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Optical markers of magnetic phase transition in CrSBr
Here, we investigate the role of the interlayer magnetic ordering of CrSBr in
the framework of calculations and by using optical
spectroscopy techniques. These combined studies allow us to unambiguously
determine the nature of the optical transitions. In particular,
photoreflectance measurements, sensitive to the direct transitions, have been
carried out for the first time. We have demonstrated that optically induced
band-to-band transitions visible in optical measurement are remarkably well
assigned to the band structure by the momentum matrix elements and energy
differences for the magnetic ground state (A-AFM). In addition, our study
reveals significant differences in electronic properties for two different
interlayer magnetic phases. When the magnetic ordering of A-AFM to FM is
changed, the crucial modification of the band structure reflected in the
direct-to-indirect band gap transition and the significant splitting of the
conduction bands along the direction are obtained. In addition,
Raman measurements demonstrate a splitting between the in-plane modes
/, which is temperature dependent and can be assigned to
different interlayer magnetic states, corroborated by the DFT+U study.
Moreover, the mode has not been experimentally observed before.
Finally, our results point out the origin of interlayer magnetism, which can be
attributed to electronic rather than structural properties. Our results reveal
a new approach for tuning the optical and electronic properties of van der
Waals magnets by controlling the interlayer magnetic ordering in adjacent
layers.Comment: 33 pages, 15 figure
Microscopic parameters of the van der Waals CrSBr antiferromagnet from microwave absorption experiments
Microwave absorption experiments employing a phase-sensitive external
resistive detection are performed for a topical van der Waals antiferromagnet
CrSBr. The field dependence of two resonance modes is measured in an applied
field parallel to the three principal crystallographic directions, revealing
anisotropies and magnetic transitions in this material. To account for the
observed results, we formulate a microscopic spin model with a bi-axial
single-ion anisotropy and inter-plane exchange. Theoretical calculations give
an excellent description of full magnon spectra enabling us to precisely
determine microscopic interaction parameters for CrSBr.Comment: includes a supplementary information documen
Features of the Implementation of Health-Saving Technologies in the Educational Process of Children with Disabilities
В данной статье рассматривается особенность обучения детей с ограниченными возможностями здоровья (ОВЗ) в условиях инклюзивного образования, представлены особенности реализации здоровьесберегающих технологий среди обучающихся с ОВЗ в общеобразовательных школах Свердловской области, имеющих опыт в реализации инклюзивной практики.This article distinguishes the features of teaching children with a limited desire for health (HHD) in an inclusive education, shows the features of the implementation of healthy saving technologies among students with disabilities in secondary schools in the Sverdlovsk region, and shows experience in implementing inclusive practices
Comparative Economic Evaluation of Haemophilus influenzae Type b Vaccination in Belarus and Uzbekistan
BACKGROUND: Hib vaccine has gradually been introduced into more and more countries during the past two decades, partly due to GAVI Alliance support to low-income countries. However, since Hib disease burden is difficult to establish in settings with limited diagnostic capacities and since the vaccine continues to be relatively expensive, some Governments remain doubtful about its value leading to concerns about financial sustainability. Similarly, several middle-income countries have not introduced the vaccine. The aim of this study is to estimate and compare the cost-effectiveness of Hib vaccination in a country relying on self-financing (Belarus) and a country eligible for GAVI Alliance support (Uzbekistan). METHODS AND FINDINGS: A decision analytic model was used to estimate morbidity and mortality from Hib meningitis, Hib pneumonia and other types of Hib disease with and without the vaccine. Treatment costs were attached to each disease event. Data on disease incidence, case fatality ratios and costs were primarily determined from national sources. For the Belarus 2009 birth cohort, Hib vaccine is estimated to prevent 467 invasive disease cases, 4 cases of meningitis sequelae, and 3 deaths, while in Uzbekistan 3,069 invasive cases, 34 sequelae cases and 341 deaths are prevented. Estimated costs per discounted DALY averted are US 267 in Uzbekistan. CONCLUSION: The primary reason why the cost-effectiveness values are more favourable in Uzbekistan than in Belarus is that relatively more deaths are averted in Uzbekistan due to higher baseline mortality burden. Two other explanations are that the vaccine price is lower in Uzbekistan and that Uzbekistan uses a three dose schedule compared to four doses in Belarus. However, when seen in the context of the relative ability to pay for public health, the vaccine can be considered cost-effective in both countries
Agrobiodiversity and in situ conservation in quilombola home gardens with different intensities of urbanization
Cryo-EM structures and functional characterization of the murine lipid scramblase TMEM16F
The lipid scramblase TMEM16F initiates blood coagulation by catalyzing the exposure of phosphatidylserine in platelets. The protein is part of a family of membrane proteins, which encompasses calcium-activated channels for ions and lipids. Here, we reveal features of murine TMEM16F (mTMEM16F) that underlie its function as a lipid scramblase and an ion channel. The cryo-EM data of mTMEM16F in absence and presence of Ca2+ define the ligand-free closed conformation of the protein and the structure of a Ca2+ -bound intermediate. Both conformations resemble their counterparts of the scrambling-incompetent anion channel mTMEM16A, yet with distinct differences in the region of ion and lipid permeation. In conjunction with functional data, we demonstrate the relationship between ion conduction and lipid scrambling. Although activated by a common mechanism, both functions appear to be mediated by alternate protein conformations that are at equilibrium in the ligand-bound state
Cryo-EM structures and functional characterization of the murine lipid scramblase TMEM16F
The lipid scramblase TMEM16F initiates blood coagulation by catalyzing the exposure of phosphatidylserine in platelets. The protein is part of a family of membrane proteins, which encompasses calcium-activated channels for ions and lipids. Here, we reveal features of murine TMEM16F (mTMEM16F) that underlie its function as a lipid scramblase and an ion channel. The cryo-EM data of mTMEM16F in absence and presence of Ca define the ligand-free closed conformation of the protein and the structure of a Ca-bound intermediate. Both conformations resemble their counterparts of the scrambling-incompetent anion channel mTMEM16A, yet with distinct differences in the region of ion and lipid permeation. In conjunction with functional data, we demonstrate the relationship between ion conduction and lipid scrambling. Although activated by a common mechanism, both functions appear to be mediated by alternate protein conformations that are at equilibrium in the ligand-bound state
Photoelectrocatalytic properties of hydroxyalkyl functionalized germananes
The characteristics of widely explored two-dimensional (2D) layered materials make them promising objects for structural functionalization to adjust their physical and chemical properties. The chemical functionalization of graphene family members has been reported to be useful in catalysis, although the efficiency of organic substitution of germanene, the newborn in the graphene family, remains limited and fairly attracts significant scientific attention. In this study, we explore the photoelectrochemical (PEC) activity of hydroxyalkyl germananes Gen-(CH2)n-OH (n = 2, 6, 10) through PEC-type photodetector experiments, employing excitation wavelengths ranging from 360 to 720 nm. Our findings reveal that organic substitution induces the opening of the germanane band gap, leading to a significant widening up to 2.38 eV and enhanced charge transfer kinetics under visible light irradiation
Microscopic parameters of the van der Waals CrSBr antiferromagnet from microwave absorption experiments
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