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Author Yang, Z.; Tirry, W.; Lamoen, D.; Kulkova, S.; Schryvers, D.
Title Electron energy-loss spectroscopy and first-principles calculation studies on a Ni-Ti shape memory alloy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 56 Issue 3 Pages 395-404
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000253020900011 Publication Date 2007-12-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.301 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Goa; Ec Rtn; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2008 IF: 3.729
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67462 Serial 931
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Author Bartova, B.; Wiese, N.; Schryvers, D.; Chapman, J.N.; Ignacova, S.
Title Microstructure of precipitates and magnetic domain structure in an annealed Co38Ni33Al29 shape memory alloy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 56 Issue 16 Pages 4470-4476
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The microstructure of a Co38Ni33Al29 ferromagnetic shape memory alloy was determined by conventional transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction studies together with advanced microscopy techniques and in situ Lorentz microscopy. Rod-like precipitates, 1060 nm long, of hexagonal close-packed -Co were confirmed to be present by high-resolution TEM. The orientation relationship between the precipitates and B2 matrix is described by the Burgers orientation relationship. The crystal structure of the martensite obtained after cooling is tetragonal L10 with a (111) twinning plane. The magnetic domain structure was determined during an in situ cooling experiment using the Fresnel mode of Lorentz microscopy. While transformation proceeds from B2 austenite to L10 martensite, new domains are nucleated, leading to a decrease in domain width, with the magnetization lying predominantly along a single direction. It was possible to completely describe the relationship between magnetic domains and crystallographic directions in the austenite phase though complications existed for the martensite phase.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000259931300033 Publication Date 2008-06-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.301 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Multimat Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2008 IF: 3.729
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72321 Serial 2072
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Author Martín, A.; Bordel, N.; Pereiro, R.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Monte Carlo analysis of the electron thermalization process in the afterglow of a microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta B
Volume 63 Issue 11 Pages 1274-1282
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract A Monte Carlo model is utilized for studying the behavior of electrons in the afterglow of an analytical microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge. This model uses several quantities as input data, such as electric field and potential, ion flux at the cathode, the fast argon ion and atom impact ionization rates, slow electron density, the electrical characterization of the pulse (voltage and current profiles) and temperature profile. These quantities were obtained by earlier Monte Carlo fluid calculations for a pulsed discharge. Our goal is to study the behavior of the so-called Monte Carlo electrons (i.e., those electrons created at the cathode or by ionization collisions in the plasma which are followed by using the Monte Carlo model) from their origin to the moment when they are absorbed at the cell walls or when they have lost their energy by collisions (being transferred to the group of slow electrons) in the afterglow of the pulsed discharge. The thermalization of the electrons is a phenomenon where the electron-electron Coulomb collisions acquire a special importance. Indeed, in the afterglow the cross sections of the other electron reactions taken into account in the model are very low, because of the very low electron energy. We study the electron energy distributions at several times during and after the pulse and at several positions in the plasma cell, focusing on the thermalization and on the behavior of the electrons in the afterglow. Also, the time evolution of the rates of the various collision processes, the average electron energy, the densities of Monte Carlo and slow electrons and the ionization degree are investigated.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000261905500008 Publication Date 2008-10-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0584-8547; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.241 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.241; 2008 IF: 2.853
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71271 Serial 2195
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Author Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.
Title Photoemission study of CF4 rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 46 Issue 10 Pages 1271-1275
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000258987500001 Publication Date 2008-05-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0008-6223; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited 21 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481 Serial 2612
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Author Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 231 Issue 3 Pages 359-363
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000259611000001 Publication Date 2008-08-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited Open Access
Notes The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 Serial 2849
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Author Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Calculation of gas heating in a dc sputter magnetron Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 104 Issue 9 Pages 093301,1-093301,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The effect of gas heating in laboratory sputter magnetrons is investigated by means of numerical modeling. The model is two-dimensional in the coordinate space and three-dimensional in the velocity space based on the particle-in-cellMonte Carlo collisions technique. It is expanded in a way that allows the inclusion of the neutral plasma particles (fast gas atoms and sputtered atoms), which makes it possible to calculate the gas temperature and its influence on the discharge behavior in a completely self-consistent way. The results of the model are compared to experimental measurements and to other existing simulation results. The results show that gas heating is pressure dependent (rising with the increase in the gas pressure) and should be taken into consideration at pressures above 10 mTorr.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000260941700017 Publication Date 2008-11-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 19 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2008 IF: 2.201
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71286 Serial 267
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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Devolder, A.; Verhulst, S.L.; Germonpré, P.; Wuyts, F.L.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W.
Title Computational fluid dynamics can detect changes in airway resistance in asthmatics after acute bronchodilation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of biomechanics Abbreviated Journal J Biomech
Volume 41 Issue 1 Pages 106-113
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000253062100014 Publication Date 2007-08-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9290; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.664 Times cited 53 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.664; 2008 IF: 2.784
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64859 Serial 456
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Author Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.
Title The dominant role of impurities in the composition of high pressure noble gas plasmas Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 92 Issue 4 Pages 041504,1-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000252860400026 Publication Date 2008-02-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 115 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66820 Serial 748
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Author Slachmuylders, A.F.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W.
Title Effect of a metallic gate on the energy levels of a shallow donor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 92 Issue 8 Pages 083104,1-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000254297300074 Publication Date 2008-02-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69618 Serial 792
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Author Halley, D.; Majjad, H.; Bowen, M.; Najjari, N.; Henry, Y.; Ulhaq-Bouillet, C.; Weber, W.; Bertoni, G.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Electrical switching in Fe/Cr/MgO/Fe magnetic tunnel junctions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 92 Issue 21 Pages 212115,1-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Hysteretic resistance switching is observed in epitaxial Fe/Cr/MgO/Fe magnetic tunnel junctions under bias voltage cycling between negative and positive values of about 1 V. The junctions switch back and forth between high- and low-resistance states, both of which depend on the device bias history. A linear dependence is found between the magnitude of the tunnel magnetoresistance and the crafted resistance of the junctions. To explain these results, a model is proposed that considers electron transport both by elastic tunneling and by defect-assisted transmission. (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000256303500042 Publication Date 2008-06-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69284UA @ admin @ c:irua:69284 Serial 894
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Author Sercu, S.; Zhang, L.; Merregaert, J.
Title The extracellular matrix protein 1: its molecular interaction and implication in tumor progression Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Cancer investigation Abbreviated Journal Cancer Invest
Volume 26 Issue 4 Pages 375-384
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000255370000008 Publication Date 2008-04-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0735-7907;1532-4192; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.007 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.007; 2008 IF: 1.976
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68573 Serial 1160
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Author Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Graphene: a perfect nanoballoon Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 93 Issue 19 Pages 193107,1-193107,3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We have performed a first-principles density functional theory investigation of the penetration of helium atoms through a graphene monolayer with defects. The relaxation of the graphene layer caused by the incoming helium atoms does not have a strong influence on the height of the energy barriers for penetration. For defective graphene layers, the penetration barriers decrease exponentially with the size of the defects but they are still sufficiently high that very large defects are needed to make the graphene sheet permeable for small atoms and molecules. This makes graphene a very promising material for the construction of nanocages and nanomembranes.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000260944100090 Publication Date 2008-11-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 295 Open Access
Notes This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the NOI-BOF of the University of Antwerp, and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:73196 Serial 1368
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Author Bultinck, E.; Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A.; Depla, D.
Title The importance of an external circuit in a particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions model for a direct current planar magnetron Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 103 Issue 1 Pages 013309,1-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000252890700024 Publication Date 2008-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2008 IF: 2.201
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66176 Serial 1564
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Author Saniz, R.; Norman, M.R.; Freeman, A.J.
Title Orbital mixing and nesting in the bilayer manganites La2-2xSr1+2xMn2O7 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 101 Issue 23 Pages 236402-236404
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A first principles study of La(2-2x)Sr(1+2x)Mn(2)O(7) compounds for doping levels 0.3 <= x <= 0.5 shows that the low energy electronic structure of the majority spin carriers is determined by strong momentum-dependent interactions between the Mn e(g) d(x)(2)-y(2) and d(3z)(2)-r(2) orbitals, which, in addition to an x-dependent Jahn-Teller distortion, differ in the ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic phases. The Fermi surface exhibits nesting behavior that is reflected by peaks in the static susceptibility, whose positions as a function of momentum have a nontrivial dependence on x.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000261431200045 Publication Date 2008-12-03
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 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102602 Serial 2498
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Author Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Paramagnetic adsorbates on graphene: a charge transfer analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 92 Issue 24 Pages 243125,1-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We introduce a modified version of the Hirshfeld charge analysis method and demonstrate its accurateness by calculating the charge transfer between the paramagnetic molecule NO2 and graphene. The charge transfer between paramagnetic molecules and a graphene layer as calculated with ab initio methods can crucially depend on the size of the supercell used in the calculation. This has important consequences for adsorption studies involving paramagnetic molecules such as NO2 physisorbed on graphene or on carbon nanotubes. © 2008 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000256934900099 Publication Date 2008-06-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 79 Open Access
Notes This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the NOI-BOF of the University of Antwerp, and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). Discussions with C. Van Alsenoy are gratefully acknowledged. Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69619 Serial 2552
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; Gladilin, V.N.; Fomin, V.M.; Devreese, J.T.; Magnus, W.; Schoenmaker, W.; Sorée, B.
Title Quantum transport in an ultra-thin SOI MOSFET: influence of the channel thickness on the I-V characteristics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun
Volume 147 Issue 1/2 Pages 31-35
Keywords A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000257220400009 Publication Date 2008-04-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2008 IF: 1.557
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69748 Serial 2794
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Author Dominiczak, M.; Ruyter, A.; Limelette, P.; Monot-Laffez, I.; Giovannelli, F.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Relaxation phenomena at the metal-to-insulator transition in La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun
Volume 148 Issue 7/8 Pages 340-344
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The time dependence of the resistance RAC of a La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystal has been investigated in the vicinity of the metal-to-insulator transition temperature. We used local probe microscopy to show the existence, at room temperature, of coexisting clusters of micrometer size. Our analysis shows that relaxation effects can be described with a simple exponential contribution using a random resistor-network, based on phase separation between insulating and metallic domains. Our results clearly prove the existence of a percolation threshold over which no percolation path exists. Moreover, these results highlight the significant role of the remanent magnetization.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000260907800020 Publication Date 2008-09-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2008 IF: 1.557
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75637 Serial 2863
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Author Khotkevych, V.V.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.
Title A scanning Hall probe microscope for high resolution magnetic imaging down to 300 mK Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication The review of scientific instruments Abbreviated Journal Rev Sci Instrum
Volume 79 Issue 12 Pages 123708
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We present the design, construction, and performance of a low-temperature scanning Hall probe microscope with submicron lateral resolution and a large scanning range. The detachable microscope head is mounted on the cold flange of a commercial 3He-refrigerator (Oxford Instruments, Heliox VT-50) and operates between room temperature and 300 mK. It is fitted with a three-axis slip-stick nanopositioner that enables precise in situ adjustment of the probe location within a 6×6×7 mm3 space. The local magnetic induction at the sample surface is mapped with an easily changeable microfabricated Hall probe [typically GsAs/AlGaAs or AlGaAs/InGaAs/GaAs Hall sensors with integrated scanning tunnel microscopy (STM) tunneling tips] and can achieve minimum detectable fields 10 mG/Hz1/2. The Hall probe is brought into very close proximity to the sample surface by sensing and controlling tunnel currents at the integrated STM tip. The instrument is capable of simultaneous tunneling and Hall signal acquisition in surface-tracking mode. We illustrate the potential of the system with images of superconducting vortices at the surface of a Nb thin film down to 372 mK, and also of labyrinth magnetic-domain patterns of an yttrium iron garnet film captured at room temperature.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000262224800032 Publication Date 2008-12-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0034-6748; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.515 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.515; 2008 IF: 1.738
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75725 Serial 2942
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Author Masir, M.R.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Wavevector filtering through single-layer and bilayer graphene with magnetic barrier structures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 93 Issue 24 Pages 242103,1-242103,3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We show that the angular range of the transmission through magnetic barrier structures can be efficiently controlled in single-layer and bilayer graphenes and this renders the structures efficient wavevector filters. As the number of magnetic barriers increases, this range shrinks, the gaps in the transmission versus energy become wider, and the conductance oscillates with the Fermi energy.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication (down) New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000261896400032 Publication Date 2008-12-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 91 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75931 Serial 3910
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Author Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, J.; Van Gaal, L.; de Backer, W.; Desager, K.
Title Adenotonsillectomy as first-line treatment for sleep-disordered breathing in obese children Type L1 Letter to the editor
Year 2008 Publication American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Abbreviated Journal Am J Resp Crit Care
Volume 177 Issue 12 Pages 1399
Keywords L1 Letter to the editor; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1073-449x; 1535-4970 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.204 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.204; 2008 IF: 9.792
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68864 Serial 59
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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, W.
Title Novel imaging techniques using computer methods for the evaluation of the upper airway in patients with sleep-disordered breathing: a comprehensive review Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Sleep medicine reviews Abbreviated Journal Sleep Med Rev
Volume 12 Issue 6 Pages 437-447
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Patients with sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) can be treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or with several upper airway (UA) interventions. While nCPAP is almost always effective when clinically well tolerated, the therapeutic outcome of UA surgery and UA devices is difficult to predict. The improvement of our capability to perform the latter predictions more accurately is of great clinical importance since it will prevent patients to be treated with ineffective, sometimes irreversible, techniques. In this review we describe the importance of new imaging methods in this respect. We first refer to the most important pathophysiological mechanisms known so far to play a role in SRBD, indicating that functional imaging could elucidate these mechanisms in a patient specific manner. Then we describe the new technologies that make UA imaging more functional referring to the data as they are presently available. Finally we summarise the studies that do indicate that the use of functional imaging of the UA in SRBD patients may significantly help to predict the clinical outcome after UA interventions.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) New York Editor
Language Wos 000261904500003 Publication Date 2008-10-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1087-0792; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.958 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.958; 2008 IF: 6.143
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71640 Serial 2378
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Author Silhanek, A.V.; van de Vondel, J.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Metlushko, V.; Ilic, B.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Comment on “Transverse rectification in superconducting thin films with arrays of asymmetric defects” Type Editorial
Year 2008 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 92 Issue 17 Pages
Keywords Editorial; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Amer inst physics Place of Publication (down) Melville Editor
Language Wos 000255524000100 Publication Date 2008-05-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68867 Serial 412
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Author Milton Pereira, J.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Resonant tunneling in graphene microstructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microelectronics journal Abbreviated Journal Microelectron J
Volume 39 Issue 3-4 Pages 534-536
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Luton Editor
Language Wos 000255600600055 Publication Date 2007-08-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0026-2692; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.163 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.163; 2008 IF: 0.859
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68850 Serial 2892
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Author Mlinar, V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tuning of the optical properties of (11k) grown InAs quantum dots by the capping layer Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microelectronics journal Abbreviated Journal Microelectron J
Volume 39 Issue 3-4 Pages 359-361
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) Luton Editor
Language Wos 000255600600013 Publication Date 2007-09-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0026-2692; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.163 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.163; 2008 IF: 0.859
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68849 Serial 3753
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Author Bogaerts, A.
Title Computer simulations of argon-hydrogen Grimm-type glow discharges Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom
Volume 23 Issue Pages 1476-1486
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Computer simulations have been performed to describe the effect of small admixtures of hydrogen to an argon glow discharge in the Grimm-type configuration. The two-dimensional density profiles of the various plasma species (i.e., electrons, Ar+, ArH+, H+, H2+ and H3+ ions, H atoms and H2 molecules, Ar metastable atoms and sputtered Cu atoms) are presented for 1% H2 added to the argon glow discharge, and the effect of different H2 additions (varying between 0.1 and 10%) on the species densities, the hydrogen dissociation degree, and the sputtering process, are investigated. Finally, the relative contributions of various production and loss processes for the different plasma species are calculated.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000260309700002 Publication Date 2008-10-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0267-9477;1364-5544; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2008 IF: 4.028
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70950 Serial 468
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Author Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
Title The effect of temperature on the structural, electronic and optical properties of sp3-rich amorphous carbon Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages 035216,1-6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The effect of temperature on the structural, electronic and optical properties of dense tetrahedral amorphous carbon made of similar to 80% sp(3)-bonded atoms is investigated using a combination of the classical Monte Carlo technique and density functional theory. A structural transformation accompanied by a slight decrease of the sp(3) fraction is evidenced above a temperature of about 600 degrees C. A structural analysis in combination with energy-loss near-edge structure calculations shows that beyond this temperature, the sp(2)-bonded C sites arrange themselves so as to enhance the conjugation of the p electrons. The Tauc optical band gap deduced from the calculated dielectric function shows major changes beyond this temperature in accordance with experimental results. Energy-loss near-edge structure and band gap calculations additionally reveal a massive destabilization of the of sp(3) bonding phase in favour of sp(2) bonding at a temperature of about 1300 degrees C which agrees very well with the reported value of 1100 degrees C.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000252922900026 Publication Date 2007-12-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2008 IF: 1.900
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67461 Serial 840
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Author Bultinck, E.; Bogaerts, A.
Title The effect of the magnetic field strength on the sheath region of a dc magnetron discharge Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics: D: applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Phys D Appl Phys
Volume 41 Issue Pages 202007,1-5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract A 2d3v particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions model was applied to study the influence of the magnetic field strength on the cathode sheath region of a direct current (dc) magnetron discharge. When applying a magnetic field of 520-730 G, the cathode sheath width decreases with magnetic field strength, whereas, if a stronger magnetic field is applied (i. e. from 730 to 2600 G), the sheath width increases. This is explained by studying the structure of the sheath in different magnetic field strengths in terms of the electron and ion densities. The consequences of sheath structure on the sputter deposition process are also investigated. It is found that the magnetic field strength can control the erosion profile and the sputter rate.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000260131700007 Publication Date 2008-10-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.588; 2008 IF: 2.104
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70630 Serial 847
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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Gorlé, C.D.; Germonpré, P.; Partoens, B.; Wuyts, F.L.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W.
Title Flow analyses in the lower airways: patient-specific model and boundary conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Medical engineering and physics Abbreviated Journal Med Eng Phys
Volume 30 Issue 7 Pages 872-879
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly applied in the respiratory domain. The ability to simulate the flow through a bifurcating tubular system has increased the insight into the internal flow dynamics and the particular characteristics of respiratory flows such as secondary motions and inertial effects. The next step in the evolution is to apply the technique to patient-specific cases, in order to provide more information about pathological airways. This study presents a patient-specific approach where both the geometry and the boundary conditions (BC) are based on individual imaging methods using computed tomography (CT). The internal flow distribution of a 73-year-old female suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is assessed. The validation is performed through the comparison of lung ventilation with gamma scintigraphy. The results show that in order to obtain agreement within the accuracy limits of the gamma scintigraphy scan, both the patient-specific geometry and the BC (driving pressure) play a crucial role. A minimal invasive test (CT scan) supplied enough information to perform an accurate CFD analysis. In the end it was possible to capture the pathological features of the respiratory system using the imaging and computational fluid dynamics techniques. This brings the introduction of this new technique in the clinical practice one step closer.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000259768300009 Publication Date 2007-12-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1350-4533; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.819 Times cited 82 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.819; 2008 IF: 2.216
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71693 Serial 1224
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Author Ruelle, B.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Drube, W.; Johnson, R.L.; Liang, D.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dubois, P.; Hecq, M.; Bittencourt, C.;
Title Functionalization of MWCNTs with atomic nitrogen : electronic structure Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics: D: applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Phys D Appl Phys
Volume 41 Issue 4 Pages 045202-45204
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The changes induced by exposing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to atomic nitrogen were analysed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), x-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that the atomic nitrogen generated by a microwave plasma effectively grafts chemical groups onto the CNT surface altering the density of valence electronic states. HRTEM showed that the exposure to atomic nitrogen does not significantly damage the CNT surface.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000253177900018 Publication Date 2008-01-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.588; 2008 IF: 2.104
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102633 Serial 1306
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Author Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Barrier, N.; Nguyen, N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M.
Title Long-range ordering in the Bi1-xAexFeO3-x/2 perovskites: Bi1/3Sr2/3FeO2.67 and Bi1/2Ca1/2FeO2.75 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 181 Issue 10 Pages 2601-2609
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Two-ordered perovskites, Bi1/3Sr2/3FeO2.67 and Bi1/2Ca1/2FeO2.75, have been stabilized and characterized by transmission electron microscopy, Mössbauer spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction techniques. They both exhibit orthorhombic superstructures, one with a≈b≈2ap and c≈3ap (S.G.: Pb2n or Pbmn) for the Sr-based compound and one with a≈b≈2ap and c≈8ap (S.G.: B222, Bmm2, B2mm or Bmmm) for the Ca-based one. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) images evidence the existence of one deficient [FeOx]∞ layer, suggesting that Bi1/3Sr2/3FeO2.67 and Bi1/2Ca1/2FeO2.75 behave differently compared to their Ln-based homolog. The HAADF-STEM images allow to propose a model of cation ordering on the A sites of the perovskite. The Mössbauer analyses confirm the trivalent state of iron and its complex environment with three types of coordination. Both compounds exhibit a high value of resistivity and the inverse molar susceptibility versus temperature curves evidence a magnetic transition at about 730 K for the Bi1/3Sr2/3FeO2.67 and a smooth reversible transition between 590 and 650 K for Bi1/2Ca1/2FeO2.75.
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Publisher Place of Publication (down) London Editor
Language Wos 000260441000008 Publication Date 2008-06-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2008 IF: 1.910
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75663 Serial 1839
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