1,603 research outputs found
Andreev reflection through a quantum dot coupled with two ferromagnets and a superconductor
We study the Andreev reflection (AR) in a three terminal mesoscopic hybrid
system, in which two ferromagnets (F and F) are coupled to a
superconductor (S) through a quantum dot (QD). By using non-equilibrium Green
function, we derive a general current formula which allows arbitrary spin
polarizations, magnetization orientations and bias voltages in F and F.
The formula is applied to study both zero bias conductance and finite bias
current. The current conducted by crossed AR involving F, F and S is
particularly unusual, in which an electron with spin incident from
one of the ferromagnets picks up another electron with spin from
the other one, both enter S and form a Cooper pair. Several special cases are
investigated to reveal the properties of AR in this system.Comment: 15 pages, 7 figures, LaTe
Probing Spin States of Coupled Quantum Dots by dc Josephson Current
We propose an idea for probing spin states of two coupled quantum dots (CQD),
by the dc Josephson current flowing through them. This theory requires weak
coupling between CQD and electrodes, but allows arbitrary inter-dot tunnel
coupling, intra- and inter- dot Coulomb interactions. We find that the Coulomb
blockade peaks exhibit a non-monotonous dependence on the Zeeman splitting of
CQD, which can be understood in terms of the Andreev bound states. More
importantly, the supercurrent in the Coulomb blockade valleys may provide the
information of the spin states of CQD: for CQD with total electron number N=1,3
(odd), the supercurrent will reverse its sign if CQD becomes a magnetic
molecule; for CQD with N=2 (even), the supercurrent will decrease sharply
around the transition between the spin singlet and triplet ground states of
CQD.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figure
Theory of Nonequilibrium Coherent Transport through an Interacting Mesoscopic Region Weakly Coupled to Electrodes
We develop a theory for the nonequilibrium coherent transport through a
mesoscopic region, based on the nonequilibrium Green function technique. The
theory requires the weak coupling between the central mesoscopic region and the
multiple electrodes connected to it, but allows arbitrary hopping and
interaction in the central region. An equation determining the nonequilibrium
distribution in the central interacting region is derived and plays an
important role in the theory. The theory is applied to two special cases for
demonstrations, revealing the novel effects associated with the combination of
phase coherence, Coulomb interaction, and nonequilibrium distribution.Comment: 10 Pages, 5 figure
Nonlinear transport theory for hybrid normal-superconducting devices
We report a theory for analyzing nonlinear DC transport properties of
mesoscopic or nanoscopic normal-superconducting (N-S) systems. Special
attention was paid such that our theory satisfies gauge invariance. At the
linear transport regime and the sub-gap region where the familiar scattering
matrix theory has been developed, we provide confirmation that our theory and
the scattering matrix theory are equivalent. At the nonlinear regime, however,
our theory allows the investigation of a number of important problems: for N-S
hybrid systems we have derived the general nonlinear current-voltage
characteristics in terms of the scattering Green's function, the second order
nonlinear conductance at the weakly nonlinear regime, and nonequilibrium charge
pile-up in the device which defines the electrochemical capacitance
coefficients
Studying High Energy Final State Interactions by N/D Method
We discuss the final state interaction effects at high energies via a
multi-channel N/D method. We find that the 2 by 2 charge--exchange final state
interactions typically contribute an enhancement factor of a few times
in the meson decay amplitudes, both for the real and the
imaginary part. We also make some discussions on the elastic rescattering
effects.Comment: 10 pages, revte
1,8-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)naphthalene
In the title compound, C22H14F2, the two benzene rings are oriented with respect to the naphthalene ring system at 67.76 (8) and 67.50 (8)°, and the two benzene rings are twisted with respect to each other at 18.95 (10)°. Weak intermolecular C—H⋯π interactions are present in the crystal structure
Tribological properties of surface dimple-textured by pellet-pressing
AbstractSurface texturing is thought to be as an effective tribological method of decreasing friction coefficient of contact pairs. Firstly, AISI1045 steel surface is dimple-textured by a convenient and economical way of pellet-pressing, then, the textured and polished samples is against SiC ball lubricated by engine oil to carry out tribological tests in reciprocating mode in tribomachine type UMT-II. It is concluded that surface dimple-texture made by pellet-pressing is beneficial to improve tribological properties lubricated by engine oil under10N load and 5mm/s sliding speed
Anther Appendages of Incarvillea Trigger a Pollen-Dispensing Mechanism
Background and Aims Anther appendages play diverse roles in anther dehiscence and pollen dispersal. This study aims to explore the pollen-dispensing mechanism triggered by special anther appendages in Incarvillea arguta. Methods Field studies were conducted to record floral characteristics, pollinator visitations, and flower-pollinator interactions. Measurements of flowers and pollinators were analysed statistically. Pollen counts following a series of floral manipulations were used to evaluate pollen dispensing efficiency and function of the anther appendages. Key Results Field observations determined that two species of Bombus (bumble-bees) were the primary pollinators of I. arguta with a mean visiting frequency of 1.42 visitations per flower h-1. The results display a diminishing pollen dispensing pattern; the proportion of remaining pollen removed by pollinators decreased from 27 % to 10 % and 7 % in subsequent visits. Anther appendages act as a trigger mechanism to dispense pollen. The arrangement of the anthers and appendages function to control pollen load and timing. Mechanical stimulation experiments revealed that one set of appendages is only triggered by stimulation in the direction moving into the flower, while the other set is only triggered by stimulation in the opposite direction (exiting the flower). Conclusions The anther appendage is a pollen-dispensing trigger mechanism. The configuration of the stamens and duel trigger system has evolved to allocate pollen in allotments to enhance male function
- …