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Abakumov, A.M.; King, G.; Laurinavichute, V.K.; Rozova, M.G.; Woodward, P.M.; Antipov, E.V. |
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The crystal structure of \alpha-K3AIF6: elpasolites and double perovskites with broken corner-sharing connectivity of the octahedral framework |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
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48 |
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19 |
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9336-9344 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The crystal structure of α-K3AlF6 was solved and refined from a combination of powder X-ray and neutron diffraction data (a = 18.8385(3)Å, c = 33.9644(6)Å, S.G. I41/a, Z = 80, RP(X-ray) = 0.037, RP(neutron) = 0.053). The crystal structure is of the A2BB′X6 elpasolite type with the a = b ≈ ae√5, c = 4ae superstructure (ae, parameter of the elpasolite subcell) and rock-salt-type ordering of the K and Al cations over the B and B′ positions, respectively. The remarkable feature of α-K3AlF6 is a rotation of 2/5 of the AlF6 octahedra by π/4 around one of the crystal axes of the elpasolite subcell, coinciding with the 4-fold symmetry axes of the AlF6 octahedra. The rotation of the AlF6 octahedra replaces the corner-sharing between the K and Al polyhedra by edge-sharing, resulting in an increase of coordination numbers of the K cations at the B positions up to 7 and 8. Due to significant deformations of the K polyhedra, the corner-sharing connectivity of the octahedral elpasolite framework is broken and the rotations of the AlF6 octahedra do not have a cooperative character. Elpasolites and double perovskites with similar structural organization are discussed. The difference in ionic radii of the B and B′ cations as well as the tolerance factor are proposed to be the parameters governing the formation of elpasolites and double perovskites with broken corner-sharing connectivity of the octahedral framework. |
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Easton, Pa |
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2009-09-03 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
20 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2009 IF: 4.657 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79733 |
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568 |
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Wang, M.; Chang, K.; Wang, L.G.; Dai, N.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Title |
Crystallographic plane tuning of charge and spin transport in semiconductor quantum wires |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
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20 |
Issue |
36 |
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365202,1-365202,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate theoretically the charge and spin transport in quantum wires grown along different crystallographic planes in the presence of the Rashba spinorbit interaction (RSOI) and the Dresselhaus spinorbit interaction (DSOI). We find that changing the crystallographic planes leads to a variation of the anisotropy of the conductance due to a different interplay between the RSOI and DSOI, since the DSOI is induced by bulk inversion asymmetry, which is determined by crystallographic plane. This interplay depends sensitively on the crystallographic planes, and consequently leads to the anisotropic charge and spin transport in quantum wires embedded in different crystallographic planes. |
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Bristol |
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000269077000003 |
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2009-08-19 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78933 |
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588 |
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Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Density-functional theory calculations of the electron energy-loss near-edge structure of Li-intercalated graphite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Carbon |
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Carbon |
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47 |
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10 |
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2501-2510 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We have studied the structural and electronic properties of lithium-intercalated graphite (LIG) for various Li content. Atomic relaxation shows that Li above the center of the carbon hexagon in a AAAA stacked graphite is the only stable Li configuration in stage 1 intercalated graphite. Lithium and Carbon 1s energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) calculations are performed on the Li-intercalated graphite using the core-excited density-functional theory formulation. Several features of the Li 1s ELNES are correlated with reported experimental features. The ELNES spectra of Li is found to be electron beam orientation sensitive and this property is used to assign the origin of the various Li 1s ELNES features. Information about core-hole screening by the valence electrons and charge transfer in the LIG systems is obtained from the C 1s ELNES and valence charge density difference calculations, respectively. |
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Oxford |
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000268429000025 |
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2009-05-11 |
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0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77973 |
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638 |
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Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.; Lu, T.C. |
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Title |
Dependence of resistivity on electron density and temperature in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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79 |
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7 |
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073403,1-073403,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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On the basis of the momentum-balance equation derived from the Boltzmann equation in which electron interactions with impurities and acoustic and optic phonons are included, we examine the dependence of the resistivity in graphene on temperature and electron density. Simple analytical expressions for the different contributions to the resistivity are obtained. Our results reproduce recent experimental findings and we are able to understand the different temperature dependence of the resistivity for low and high density samples. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000263815800013 |
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2009-02-12 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
31 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76222 |
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642 |
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De Bie, C.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; van der Mullen, J.J.A.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Description of the plasma chemistry in an atmospheric pressure CH4 dielectric barrier discharge using a two dimensional fluid model |
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P1 Proceeding |
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2009 |
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13-16 |
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P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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S.l. |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85692 |
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654 |
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Doenen, M.; Zhang, L.; Erni, R.; Williams, O.A.; Hardy, A.; van Bael, M.K.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Nesladek, M.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Diamond nucleation by carbon transport from buried nanodiamond TiO2 sol-gel composites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
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21 |
Issue |
6 |
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670-673 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Weinheim |
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000263492000007 |
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2008-12-02 |
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0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
20 |
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Fwo; Iap-P6/42; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76329 |
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688 |
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Li, B.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W. |
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Dielectric mismatch effect on coupled impurity states in a freestanding nanowire |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
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Microelectron J |
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40 |
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3 |
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446-448 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We studied the coupled impurity states in a freestanding semiconductor nanowire (NW), within the effective mass approximation and including the effect of the dielectric mismatch, by using finite element method. Bonding and anti-bonding states are found and their energies converge with increasing distance di between the two impurities. The dependence of the binding energy on the wire radius R and the distance di between the two impurities is investigated, and we compare it with the result of a freestanding NW that contains a single impurity. |
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Luton |
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000264694700017 |
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2008-07-30 |
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0026-2692; |
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Impact Factor |
1.163 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76410 |
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690 |
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Li, B.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W. |
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Dielectric mismatch effect on coupled shallow impurity states in a semiconductor nanowire |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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79 |
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8 |
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085306,1-085306,7 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Coupled shallow impurity states in a freestanding semiconductor nanowire and in a semiconductor nanowire surrounded by a metallic gate are studied within the effective-mass approximation. Bonding and antibonding states are found due to the coupling of the two impurities, and their energy converges with increasing distance di between the two impurities. The dependences of the binding energy on the wire radius R, the distance di between the two impurities, and the impurity radial position in the nanowire are examined. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000263816000051 |
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2009-02-09 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76223 |
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691 |
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Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Dirac electrons in a Kronig-Penney potential: dispersion relation and transmission periodic in the strength of the barriers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
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Phys Rev B |
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80 |
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20 |
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205415,1-205415,5 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The transmission T and conductance G through one or multiple one-dimensional, ä-function barriers of two-dimensional fermions with a linear energy spectrum are studied. T and G are periodic functions of the strength P of the ä-function barrier V(x,y)/ℏvF=Pä(x). The dispersion relation of a Kronig-Penney (KP) model of a superlattice is also a periodic function of P and causes collimation of an incident electron beam for P=2ðn and n integer. For a KP superlattice with alternating sign of the height of the barriers the Dirac point becomes a Dirac line for P=(n+1/2)ð. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000272311400101 |
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2009-12-04 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
93 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80316 |
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707 |
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Li, J.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Dyakonov-Perel spin relaxation in InSb/AlxIn1-xSb quantum wells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Physical review : B : solid state |
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Phys Rev B |
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80 |
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15 |
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153307,1-153307,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate theoretically the Dyakonov-Perel spin relaxation time by solving the eight-band Kane model and Poisson equation self-consistently. Our results show distinct behavior with the single-band model due to the anomalous spin-orbit interactions in narrow band-gap semiconductors, and agree well with the experiment values reported in recent experiment [K. L. Litvinenko et al., New J. Phys. 8, 49 (2006)]. We find a strong resonant enhancement of the spin relaxation time appears for spin align along [11̅ 0] at a certain electron density at 4 K. This resonant peak is smeared out with increasing the temperature. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000271352000015 |
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2009-11-02 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
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6 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79996 |
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760 |
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Tkachenko, D.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Dynamics of colloids in a narrow channel driven by a nonuniform force |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
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Phys Rev E |
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80 |
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5 |
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051401,1-051401,10 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using Brownian dynamics simulations, we investigate the dynamics of colloids confined in two-dimensional narrow channels driven by a nonuniform force Fdr(y). We considered linear-gradient, parabolic, and deltalike driving-force profiles. This driving force induces melting of the colloidal solid (i.e., shear-induced melting), and the colloidal motion experiences a transition from elastic to plastic regime with increasing Fdr. For intermediate Fdr (i.e., in the transition region) the response of the system, i.e., the distribution of the velocities of the colloidal chains õi(y), in general does not coincide with the profile of the driving force Fdr(y), and depends on the magnitude of Fdr, the width of the channel, and the density of colloids. For example, we show that the onset of plasticity is first observed near the boundaries while the motion in the central region is elastic. This is explained by: (i) (in)commensurability between the chains due to the larger density of colloids near the boundaries, and (ii) the gradient in Fdr. Our study provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics of colloids in channels and could be accessed in experiments on colloids (or in dusty plasma) with, e.g., asymmetric channels or in the presence of a gradient potential field. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000272309500045 |
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2009-11-10 |
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1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2009 IF: 2.400 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80313 |
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774 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Yu, S.H.; Xiao, Z.L.; Peeters, F.M.; Hua, J.; Imre, A.; Kwok, W.K. |
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Effect of sample geometry on the phase boundary of a mesoscopic superconducting loop |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Physical review : B : solid state |
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Phys Rev B |
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80 |
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6 |
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064511,1-064511,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We studied the effect of sample geometry on the evolution of the superconducting state in nanoscale Nb circular and square loops by transport measurements. A multistage resistive transition with temperature is found for both samples, which is related to the effect of contact leads made from the same superconducting material. The H-T phase diagrams close to Tc0 show clear periodic oscillations on top of a parabolic background, i.e., Little-Parks effect. However, the amplitude of the oscillations decreases faster in the circular loop compared to the one in the square sample. Numerical simulations are conducted within the nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau theory to show the effect of sample geometry on the nucleation of superconductivity in superconducting loop structures. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000269638800067 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-17 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
21 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78292 |
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833 |
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Neira, I.S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gupta, H.S.; Guitián, F.; Yoshimura, M. |
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An effective morphology control of hydroxyapatite crystals via hydrothermal synthesis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Crystal growth & design |
Abbreviated Journal |
Cryst Growth Des |
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9 |
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1 |
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466-474 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A facile urea-assisted hydrothermal synthesis and systematic characterization of hydroxyapatite (HA) with calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and diammonium hydrogen phosphate as precursors are reported. The advantage of the proposed technique over previously reported synthetic approaches is the simple but precise control of the HA crystals morphology, which is achieved by employing an intensive, stepwise, and slow thermal decomposition of urea as well as varying initial concentrations of starting reagents. Whereas the plate-, hexagonal prism- and needle-like HA particles preferentially growth along the c-axis, the smaller and fine-plate-like HA crystals demonstrate crystal growth along the (102) and (211) directions, uncommon for HA. Furthermore, it was established that the hydrothermally derived powdered products are phase-pure HA containing CO32− anions in the crystal lattice, that is, AB-type carbonated hydroxyapatite. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron diffraction (ED) of selected samples reveal that the as-prepared HA crystals are single-crystalline and exhibit a nearly defect-free microstructure. The hardness and elastic modulus of the hexagonal prism-like HA crystals have been investigated on a nanoscale using the nanoindentation technique; the observed trends are discussed. |
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000262332700073 |
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2008-11-21 |
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1528-7483;1528-7505; |
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Impact Factor |
4.055 |
Times cited |
183 |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 4.055; 2009 IF: 4.162 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75740 |
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853 |
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Hamelet, S.; Gibot, P.; Casas-Cabanas, M.; Bonnin, D.; Grey, C.P.; Cabana, J.; Leriche, J.B.; Rodriguez-Carvajal, J.; Courty, M.; Levasseur, S.; Carlach, P.; Van Thournout, M.; Tarascon, J.M.; Masquelier, C.; |
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The effects of moderate thermal treatments under air on LiFePO4-based nano powders |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
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Volume |
19 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
3979-3991 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The thermal behavior under air of LiFePO(4)-based powders was investigated through the combination of several techniques such as temperature-controlled X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and Mossbauer and NMR spectroscopies. The reactivity with air at moderate temperatures depends on the particle size and leads to progressive displacement of Fe from the core structure yielding nano-size Fe(2)O(3) and highly defective, oxidized Li(x)Fe(y)PO(4) compositions whose unit-cell volume decreases dramatically when the temperature is raised between 400 and 600 K. The novel LiFePO(4)-like compositions display new electrochemical reactivity when used as positive electrodes in Li batteries. Several redox phenomena between 3.4 V and 2.7 V vs. Li were discovered and followed by in-situ X-ray diffraction, which revealed two distinct solid solution domains associated with highly anisotropic variations of the unit-cell constants. |
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Cambridge |
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000266615800024 |
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2009-05-05 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Times cited |
93 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94582 |
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867 |
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Dominiczak, M.; Ruyter, A.; Limelette, P.; Monot-Laffez, I.; Giovannelli, F.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Title |
Effects of nanocracks on the magnetic and electrical properties of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Commun |
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149 |
Issue |
37/38 |
Pages |
1543-1548 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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An investigation of the physical properties of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals grown by the molten zone technique is realized close to the metal-to-insulator transition temperature (TMI). In this paper, we review the effect of the structural defects through magnetotransport and local magnetic microstructures. From electron microscopy observations, some nanocrack defects (i.e. defects at a nanometer scale) were found, essentially in the center part of the single crystals. At room temperature, magnetic force microscopy measurements have shown that the absence of defects allowed a magnetic ordering of the domains at the crystal edge, which is the best-crystallized region. In addition, the magnetization loops have permitted us to verify that the crystal was ferromagnetically weaker in the center. On analyzing the electrical resistivity data, we observed in the linear current regime a sensitive variation of the resistivity due to defects, by comparing the center and the edge of the material at TMI. Additionally, at strong current, non-linearity phenomena have been supposed to be related to local heating. Finally, we discuss the structural disorder effect on the relaxation of the ferromagnetic domains. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000269679500012 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-09 |
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0038-1098; |
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Impact Factor |
1.554 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 1.554; 2009 IF: 1.837 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78289 |
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868 |
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Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Electric-field control of the band gap and Fermi energy in graphene multilayers by top and back gates |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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Volume |
80 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
195401,1-195401,11 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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It is known that a perpendicular electric field applied to multilayers of graphene modifies the electronic structure near the K point and may induce an energy gap in the electronic spectrum which is tunable by the gate voltage. Here we consider a system of graphene multilayers in the presence of a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate to control independently the density of electrons on the graphene layers and the Fermi energy of the system. The band structure of three- and four-layer graphene systems in the presence of the top and back gates is obtained using a tight-binding approach. A self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We predict that for opposite and equal charges on the top and bottom layers an energy gap is opened at the Fermi level. For an even number of layers this gap is larger than in the case of an odd number of graphene layers. We find that the circular asymmetry of the spectrum, which is a consequence of the trigonal warping, changes the size of the induced electronic gap, even when the total density of the induced electrons on the graphene layers is low. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000272311000087 |
Publication Date |
2009-11-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
106 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80315 |
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883 |
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Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Title |
Electric field tuning of the band gap in graphene multilayers |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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Volume |
79 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
035421,1-035421,7 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A perpendicular electric field applied to multilayers of graphene modifies the electronic structure near the K point and may induce an energy gap in the electronic spectrum. This gap is tunable by the gate voltage and its size depends on the number of layers. We use a tight-binding approach to calculate the band structure and include a self-consistent calculation in order to obtain the density of charge carriers. Results are presented for systems consisting of three and four layers of graphene. The effect of the circular asymmetry of the band structure on the gap is critically examined. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000262978200119 |
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2009-01-30 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
106 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75984 |
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887 |
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Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Johnson, R.L.; Liang, D.; Hecq, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C. |
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Electronic structure of Pd nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Micron |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micron |
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Volume |
40 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
74-79 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The effect of the oxygen plasma treatment on the electronic states of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is analyzed by X-ray photoemission measurements (XPS) and UPS, both using synchrotron radiation. It is found that the plasma treatment effectively grafts oxygen at the CNT-surface. Thereafter, the interaction between evaporated Pd and pristine or oxygen plasma-treated MWCNTs is investigated. Pd is found to nucleate at defective sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induced a uniform dispersion of Pd clusters at the CNT-surface. The absence of additional features in the Pd 3d and C I s core levels spectra testifies that no Pd-C bond is formed. The shift of the Pd 3d core level towards high-binding energy for the smallest clusters is attributed to the Coulomb energy of the charged final state. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000261420900015 |
Publication Date |
2008-02-21 |
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0968-4328; |
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Impact Factor |
1.98 |
Times cited |
44 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Pai 608 |
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Most recent IF: 1.98; 2009 IF: 1.626 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94578 |
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1015 |
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Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A. |
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Electrostatically confined quantum rings in bilayer graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
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9 |
Issue |
12 |
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4088-4092 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We propose a new system where electron and hole states are electrostatically confined into a quantum ring in bilayer graphene. These structures can be created by tuning the gap of the graphene bilayer using nanostructured gates or by position-dependent doping. The energy levels have a magnetic field (B0) dependence that is strikingly distinct from that of usual semiconductor quantum rings. In particular, the eigenvalues are not invariant under a B0 ¨ −B0 transformation and, for a fixed total angular momentum index m, their field dependence is not parabolic, but displays two minima separated by a saddle point. The spectra also display several anticrossings, which arise due to the overlap of gate-confined and magnetically confined states. |
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Washington |
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000272395400023 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-25 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2009 IF: 9.991 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80318 |
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1024 |
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Schalm, O.; van der Linden, V.; Frederickx, P.; Luyten, S.; van der Snickt, G.; Caen, J.; Schryvers, D.; Janssens, K.; Cornelis, E.; van Dyck, D.; Schreiner, M. |
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Enamels in stained glass windows: preparation, chemical composition, microstructure and causes of deterioration |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
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Spectrochim Acta B |
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64 |
Issue |
8 |
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812-820 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Vision lab |
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Stained glass windows incorporating dark blue and purple enamel paint layers are in some cases subject to severe degradation while others from the same period survived the ravages of time. A series of dark blue, greenblue and purple enamel glass paints from the same region (Northwestern Europe) and from the same period (16early 20th centuries) has been studied by means of a combination of microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis, electron probe micro analysis and transmission electron microscopy with the aim of better understanding the causes of the degradation. The chemical composition of the enamels diverges from the average chemical composition of window glass. Some of the compositions appear to be unstable, for example those with a high concentration of K2O and a low content of CaO and PbO. In other cases, the deterioration of the paint layers was caused by the less than optimal vitrification of the enamel during the firing process. Recipes and chemical compositions indicate that glassmakers of the 1617th century had full control over the color of the enamel glass paints they made. They mainly used three types of coloring agents, based on Co (dark blue), Mn (purple) and Cu (light-blue or greenblue) as coloring elements. Bluepurple enamel paints were obtained by mixing two different coloring agents. The coloring agent for redpurple enamel, introduced during the 19th century, was colloidal gold embedded in grains of lead glass. |
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Oxford |
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000269995300018 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-19 |
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0584-8547; |
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Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Iuap Vi/6; Fwo; Goa |
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Most recent IF: 3.241; 2009 IF: 2.719 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79647 |
Serial |
1035 |
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Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Excitonic properties of strained triple quantum-ring molecules |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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79 |
Issue |
15 |
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153305,1-153305,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The tunneling coupling in three vertically stacked (In,Ga)As/GaAs quantum rings is investigated. With increasing inter-ring separation (d), we find that the nonuniform strain results into a crossing of the lowest-energy electron states. Strain is also responsible for an increase in the ground electron energy above the level in the single quantum ring. The ground hole energy level exhibits decrease when d decreases, which is typical for antibonding states in an unstrained structure. These effects lead to a local maximum in the dependence of the ground-state exciton energy on d. Our theoretical results compare well with recent photoluminescence measurements but deviate considerably from the calculations for flat bands in quantum-ring molecules. We conclude that the nonuniform character of the strain distribution gives rise to a peculiar exciton hybridization in self-assembled quantum-ring molecules. |
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000265944200018 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-21 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77024 |
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1123 |
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Afanasov, I.M.; Shornikova, O.N.; Avdeev, V.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Matveev, A.T. |
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Expanded graphite as a support for Ni/carbon composites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Carbon |
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Carbon |
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47 |
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2 |
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513-518 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Expanded graphite decorated with nickel oxide particles (EGNiO) has been synthesized through electrochemical oxidation of natural graphite in an aqueous nickel nitrate solution followed by a heat treatment. EGNiO was used to prepare nickel/carbon composites using two techniques: (a) hydrogen reduction of nickel oxide particles loaded on the expanded graphite surface and (b) pyrolysis of coal tar pitch-impregnated EGNiO blocks. The EGNiO as well as the nickel/carbon composites have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and selected area electron diffraction. |
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Oxford |
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000262558300018 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-11 |
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0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
45 |
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Iap-Vi |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76033 |
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1132 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Elmurodov, A.K.; Peeters, F.M.; Vodolazov, D.Y. |
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Finite-size effect on the resistive state in a mesoscopic type-II superconducting stripe |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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79 |
Issue |
17 |
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174506,1-174506,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Within the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau (TDGL) theory we studied the creation of phase-slip lines and the interplay with a vortex lattice in a finite-length superconducting thin stripe with finite-size normal metal leads. In zero magnetic field and with increasing transport current phase-slip lines appear across the sample leading to distinct jumps in the current-voltage characteristics. When a magnetic field is applied, the moving vortex lattice becomes rearranged by the external current and fast and slow moving vortex channels are formed. Curved vortex channels are observed near the normal contacts. We found the remarkable result that at small applied magnetic field the normal-state transition current is increased as compared to the one at zero magnetic field. This effect is more pronounced for larger values of the parameter in the TDGL formalism. This unusual field-induced increase in the critical current is a consequence of the nonuniform distribution of the current in the sample. |
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000266501100096 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-05 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77398 |
Serial |
1196 |
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Petrović, D.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Brok, W.J.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Fluid modelling of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in cylindrical geometry |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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42 |
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20 |
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205206,1-205206,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A numerical parameter study has been performed for a cylindrical atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) in helium with nitrogen impurities using a two-dimensional time-dependent fluid model. The calculated electric currents and gap voltages as a function of time for a given applied potential are presented, as well as the number densities of the various plasma species. This study shows that for the geometry under consideration the applied voltage parameters have a large impact on the electric current profiles and that the discharge current is always determined by the electron and ion conduction currents while the displacement current is nearly negligible. A relative broadening of the current profiles (compared with the duration of the half cycle of the applied voltage) with an increase in the applied frequency is obtained. Nearly sinusoidal current wave forms, usually typical for radio frequency DBDs, are observed while still operating at the frequencies of tens of kilohertz. For the setup under investigation, the Townsend mode of the DBD is observed in the entire range of applied voltage amplitudes and frequencies. It is shown that the average power density dissipated in the discharge increases with rising applied voltage and frequency. An increase in applied voltage frequency leads to an increase in the electron density and a decrease in electron energy, while increasing the voltage amplitude has the opposite effect. |
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000270563200028 |
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2009-09-24 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Most recent IF: 2.588; 2009 IF: 2.083 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78202 |
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1228 |
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van Oers, C.J.; Stevens, W.J.J.; Bruijn, E.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P. |
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Formation of a combined micro- and mesoporous material using zeolite Beta nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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120 |
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1/2 |
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29-34 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Composite micro- and mesoporous materials are synthesized using zeolite Beta nanoparticles without the need for a structure directing agent to form the mesopores. This leads to important ecological and economical advantages. The influence of the way of cooling the aged nanoparticles solution on the formation of the composite materials has been studied. The materials have been characterized towards porosity by N2-sorption, towards zeolitic properties by TGA, DRIFT, XRD and TEM, towards aluminium content by EPMA. All prepared structures possess zeolitic properties. However, the method of cooling down of the aged seeds leads to differences in the porosity and intensity of the zeolitic characteristics. |
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Amsterdam |
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000264619200006 |
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2008-09-12 |
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1387-1811; |
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Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Crp; Sfr Ua |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2009 IF: 2.652 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74950 |
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1254 |
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Misko, V.R.; Zhao, H.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Oboznov, V.; Dubonos, S.V.; Grigorieva, I.V. |
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Formation of vortex shells in mesoscopic superconducting squares |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
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Supercond Sci Tech |
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22 |
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3 |
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034001,1-034001,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study vortex configurations in mesoscopic superconducting squares. Our theoretical approach is based on the analytical solution of the London equation using the Green's function method. The potential energy landscape found is then used in Langevin-type molecular-dynamics simulations to obtain stable vortex configurations. We show that the filling rules for vortices in squares with increasing applied magnetic field can be formulated, although in a different manner than in disks, in terms of the formation of vortex 'shells'. We discuss metastable states and the stability of the vortex configurations found with respect to variations of the material parameters and deformations of the shape of the sample. |
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Bristol |
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000263564500002 |
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2009-01-29 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2009 IF: 2.694 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76312 |
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1267 |
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Ruelle, B.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Drube, W.; Johnson, R.L.; Liang, D.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sophie, P.; Dubois, P.; Godfroid, T.; Hecq, M.; Bittencourt, C.; |
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Functionalization of MWCNTs with atomic nitrogen |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Micron |
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Micron |
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40 |
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1 |
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85-88 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In this study of the changes induced by exposing MWCNTs to a nitrogen plasma, it was found by HRTEM that the atomic nitrogen exposure does not significantly etch the surface of the carbon nanotube (CNT). Nevertheless, the atomic nitrogen generated by a microwave plasma effectively grafts amine, nitrile, amide, and oxime groups onto the CNT surface, as observed by XPS, altering the density of valence electronic states, as seen in UPS. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All fights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000261420900017 |
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2008-01-29 |
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0968-4328; |
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Impact Factor |
1.98 |
Times cited |
24 |
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Pai 6/1; Pa 6/27 |
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Most recent IF: 1.98; 2009 IF: 1.626 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103080 |
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1305 |
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Engbarth, M.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.; Nasirpouri, F. |
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Geometry-guided flux behaviour in superconducting Pb microcrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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150 |
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5 |
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052048 |
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Electrochemistry offers highly flexible routes to fabrication of a wide variety of mesostructures, including three-dimensional (3D) crystallites, thin films and nanowires. Using this method we have grown various 3D superconducting Pb mesostructures with vastly different morphologies. We present here results on a truncated(half)-icosahedron with a hexagonal base and a tripod structure with a triangular base. Using Hall probe magnetometry we have obtained magnetisation curves for these structures at several temperatures and see evidence of geometry-driven flux entry and exit as well as flux trapping caused by specific sample geometries. We also observe behaviour that we interpret in terms of the formation of giant vortices, bearing in mind that bulk Pb is a type-I superconducting material. |
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2009-04-01 |
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1742-6588;1742-6596; |
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1 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106138 |
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1332 |
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Steiner, R.E.; Barshick, C.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Glow discharge optical spectroscopy and mass spectrometry |
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H1 Book chapter |
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2009 |
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H1 Book chapter; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Optical (atomic absorption spectroscopy, AAS; atomic emission spectroscopy, AES; atomic fluorescence spectroscopy, AFS; and optogalvanic spectroscopy) and mass spectrometric (magnetic sector, quadrupolemass analyzer, QMA; quadrupole ion trap, QIT; Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance, FTICR; and time-of-flight, TOF) instrumentation are well suited for coupling to the glow discharge (GD). The GD is a relatively simple device. A potential gradient (5001500 V) is applied between an anode and a cathode. In most cases, the sample is also the cathode. A noble gas (e.g. Ar, Ne, and Xe) is introduced into the discharge region before power initiation. When a potential is applied, electrons are accelerated toward the anode. As these electrons accelerate, they collide with gas atoms. A fraction of these collisions are of sufficient energy to remove an electron from a support gas atom, forming an ion. These ions are, in turn, accelerated toward the cathode. These ions impinge on the surface of the cathode, sputtering sample atoms from the surface. Sputtered atoms that do not redeposit on the surface diffuse into the excitation/ionization regions of the plasma where they can undergo excitation and/or ionization via a number of collisional processes. GD sources offer a number of distinct advantages that make them well suited for specific types of analyses. These sources afford direct analysis of solid samples, thus minimizing the sample preparation required for analysis. The nature of the plasma also provides mutually exclusive atomization and excitation processes that help to minimize the matrix effects that plague so many other elemental techniques. Unfortunately, the GD source functions optimally in a dry environment, making analysis of solutions more difficult. These sources also suffer from difficulties associated with analyzing nonconductingsamples. In this article, first, the principles of operation of the GD plasma are reviewed, with an emphasis on how those principles relate to optical spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Basic applications of the GD techniques are considered next. These include bulk analysis, surface analysis, and the analysis of solution samples. The requirements necessary to obtain optical information are addressed following the analytical applications. This section focuses on the instrumentation needed to make optical measurements using the GD as an atomization/excitation source. Finally, mass spectrometric instrumentation and interfaces are addressed as they pertain to the use of a GD plasma as an ion source. GDsources provide analytically useful gas-phase species from solid samples. These sources can be interfaced with avariety of spectroscopic and spectrometric instruments for both quantitative and qualitative analysis. |
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Wiley |
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Chichester |
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0000-00-00 |
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0471976709 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78169 |
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1352 |
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Tomecka, D.M.; Kamieniarz, G.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Ground state configurations and melting of two-dimensional non-uniformly charged classical clusters |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : condensed matter |
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J Phys-Condens Mat |
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21 |
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15 |
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155301,1-155301,7 |
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We consider classical two-dimensional (2D) Coulomb clusters consisting of two species containing five particles with charge q1 and five with charge q2, respectively. Using Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we investigated the ground state configurations as well as radial and angular displacements of particles as a function of temperature and their dependence on the ratio q = q2/q1. We found new configurations and a new multi-step melting behavior for q sufficiently different from the uniform charge limit q = 1. |
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London |
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000264708600007 |
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2009-03-18 |
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0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
2 |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76412 |
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1384 |
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