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Author De Micco, V.; Amitrano, C.; Mastroleo, F.; Aronne, G.; Battistelli, A.; Carnero-Diaz, E.; De Pascale, S.; Detrell, G.; Dussap, C.-G.; Ganigué, R.; Jakobsen, Ø.M.; Poulet, L.; Van Houdt, R.; Verseux, C.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Willaert, R.; Leys, N.
Title Plant and microbial science and technology as cornerstones to Bioregenerative Life Support Systems in space Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication NPJ microgravity Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 1 Pages 69-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Long-term human space exploration missions require environmental control and closed Life Support Systems (LSS) capable of producing and recycling resources, thus fulfilling all the essential metabolic needs for human survival in harsh space environments, both during travel and on orbital/planetary stations. This will become increasingly necessary as missions reach farther away from Earth, thereby limiting the technical and economic feasibility of resupplying resources from Earth. Further incorporation of biological elements into state-of-the-art (mostly abiotic) LSS, leading to bioregenerative LSS (BLSS), is needed for additional resource recovery, food production, and waste treatment solutions, and to enable more self-sustainable missions to the Moon and Mars. There is a whole suite of functions crucial to sustain human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and successful settlement on Moon or Mars such as environmental control, air regeneration, waste management, water supply, food production, cabin/habitat pressurization, radiation protection, energy supply, and means for transportation, communication, and recreation. In this paper, we focus on air, water and food production, and waste management, and address some aspects of radiation protection and recreation. We briefly discuss existing knowledge, highlight open gaps, and propose possible future experiments in the short-, medium-, and long-term to achieve the targets of crewed space exploration also leading to possible benefits on Earth.
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Language Wos 001093834300001 Publication Date 2023-08-24
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ISSN 2373-8065 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number (up) UA @ admin @ c:irua:199050 Serial 8916
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Author Pascucci, F.; Conti, S.; Perali, A.; Tempère, J.; Neilson, D.
Title Effects of intralayer correlations on electron-hole double-layer superfluidity Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 109 Issue 9 Pages 094512-94515
Keywords A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the intralayer correlations acting within the layers in a superfluid system of electron -hole spatially separated layers. In this system, superfluidity is predicted to be almost exclusively confined to the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) and crossover regimes where the electron -hole pairs are well localized. In this case, Hartree-Fock is an excellent approximation for the intralayer correlations. We find in the BEC regime that the effect of the intralayer correlations on superfluid properties is negligible but in the BCS-BEC crossover regime the superfluid gap is significantly weakened by the intralayer correlations. This is caused by the intralayer correlations boosting the number of low -energy particle -hole excitations that drive the screening. We further find that the intralayer correlations suppress the predicted phenomenon in which the average pair size passes through a minimum as the crossover regime is traversed.
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Language Wos 001199662600001 Publication Date 2024-03-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836
Call Number (up) UA @ admin @ c:irua:205476 Serial 9145
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Author Bampouli, A.; Goris, Q.; Hussain, M.N.; Louisnard, O.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Van Gerven, T.
Title Importance of design and operating parameters in a sonication system for viscous solutions : effects of input power, horn tip diameter and reactor capacity Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Chemical engineering and processing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 198 Issue Pages 109715-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract This study investigates the distribution of ultrasound (US) energy in a batch system for solutions with viscosity ranging from 1 to approximately 3000 mPas. Sonication was performed using horn type configurations operating at 20-30 kHz and rated power capacity of 50 or 200 W. Two different tip diameters (3 or 7 mm) and two insertion depths (35 or 25 mm) within vessels of different sizes ( approximate to 60 or 130 ml) were utilized. Additionally, a special conical tip design was employed. For each experimental setup, the calorimetric efficiency was estimated, the cavitationally active regions were visualized using the sonochemiluminescence (SCL) method and bubble cluster formation inside the vessel was macroscopically observed using a high speed camera (HSC). In the viscosity range tested, the calorimetry results showed that the efficiency and continuous operation of the device depend on both the rated power and the horn tip diameter. The ratio between electrical and calorimetric power input remained consistently around 40 to 50% across the different configurations for water, but for the 123.2 mPas solution exhibited significant variation ranging from 40 to 85%. Moreover, the power density in the smaller reactor was found to be nearly double compared to the larger one. The SCL analysis showed multiple cavitationally active zones in all setups, and the zones intensity decreased considerably with increase of the solutions viscosity. The results for the cone tip were not conclusive, but can be used as the basis for further investigation. The current research highlights the importance of thoroughly understanding the impact of each design parameter, and of establishing characterization methodologies to assist in the future development of scaled-up, commercial applications.
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Language Wos 001218630800001 Publication Date 2024-02-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0255-2701 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 4.3 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.3; 2024 IF: 2.234
Call Number (up) UA @ admin @ c:irua:206003 Serial 9154
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Author Hassani, N.; Movafegh-Ghadirli, A.; Mahdavifar, Z.; Peeters, F.M.; Neek-Amal, M.
Title Two new members of the covalent organic frameworks family : crystalline 2D-oxocarbon and 3D-borocarbon structures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Computational materials science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 241 Issue Pages 1-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Oxocarbons, known for over two centuries, have recently revealed a long-awaited facet: two-dimensional crystalline structures. Employing an intelligent global optimization algorithm (IGOA) alongside densityfunctional calculations, we unearthed a quasi -flat oxocarbon (C 6 0 6 ), featuring an oxygen -decorated hole, and a novel 3D-borocarbon. Comparative analyses with recently synthesized isostructures, such as 2D -porous carbon nitride (C 6 N 6 ) and 2D -porous boroxine (B 6 0 6 ), highlight the unique attributes of these compounds. All structures share a common stoichiometry of X 6 Y 6 (which we call COF-66), where X = B, C, and Y = B, N, O (with X not equal Y), exhibiting a 2D -crystalline structure, except for borocarbon C 6 B 6 , which forms a 3D crystal. In our comprehensive study, we conducted a detailed exploration of the electronic structure of X 6 Y 6 compounds, scrutinizing their thermodynamic properties and systematically evaluating phonon stability criteria. With expansive surface areas, diverse pore sizes, biocompatibility, pi-conjugation, and distinctive photoelectric properties, these structures, belonging to the covalent organic framework (COF) family, present enticing prospects for fundamental research and hold potential for biosensing applications.
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Language Wos 001215960700001 Publication Date 2024-04-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0927-0256 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.3 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.3; 2024 IF: 2.292
Call Number (up) UA @ admin @ c:irua:206005 Serial 9179
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Author de Hartog, J.J.; Lanki, T.; Timonen, K.L.; Hoek, G.; Janssen, N.A.H.; Ibald-Mulli, A.; Peters, A.; Heinrich, J.; Tarkainen, T.H.; Van Grieken, R.; van Wijnen, J.H.; Brunekreef, B.; Pekkanen, J.
Title Associations between PM2.5 and heart rate variability are modified by particle composition and beta-blocker use in patients with coronary heart disease Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Environmental health perspectives Abbreviated Journal
Volume 117 Issue 1 Pages 105-111
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Background: It has been hypothesized that ambient particulate air pollution is able to modify the autonomic nervous control of the heart, measured as heart rate variability (HRV) . Previously we reported heterogeneous associations between particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm (PM2.5) and HRV across three study centers. Objective: We evaluated whether exposure misclassification, effect modification by medication, or differences in particle composition could explain the inconsistencies. Methods: Subjects with coronary heart disease visited clinics biweekly in Amsterdam, the Netherlands ; Erfurt, Germany ; and Helsinki, Finland for 68 months. The standard deviation (SD) of NN intervals on an electrocardiogram (ECG ; SDNN) and high frequency (HF) power of HRV was measured with ambulatory ECG during paced breathing. Outdoor levels of PM2.5 were measured at a central site. In Amsterdam and Helsinki, indoor and personal PM2.5 were measured during the 24 hr preceding the clinic visit. PM2.5 was apportioned between sources using principal component analyses. We analyzed associations of indoor/personal PM2.5, elements of PM2.5, and source-specific PM2.5 with HRV using linear regression. Results: Indoor and personal PM2.5 were not associated with HRV. Increased outdoor PM2.5 was associated with decreased SDNN and HF at lags of 2 and 3 days only among persons not using beta-blocker medication. Traffic-related PM2.5 was associated with decreased SDNN, and long-range transported PM2.5 with decreased SDNN and HF, most strongly among persons not using beta blockers. Indicators for PM2.5 from traffic and long-range transport were also associated with decreased HRV. Conclusions: Our results suggest that differences in the composition of particles, beta-blocker use, and obesity of study subjects may explain some inconsistencies among previous studies on HRV.
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Language Wos 000262483900037 Publication Date 2008-08-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0091-6765; 1552-9924 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number (up) UA @ admin @ c:irua:72924 Serial 7510
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Author Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
Title Emergent phenomena in multicomponent superconductivity: an introduction to the focus issue Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Superconductor Science & Technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
Volume 28 Issue 28 Pages 060201
Keywords A1 Journal article; CMT
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Language Wos 000354110200001 Publication Date 2015-04-24
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ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2015 IF: 2.325
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ Serial 3945
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Author Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Vagov, A.V.; Axt, V.M.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Atypical BCS-BEC crossover induced by quantum-size effects Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : A : atomic, molecular and optical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev A
Volume 86 Issue 3 Pages 033612
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Quantum-size oscillations of the basic physical characteristics of a confined fermionic condensate are a well-known phenomenon. Its conventional understanding is based on the single-particle physics, whereby the oscillations follow variations in the single-particle density of states driven by the size quantization. Here we present a study of a cigar-shaped ultracold superfluid Fermi gas, which demonstrates an important many-body aspect of the quantum-size coherent effects, overlooked previously. The many-body physics is revealed here in the atypical crossover from the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) superfluid to the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) induced by the size quantization of the particle motion. The single-particle energy spectrum for the transverse dimensions is tightly bound, whereas for the longitudinal direction it resembles a quasi-free dispersion. This results in the formation of a series of single-particle subbands (shells) so that the aggregate fermionic condensate becomes a coherent mixture of subband condensates. Each time when the lower edge of a subband crosses the chemical potential, the BCS-BEC crossover is approached in this subband, and the aggregate condensate contains both BCS and BEC-like components.
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Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor
Language Wos 000308639500004 Publication Date 2012-09-15
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ISSN 1050-2947;1094-1622; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.925 Times cited 34 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). The authors thank C. Salomon and C. Vale for their valuable explications of the experimental situation and interest to our work. We are grateful to G. C. Strinati, D. Neilson, and P. Pieri for useful discussions. M. D. C. acknowledges support of the EU Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR). A. P. gratefully acknowledges financial support of the European Science Foundation, POLATOM Research Networking Programme, Ref. No. 4844 for his visit to the University of Antwerp. A. A. S. acknowledges financial support of the European Science Foundation, POLATOM Research Networking Programme, Ref. No. 5200 for his visit to the University of Camerino. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.925; 2012 IF: 3.042
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101844 Serial 203
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Author Zarenia, M.; Perali, A.; Neilson, D.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Enhancement of electron-hole superfluidity in double few-layer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk
Volume 4 Issue 4 Pages 7319
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We propose two coupled electron-hole sheets of few-layer graphene as a new nanostructure to observe superfluidity at enhanced densities and enhanced transition temperatures. For ABC stacked few-layer graphene we show that the strongly correlated electron-hole pairing regime is readily accessible experimentally using current technologies. We find for double trilayer and quadlayer graphene sheets spatially separated by a nano-thick hexagonal boron-nitride insulating barrier, that the transition temperature for electron-hole superfluidity can approach temperatures of 40 K.
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Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000346272900001 Publication Date 2014-12-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2045-2322; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.259 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes ; We thank L. Benfatto, S. De Palo, and G. Senatore for helpful comments. This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the European Science Foundation (POLATOM). ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259; 2014 IF: 5.578
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122743 Serial 1062
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Author Guidini, A.; Flammia, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
Title BCS-BEC crossover in quantum confined superconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
Volume 29 Issue 29 Pages 711-715
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ultranarrow superconductors are in the strong quantum confinement regime with formation of multiple coherent condensates associated with the many subbands of the electronic structure. Here, we analyze the multiband BCS-BEC crossover induced by the chemical potential tuned close to a subband bottom, in correspondence of a superconducting shape resonance. The evolution of the condensate fraction and of the pair correlation length in the ground state as functions of the chemical potential demonstrates the tunability of the BCS-BEC crossover for the condensate component of the selected subband. The extension of the crossover regime increases when the pairing strength and/or the characteristic energy of the interaction get larger. Our results indicate the coexistence of large and small Cooper pairs in the crossover regime, leading to the optimal parameter configuration for high transition temperature superconductivity.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000371089500034 Publication Date 2015-12-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge A. Bianconi and A.A. Shanenko for useful discussions. A.P. acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. M.V.M. acknowledges support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (BOF-UA). A.P. and M.V.M. acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132287 Serial 4143
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Author Zarenia, M.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Neilson, D.
Title Large gap electron-hole superfluidity and shape resonances in coupled graphene nanoribbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk
Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 24860
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We predict enhanced electron-hole superfluidity in two coupled electron-hole armchair-edge terminated graphene nanoribbons separated by a thin insulating barrier. In contrast to graphene monolayers, the multiple subbands of the nanoribbons are parabolic at low energy with a gap between the conduction and valence bands, and with lifted valley degeneracy. These properties make screening of the electron-hole interaction much weaker than for coupled electron-hole monolayers, thus boosting the pairing strength and enhancing the superfluid properties. The pairing strength is further boosted by the quasi one-dimensional quantum confinement of the carriers, as well as by the large density of states near the bottom of each subband. The latter magnifies superfluid shape resonances caused by the quantum confinement. Several superfluid partial condensates are present for finite-width nanoribbons with multiple subbands. We find that superfluidity is predominately in the strongly-coupled BEC and BCS-BEC crossover regimes, with large superfluid gaps up to 100 meV and beyond. When the gaps exceed the subband spacing, there is significant mixing of the subbands, a rounding of the shape resonances, and a resulting reduction in the one-dimensional nature of the system.
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Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000374654500002 Publication Date 2016-04-25
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ISSN 2045-2322 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.259 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes ; M.Z. acknowledges support by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the University Research Fund (BOF), and the European Science Foundation (POLATOM). A.P. and D.N. acknowledge support by the University of Camerino FAR project CESEMN. The authors thank the colleagues involved in the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions for this work. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133619 Serial 4201
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Author Neilson, D.; Perali, A.; Zarenia, M.
Title Many-body electron correlations in graphene Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2016 Publication (mbt18) Abbreviated Journal
Volume 702 Issue 702 Pages 012008
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The conduction electrons in graphene promise new opportunities to access the region of strong many-body electron-electron correlations. Extremely high quality, atomically flat two-dimensional electron sheets and quasi-one-dimensional electron nanoribbons with tuneable band gaps that can be switched on by gates, should exhibit new many-body phenomena that have long been predicted for the regions of phase space where the average Coulomb repulsions between electrons dominate over their Fermi energies. In electron nanoribbons a few nanometres wide etched in monolayers of graphene, the quantum size effects and the van Hove singularities in their density of states further act to enhance electron correlations. For graphene multilayers or nanoribbons in a double unit electron-hole geometry, it is possible for the many-body electron-hole correlations to be made strong enough to stabilise high-temperature electron- hole superfluidity.
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Publisher Iop publishing ltd Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000389756000008 Publication Date 2016-04-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 702 Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1742-6588; 1742-6596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140268 Serial 4455
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Author Cariglia, M.; Vargas-Paredes, A.; Doria, M.M.; Bianconi, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
Title Shape-Resonant Superconductivity in Nanofilms: from Weak to Strong Coupling Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn
Volume 29 Issue 29 Pages 3081-3086
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ultrathin superconductors of different materials are becoming a powerful platform to find mechanisms for enhancement of superconductivity, exploiting shape resonances in different superconducting properties. Here, we evaluate the superconducting gap and its spatial profile, the multiple gap components, and the chemical potential, of generic superconducting nanofilms, considering the pairing attraction and its energy scale as tunable parameters, from weak to strong coupling, at fixed electron density. Superconducting properties are evaluated at mean field level as a function of the thickness of the nanofilm, in order to characterize the shape resonances in the superconducting gap. We find that the most pronounced shape resonances are generated for weakly coupled superconductors, while approaching the strong coupling regime the shape resonances are rounded by a mixing of the subbands due to the large energy gaps extending over large energy scales. Finally, we find that the spatial profile, transverse to the nanofilm, of the superconducting gap acquires a flat behavior in the shape resonance region, indicating that a robust and uniform multigap superconducting state can arise at resonance.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000390030600016 Publication Date 2016-08-17
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ISSN 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge D. Valentinis, D. Van der Marel, and C. Berthod for useful discussions. A. Ricci is also acknowledged for his comments on the experimental detection of the predictions of this paper. A. Bianconi acknowledges financial support from Superstripes non-profit organization. M. Cariglia acknowledges CNPq support from project (205029 / 2014-0) and FAPEMIG support from project APQ-02164-14. M.M. Doria acknowledges CNPq support from funding (23079.014992 / 2015-39). M.V. Milosevic acknowledges support from Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). A. Perali acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. All authors acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140347 Serial 4461
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Author Zhang, L.-F.; Flammia, L.; Covaci, L.; Perali, A.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Multifaceted impact of a surface step on superconductivity in atomically thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 96 Issue 10 Pages 104509
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Recent experiments show that an atomic step on the surface of atomically thin metallic films can strongly affect electronic transport. Here we reveal multiple and versatile effects that such a surface step can have on superconductivity in ultrathin films. By solving the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations self-consistently in this regime, where quantum confinement dominates the emergent physics, we show that the electronic structure is profoundly modified on the two sides of the step, as is the spatial distribution of the superconducting order parameter and its dependence on temperature and electronic gating. Furthermore, the surface step changes nontrivially the transport properties both in the proximity-induced superconducting pair correlations and the Josephson effect, depending on the step height. These results offer a new route to tailor superconducting circuits and design atomically thin heterojunctions made of one same material.
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Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor
Language Wos 000411076000012 Publication Date 2017-09-18
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen), the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (TOPBOF project) and the Italian MIUR through the PRIN 2015 program (Contract No. 2015C5SEJJ001). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146750 Serial 4790
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Author Conti, S.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Neilson, D.
Title Multicomponent electron-hole superfluidity and the BCS-BEC crossover in double bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 119 Issue 25 Pages 257002
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Superfluidity in coupled electron-hole sheets of bilayer graphene is predicted here to be multicomponent because of the conduction and valence bands. We investigate the superfluid crossover properties as functions of the tunable carrier densities and the tunable energy band gap Eg. For small band gaps there is a significant boost in the two superfluid gaps, but the interaction-driven excitations from the valence to the conduction band can weaken the superfluidity, even blocking the system from entering the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) regime at low densities. At a given larger density, a band gap E-g similar to 80-120 meV can carry the system into the strong-pairing multiband BCS-BEC crossover regime, the optimal range for realization of high-Tc superfluidity.'));
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000418619100017 Publication Date 2017-12-22
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ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes ; We thank Mohammad Zarenia for useful discussions. Part of this work was supported by FWO-VI (Flemish Science Foundation) and the Methusalem program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148509 Serial 4885
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Author Rios, P.L.; Perali, A.; Needs, R.J.; Neilson, D.
Title Evidence from quantum Monte Carlo simulations of large-gap superfluidity and BCS-BEC crossover in double electron-hole layers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 120 Issue 17 Pages 177701
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We report quantum Monte Carlo evidence of the existence of large gap superfluidity in electron-hole double layers over wide density ranges. The superfluid parameters evolve from normal state to BEC with decreasing density, with the BCS state restricted to a tiny range of densities due to the strong screening of Coulomb interactions, which causes the gap to rapidly become large near the onset of superfluidity. The superfluid properties exhibit similarities to ultracold fermions and iron-based superconductors, suggesting an underlying universal behavior of BCS-BEC crossovers in pairing systems.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000430547800002 Publication Date 2018-04-23
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ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes ; The authors thank G. Baym, M. Bonitz, and G. Senatore for useful discussions. A. P. and D. N. acknowledge financial support from University of Camerino FAR project CESEMN and from the Italian MIUR through the PRIN 2015 program under Contract No. 2015C5SEJJ001. R. J. N. acknowledges financial support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, U.K., under Grant No. EP/ P034616/1. P. L. R. acknowledges financial support from the Max-Planck Society. Computational resources have been provided by the High Performance Computing Service of the University of Cambridge and by the Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150750UA @ admin @ c:irua:150750 Serial 4967
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Author Flammia, L.; Zhang, L.-F.; Covaci, L.; Perali, A.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Superconducting nanoribbon with a constriction : a quantum-confined Josephson junction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 97 Issue 13 Pages 134514
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Extended defects are known to strongly affect nanoscale superconductors. Here, we report the properties of superconducting nanoribbons with a constriction formed between two adjacent step edges by solving the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations self-consistently in the regime where quantum confinement is important. Since the quantum resonances of the superconducting gap in the constricted area are different from the rest of the nanoribbon, such constriction forms a quantum-confined S-S'-S Josephson junction, with a broadly tunable performance depending on the length and width of the constriction with respect to the nanoribbon, and possible gating. These findings provide an intriguing approach to further tailor superconducting quantum devices where Josephson effect is of use.
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Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor
Language Wos 000430161500004 Publication Date 2018-04-17
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen), the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (TOPBOF), the Italian MIUR through the PRIN 2015 program (Contract No. 2015C5SEJJ001), the MultiSuper network, and the EU-COST NANOCOHYBRI action CA16218. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150754UA @ admin @ c:irua:150754 Serial 4980
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Author Pinto, N.; Rezvani, S.J.; Perali, A.; Flammia, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Fretto, M.; Cassiago, C.; De Leo, N.
Title Dimensional crossover and incipient quantum size effects in superconducting niobium nanofilms Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk
Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 4710
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Superconducting and normal state properties of Niobium nanofilms have been systematically investigated as a function of film thickness, on different substrates. The width of the superconductingto- normal transition for all films is remarkably narrow, confirming their high quality. The superconducting critical current density exhibits a pronounced maximum for thickness around 25 nm, marking the 3D-to-2D crossover. The magnetic penetration depth shows a sizeable enhancement for the thinnest films. Additional amplification effects of the superconducting properties have been obtained with sapphire substrates or squeezing the lateral size of the nanofilms. For thickness close to 20 nm we measured a doubled perpendicular critical magnetic field compared to its large thickness value, indicating shortening of the correlation length and the formation of small Cooper pairs. Our data analysis indicates an exciting interplay between quantum-size and proximity effects together with strong-coupling effects and the importance of disorder in the thinnest films, placing these nanofilms close to the BCS-BEC crossover regime.
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Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000427588300011 Publication Date 2018-03-12
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ISSN 2045-2322 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.259 Times cited 37 Open Access
Notes ; We thank Antonio Bianconi, Mauro Doria and Vincenzo Lacquaniti for useful discussions. We acknowledge the collaboration with Federica Celegato for AFM analysis and Sara Quercetti for the electrical properties characterization. A. P. and N. P. acknowledge financial support from University of Camerino FAR project CESEMN. We also acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150843UA @ admin @ c:irua:150843 Serial 4965
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Author Saberi-Pouya, S.; Zarenia, M.; Perali, A.; Vazifehshenas, T.; Peeters, F.M.
Title High-temperature electron-hole superfluidity with strong anisotropic gaps in double phosphorene monolayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 97 Issue 17 Pages 174503
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Excitonic superfluidity in double phosphorene monolayers is investigated using the BCS mean-field equations. Highly anisotropic superfluidity is predicted where we found that the maximum superfluid gap is in the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) regime along the armchair direction and in the BCS-BEC crossover regime along the zigzag direction. We estimate the highest Kosterlitz-Thouless transition temperature with maximum value up to similar to 90 K with onset carrier densities as high as 4 x 10(12) cm(-2). This transition temperature is significantly larger than what is found in double electron-hole few-layers graphene. Our results can guide experimental research toward the realization of anisotropic condensate states in electron-hole phosphorene monolayers.
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Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor
Language Wos 000431986100002 Publication Date 2018-05-02
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes ; We thank David Neilson for helpful discussions. This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem program of the Flemish government and Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151533UA @ admin @ c:irua:151533 Serial 5028
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Author Sidor, Y.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Schildermans, N.; Hayne, M.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Rastelli, A.; Schmidt, O.G.
Title High-field magnetoexcitons in unstrained GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 73 Issue 15 Pages 155334,1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000237155100084 Publication Date 2006-04-28
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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 50 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2006 IF: 3.107
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58275 Serial 1429
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Author Soldatov, A.; Yalovega, G.; Smolentsev, G.; Kravtsova, A.; Lamoen, D.; Balasubramanian, C.; Marcelli, A.; Cinque, G.; Bellucci, S.
Title ALN nanoparticles XANES analysis: local atomic and electronic structure Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods In Physics Research Section A-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors And Associated Equipment Abbreviated Journal Nucl Instrum Meth A
Volume 575 Issue 1/2 Pages 85-87
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
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Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000247146600021 Publication Date 2007-01-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0168-9002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.362 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.362; 2007 IF: 1.114
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64755 Serial 89
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Author Mao, M.; Benedikt, J.; Consoli, A.; Bogaerts, A.
Title New pathways for nanoparticle formation in acetylene dusty plasmas: a modelling investigation and comparison with experiments Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics: D: applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Phys D Appl Phys
Volume 41 Issue Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this paper, the initial mechanisms of nanoparticle formation and growth in radiofrequency acetylene (C2H2) plasmas are investigated by means of a comprehensive self-consistent one-dimensional (1D) fluid model. This model is an extension of the 1D fluid model, developed earlier by De Bleecker et al. Based on the comparison of our previous results with available experimental data for acetylene plasmas in the literature, some new mechanisms for negative ion formation and growth are proposed. Possible routes are considered for the formation of larger (linear and branched) hydrocarbons C2nH2 (n = 3, 4, 5), which contribute to the generation of C2nH− anions (n = 3, 4, 5) due to dissociative electron attachment. Moreover, the vinylidene anion (H2CC−) and higher anions (n = 24) are found to be important plasma species.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000260738100024 Publication Date 2008-10-24
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ISSN 0022-3727;1361-6463; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.588 Times cited 47 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.588; 2008 IF: 2.104
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71018 Serial 2330
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Author Ding, F.; Akopian, N.; Li, B.; Perinetti, U.; Govorov, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Bufon, C.C.; Deneke, C.; Chen, Y.H.; Rastelli, A.; Schmidt, O.G.; Zwiller, V.
Title Gate controlled Aharonov-Bohm-type oscillations from single neutral excitons in quantum rings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 82 Issue 7 Pages 8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Language Wos 000280813100005 Publication Date 2010-08-11
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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 58 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge L. P. Kouwenhoven and Z. G. Wang for support, L. Wang, V. Fomin, S. Kiravittaya, M. Tadic, Wen-Hao Chang, I. Sellers, A. Avetisyan, and C. Pryor for fruitful discussions and the financial support of NWO (VIDI), the CAS-MPG program, the DFG (FOR730), BMBF (Grant No. 01BM459), NSFC (Grant No. 60625402), and Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). Access to the TEM of B. Rellinghaus is acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83992 Serial 1321
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Author Ding, F.; Li, B.; Akopian, N.; Perinetti, U.; Chen, Y.H.; Peeters, F.M.; Rastelli, A.; Zwiller, V.; Schmidt, O.G.
Title Single neutral excitons confined in AsBr3 in situ etched InGaAs quantum rings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Journal of nanoelectronics and optoelectronics Abbreviated Journal J Nanoelectron Optoe
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 51-57
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We observe the evolution of single self-assembled semiconductor quantum dots into quantum rings during AsBr3 in situ etching. The direct three-dimensional imaging of In(Ga)As nanostructures embedded in GaAs matrix is demonstrated by selective wet chemical etching combined with atomic force microscopy. Single neutral excitons confined in these quantum rings are studied by magneto-photoluminescence. Oscillations in the exciton radiative recombination energy and in the emission intensity are observed under an applied magnetic field. Further, we demonstrate that the period of the oscillations can be tuned by a gate potential that modifies the exciton confinement. The experimental results, combined with calculations, indicate that the exciton Aharonov-Bohm effect may account for the observed effects.
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Language Wos 000290692200005 Publication Date 2011-04-18
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ISSN 1555-130X;1555-1318; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.497 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge L. P. Kouwenhoven and Z. G. Wang for support, C. C. Bof Bufon, C. Deneke, V. Fomin, A. Govorov, S. Kiravittaya, and Wen-Hao Chang for their help and discussions. We are grateful for the financial support of NWO (VIDI), the CAS-MPG programm, the DFG (FOR730), BMBF (No. 01BM459), NSFC China (60625402), and Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.497; 2011 IF: 0.556
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90187 Serial 3025
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Author Chen, Y.; Shanenko, A.A.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Superconducting nanofilms : molecule-like pairing induced by quantum confinement Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 24 Issue 18 Pages 185701-185701,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Quantum confinement of the perpendicular motion of electrons in single-crystalline metallic superconducting nanofilms splits the conduction band into a series of single-electron subbands. A distinctive feature of such a nanoscale multi-band superconductor is that the energetic position of each subband can vary significantly with changing nanofilm thickness, substrate material, protective cover and other details of the fabrication process. It can occur that the bottom of one of the available subbands is situated in the vicinity of the Fermi level. We demonstrate that the character of the superconducting pairing in such a subband changes dramatically and exhibits a clear molecule-like trend, which is very similar to the well-known crossover from the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer regime to Bose-Einstein condensation (BCS-BEC) observed in trapped ultracold fermions. For Pb nanofilms with thicknesses of 4 and 5 monolayers (MLs) this will lead to a spectacular scenario: up to half of all the Cooper pairs nearly collapse, shrinking in the lateral size (parallel to the nanofilm) down to a few nanometers. As a result, the superconducting condensate will be a coherent mixture of almost molecule-like fermionic pairs with ordinary, extended Cooper pairs.
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Language Wos 000303500900018 Publication Date 2012-04-05
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ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). AAS thanks A Bianconi, M D Croitoru and A V Vagov for useful discussions. AAS acknowledges the hospitality and fruitful interactions with G C Strinati, P Pieri and D Neilson during his visit to the University of Camerino, supported by the School of Advanced Studies of the University of Camerino. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355
Call Number (up) UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98223 Serial 3357
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