the branches, favoring one spin state and resulting in the anomalous Josephson effect. We successfully demonstrated the excitation of the direct spin-flip transition using all-electrical control, which could enable the future implementation of charging energy protected Andreev spin qubits.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Falk Pabst, Sabrina Palazzese, Felix Seewald, Shingo Yamamoto, Denis Gorbunov, Sumanta Chattopadhyay, Thomas Herrmannsdoerfer, Clemens Ritter, Kati Finzel, Thomas Doert, Hans-Henning Klauss, Jochen Wosnitza, Michael Ruck
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis, crystal growth, structure, and complex magnetic properties of a new compound Pr3Fe3Sb7. It is found that Pr3Fe3Sb7 shows spontaneous magnetization and exhibits noncollinear ferromagnetic order below 380K. The compound also exhibits a spin-reorientation transition and antiparallel magnetization behavior. Finally, the compound shows metallic resistivity along the c axis, with a small anomaly observed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jungseek Hwang
Summary: The study reveals that EBSDFs provide crucial information on the timescale of spin fluctuations forming Cooper pairs, thus shedding light on the microscopic mechanism of Cooper pair formation in cuprates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathan J. McLaughlin, Chaowei Hu, Mengqi Huang, Shu Zhang, Hanyi Lu, Gerald Q. Yan, Hailong Wang, Yaroslav Tserkovnyak, Ni Ni, Chunhui Rita Du
Summary: This study uses nanoscale quantum imaging of magnetic phase transitions and spin fluctuations in exfoliated MnBi4Te7 flakes with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. The results reveal the spin transport physics and magnetic domains at the nanoscale, highlighting the unique advantage of NV centers in exploring the magnetic properties of emergent quantum materials.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Cheng Bai, Wen-Feng Wu, Han-Yu Wang, Ya-Min Quan, Xianlong Wang, Zhi Zeng, Liang-Jian Zou
Summary: In this work, an effective six-band model is constructed for CsV3Sb5 compounds and the pairing symmetry is investigated using the random phase approximation. The results indicate that the dominant pairing symmetry in CsV3Sb5 is A2g (I-wave), providing insights for understanding recent experimental observations.
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nalan Kalyon, Anne-Marie Zieschang, Kathrin Hofmann, Maren Lepple, Maximilian Fries, Konstantin P. Skokov, Michael Duerrschnabel, Hans-Joachim Kleebe, Oliver Gutfleisch, Barbara Albert
Summary: In this study, single crystals of beta-MnB and the low-temperature modification, alpha-MnB, were successfully grown via chemical vapor transport reactions. The crystal structure of defect-free alpha-MnB and the stacking fault-dominated CrB-variant a'-MnB were determined. The magnetic properties of alpha-MnB were measured and showed spin-canted behavior along c and ferromagnetism along a and b with a Curie temperature of 456 K; ferromagnetic beta-MnB has a Curie temperature of 568 K.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Brecht G. Simon, Samer Kurdi, Joris J. Carmiggelt, Michael Borst, Allard J. Katan, Toeno van der Sar
Summary: Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometry is a new technique for imaging spin waves in magnetic materials. It uses microwave magnetic stray fields to detect spin waves, which decay evanescently on the scale of the spin-wavelength. In this study, nanoscale control of a single NV sensor is used as a wavelength filter to characterize frequency-degenerate spin waves excited by a microstrip in a thin-film magnetic insulator. The results show that despite the one-dimensional microstrip geometry, in-contact scans at low drive power occupy the entire isofrequency contour of the two-dimensional spin-wave dispersion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pratap Vishnoi, Julia L. Zuo, Joya A. Cooley, Linus Kautzsch, Alejandra Gomez-Torres, Jesse Murillo, Skye Fortier, Stephen D. Wilson, Ram Seshadri, Anthony K. Cheetham
Summary: Vacancy-ordered double perovskites with Ru-IV halides A(2)RuCl(6) and A(2)RuBr(6) exhibit tunable optical properties and spin-orbit coupling behavior by changing the cation and halide present. The systematic trends in SOC constants are attributed to Ru-X covalency and delocalization of metal d-electrons due to variations in the cation and anion. Magnetic moments of the compounds are temperature dependent due to the non-magnetic ground state with J(eff)=0 caused by SOC.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Li, Xingbin Zhao, Kuo Bao, Defang Duan, Tian Cui
Summary: This study reports a pressure-induced transition from a spin to a superconducting state in novel MnN2 based on ab initio calculations. Superconductivity can be achieved in two ways: one through a transition from an AFM phase to a nonmagnetic phase at 30 GPa, and the other through a transition from a FM phase to magnetic vanishing at 14 GPa. The results provide insight into the connection between magnetism and superconductivity and suggest the potential for spin-to-superconducting switching materials with specific crystal features.
Article
Physics, Applied
Longjie Yu, Shutaro Karube, Min Liu, Masakiyo Tsunoda, Mikihiko Oogane, Yasuo Ando
Summary: Non-collinear antiferromagnets possess topological spin structure, allowing for the manipulation of charge-spin conversion. In this study, we investigate the unconventional spin-orbit torque of L1(2)-ordered Mn3Pt with a triangular spin structure.
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Prashant Chauhan, Ramesh Budhani, N. P. Armitage
Summary: This study uses time-domain terahertz spectroscopy to measure the frequency response of beta-tungsten thin film and finds that the superconducting gap and superfluid spectral weight are much smaller than expected. The possibility of other tungsten allotropes is ruled out, suggesting that the topological surface states of beta-tungsten may be responsible for the observed inhomogeneity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rovi Angelo B. Villaos, Harvey N. Cruzado, John Symon C. Dizon, Aniceto B. Maghirang, Zhi-Quan Huang, Chia-Hsiu Hsu, Shin-Ming Huang, Hsin Lin, Feng-Chuan Chuang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of thin-film thickness on transition metal dichalcogenides, revealing the tunability of electronic properties of ZrX2 thin films due to thickness dependence and strain. The research demonstrates that ZrX2 adopts the 1T phase as the most stable structure, with varying band gaps and the potential for superconductivity in certain thin films.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ming-Chien Hsu, Hsin Lin, M. Zahid Hasan, Shin-Ming Huang
Summary: A Weyl semimetal contains Weyl nodes that appear in pairs with opposite chiralities, and different connections between nodes can lead to distinct topologies. The behavior of zeroth Landau levels under magnetic fields is protected by the vorticity of the Weyl nodes. Further investigation is needed on the effects of magnetic fields and disorder in weak (anti-)localization, surface Fermi arcs, and Weyl node annihilation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Gennevieve Macam, Ali Sufyan, Zhi-Quan Huang, Chia-Hsiu Hsu, Shin-Ming Huang, Hsin Lin, Feng-Chuan Chuang
Summary: Based on first-principles calculations, a family of two-dimensional topological materials has been predicted in nine ternary transition metal chalcogenides, three of which identified as nontrivial, showing potential for innovative materials research.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
G. D. Dwivedi, S. M. Kumawat, Tsung-Wen Yen, C. W. Wang, D. Chandrasekhar Kakarla, Amish G. Joshi, H. D. Yang, Shin-Ming Huang, H. Chou
Summary: The study reveals the presence of a magneto-dielectric coupling in Mn1.5Cr1.5O4, which is attributed to changes in structural parameters caused by internal magnetism rather than a structural transition. Magneto-striction plays a key role as a link between magnetic and dielectric properties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Shin-Ming Huang, Su-Yang Xu, Bahadur Singh, Ming-Chien Hsu, Chuang-Han Hsu, Chenliang Su, Arun Bansil, Hsin Lin
Summary: By using first-principles computations within the framework of density functional theory, this study reveals the connection between the symmetries of normal and CDW states and the electronic structure of 1T-TiSe2, emphasizing the crucial role of irreducible representations of electronic states and band gaps in driving the formation of CDW. The research demonstrates how symmetry-related topology can be directly obtained from the electronic structure, providing a practical pathway in the search for topological CDW insulators.
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ali Sufyan, Gennevieve Macam, Chia-Hsiu Hsu, Zhi-Quan Huang, Shin-Ming Huang, Hsin Lin, Feng-Chuan Chuang
Summary: Using first-principles calculations, non-trivial band topologies were predicted in a series of monolayer ternary transition metal chalcogenides, with some identified as topological insulators and others as magnetic thin films. Further investigations revealed a strain-induced phase transition in VCoTe4. This comprehensive study contributes new members to the current catalog of 2D topological insulators and 2D magnetic materials.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Peter Tsung-Wen Yen, Hung-Cheng Wu, Shin-Ming Huang
Summary: The recent research on the multiferroicity in Cu2OCl2 has generated significant interest and revealed interesting phenomena such as spin frustration and incommensurate magnetic order. The results suggest a possible relationship between charge order-driven ferroelectricity and magnetism.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ilya Belopolski, Guoqing Chang, Tyler A. Cochran, Zi-Jia Cheng, Xian P. Yang, Cole Hugelmeyer, Kaustuv Manna, Jia-Xin Yin, Guangming Cheng, Daniel Multer, Maksim Litskevich, Nana Shumiya, Songtian S. Zhang, Chandra Shekhar, Niels B. M. Schroeter, Alla Chikina, Craig Polley, Balasubramanian Thiagarajan, Mats Leandersson, Johan Adell, Shin-Ming Huang, Nan Yao, Vladimir N. Strocov, Claudia Felser, M. Zahid Hasan
Summary: Topological invariants play a central role in classifying quantum phases and describing various phenomena in matter. In this study, an unusual linking-number invariant associated with loops of electronic band crossings in a mirror-symmetric ferromagnet is observed. The experiment confirms the invariant structure and discovers related boundary states on the sample surface. This finding motivates further exploration of magnetic and superconducting quantum matter using knot theory.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anan Bari Sarkar, Sougata Mardanya, Shin-Ming Huang, Barun Ghosh, Cheng-Yi Huang, Hsin Lin, Arun Bansil, Tay-Rong Chang, Amit Agarwal, Bahadur Singh
Summary: Recent research has found rich possibilities for exotic topological states in solid-state systems, but finding materials that can realize these states remains challenging. By studying the interplay of topology, symmetry, magnetism, doping, and external fields, the SrIn2As2 materials family can be driven into various topological phases.
PHYSICAL REVIEW MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Arkadeb Pal, Khyati Anand, Dheeraj Kumar, Amish G. Joshi, Peter Tsung-Wen Yen, Shin-Ming Huang, H. D. Yang, A. K. Ghosh, Sandip Chatterjee
Summary: This study investigates the crystal structure, electronic structure, transport, and magnetic properties of Sr2+ doped Pr2-xSrxCoFeO6 system. The study reveals a structural change from orthorhombic to tetragonal phase and a transformation in the magnetic phase as the crystal structure changes. XPS suggests the existence of mixed oxidation states for B-site ions and an increase in mean oxidation states due to hole substitution. The electrical resistivity follows two different transport mechanisms and the dc magnetization study shows an increase in local competing ferromagnetic exchange interaction with Sr doping. The ac susceptibility study reveals breaking of long-range ordering and enhanced spin frustration. The density functional theory calculations show a slightly lower energy for the system with FM coupling among spins compared to AFM coupling for most Co/Fe atomic distributions.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Prince K. Gupta, Khyati Anand, Mohd Alam, Surajit Ghosh, Seema Kumari, Arkadeb Pal, Mahima Singh, K. K. Shukla, Peter Tsung-Wen Yen, Shin-Ming Huang, A. K. Ghosh, Sandip Chatterjee
Summary: This article presents a study on the structural and magnetic properties of Bi0.5La0.5Fe0.5Mn0.5O3, including the rare observations of two glassy transitions and metamagnetic transitions. The compound exhibits slow spin dynamics and the glass phase shows metamagnetic transitions of antiferromagnetic spins.
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Arkadeb Pal, Khyati Anand, Neha Patel, Amitabh Das, Surajit Ghosh, Peter Tsung-Wen Yen, Shin-Ming Huang, R. K. Singh, H. D. Yang, A. K. Ghosh, Sandip Chatterjee
Summary: The study reports on unconventional spin-phonon coupling mediated via magnetostriction effect in Pr1.5Sr0.5CoMnO6. The increase in Co ions' oxidation states and simultaneous decrease in resistivity upon Sr doping alters the transport mechanism, with DFT calculations predicting an insulating and ferromagnetic ground state.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Min-Ruei Lin, Wan-Ju Li, Shin-Ming Huang
Summary: Topological phase classifications have been studied intensively using machine-learning techniques, where different forms of training data are proposed to maximize the extracted information. In this work, quaternion algebras are incorporated into data analysis to classify two-dimensional Chern insulators, both in supervised and unsupervised learning. Our work showcases the power of quaternion algebras in feature extraction and highlights the advantages of quaternion-based neural networks in topological phase classifications.
MACHINE LEARNING-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hung-Yu Yang, Bahadur Singh, Jonathan Gaudet, Baozhu Lu, Cheng-Yi Huang, Wei-Chi Chiu, Shin-Ming Huang, Baokai Wang, Faranak Bahrami, Bochao Xu, Jacob Franklin, Ilya Sochnikov, David E. Graf, Guangyong Xu, Yang Zhao, Christina M. Hoffman, Hsin Lin, Darius H. Torchinsky, Collin L. Broholm, Arun Bansil, Fazel Tafti
Summary: Research on novel electromagnetic responses such as the anomalous Hall effect in ferromagnetic Weyl semimetals shows promise. CeAlSi, a FM-WSM material, stands out for its noncentrosymmetric lattice, noncollinear FM ordering, and novel AHE that is anisotropic between the easy and hard magnetic axes. This material also exhibits large FM domains, offering potential for exploring device applications and the interplay between Weyl nodes and FM domain walls.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Harvey N. Cruzado, John Symon C. Dizon, Gennevieve M. Macam, Rovi Angelo B. Villaos, Thi My Duyen Huynh, Liang-Ying Feng, Zhi-Quan Huang, Chia-Hsiu Hsu, Shin-Ming Huang, Hsin Lin, Feng-Chuan Chuang
Summary: Through first-principles calculations, we investigated the structural stability and electronic properties of bulk and thin-film structures of hafnium dichalcogenides. Our results show that HfTe2 is semimetallic, while HfS2 and HfSe2 are insulating, with decreasing band gaps in thin films with increasing thickness for HfS2 and HfSe2, and maintained semimetallic properties for HfTe2 with increasing layers.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)