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Persistent Holes in a Fluid at Different Conditions
Honors (Bachelor's)PhysicsUniversity of Michiganhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/79446/1/eohyung.pd
Hysteretic Magnetotransport in SmB6 at Low Magnetic Fields
Utilizing Corbino disc structures, we have examined the magnetic field
response of resistivity for the surface states of SmB6 on different crystalline
surfaces at low temperatures. Our results reveal a hysteretic behavior whose
magnitude depends on the magnetic field sweep rate and temperature. Although
this feature becomes smaller when the field sweep is slower, a complete
elimination or saturation is not observed in our slowest sweep-rate
measurements, which is much slower than a typical magnetotransport trace. These
observations cannot be explained by quantum interference corrections such as
weak anti-localization. Instead, they are consistent with behaviors of glassy
surface magnetic ordering, whose magnetic origin is most likely from samarium
oxide (Sm2O3) forming on the surface during exposure to ambient conditions
Extreme magnetic field-boosted superconductivity
Applied magnetic fields underlie exotic quantum states, such as the
fractional quantum Hall effect and Bose-Einstein condensation of spin
excitations. Superconductivity, on the other hand, is inherently antagonistic
towards magnetic fields. Only in rare cases can these effects be mitigated over
limited fields, leading to reentrant superconductivity. Here, we report the
unprecedented coexistence of multiple high-field reentrant superconducting
phases in the spin-triplet superconductor UTe2. Strikingly, we observe
superconductivity in the highest magnetic field range identified for any
reentrant superconductor, beyond 65 T. These extreme properties reflect a new
kind of exotic superconductivity rooted in magnetic fluctuations and boosted by
a quantum dimensional crossover
Tuning a magnetic energy scale with pressure in UTe
A fragile ordered state can be easily tuned by various external parameters.
When the ordered state is suppressed to zero temperature, a quantum phase
transition occurs, which is often marked by the appearance of unconventional
superconductivity. While the quantum critical point can be hidden, the
influence of the quantum criticality extends to fairly high temperatures,
manifesting the non-Fermi liquid behavior in the wide range of the --
phase space. Here, we report the tuning of a magnetic energy scale in the
heavy-fermion superconductor UTe, previously identified as a peak in the
-axis electrical transport, with applied hydrostatic pressure and magnetic
field along the -axis as complementary (and opposing) tuning parameters.
Upon increasing pressure, the characteristic -axis peak moves to a lower
temperature before vanishing near the critical pressure of about 15 kbar. The
application of a magnetic field broadens the peak under all studied pressure
values. The observed Fermi-liquid behavior at ambient pressure is violated near
the critical pressure, exhibiting nearly linear resistivity in temperature and
an enhanced pre-factor. Our results provide a clear picture of energy scale
evolution relevant to magnetic quantum criticality in UTe
Successful pedicled vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction with negative-pressure wound therapy for deep sternal wound infection: a case report and comprehensive review
IntroductionDeep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a serious complication that may occur after median sternotomy, with potentially devastating consequences. By reporting our case and analyzing the existing literature, this article aimed to provide a thorough understanding of the role of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and the importance of flap choice in managing DSWI accompanied by severe heart injury and high hemodynamic risk.Case descriptionA 60-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation, and heart failure underwent redo sternotomy, which resulted in an intraoperative right ventricle injury. She required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support because of low blood pressure and subsequently developed complications, including surgical site hematoma, wound dehiscence, and fat necrosis. She was referred for wound closure, where a significant 10 × 20-cm soft tissue defect in the anterior chest wall was observed. A pedicled vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap addressed the soft tissue defect. The wound showed remarkable improvement at the 8-month follow-up visit.ConclusionsDSWI management is a complex and multifaceted challenge. NPWT, when combined with appropriate surgical strategies, including wound debridement and flap selection, may promote successful wound healing. This case report highlights the successful management of a complex DSWI using a multidisciplinary approach, including debridement, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and free-flap reconstruction, which resulted in favorable outcomes
Enhanced spin triplet superconductivity due to Kondo destabilization
In a Kondo lattice system, suppression of effective Kondo coupling leads to
the breakdown of the heavy-electron metal and a change in the electronic
structure. Spin triplet superconductivity in the Kondo lattice UTe2 appears to
be associated with spin fluctuations originating from incipient ferromagnetic
order. Here we show clear evidence of twofold enhancement of spin-triplet
superconductivity near the pressure-driven suppression of the Kondo coherence,
implying that superconductivity is strengthened by the affiliated growth of
both spin and charge fluctuations. The coherent Kondo state discontinuously
transitions to ferromagnetic order at higher pressures. Application of magnetic
field tunes the system back across a first-order phase boundary. Straddling
this phase boundary, we find another example of reentrant superconductivity in
UTe2. In addition to spin fluctuations associated with ferromagnetism, our
results show that a Kondo-driven Fermi surface instability may be playing a
role in stabilizing spin triplet superconductivity
Enhancement and Reentrance of Spin Triplet Superconductivity in UTeâ‚‚ under Pressure
Spin triplet superconductivity in the Kondo lattice UTe2 appears to be associated with spin fluctuations originating from incipient ferromagnetic order. Here we show clear evidence of twofold enhancement of superconductivity under pressure, which discontinuously transitions to magnetic order, likely of ferromagnetic nature, at higher pressures. The application of a magnetic field tunes the system back across a first-order phase boundary. Straddling this phase boundary, we find another example of reentrant superconductivity in UTe2. As the superconductivity and magnetism exist on two opposite sides of the first-order phase boundary, our results indicate other microscopic mechanisms may be playing a role in stabilizing spin triplet superconductivity in addition to spin fluctuations associated with magnetism
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