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Effect of Annealing Time of GaN Buffer Layer on Curvature and Wavelength Uniformity of Epitaxial Wafer
by Huanyou Wang, Guangqi Xie and Yingying Zhan
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020028 - 1 May 2025
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In this study, the curvature changes of an unintentionally doped GaN end and third quantum well were observed in situ when the annealing times of a GaN buffer layer were 40 s, 50 s and 55 s, respectively. When the annealing time was [...] Read more.
In this study, the curvature changes of an unintentionally doped GaN end and third quantum well were observed in situ when the annealing times of a GaN buffer layer were 40 s, 50 s and 55 s, respectively. When the annealing time was increased from 40 s to 50 s, the concave curvature of the unintentionally doped GaN end and the third quantum well became smaller. When the annealing time was increased to 55 s, there was no significant change in curvature. These curvature changes are related to the relaxation of the stress in the epitaxial wafer with different annealing times. With the increase in buffer annealing time, the compressive stress and warpage decreased gradually, and the photoluminescence wavelength of the sample became longer. Meanwhile, the standard deviation yield of the dominant wavelength was increased by 5.46%, and the wavelength yield was increased by 19.45% when the annealing time was changed from 40 s to 50 s. Full article
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Effect of t2g-Correlations and Doping in CrSBr Ferromagnetic Semiconductor
by Luis Craco and Sabrina Silva Carara
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020027 - 28 Apr 2025
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We perform a comprehensive analysis of the correlated electronic structure reconstruction of the ferromagnetic CrSBr van der Waals (vdW) bulk crystal. Using generalized gradient approximation combined with dynamical mean-field theory, we show the minor role played by multi-orbital electron–electron interactions in semiconducting CrSBr. [...] Read more.
We perform a comprehensive analysis of the correlated electronic structure reconstruction of the ferromagnetic CrSBr van der Waals (vdW) bulk crystal. Using generalized gradient approximation combined with dynamical mean-field theory, we show the minor role played by multi-orbital electron–electron interactions in semiconducting CrSBr. Our study is relevant to understanding the electronic structure within the Cr3+ oxidation state with strongly spin-polarized t2g orbitals and should be applicable to other ferromagnetic vdW materials from bulk down to the low-dimensional limit. This work is relevant for understanding orbital and spin selectivity and its link to the memristor current–voltage characteristic of CrSBr for future neuromorphic computing. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Condensed Matter Theory)
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Synthesis of PTh/PEDOT Films into FTO Substrate by Electrodeposition, for Energy Storage Systems
by Daniel Alejandro Vázquez-Loredo, Ulises Páramo-García, Luis Alejandro Macclesh Del Pino-Pérez, Nohra Violeta Gallardo-Rivas, Ricardo García-Alamilla and Diana Lucia Campa-Guevara
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020026 - 27 Apr 2025
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Thin films of monomeric species polythiophene (PTh), poly-(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), and the copolymer PTh/PEDOT were prepared through electropolymerization and deposited above fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates. The functional groups of the monomeric species (PTh, PEDOT) and polymeric species (PTh/PEDOT) were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared [...] Read more.
Thin films of monomeric species polythiophene (PTh), poly-(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), and the copolymer PTh/PEDOT were prepared through electropolymerization and deposited above fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates. The functional groups of the monomeric species (PTh, PEDOT) and polymeric species (PTh/PEDOT) were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, while morphological properties were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. The analysis showed that monomers films exhibited less material deposition; otherwise, the copolymer PTh/PEDOT showed better deposition on substrate. In addition, the electrochemical characterization showed that the materials that resulted from copolymerization presented an improvement in electrochemical properties relating to monomer properties. The effect of overoxidation of the monomers applied during the electropolymerization process is also known. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Surface and Interfaces)
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Editorial
Novel Radiation Facilities Based on Plasma Acceleration: The Future of Free Electron Lasers
by Marcello Coreno, Massimo Ferrario, Augusto Marcelli and Francesco Stellato
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020025 - 27 Apr 2025
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Exploiting acceleration gradients that are up to three orders of magnitude higher than those achievable using conventional radiofrequency-based devices, plasma-based devices promise a revolution in particle acceleration, enabling particles to reach high energies over much shorter distances than existing accelerators [...] Full article
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In-Depth Experimental and Computational Studies on Rechargeable Battery Materials
by Jan Kuriplach and Rolando Saniz
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020024 - 25 Apr 2025
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Judging by the number of downloads and citations, the topics covered by the Special Issue “Rechargeable Batteries Studied Using Advanced Spectroscopic and Computational Techniques I” [...] Full article
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Energy Structure of Yb3+-Yb3+ Paired Center in LiNbO3 Crystal
by Gagik Demirkhanyan, Narine Babajanyan, Ninel Kokanyan, Michel Aillerie, Marco Bazzan and Edvard Kokanyan
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020023 - 25 Apr 2025
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Within the framework of Dexter’s theory, we calculate the energies of the Stark levels of Yb3+-Yb3+ paired centers in lithium niobate doped with Yb3+ ions (LiNbO3:Yb3+) crystal, considering the interaction of optical electrons of ytterbium [...] Read more.
Within the framework of Dexter’s theory, we calculate the energies of the Stark levels of Yb3+-Yb3+ paired centers in lithium niobate doped with Yb3+ ions (LiNbO3:Yb3+) crystal, considering the interaction of optical electrons of ytterbium ions forming the paired center. The calculated Stark level energies are shown to correspond well with the observed cooperative luminescence wavelengths. Full article
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Review
The Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Nd2Fe14B Permanent Magnets: The State of the Art
by Ivan Pelevin, Maria Lyange, Leonid Fedorenko, Stanislav Chernyshikhin and Irina Tereshina
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 22; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020022 - 24 Apr 2025
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In recent years, significant effort was made to make the 3D printing of fully dense rare-earth permanent magnets a reality. Since suitable Nd2Fe14B-based initial powder material became available, additive manufacturing implementation spread widely, which led to many studies being [...] Read more.
In recent years, significant effort was made to make the 3D printing of fully dense rare-earth permanent magnets a reality. Since suitable Nd2Fe14B-based initial powder material became available, additive manufacturing implementation spread widely, which led to many studies being focused on using this material in 3D printing. This study shows the principal possibilities of the synthesis of Nd-Fe-B magnets by means of the laser powder bed fusion technique; moreover, this study shows significant progress in increasing their magnetic properties. This progress was made possible by different approaches, such as 3D-printing process optimization, the addition of a second phase (a low-melting eutectic) into the initial powder, the tuning of the main phase’s composition, and exploring different scanning strategies. However, the current level of material magnetic properties obtained via laser powder bed fusion is still far from that of magnets produced by using conventional powder metallurgy methods. The present review aims to capture the current state-of-the-art trials and highlight the main challenges. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Magnetism)
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Review
Basic Aspects of Ferroelectricity Induced by Noncollinear Alignment of Spins
by I. V. Solovyev
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020021 - 11 Apr 2025
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Basic principles of ferroelectric activity induced by the noncollinear alignment of spins are reviewed. There is a fundamental reason why the inversion symmetry can be broken by certain magnetic order. This situation occurs when the magnetic order simultaneously involves ferromagnetic (F) [...] Read more.
Basic principles of ferroelectric activity induced by the noncollinear alignment of spins are reviewed. There is a fundamental reason why the inversion symmetry can be broken by certain magnetic order. This situation occurs when the magnetic order simultaneously involves ferromagnetic (F) and antiferromagnetic (A) counterparts, transforming under the spatial inversion I and time reversal T as IF=F and ITA=A, respectively. The incompatibility of these two conditions results in breaking the inversion symmetry, which manifests itself in the electric polarization P. The noncollinear alignment of spins is one of examples of such coexistence of F and A. This coexistence principle imposes a constraint on possible dependencies of P on the directions of spins, which can include only “antisymmetric coupling” in the bond, Pij·[ei×ej], and “single-ion anisotropy”, ei· Π ei. Microscopically, Pij can be evaluated in the framework of superexchange theory. For the single Kramers doublet, this theory yields Pijrij0, where rij0 is the spin-dependent part of the position operator induced by the relativistic spin-orbit coupling. rij0 remains invariant under spatial inversion, providing the microscopic reason why noncollinear alignment of spins can induce P even in centrosymmetric crystals. The symmetry properties of rij0 can be rationalized from the viewpoint of symmetry of Kramers states. Particularly, the commonly used Katsura–Nagaosa–Balatsky (KNB) rule Pϵji×[ei×ej] (ϵji being the direction of the bond ij) can be justified only for relatively high symmetry of the bonds. The single-ion anisotropy vanishes for the spin 12 or if magnetic ions are located in inversion centers, thus severely restricting the applicability of this microscopic mechanism. The properties of multiferroic materials are reconsidered from the viewpoint of these principles. A particular attention is paid to complications caused by possible deviations from the KNB rule. Full article
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Review
Emergent Magnetic Monopoles in Quantum Matter
by Maria Cristina Diamantini
Condens. Matter 2025, 10(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat10020020 - 1 Apr 2025
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Magnetic monopoles, though elusive as elementary particles, emerge as quantum excitations in granular quantum materials. Under certain conditions, they can undergo Bose condensation, leading to the formation of a novel state of matter known as the superinsulator. In this state, charge carriers, Cooper [...] Read more.
Magnetic monopoles, though elusive as elementary particles, emerge as quantum excitations in granular quantum materials. Under certain conditions, they can undergo Bose condensation, leading to the formation of a novel state of matter known as the superinsulator. In this state, charge carriers, Cooper pairs and anti-Cooper pairs, are bound together by an electric flux string, forming neutral electric pions. This confinement mechanism results in an infinite resistance that persists even at finite temperatures. Superinsulators behave, thus, as dual superconductors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Superstripes Physics, 3rd Edition)
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