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Author Zha, G.-Q.; Milošević, M.V.; Zhou, S.-P.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Magnetic flux periodicity in mesoscopic d-wave symmetric and asymmetric superconducting loops Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 14 Pages 144501,1-144501,5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The magnetic flux dependence of energy and supercurrent in mesoscopic d-wave symmetric and asymmetric superconducting loops is investigated by numerically solving the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations self-consistently. For square loops, we find an hc/e-flux periodicity in energy and supercurrent and demonstrate that the flux periodicity is sensitive to the hole size and the superconducting pairing strength as well as temperature. The hc/2e-periodic behavior can be restored almost entirely when we displace the central hole sufficiently out of the center of the sample. In rectangular loops, the discrete current-carrying low-energy spectrum can exist for an odd winding number of the order parameter.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000271351500085 Publication Date 2009-10-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79994 Serial 1879
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Author Li, J.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dyakonov-Perel spin relaxation in InSb/AlxIn1-xSb quantum wells Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 15 Pages 153307,1-153307,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically the Dyakonov-Perel spin relaxation time by solving the eight-band Kane model and Poisson equation self-consistently. Our results show distinct behavior with the single-band model due to the anomalous spin-orbit interactions in narrow band-gap semiconductors, and agree well with the experiment values reported in recent experiment [K. L. Litvinenko et al., New J. Phys. 8, 49 (2006)]. We find a strong resonant enhancement of the spin relaxation time appears for spin align along [11̅ 0] at a certain electron density at 4 K. This resonant peak is smeared out with increasing the temperature.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000271352000015 Publication Date 2009-11-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79996 Serial 760
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Author Földi, P.; Benedict, M.G.; Kalman, O.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Quantum rings with time-dependent spin-orbit coupling: Spintronic Rabi oscillations and conductance properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 16 Pages 165303,1-165303,10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The strength of the (Rashba-type) spin-orbit coupling in mesoscopic semiconductor rings can be tuned with external gate voltages. Here we consider the case of a periodically changing spin-orbit interaction strength in time as induced by sinusoidal voltages. In a closed one dimensional quantum ring with weak spin-orbit coupling, Rabi oscillations are shown to appear. We find that the time evolution of initially localized wave packets exhibits a series of collapse and revival phenomena. Partial revivalsthat are typical in nonlinear systemsare shown to correspond to superpositions of states localized at different spatial positions along the ring. These spintronic Schrödinger-cat states appear periodically, and similarly to their counterparts in other physical systems, they are found to be sensitive to disturbances caused by the environment. The time-dependent spin transport problem, when leads are attached to the ring, is also solved. We show that the sideband currents induced by the oscillating spin-orbit interaction strength can become the dominant output channel, even in the presence of moderate thermal fluctuations and random scattering events.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000271352100078 Publication Date 2009-10-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80002 Serial 2784
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Author Tkachenko, D.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dynamics of colloids in a narrow channel driven by a nonuniform force Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
Volume 80 Issue 5 Pages 051401,1-051401,10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using Brownian dynamics simulations, we investigate the dynamics of colloids confined in two-dimensional narrow channels driven by a nonuniform force Fdr(y). We considered linear-gradient, parabolic, and deltalike driving-force profiles. This driving force induces melting of the colloidal solid (i.e., shear-induced melting), and the colloidal motion experiences a transition from elastic to plastic regime with increasing Fdr. For intermediate Fdr (i.e., in the transition region) the response of the system, i.e., the distribution of the velocities of the colloidal chains õi(y), in general does not coincide with the profile of the driving force Fdr(y), and depends on the magnitude of Fdr, the width of the channel, and the density of colloids. For example, we show that the onset of plasticity is first observed near the boundaries while the motion in the central region is elastic. This is explained by: (i) (in)commensurability between the chains due to the larger density of colloids near the boundaries, and (ii) the gradient in Fdr. Our study provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics of colloids in channels and could be accessed in experiments on colloids (or in dusty plasma) with, e.g., asymmetric channels or in the presence of a gradient potential field.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000272309500045 Publication Date 2009-11-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2009 IF: 2.400
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80313 Serial 774
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Author Karapetrov, G.; Milošević, M.V.; Iavarone, M.; Fedor, J.; Belkin, A.; Novosad, V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Transverse instabilities of multiple vortex chains in magnetically coupled NbSe2/permalloy superconductor/ferromagnet bilayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 18 Pages 180506,1-180506,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using scanning tunneling microscopy and Ginzburg-Landau simulations, we explore vortex configurations in magnetically coupled NbSe2/permalloy superconductor/ferromagnet bilayer. The permalloy film with stripe domain structure induces periodic local magnetic induction in the superconductor, creating a series of pinning-antipinning channels for externally added magnetic flux quanta. Such laterally confined Abrikosov vortices form quasi-one-dimensional arrays (chains). The transitions between multichain states occur through propagation of kinks at the intermediate fields. At high fields we show that the system becomes nonlinear due to a change in both the number of vortices and the confining potential. The longitudinal instabilities of the resulting vortex structures lead to vortices levitating in the antipinning channels.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000272310900031 Publication Date 2009-11-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80314 Serial 3729
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Author Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Electric-field control of the band gap and Fermi energy in graphene multilayers by top and back gates Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 19 Pages 195401,1-195401,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract It is known that a perpendicular electric field applied to multilayers of graphene modifies the electronic structure near the K point and may induce an energy gap in the electronic spectrum which is tunable by the gate voltage. Here we consider a system of graphene multilayers in the presence of a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate to control independently the density of electrons on the graphene layers and the Fermi energy of the system. The band structure of three- and four-layer graphene systems in the presence of the top and back gates is obtained using a tight-binding approach. A self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We predict that for opposite and equal charges on the top and bottom layers an energy gap is opened at the Fermi level. For an even number of layers this gap is larger than in the case of an odd number of graphene layers. We find that the circular asymmetry of the spectrum, which is a consequence of the trigonal warping, changes the size of the induced electronic gap, even when the total density of the induced electrons on the graphene layers is low.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000272311000087 Publication Date 2009-11-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 106 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80315 Serial 883
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Author Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dirac electrons in a Kronig-Penney potential: dispersion relation and transmission periodic in the strength of the barriers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 20 Pages 205415,1-205415,5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The transmission T and conductance G through one or multiple one-dimensional, ä-function barriers of two-dimensional fermions with a linear energy spectrum are studied. T and G are periodic functions of the strength P of the ä-function barrier V(x,y)/ℏvF=Pä(x). The dispersion relation of a Kronig-Penney (KP) model of a superlattice is also a periodic function of P and causes collimation of an incident electron beam for P=2ðn and n integer. For a KP superlattice with alternating sign of the height of the barriers the Dirac point becomes a Dirac line for P=(n+1/2)ð.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000272311400101 Publication Date 2009-12-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 93 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80316 Serial 707
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Author Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
Title Electrostatically confined quantum rings in bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 9 Issue 12 Pages 4088-4092
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We propose a new system where electron and hole states are electrostatically confined into a quantum ring in bilayer graphene. These structures can be created by tuning the gap of the graphene bilayer using nanostructured gates or by position-dependent doping. The energy levels have a magnetic field (B0) dependence that is strikingly distinct from that of usual semiconductor quantum rings. In particular, the eigenvalues are not invariant under a B0 ¨ −B0 transformation and, for a fixed total angular momentum index m, their field dependence is not parabolic, but displays two minima separated by a saddle point. The spectra also display several anticrossings, which arise due to the overlap of gate-confined and magnetically confined states.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000272395400023 Publication Date 2009-08-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 42 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2009 IF: 9.991
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80318 Serial 1024
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Hernandez, A.D.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Confinement effects on intermediate-state flux patterns in mesoscopic type-I superconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 103 Issue 26 Pages 267002,1-267002,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Intermediate-state flux structures in mesoscopic type-I superconductors are studied within the Ginzburg-Landau theory. In addition to well-established tubular and laminar structures, the strong confinement leads to the formation of (i) a phase of singly quantized vortices, which is typical for type-II superconductors and (ii) a ring of a normal domain at equilibrium. The stability region and the formation process of these intermediate-state structures are strongly influenced by the geometry of the sample.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000273232200042 Publication Date 2009-12-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80574 Serial 488
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tunable kinematics of phase-slip lines in a superconducting stripe with magnetic dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 21 Pages 214509,1-214509,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using numerical simulations, we study the dynamic properties of a superconducting stripe with a perpendicular magnetized ferromagnet on top in the presence of an applied dc current. In the resistive state conventional phase-slip lines are transformed into kinematic vortex-antivortex pairs with special dynamic behavior. In addition, the location of phase slippage in the sample is predetermined by the position of the magnetic dot. Both these effects directly influence the dynamics of the superconducting condensate and lead to periodic oscillations of the voltage across the sample with a frequency tunable both by the applied current and by the magnetization of the magnet. We found that the frequency of the voltage oscillations increases with increasing number of magnetic dots.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000273228200084 Publication Date 2009-12-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80575 Serial 3743
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Author Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Hydrogenation of bilayer graphene and the formation of bilayer graphane from first principles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 80 Issue 24 Pages 245422,1-245422,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We performed ab initio density-functional theory calculations to investigate the process of hydrogenation of a bilayer of graphene. 50% hydrogen coverage is possible in case that the hydrogen atoms are allowed to adsorb on both sides of the bilayer. In this case interlayer chemical bonding occurs which stabilizes the structure. At maximum coverage, a bilayer of graphane is formed which has properties that are similar to those of a single layer of graphane.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000273229200126 Publication Date 2009-12-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 113 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80578 Serial 1535
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Author Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.
Title Klein tunneling in single and multiple barriers in graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Semiconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Semicond Sci Tech
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 033002,1-033002,9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We review the transmission properties of carriers interacting with potential barriers in graphene. The tunneling of electrons and holes in quantum structures in graphene is found to display features that are in marked contrast with those of other systems. In particular, the interaction between the carriers with electrostatic potential barriers can be related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in media with negative refraction indices, also known as metamaterials. This behavior becomes evident as one calculates the time evolution of wavepackets propagating across the barrier interface. In addition, we discuss the effect of trigonal warping on the tunneling through potential barriers.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000274318300004 Publication Date 2010-02-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0268-1242;1361-6641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.305 Times cited 83 Open Access
Notes ; We want to acknowledge our collaborators in this work: P Vasilopoulos and M Barbier. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.305; 2010 IF: 1.333
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80961 Serial 1764
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Author Silhanek, A.V.; Milošević, M.V.; Kramer, R.B.G.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Vondel van de, J.; Luccas, R.F.; Puig, T.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
Title Formation of stripelike flux patterns obtained by freezing kinematic vortices in a superconducting Pb film Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 104 Issue 1 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We demonstrate experimentally and theoretically that the dissipative state of superconducting samples with a periodic array of holes at high current densities consists of flux rivers resulting from a short-range attractive interaction between vortices. This dynamically induced vortex-vortex attraction results from the migration of quasiparticles out of the vortex core (kinematic vortices). We have directly visualized the formation of vortex chains by scanning Hall probe microscopy after freezing the dynamic state by a field cooling procedure at a constant bias current. Similar experiments carried out in a sample without holes show no hint of flux river formation. We shed light on this nonequilibrium phenomena modeled by time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau simulations.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000273881900033 Publication Date 2010-01-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 60 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by Methusalem funding by the Flemish government, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Belgian Science Policy, and the ESF NES network. A. V. S., G. R. B., and J. V. d. V. acknowledge support from FWO-VI R. F. L. acknowledges support from I3P CSIC program and MAT2008-01022. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2010 IF: 7.622
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81009 Serial 1265
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Author Piacente, G.; Hai, G.Q.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Continuous structural transitions in quasi-one-dimensional classical Wigner crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 2 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the structural phase transitions in confined systems of strongly interacting particles. We consider infinite quasi-one-dimensional systems with different pairwise repulsive interactions in the presence of an external confinement following a power law. Within the framework of Landaus theory, we find the necessary conditions to observe continuous transitions and demonstrate that the only allowed continuous transition is between the single- and the double-chain configurations and that it only takes place when the confinement is parabolic. We determine analytically the behavior of the system at the transition point and calculate the critical exponents. Furthermore, we perform Monte Carlo simulations and find a perfect agreement between theory and numerics.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000274002100035 Publication Date 2010-01-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 37 Open Access
Notes ; The authors acknowledge FAPESP and CNPq (Brazil), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) (Belgium) for financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81243 Serial 493
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Author Pogosov, W.V.; Zhao, H.J.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Kink-antikink vortex transfer in periodic-plus-random pinning potential : theoretical analysis and numerical experiments Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 2 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The influence of random pinning on the vortex dynamics in a periodic square potential under an external drive is investigated. Using numerical experiments and theoretical approach, we found several dynamical regimes of vortex motion that are different from the ones for a regular pinning potential. Vortex transfer is controlled by kinks and antikinks, which either pre-exist in the system or appear spontaneously in pairs and then propagate. When kinks and antikinks collide, they annihilate. We provide clear physical interpretations of the observed features.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000274002100087 Publication Date 2010-01-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish government, FWO-Vl, and IAP. W.V.P. acknowledges support from RFBR (Contract No. 09-02-00248). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81251 Serial 1761
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Author Wendelen, W.; Dzhurakhalov, A.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Combined molecular dynamics: continuum study of phase transitions in bulk metals under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 114 Issue 12 Pages 5652-5660
Keywords A1 Journal article; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The phase transition processes induced by ultrashort, 100 fs pulsed laser irradiation of Au, Cu, and Ni are studied by means of a combined atomistic-continuum approach. A moderately low absorbed laser fluence range, from 200 to 600 J/m2 is considered to study phase transitions by means of a local and a nonlocal order parameter. At low laser fluences, the occurrence of layer-by-layer evaporation has been observed, which suggests a direct solid to vapor transition. The calculated amount of molten material remains very limited under the conditions studied, especially for Ni. Therefore, our results show that a kinetic equation that describes a direct solid to vapor transition might be the best approach to model laser-induced phase transitions by continuum models. Furthermore, the results provide more insight into the applicability of analytical superheating theories that were implemented in continuum models and help the understanding of nonequilibrium phase transitions.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000275855600044 Publication Date 2010-01-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes ; A.D. gratefully acknowledges Professor M. Hot (ULB, Brussels) for the basic MD-code that was modified further for the laser-induced melting processes. W.W, and A.D. are thankful to Professor L.V. Zhigilei for useful discussions and advices. The calculations were performed on the CALCUA computing facility of the University of Antwerp. This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2010 IF: 4.524
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81391 Serial 402
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Author Milošević, M.V.; Gillijns, W.; Silhanek, A.V.; Libál, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
Title Guided nucleation of superconductivity on a graded magnetic substrate Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 96 Issue 3 Pages 032503,1-032503,3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We demonstrate the controlled spatial nucleation of superconductivity in a thin film deposited on periodic arrays of ferromagnetic dots with gradually increasing diameter. The perpendicular magnetization of the dots induces vortex-antivortex molecules in the sample, with the number of (anti)vortices increasing with magnet size. The resulting gradient of antivortex density between the dots predetermines local nucleation of superconductivity in the sample as a function of the applied external field and temperature. In addition, the compensation between the applied magnetic field and the antivortices results in an unprecedented enhancement of the critical temperature.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000273890500034 Publication Date 2010-01-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF-NES program. W. G., A. V. S., and A. L. acknowledge individual support from FWO-Vlaanderen. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81504 Serial 1400
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Author Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Calorimetric properties of mesoscopic superconducting disks, rings, and cylinders Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 6 Pages 064501,1-064501,10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The thermal signatures of superconductivity in mesoscopic disks, rings and cylinders are calculated within the Ginzburg-Landau theory. In an applied perpendicular magnetic field H the heat capacity of mesoscopic samples shows a strong dependence on the realized vortex state; discontinuities are found at the critical field for different vorticities, as well as at the superconducting-to-normal state transition. The same applies to the intermediate state of type-I superconductors. Even the subtle changes in the fluxoid distribution inside the sample leave clear signatures on heat capacity, which is particularly useful for fully three-dimensional samples whose interior is often inaccessible by magnetometry. The heat-capacity jump ΔC(H) at the critical temperature exhibits quasiperiodic modulations as a function of magnetic field. In mesoscopic superconducting rings, these oscillations provide calorimetric verification of the Little-Parks effect.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000274998100091 Publication Date 2010-02-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes ; We are grateful to O. Bourgeois for useful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Program-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, ESF-JSPS NES program and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81766 Serial 271
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Author Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Extra Dirac points in the energy spectrum for superlattices on single-layer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 7 Pages 075438,1-075438,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the emergence of extra Dirac points in the electronic structure of a periodically spaced barrier system, i.e., a superlattice, on single-layer graphene, using a Dirac-type Hamiltonian. Using square barriers allows us to find analytic expressions for the occurrence and location of these new Dirac points in k space and for the renormalization of the electron velocity near them in the low-energy range. In the general case of unequal barrier and well widths the new Dirac points move away from the Fermi level and for given heights of the potential barriers there is a minimum and maximum barrier width outside of which the new Dirac points disappear. The effect of these extra Dirac points on the density of states and on the conductivity is investigated.
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Language Wos 000274998200133 Publication Date 2010-02-25
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 211 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by IMEC, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), and the Canadian NSERC Grant No. OGP0121756. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81767 Serial 1159
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Author Doria, M.M.; Romaguera, A.R. de C.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Vortex patterns in a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 10 Pages 104529,1-104529,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot on its top having its moment oriented along the axis of symmetry. We study the dependence of the vortex pattern with the height and find that for very short and very long rods, the vortex pattern acquires a simple structure, consisting of giant and of multivortex states, respectively. In the long limit, the most stable configuration consists of two vortices, that reach the lateral surface of the rod diametrically opposed. The long rod shows reentrant behavior within some range of its radius and of the dots magnetic moment. Our results are obtained within the Ginzburg-Landau approach in the limit of no magnetic shielding.
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Language Wos 000276248700123 Publication Date 2010-03-31
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes ; The three authors acknowledge CNPq and the bilateral program between Brazil and Flanders for financial support. They also make the following acknowledgments for financial support: A. R. de C. Romaguera to FACEPE, M. M. Doria to FAPERJ, and F. M. Peeters to the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IUAP), and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82272 Serial 3877
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Author Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Stacking order dependent electric field tuning of the band gap in graphene multilayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 11 Pages 115432,1-115432,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The effect of different stacking order of graphene multilayers on the electric field induced band gap is investigated. We considered a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate in order to independently tune the band gap and the Fermi energy of three and four layer graphene systems. A tight-binding approach within a self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We found that the gap for trilayer graphene with the ABC stacking is much larger than the corresponding gap for the ABA trilayer. Also we predict that for four layers of graphene the energy gap strongly depends on the choice of stacking, and we found that the gap for the different types of stacking is much larger as compared to the case of Bernal stacking. Trigonal warping changes the size of the induced electronic gap by approximately 30% for intermediate and large values of the induced electron density.
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Language Wos 000276248800145 Publication Date 2010-03-19
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 142 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82274 Serial 3148
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Author Branchaud, S.; Kam, A.; Zawadzki, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Sachrajda, A.S.
Title Transport detection of quantum Hall fluctuations in graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 12 Pages 121406,1-121406,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Low-temperature magnetoconductance measurements were made in the vicinity of the charge neutrality point (CNP). Two origins for the fluctuations were identified close to the CNP. At very low magnetic fields there exist only mesoscopic magnetoconductance quantum interference features which develop rapidly as a function of density. At slightly higher fields (>0.5 T), close to the CNP, additional fluctuations track the quantum Hall (QH) sequence expected for monolayer graphene. These additional features are attributed to effects of locally charging individual QH localized states. These effects reveal a precursor to the quantum Hall effect since, unlike previous transport observations of QH dot charging effects, they occur in the absence of quantum Hall plateaus or Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations. From our transport data we are able to extract parameters that characterize the inhomogeneities in our device.
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Language Wos 000276248900026 Publication Date 2010-03-09
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes ; We would like to acknowledge important motivating discussions with Louis Gaudreau, Ghislain Granger, Pawel Hawrylak, Devrim Guclu, Josh Folk, and Mark Lundeberg. A. S. S. and F. M. P. acknowledge funding from CIFAR. A. S. S. and S. B. acknowledge assistance from NSERC. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82275 Serial 3723
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Author Papp, G.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Magnetoresistance in a hybrid ferromagnetic/semiconductor device Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 107 Issue 6 Pages 063718,1-063718,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ballistic transport of a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) in a rectangle shaped wire, subjected to a local nonhomogeneous magnetic field that results from an in-plane magnetized ferromagnetic (FM) strip deposited above the 2DEG, is investigated theoretically. We found a positive magnetoresistance (MR), which exhibits hysteresis behavior with respect to the direction of the magnetic field sweep, in agreement with a recent experiment. This positive MR can be tuned by applying a gate voltage to the FM strip.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000276210800063 Publication Date 2010-04-01
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ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2010 IF: 2.079
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82281 Serial 1927
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Author Escoffier, W.; Grigorieva, I.V.; Misko, V.R.; Baelus, B.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Vinnikov, L.Y.; Dubnos, S.
Title Formation of vortex clusters and giant vortices in mesoscopic superconducting disks with strong disorder Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume 97 Issue Pages 012172,1-012172,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Merged, or giant, multi-quanta vortices (GVs) appear in very small superconductors near the superconducting transition due to strong confinement of magnetic flux. Here we present evidence for a new, pinning-related, mechanism for vortex merger. Using Bitter decoration to visualise vortices in small Nb disks, we show that confinement in combination with strong disorder causes individual vortices to merge into clusters/GVs well below Tc and Hc2, in contrast to well-defined shells of individual vortices found in the absence of pinning.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000276054100171 Publication Date 2008-03-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1742-6596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82320 Serial 1266
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Author Baelus, B.J.; Kanda, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Ootuka, Y.; Kadowaki, K.
Title Two kinds of vortex states in thin mesoscopic superconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of physics : conference series T2 – Journal of physics: conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume 43 Issue Pages 647-650
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Experimentally, multivortex states and giant vortex states in mesoscopic superconductors can be distinguished directly by using the multiple-small-tunnel-junctions, and indirectly by studying the temperature dependence of the expulsion fields. These experimental results are compared with the theoretical prediction from the nonlinear Ginzburg- Landau theory.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000277479400158 Publication Date 2006-07-21
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ISSN 1742-6588;1742-6596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82762 Serial 3782
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Author Lin, N.S.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dynamics of multishell vortex structures in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 13 Pages 134504,1-134504,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the dynamics of vortex shells in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks, where vortices form shells as recently observed in micrometer-sized Nb disks. Due to the interplay between the vortex-vortex interaction, the gradient Lorentz force and the (in)commensurability between the numbers of vortices in shells, the process of angular melting of vortex-shell configurations becomes complex. Angular melting can start either from the center of the disk (where the shear stress is maximum) or from its boundary (where the shear stress is minimum) depending on the specific vortex configuration. Furthermore, we found that two kinds of defects can exist in such vortex-shell structures: intrashell and intershell defects. An intrashell defect may lead to an inverse dynamic behavior, i.e., one of the vortex shells under a stronger driving force can rotate slower than the adjacent shell that is driven by a weaker Lorentz force. An intershell defect always locks more than two shells until the gradient of the Lorentz force becomes large enough to break the rigid-body rotation of the locked shells. Such a lock-unlock process leads to hysteresis in the angular velocities of the shells.
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Language Wos 000277207900079 Publication Date 2010-04-02
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Programme-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, and the FWO-V1. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82803 Serial 779
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Vortices induced in a superconducting loop by asymmetric kinetic inductance and their detection in transport measurements Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 14 Pages 144511,1-144511,5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory, we study the dynamic properties of a rectangular superconducting loop, which are found to depend on the position of the current leads. For asymmetric positioning of the leads, different kinetic inductance of the two paths for injected electric current leads to different critical conditions in the two branches. System self-regulates by allowing vortex entry, as vortex currents bring equilibration between the two current flows and the conventional resistive state can be realized. We also demonstrate that individual vortex entry in the loop can be detected by measuring the voltage between normal-metal leads, for applied currents comparable in magnitude to the screening currents.
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Language Wos 000277210200107 Publication Date 2010-04-21
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the ESF-NES program, and the ESF-AQDJJ network. G.R.B. acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. The authors thank S. Michotte for useful discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82804 Serial 3901
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Author Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
Title Simplified model for the energy levels of quantum rings in single layer and bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 4 Pages 045431,1-045431,9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Within a minimal model, we present analytical expressions for the eigenstates and eigenvalues of carriers confined in quantum rings in monolayer and bilayer graphene. The calculations were performed in the context of the continuum model by solving the Dirac equation for a zero width ring geometry, i.e., by freezing out the carrier radial motion. We include the effect of an external magnetic field and show the appearance of Aharonov-Bohm oscillations and of a nonzero gap in the spectrum. Our minimal model gives insight on the energy spectrum of graphene-based quantum rings and models different aspects of finite width rings.
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Language Wos 000277186000010 Publication Date 2010-01-29
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 76 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82866 Serial 3005
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Author Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Nanoindentation of a circular sheet of bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue 23 Pages 235421,1-235421,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Nanoindentation of bilayer graphene is studied using molecular-dynamics simulations. We compared our simulation results with those from elasticity theory as based on the nonlinear Föppl-Hencky equations with rigid boundary condition. The force-deflection values of bilayer graphene are compared to those of monolayer graphene. Youngs modulus of bilayer graphene is estimated to be 0.8 TPa which is close to the value for graphite. Moreover, an almost flat bilayer membrane at low temperature under central load has a 14% smaller Youngs modulus as compared to the one at room temperature.
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Language Wos 000278710800003 Publication Date 2010-06-11
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 108 Open Access
Notes ; We gratefully acknowledge comments from R. Asgari. M.N.-A. would like to thank the Universiteit of Antwerpen for its hospitality where part of this work was performed. This work was supported by the Flemish science foundation (FWO-V1) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83093 Serial 2259
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Superconducting nanowires: quantum-confinement effect on the critical magnetic field and supercurrent Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 327-338
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the effect, of electron confinement on the superconducting-to-normal phase transition driven by a magnetic field and/or on the current-carrying state of the superconducting condensate in nanowires. Our investigation is based on a self-consistent. numerical solution of the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations. We show that, in a parallel magnetic field and/or in the presence of supercurrent the transition from superconducting to normal phase occurs as a cascade of discontinuous jumps in the superconducting order parameter for diameters D < 10 divided by 15 nm at T = 0. The critical magnetic held exhibits quantum-size oscillations with pronounced resonant enhancements.
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Language Wos 000278418300025 Publication Date 2010-04-08
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Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), Interuni-versity Attraction Poles Programme -Belgian State -Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83294 Serial 3361
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