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We measure the temperature, magnetic-field, and current dependence for the switching of nanomagnets by a spin-polarized current. Depending on current bias, switching can occur between either two static magnetic states or a static state and a current-driven precessional mode. In both cases, the switching is thermally a…
A many-body theory based on nonequilibrium Green functions, in which transport and optics are treated on a microscopic quantum mechanical basis, is used to compute gain and absorption in the optical and THz regimes in quantum cascade laser structures. The relative importance of Coulomb interactions for different inter…
Recent studies of FeSi$_{(1-x)}$Ge$_x$, which found a transition from an insulating to a magnetic metallic state near $x$=0.25, have revived the discussion about the role of strong correlation in these systems. Here are spin polarized band calculations made for 64-atom supercells of FeSi$_{(1-x)}$Ge$_x$ for different…
The electronic structure and electron-phonon coupling in Y2C3 is investigated using density functional calculations. We find that the Fermi level falls in a manifold of mixed character derived from Y d states and antibonding states associated with the C dimers in the structure. Calculations of the electron-phonon coup…
The effect of stress triaxiality on growth of a void in a three-dimensional single-crystal face-centered-cubic lattice has been studied. Molecular dynamics simulations using an embedded-atom potential for copper have been performed at room temperature and using strain controlling with high strain rates ranging from ${…
The extraordinary mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of single‐wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) have prompted the development of advanced engineering materials with improved properties through the incorporation of carbon nanotubes in selected matrices. Dense SWCNT reinforced alumina nanocomposites have been f…
In this paper, Dy3+ -doped ZnO nanocrystals have been synthesized via a simple combustion method. The as-prepared cuboid-like ZnO nanocrystals appear to be single hexagonal crystalline phase with an average diameter of 20 nm. The characteristic luminescence of doped Dy3+ ions has been evaluated, and the highly enhance…
The influence of a variety of counteranions on the properties of polyelectrolyte multilayers deposited by layer-by-layer technique is studied by using ellipsometry and AFM. We found out that in thin dry multilayers (20-90 nm) ofpoly(4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) and poly(diallyldimethylammonium) (PDADMA), the thickness fo…
The present author has long argued, with concrete predictions, that both longitudinal and transverse (Hall) resistivities in the mixed state of superconductors are dominated by vortex many-body effect. Hence there is no need to introduce various ad hoc vortex dynamics theories. It is interesting to note this point of…
It is proposed that lubricant molecules adsorbed on an interface between two asperities in contact, which is rough on the atomic scale, can switch the interface from the strong to weak pinning regime, resulting in a large reduction in the static friction. This is proposed as a possible mechanism for boundary lubricati…
High-density ZnO nanowires doped with 4 atom % sulfur (S) and pure ZnO nanowires were grown vertically aligned on a silicon substrate. They were synthesized via chemical vapor deposition of a Zn or Zn/S powder mixture at 500 °C. The S-doped ZnO nanowires usually form bundles. The average diameter of the S-doped ZnO na…
This paper demonstrates a novel facile method for fabrication of patterned arrays of gold nanoparticles on Si/SiO2 by combining electron beam lithography and self-assembly techniques. Our strategy is to use direct-write electron beam patterning to convert nitro functionality in self-assembled monolayers of 3-(4-nitrop…
Like other natural fibers jute, because of its hydrophilic nature, is incompatible with nonpolar plastics matrices. This has been the major handicap for preparing stable composites. In this paper we have used maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene, MAPP(G-3015) as the coupling agent for the surface modification of the…
Silk consists of two types of proteins, silk fibroin and sericin. Sericin contributes about 20-30 per cent of total cocoon weight. It is characterized by its high content of serine and 18 amino acids, including essential amino acids. There are different methods of isolation of sericin from silk thread. Solubility, mol…
The demands in space technology originally played the decisive role in the development of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMC). Within the last few years, the properties and the manufacturing methods were consistently improved, so that now the industry in general can share in the profits of this new…
Catalyst-free growth of boron nanoribbons was observed by pyrolysis of diborane at 630−750 °C and ∼200 mTorr in a quartz tube furnace. Nanodiffraction analysis indicates the nanoribbons are single crystal α-tetragonal boron. TEM images show the nanoribbon is covered by a 1−2 nm thick amorphous layer. Elemental analysi…
Although liposomes have been used as a vehicle for delivery of therapeutic agents in oncology, their efficacy in targeting brain tumors has been limited due to poor penetration through the blood-brain barrier. Because convection-enhanced delivery (CED) of liposomes may improve the therapeutic index for targeting brain…
The experimental data available in the literature and the results obtained by the author in research into the structure of nanodiamonds and the physicochemical and chemical properties of their surface are generalized. An account is given of the problems concerning the chemical state and modification of the nanodiamond…
The relative contributions of electronic and lattice effects to figure of merit enhancement are studied, for nanowires made of InSb, InAs, GaAs, and InP, as a function of nanowire thickness. The main thermoelectric magnitudes are computed in the bulk and nanowire cases by the exact solution of the Boltzmann transport…
This work was supported by the MRSEC program of the National Science Foundation under Award Number DMR-0079996. Recent advances both in experimental instrumentation and computing power have made it possible to interrogate the distribution of internal interfaces in polycrystals and the three dimensional structure of th…