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Ao, Z.M.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
High-capacity hydrogen storage in Al-adsorbed graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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81 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
205406,1-205406,7 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A high-capacity hydrogen storage mediumAl-adsorbed grapheneis proposed based on density-functional theory calculations. We find that a graphene layer with Al adsorbed on both sides can store hydrogen up to 13.79 wt % with average adsorption energy −0.193 eV/H2. Its hydrogen storage capacity is in excess of 6 wt %, surpassing U. S. Department of Energy (DOEs) target. Based on the binding-energy criterion and molecular-dynamics calculations, we find that hydrogen storage can be recycled at near ambient conditions. This high-capacity hydrogen storage is due to the adsorbed Al atoms that act as bridges to link the electron clouds of the H2 molecules and the graphene layer. As a consequence, a two-layer arrangement of H2 molecules is formed on each side of the Al-adsorbed graphene layer. The H2 concentration in the hydrogen storage medium can be measured by the change in the conductivity of the graphene layer. |
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000278144500082 |
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2010-05-06 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
Times cited |
219 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83386 |
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1422 |
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Kosimov, D.P.; Dzhurakhalov, A.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Carbon clusters: from ring structures to nanographene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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81 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
195414,1-195414,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The lowest-energy configurations of Cn(n≤55) clusters are obtained using the energy-minimization technique with the conjugate gradient method where a modified Brenner potential is invoked to describe the carbon and hydrocarbon interaction. We found that the ground-state configuration consists of a single ring for small number of C atoms and multiring structures are found with increasing n, which can be in planar, bowl-like or caplike form. Contrary to previous predictions, the binding energy Eb does not show even-odd oscillations and only small jumps are found in the Eb(n) curve as a consequence of specific types of edges or equivalently the number of secondary atoms. We found that hydrogenation of the edge atoms may change the ground-state configuration of the nanocluster. In both cases we determined the magic clusters. Special attention is paid to trigonal and hexagonal shaped carbon clusters and to clusters having a graphenelike configuration. Trigonal clusters are never the ground state while hexagonal-shaped clusters are only the ground state when they have zigzag edges. |
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000278142000103 |
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2010-05-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
55 |
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; This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83385 |
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278 |
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Vodolazov, D.Y.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Strong influence of nonlocal nonequilibrium effects on the dynamics of the order parameter in a phase-slip center: ring studies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
184521,1-184521,7 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study the influence of the inelastic relaxation time τ̃E of the quasiparticle distribution function f(E) on the phase slip process in quasi-one-dimensional superconducting rings at a temperature close to the critical temperature Tc. We find that the initial time of growth of the order parameter |Δ| in the phase slip core after the phase slip is a nonmonotonic function of τ̃E which has a maximum at τ̃E≃τ̃GL=πℏ/8kB(Tc−T) and has a tendency to saturate for large τ̃E⪢τ̃GL. The effective heating of the electron subsystem due to the increase in |Δ| in the phase slip center together with the above effect result in a nonmonotonic dependence of the number of subsequent phase slips on τ̃E in rings of relatively large radius (in which each phase slip reduces the current density to a small fraction of its initial value). During the phase slip process the order parameter distribution has two peaks near the phase slip core due to the diffusion of the nonequilibrium quasiparticles from that region. |
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000278141800100 |
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2010-05-19 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
5 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). D.Y.V. also acknowledges support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, Federal Target Programme “Scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel of innovative Russia in 2009-2013” and Dynasty Foundation. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83305 |
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3182 |
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Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Vortex manipulation in a superconducting matrix with view on applications |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
Volume |
96 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
192501,1-192501,3 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We show how a single flux quantum can be effectively manipulated in a superconducting film with a matrix of blind holes. Such a sample can serve as a basic memory element, where the position of the vortex in a k×l matrix of pinning sites defines the desired combination of n bits of information (2n = k×l). Vortex placement is achieved by strategically applied current and the resulting position is read out via generated voltage between metallic contacts on the sample. Such a device can also act as a controllable source of a nanoengineered local magnetic field for, e.g., spintronics applications. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000277756400040 |
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2010-05-10 |
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0003-6951; |
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Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
14 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the ESF-NES and ESF-AQDJJ networks. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83657 |
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3869 |
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Baelus, B.J.; Kanda, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Ootuka, Y.; Kadowaki, K. |
Title |
Two kinds of vortex states in thin mesoscopic superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : conference series
T2 – Journal of physics: conference series |
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43 |
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647-650 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Experimentally, multivortex states and giant vortex states in mesoscopic superconductors can be distinguished directly by using the multiple-small-tunnel-junctions, and indirectly by studying the temperature dependence of the expulsion fields. These experimental results are compared with the theoretical prediction from the nonlinear Ginzburg- Landau theory. |
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Bristol |
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000277479400158 |
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2006-07-21 |
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1742-6588;1742-6596; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82762 |
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3782 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Vortices induced in a superconducting loop by asymmetric kinetic inductance and their detection in transport measurements |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
144511,1-144511,5 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory, we study the dynamic properties of a rectangular superconducting loop, which are found to depend on the position of the current leads. For asymmetric positioning of the leads, different kinetic inductance of the two paths for injected electric current leads to different critical conditions in the two branches. System self-regulates by allowing vortex entry, as vortex currents bring equilibration between the two current flows and the conventional resistive state can be realized. We also demonstrate that individual vortex entry in the loop can be detected by measuring the voltage between normal-metal leads, for applied currents comparable in magnitude to the screening currents. |
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000277210200107 |
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2010-04-21 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
18 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the ESF-NES program, and the ESF-AQDJJ network. G.R.B. acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. The authors thank S. Michotte for useful discussions. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82804 |
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3901 |
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Chen, Y.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Hollow nanocylinder: multisubband superconductivity induced by quantum confinement |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
134523-134523:11 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Quantization of the transverse electron motion in high-quality superconducting metallic nanowires and nanofilms results in the formation of well-distinguished single-electron subbands. They shift in energy with changing thickness, which is known to cause quantum-size superconducting oscillations. The formation of multiple subbands results in a multigap structure induced by the interplay between quantum confinement and Andreev mechanism. We investigate multisubband superconductivity in a hollow nanocylinder by numerically solving the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations. When changing the inner radius and thickness of the hollow nanocylinder, we find a crossover from an irregular pattern of quantum-size superconducting oscillations, typical of nanowires, to an almost regular regime, specific for superconducting nanofilms. At this crossover the multigap structure becomes degenerate. The ratio of the critical temperature to the energy gap increases and approaches its bulk value while being reduced by 20-30% due to Andreev-type states driven by quantum confinement in the irregular regime. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000277207900098 |
Publication Date |
2010-04-26 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
21 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme, Belgian States, Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95623 |
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1481 |
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Lin, N.S.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Dynamics of multishell vortex structures in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
134504,1-134504,11 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study the dynamics of vortex shells in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks, where vortices form shells as recently observed in micrometer-sized Nb disks. Due to the interplay between the vortex-vortex interaction, the gradient Lorentz force and the (in)commensurability between the numbers of vortices in shells, the process of angular melting of vortex-shell configurations becomes complex. Angular melting can start either from the center of the disk (where the shear stress is maximum) or from its boundary (where the shear stress is minimum) depending on the specific vortex configuration. Furthermore, we found that two kinds of defects can exist in such vortex-shell structures: intrashell and intershell defects. An intrashell defect may lead to an inverse dynamic behavior, i.e., one of the vortex shells under a stronger driving force can rotate slower than the adjacent shell that is driven by a weaker Lorentz force. An intershell defect always locks more than two shells until the gradient of the Lorentz force becomes large enough to break the rigid-body rotation of the locked shells. Such a lock-unlock process leads to hysteresis in the angular velocities of the shells. |
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000277207900079 |
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2010-04-02 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
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; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Programme-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, and the FWO-V1. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82803 |
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779 |
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Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A. |
Title |
Simplified model for the energy levels of quantum rings in single layer and bilayer graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
045431,1-045431,9 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Within a minimal model, we present analytical expressions for the eigenstates and eigenvalues of carriers confined in quantum rings in monolayer and bilayer graphene. The calculations were performed in the context of the continuum model by solving the Dirac equation for a zero width ring geometry, i.e., by freezing out the carrier radial motion. We include the effect of an external magnetic field and show the appearance of Aharonov-Bohm oscillations and of a nonzero gap in the spectrum. Our minimal model gives insight on the energy spectrum of graphene-based quantum rings and models different aspects of finite width rings. |
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000277186000010 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-29 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
76 |
Open Access |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82866 |
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3005 |
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Wu, Z.; Zhang, Z.Z.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Quantum tunneling through graphene nanorings |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
185201 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate theoretically quantum transport through graphene nanorings in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Our theoretical results demonstrate that the graphene nanorings behave like a resonant tunneling device, contrary to the Aharonov-Bohm oscillations found in conventional semiconductor rings. The resonant tunneling can be tuned by the Fermi energy, the size of the central part of the graphene nanorings and the external magnetic field. |
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Bristol |
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000276672100005 |
Publication Date |
2010-04-15 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
34 |
Open Access |
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; This work is partly supported by the NSFC, the project from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the bilateral project between China and Sweden, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWLO-Vl) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2010 IF: 3.652 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95614 |
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2796 |
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Dong, H.M.; Xu, W.; Zhang, J.; Peeters, F.M.; Vasilopoulos, P. |
Title |
Photo-excited carriers and optical conductance and transmission in graphene in the presence of phonon scattering |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures |
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Physica E |
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42 |
Issue |
4 |
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748-750 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We present a theoretical study of the optoelectronic properties of monolayer graphene. Including the effect of the electron-photon-phonon scattering, we employ the mass- and energy-balance equations derived from the Boltzmann equation to evaluate self-consistently the carrier densities, optical conductance and transmission coefficient in graphene in the presence of linearly polarized radiation field. We find that the photo-excited carrier density can be increased under infrared radiation and depend strongly on radiation intensity and frequency. For short wavelengths (lambda <3 mu m), the universal optical conductance sigma(0) = e(2)/4h is obtained and the light transmittance is about 0.97-0.98. Interestingly, there is an optical absorption window in the range 4-100 mu m which is induced by different transition energies required for inter- and intra-band optical absorption. The position and width of this absorption window depend sensitively on temperature and carrier density of the system. These results are relevant for applications of recently developed graphene devices in advanced optoelectronics such as the infrared photodetectors. Crown Copyright (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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North-Holland |
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Amsterdam |
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000276541200022 |
Publication Date |
2009-11-25 |
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1386-9477; |
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Impact Factor |
2.221 |
Times cited |
7 |
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Most recent IF: 2.221; 2010 IF: 1.304 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99216 |
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2607 |
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Branchaud, S.; Kam, A.; Zawadzki, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Sachrajda, A.S. |
Title |
Transport detection of quantum Hall fluctuations in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
121406,1-121406,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Low-temperature magnetoconductance measurements were made in the vicinity of the charge neutrality point (CNP). Two origins for the fluctuations were identified close to the CNP. At very low magnetic fields there exist only mesoscopic magnetoconductance quantum interference features which develop rapidly as a function of density. At slightly higher fields (>0.5 T), close to the CNP, additional fluctuations track the quantum Hall (QH) sequence expected for monolayer graphene. These additional features are attributed to effects of locally charging individual QH localized states. These effects reveal a precursor to the quantum Hall effect since, unlike previous transport observations of QH dot charging effects, they occur in the absence of quantum Hall plateaus or Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations. From our transport data we are able to extract parameters that characterize the inhomogeneities in our device. |
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000276248900026 |
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2010-03-09 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
25 |
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; We would like to acknowledge important motivating discussions with Louis Gaudreau, Ghislain Granger, Pawel Hawrylak, Devrim Guclu, Josh Folk, and Mark Lundeberg. A. S. S. and F. M. P. acknowledge funding from CIFAR. A. S. S. and S. B. acknowledge assistance from NSERC. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82275 |
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3723 |
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Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Stacking order dependent electric field tuning of the band gap in graphene multilayers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
115432,1-115432,7 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The effect of different stacking order of graphene multilayers on the electric field induced band gap is investigated. We considered a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate in order to independently tune the band gap and the Fermi energy of three and four layer graphene systems. A tight-binding approach within a self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We found that the gap for trilayer graphene with the ABC stacking is much larger than the corresponding gap for the ABA trilayer. Also we predict that for four layers of graphene the energy gap strongly depends on the choice of stacking, and we found that the gap for the different types of stacking is much larger as compared to the case of Bernal stacking. Trigonal warping changes the size of the induced electronic gap by approximately 30% for intermediate and large values of the induced electron density. |
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000276248800145 |
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2010-03-19 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
142 |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82274 |
Serial |
3148 |
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Doria, M.M.; Romaguera, A.R. de C.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Vortex patterns in a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
104529,1-104529,11 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot on its top having its moment oriented along the axis of symmetry. We study the dependence of the vortex pattern with the height and find that for very short and very long rods, the vortex pattern acquires a simple structure, consisting of giant and of multivortex states, respectively. In the long limit, the most stable configuration consists of two vortices, that reach the lateral surface of the rod diametrically opposed. The long rod shows reentrant behavior within some range of its radius and of the dots magnetic moment. Our results are obtained within the Ginzburg-Landau approach in the limit of no magnetic shielding. |
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000276248700123 |
Publication Date |
2010-03-31 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
5 |
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; The three authors acknowledge CNPq and the bilateral program between Brazil and Flanders for financial support. They also make the following acknowledgments for financial support: A. R. de C. Romaguera to FACEPE, M. M. Doria to FAPERJ, and F. M. Peeters to the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IUAP), and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82272 |
Serial |
3877 |
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Papp, G.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Magnetoresistance in a hybrid ferromagnetic/semiconductor device |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Phys |
Volume |
107 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
063718,1-063718,4 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Ballistic transport of a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) in a rectangle shaped wire, subjected to a local nonhomogeneous magnetic field that results from an in-plane magnetized ferromagnetic (FM) strip deposited above the 2DEG, is investigated theoretically. We found a positive magnetoresistance (MR), which exhibits hysteresis behavior with respect to the direction of the magnetic field sweep, in agreement with a recent experiment. This positive MR can be tuned by applying a gate voltage to the FM strip. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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000276210800063 |
Publication Date |
2010-04-01 |
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0021-8979; |
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Impact Factor |
2.068 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 2.068; 2010 IF: 2.079 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82281 |
Serial |
1927 |
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Escoffier, W.; Grigorieva, I.V.; Misko, V.R.; Baelus, B.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Vinnikov, L.Y.; Dubnos, S. |
Title |
Formation of vortex clusters and giant vortices in mesoscopic superconducting disks with strong disorder |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : conference series |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
97 |
Issue |
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Pages |
012172,1-012172,6 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Merged, or giant, multi-quanta vortices (GVs) appear in very small superconductors near the superconducting transition due to strong confinement of magnetic flux. Here we present evidence for a new, pinning-related, mechanism for vortex merger. Using Bitter decoration to visualise vortices in small Nb disks, we show that confinement in combination with strong disorder causes individual vortices to merge into clusters/GVs well below Tc and Hc2, in contrast to well-defined shells of individual vortices found in the absence of pinning. |
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Bristol |
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000276054100171 |
Publication Date |
2008-03-20 |
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1742-6596; |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82320 |
Serial |
1266 |
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Doria, M.M.; de Romaguera, A.R.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Domain coexistence of magnetism and superconductivity : appearance of confined vortex loops |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : conference series |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
97 |
Issue |
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Pages |
012070-012070,4 |
Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
A magnetic moment inside an extreme type II superconductor can have three, but not one or two, confined vortex loops near to the core. For a sub-micron superconducting particle the confined vortex loops eventually break up and reach the surface turning into external vortex pairs. |
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Bristol |
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000276054100070 |
Publication Date |
2008-03-20 |
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1742-6596; |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99232 |
Serial |
747 |
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Wendelen, W.; Dzhurakhalov, A.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Combined molecular dynamics: continuum study of phase transitions in bulk metals under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
114 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
5652-5660 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
The phase transition processes induced by ultrashort, 100 fs pulsed laser irradiation of Au, Cu, and Ni are studied by means of a combined atomistic-continuum approach. A moderately low absorbed laser fluence range, from 200 to 600 J/m2 is considered to study phase transitions by means of a local and a nonlocal order parameter. At low laser fluences, the occurrence of layer-by-layer evaporation has been observed, which suggests a direct solid to vapor transition. The calculated amount of molten material remains very limited under the conditions studied, especially for Ni. Therefore, our results show that a kinetic equation that describes a direct solid to vapor transition might be the best approach to model laser-induced phase transitions by continuum models. Furthermore, the results provide more insight into the applicability of analytical superheating theories that were implemented in continuum models and help the understanding of nonequilibrium phase transitions. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000275855600044 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-26 |
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ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; A.D. gratefully acknowledges Professor M. Hot (ULB, Brussels) for the basic MD-code that was modified further for the laser-induced melting processes. W.W, and A.D. are thankful to Professor L.V. Zhigilei for useful discussions and advices. The calculations were performed on the CALCUA computing facility of the University of Antwerp. This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2010 IF: 4.524 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81391 |
Serial |
402 |
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Author |
Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Extra Dirac points in the energy spectrum for superlattices on single-layer graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
075438,1-075438,7 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We investigate the emergence of extra Dirac points in the electronic structure of a periodically spaced barrier system, i.e., a superlattice, on single-layer graphene, using a Dirac-type Hamiltonian. Using square barriers allows us to find analytic expressions for the occurrence and location of these new Dirac points in k space and for the renormalization of the electron velocity near them in the low-energy range. In the general case of unequal barrier and well widths the new Dirac points move away from the Fermi level and for given heights of the potential barriers there is a minimum and maximum barrier width outside of which the new Dirac points disappear. The effect of these extra Dirac points on the density of states and on the conductivity is investigated. |
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000274998200133 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-25 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
211 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; This work was supported by IMEC, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), and the Canadian NSERC Grant No. OGP0121756. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81767 |
Serial |
1159 |
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Author |
Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Calorimetric properties of mesoscopic superconducting disks, rings, and cylinders |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
064501,1-064501,10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The thermal signatures of superconductivity in mesoscopic disks, rings and cylinders are calculated within the Ginzburg-Landau theory. In an applied perpendicular magnetic field H the heat capacity of mesoscopic samples shows a strong dependence on the realized vortex state; discontinuities are found at the critical field for different vorticities, as well as at the superconducting-to-normal state transition. The same applies to the intermediate state of type-I superconductors. Even the subtle changes in the fluxoid distribution inside the sample leave clear signatures on heat capacity, which is particularly useful for fully three-dimensional samples whose interior is often inaccessible by magnetometry. The heat-capacity jump ΔC(H) at the critical temperature exhibits quasiperiodic modulations as a function of magnetic field. In mesoscopic superconducting rings, these oscillations provide calorimetric verification of the Little-Parks effect. |
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000274998100091 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-01 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; We are grateful to O. Bourgeois for useful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Program-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, ESF-JSPS NES program and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81766 |
Serial |
271 |
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Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Superconducting nanowires: quantum-confinement effect on the critical magnetic field and supercurrent |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
International journal of modern physics: B: condensed matter physics, statistical physics, applied physics
T2 – 32nd International Workshop on Condensed Matter Theories, Aug 12-19, 2008, Loughborough Univ, Loughborough, England |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Mod Phys B |
Volume |
23 |
Issue |
20-21 |
Pages |
4257-4268 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
We study the effect of electron confinement on the superconducting-to-normal phase transition driven by a magnetic field and/or on the current-carrying state of the superconducting condensate in nanowires. Our investigation is based on a self-consistent numerical solution of the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations. We show that in a parallel magnetic field and/or in the presence of supercurrent the transition from superconducting to normal phase occurs as a cascade of discontinuous jumps in the superconducting order parameter for diameters D < 10 divided by 15 nm at T = 0. The critical magnetic field exhibits quantum-size oscillations with pronounced resonant enhancements. |
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World scientific |
Place of Publication |
Singapore |
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Wos |
000274525500026 |
Publication Date |
2009-09-23 |
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ISSN |
0217-9792;1793-6578; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
0.736 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 0.736; 2009 IF: 0.408 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95673 |
Serial |
3362 |
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Author |
Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A. |
Title |
Klein tunneling in single and multiple barriers in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
033002,1-033002,9 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We review the transmission properties of carriers interacting with potential barriers in graphene. The tunneling of electrons and holes in quantum structures in graphene is found to display features that are in marked contrast with those of other systems. In particular, the interaction between the carriers with electrostatic potential barriers can be related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in media with negative refraction indices, also known as metamaterials. This behavior becomes evident as one calculates the time evolution of wavepackets propagating across the barrier interface. In addition, we discuss the effect of trigonal warping on the tunneling through potential barriers. |
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London |
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000274318300004 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-04 |
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ISSN |
0268-1242;1361-6641; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.305 |
Times cited |
83 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; We want to acknowledge our collaborators in this work: P Vasilopoulos and M Barbier. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.305; 2010 IF: 1.333 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80961 |
Serial |
1764 |
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Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Tuning the superconducting properties of nanomaterials |
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H1 Book chapter |
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2009 |
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1-14 |
Keywords |
H1 Book chapter; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Electron continement and its effect on the superconducting-to-normal phase transition driven by a magentic field and/or a current is studied in nanowires. Our investigation is based on a self-consistent numerical solution of the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations. We find that in a parallel magneitc field and/or in the presence of a supercurrent the transition from the superconducting to the normal phase occurs as a cascade of discontinuous jumps in the superconducting order parameter for diameters D < 10 divided by 15 nm at T = 0. The critical magentic field exhibits quantum-size oscillations with pronounced resonant enhancements as a function of the wire radius. |
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Springer |
Place of Publication |
Dordrecht |
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000274282900001 |
Publication Date |
2009-07-29 |
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ISSN |
1874-6500; |
ISBN |
978-90-481-3118-1 |
Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99226 |
Serial |
3761 |
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Pogosov, W.V.; Zhao, H.J.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Kink-antikink vortex transfer in periodic-plus-random pinning potential : theoretical analysis and numerical experiments |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
The influence of random pinning on the vortex dynamics in a periodic square potential under an external drive is investigated. Using numerical experiments and theoretical approach, we found several dynamical regimes of vortex motion that are different from the ones for a regular pinning potential. Vortex transfer is controlled by kinks and antikinks, which either pre-exist in the system or appear spontaneously in pairs and then propagate. When kinks and antikinks collide, they annihilate. We provide clear physical interpretations of the observed features. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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000274002100087 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-19 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish government, FWO-Vl, and IAP. W.V.P. acknowledges support from RFBR (Contract No. 09-02-00248). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81251 |
Serial |
1761 |
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Piacente, G.; Hai, G.Q.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Continuous structural transitions in quasi-one-dimensional classical Wigner crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study the structural phase transitions in confined systems of strongly interacting particles. We consider infinite quasi-one-dimensional systems with different pairwise repulsive interactions in the presence of an external confinement following a power law. Within the framework of Landaus theory, we find the necessary conditions to observe continuous transitions and demonstrate that the only allowed continuous transition is between the single- and the double-chain configurations and that it only takes place when the confinement is parabolic. We determine analytically the behavior of the system at the transition point and calculate the critical exponents. Furthermore, we perform Monte Carlo simulations and find a perfect agreement between theory and numerics. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000274002100035 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-19 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
37 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; The authors acknowledge FAPESP and CNPq (Brazil), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) (Belgium) for financial support. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81243 |
Serial |
493 |
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Milošević, M.V.; Gillijns, W.; Silhanek, A.V.; Libál, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
Title |
Guided nucleation of superconductivity on a graded magnetic substrate |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
Volume |
96 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
032503,1-032503,3 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We demonstrate the controlled spatial nucleation of superconductivity in a thin film deposited on periodic arrays of ferromagnetic dots with gradually increasing diameter. The perpendicular magnetization of the dots induces vortex-antivortex molecules in the sample, with the number of (anti)vortices increasing with magnet size. The resulting gradient of antivortex density between the dots predetermines local nucleation of superconductivity in the sample as a function of the applied external field and temperature. In addition, the compensation between the applied magnetic field and the antivortices results in an unprecedented enhancement of the critical temperature. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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000273890500034 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-22 |
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0003-6951; |
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Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
15 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF-NES program. W. G., A. V. S., and A. L. acknowledge individual support from FWO-Vlaanderen. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81504 |
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1400 |
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Silhanek, A.V.; Milošević, M.V.; Kramer, R.B.G.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Vondel van de, J.; Luccas, R.F.; Puig, T.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
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Formation of stripelike flux patterns obtained by freezing kinematic vortices in a superconducting Pb film |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
Volume |
104 |
Issue |
1 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We demonstrate experimentally and theoretically that the dissipative state of superconducting samples with a periodic array of holes at high current densities consists of flux rivers resulting from a short-range attractive interaction between vortices. This dynamically induced vortex-vortex attraction results from the migration of quasiparticles out of the vortex core (kinematic vortices). We have directly visualized the formation of vortex chains by scanning Hall probe microscopy after freezing the dynamic state by a field cooling procedure at a constant bias current. Similar experiments carried out in a sample without holes show no hint of flux river formation. We shed light on this nonequilibrium phenomena modeled by time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau simulations. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000273881900033 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-07 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
60 |
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; This work was supported by Methusalem funding by the Flemish government, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Belgian Science Policy, and the ESF NES network. A. V. S., G. R. B., and J. V. d. V. acknowledge support from FWO-VI R. F. L. acknowledges support from I3P CSIC program and MAT2008-01022. ; |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2010 IF: 7.622 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81009 |
Serial |
1265 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Hernandez, A.D.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Confinement effects on intermediate-state flux patterns in mesoscopic type-I superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
Volume |
103 |
Issue |
26 |
Pages |
267002,1-267002,4 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Intermediate-state flux structures in mesoscopic type-I superconductors are studied within the Ginzburg-Landau theory. In addition to well-established tubular and laminar structures, the strong confinement leads to the formation of (i) a phase of singly quantized vortices, which is typical for type-II superconductors and (ii) a ring of a normal domain at equilibrium. The stability region and the formation process of these intermediate-state structures are strongly influenced by the geometry of the sample. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000273232200042 |
Publication Date |
2009-12-29 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80574 |
Serial |
488 |
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Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Hydrogenation of bilayer graphene and the formation of bilayer graphane from first principles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
80 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
245422,1-245422,6 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We performed ab initio density-functional theory calculations to investigate the process of hydrogenation of a bilayer of graphene. 50% hydrogen coverage is possible in case that the hydrogen atoms are allowed to adsorb on both sides of the bilayer. In this case interlayer chemical bonding occurs which stabilizes the structure. At maximum coverage, a bilayer of graphane is formed which has properties that are similar to those of a single layer of graphane. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000273229200126 |
Publication Date |
2009-12-21 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
113 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80578 |
Serial |
1535 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Tunable kinematics of phase-slip lines in a superconducting stripe with magnetic dots |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
80 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
214509,1-214509,7 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using numerical simulations, we study the dynamic properties of a superconducting stripe with a perpendicular magnetized ferromagnet on top in the presence of an applied dc current. In the resistive state conventional phase-slip lines are transformed into kinematic vortex-antivortex pairs with special dynamic behavior. In addition, the location of phase slippage in the sample is predetermined by the position of the magnetic dot. Both these effects directly influence the dynamics of the superconducting condensate and lead to periodic oscillations of the voltage across the sample with a frequency tunable both by the applied current and by the magnetization of the magnet. We found that the frequency of the voltage oscillations increases with increasing number of magnetic dots. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000273228200084 |
Publication Date |
2009-12-09 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
33 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80575 |
Serial |
3743 |
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