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Influence of defect-induced deformations on electron transport in carbon nanotubes
We theoretically investigate the influence of defect-induced long-range
deformations in carbon nanotubes on their electronic transport properties. To
this end we perform numerical ab-initio calculations using a
density-functional-based tight-binding (DFTB) model for various tubes with
vacancies. The geometry optimization leads to a change of the atomic positions.
There is a strong reconstruction of the atoms near the defect (called
"distortion") and there is an additional long-range deformation. The impact of
both structural features on the conductance is systematically investigated. We
compare short and long CNTs of different kinds with and without long-range
deformation. We find for the very thin (9,0)-CNT that the long-range
deformation additionally affects the transmission spectrum and the conductance
compared to the short-range lattice distortion. The conductance of the larger
(11,0)- or the (14,0)-CNT is overall less affected implying that the influence
of the long-range deformation decreases with increasing tube diameter.
Furthermore, the effect can be either positive or negative depending on the CNT
type and the defect type. Our results indicate that the long-range deformation
must be included in order to reliably describe the electronic structure of
defective, small-diameter zigzag tubes.Comment: Materials for Advanced Metallization 201
What Makes Doxing Good or Bad? Exploring Bystandersâ Appraisal and Responses to the Malicious Disclosure of Personal Information
Doxing, the disclosure of an individualâs personal information with malicious intent, has emerged as a global phenomenon aimed at punishing, threatening, or silencing individuals. The response from the public and media to doxing varies widely, ranging from condemning it as a harmful practice that disregards the fundamental right to privacy to regarding it as a means to hold wrongdoers accountable. However, research on how and why individuals observing a doxing incident (i.e., bystanders) form their opinions is scant. This study focuses on bystandersâ appraisal of and reactions to doxing incidents. Drawing on a qualitative vignette study (n=14) employing two doxing scenarios (person-based and issue-based), we identify crucial factors that influence bystandersâ evaluation of doxing attacks. Additionally, our research sheds light on the motivations and circumstances that prompt bystanders to take action when witnessing a doxing incident. The findings of this study have important implications for both research and practice
Memory difference control of unknown unstable fixed points: Drifting parameter conditions and delayed measurement
Difference control schemes for controlling unstable fixed points become
important if the exact position of the fixed point is unavailable or moving due
to drifting parameters. We propose a memory difference control method for
stabilization of a priori unknown unstable fixed points by introducing a memory
term. If the amplitude of the control applied in the previous time step is
added to the present control signal, fixed points with arbitrary Lyapunov
numbers can be controlled. This method is also extended to compensate arbitrary
time steps of measurement delay. We show that our method stabilizes orbits of
the Chua circuit where ordinary difference control fails.Comment: 5 pages, 8 figures. See also chao-dyn/9810029 (Phys. Rev. E 70,
056225) and nlin.CD/0204031 (Phys. Rev. E 70, 046205
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