Three Dimensional Superconductivity in FeSe with Tczero Up to 10.9 K Induced by Internal Strain

Polycrystalline sample FeSe was synthesized by a self-flux solution method which shows a zero resistance temperature up to 10.9 K and a Tconset (90% \rhon, \rhon: normal state resistivity) up to 13.3 K. The decrease of superconducting transition temperature by heat treatment indicates that internal crystallographic strain which plays the same effect as external pressure is the origin of its high Tc. The fluctuation conductivity was studied which could be well described by 3D Aslamazov-Larkin (AL) power law. The estimated value of coherence length \xic=9.2 \AA is larger than the distance between conducting layers (~6.0 \AA), indicating the three-dimensional nature of superconductivity in this compound.Comment: 5 figure

Formation stage and controlling factors of the paleo-uplifts in the Tarim Basin: A further discussion

AbstractVarious types of paleo-uplifts with different characteristics are developed in the Tarim Basin. Previously, there were multiple opinions on the pale-uplifts origins and structural evolution, so the oil and gas exploration ideas and deployment in the Tarim Basin were not developed smoothly. In this paper, regional seismic interpretation and structural analysis were carried out on the deep marine carbonate rocks in this basin based on the new seismic and drilling data. Then combined with the structural denudation results, the paleo-structural frameworks were reconstructed. And finally, the formation stage and main controlling factors of paleo-uplifts were discussed. It is shown that the Middle Ordovician is the key period when regional extension was converted to compression in this basin, so stratigraphic, sedimentary and structural differences occurred. Before the deposition of Yijianfang Fm in late Middle Ordovician, three carbonate paleo-uplifts (i.e., the Northern, Central and SW Tarim paleo-uplifts) begun to appear, and they were all broad-folded paleo-uplifts of nearly E–W striking and were formed at the same stage. The distribution and development of the Phanerozoic uplifts in this basin are restricted by the Northern and Southern Tarim basement pale-uplifts of nearly E–W striking which were developed during the Precambrian. It is indicated that all the three paleo-uplifts are compressional paleo-uplifts originated from the convergence of the southern plate margin based on the basement paleo-uplifts and they are all characterized by similar structural characteristics and inherited formation and evolution. The current differences of paleo-uplifts are controlled by multi-stage intense structural reformation since the Silurian. It is concluded that the oil and gas exploration potential is immense in the carbonate reservoirs of well-preserved deep paleo-structural zones in a larger area

Positive Solution for the Elliptic Problems with Sublinear and Superlinear Nonlinearities

This paper deals with the existence of positive solutions for the elliptic problems with sublinear and superlinear nonlinearities -Δu=λa(x)up+b(x)uq in Ω, u>0 in Ω, u=0 on ∂Ω, where λ>0 is a real parameter, 0<p<1<q. Ω is a bounded domain in RN   (N≥ 3), and a(x) and b(x) are some given functions. By means of variational method and super-subsolution method, we obtain some results about existence of positive solutions

Magnetic field induced discontinuous spin reorientation in ErFeO3 single crystal

The spin reorientation of ErFeO3 that spontaneously occurs at low temperature has been previously determined to be a process involving the continuous rotation of Fe3þ spins. In this work, the dynamic process of spin reorientation in ErFeO3 single crystal has been investigated by AC susceptibility measurements at various frequencies and static magnetic fields. Interestingly, two completely discontinuous steps are induced by a relatively large static magnetic field due to the variation in the magnetic anisotropy during this process. It provides deeper insights into the intriguing magnetic exchange interactions which dominate the sophisticated magnetic phase transitions in the orthoferrite systems

From \u3cem\u3eJ\u3c/em\u3e\u3csub\u3eeff\u3c/sub\u3e=1/2 Insulator to \u3cem\u3ep\u3c/em\u3e-Wave Superconductor in Single-Crystal Sr\u3csub\u3e2\u3c/sub\u3eIr\u3csub\u3e1−\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e\u3c/sub\u3eRu\u3csub\u3e\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e\u3c/sub\u3eO4 (0≤\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e≤1)

Sr2IrO4 is a magnetic insulator assisted by strong spin-orbit coupling (SOC) whereas Sr2RuO4 is a p-wave superconductor. The contrasting ground states have been shown to result from the critical role of the strong SOC in the iridate. Our investigation of structural, transport, and magnetic properties reveals that substituting 4dRu4+(4d4) ions for 5dIr4+(5d5) ions in Sr2IrO4 directly adds holes to the t2g bands, reduces the SOC, and thus rebalances the competing energies in single-crystal Sr2Ir1−xRuxO4. A profound effect of Ru doping driving a rich phase diagram is a structural phase transition from a distorted I41/acd to a more ideal I4/mmm tetragonal structure near x=0.50 that accompanies a phase transition from an antiferromagnetic-insulating state to a paramagnetic-metal state. We also make a comparison with Rh-doped Sr2IrO4, highlighting important similarities and differences

Spin Switching and Magnetization Reversal in Single-Crystal NdFeO\u3csub\u3e3\u3c/sub\u3e

We report an experimental and computational study of single-crystal NdFeO3, which features two inequivalent magnetic sublattices, namely, Fe and Nd sublattices that are coupled in an antiparallel fashion. This paper reveals that a strong interaction between 3d and 4f electrons of the two sublattices along with a spin-lattice coupling drives an extremely interesting magnetic state that is highly sensitive to the orientation and history of weak magnetic field. The following phenomena are particularly remarkable: (1) sharply contrasting magnetization M(T) along the a and c axes; (2) a first-order spin switching along the a axis below 29 K when the system is zero-field-cooled; and (3) a progressive magnetization reversal when the system is field-cooled. The intriguing magnetic behavior is captured in our first-principles density functional theory calculations

Evolution of Magnetism in Single-Crystal Ca2Ru1-xIrxO4 (0< x <0.65)

We report structural, magnetic, transport and thermal properties of single-crystal Ca2Ru1-xIrxO4 (0 < x< 0.65). Ca2RuO4 is a structurally-driven Mott insulator with a metal-insulator transition at TMI = 357 K, which is well separated from antiferromagnetic order at TN = 110 K. Substitution of 5d element, Ir, for Ru enhances spin-orbit coupling (SOC) and locking between the structural distortions and magnetic moment canting. In particular, Ir doping intensifies the distortion or rotation of Ru/IrO6 octahedra and induces weak ferromagnetic behavior along the c-axis. Moreover, the magnetic ordering temperature TN increases from 110 K at x = 0 to 215 K with enhanced magnetic anisotropy at x = 0.65. The effect of Ir doping sharply contrasts with that of 3d-element doping such as Cr, Mn and Fe, which suppresses TN and induces unusual negative volume thermal expansion. The stark difference between 3d- and 5d-element doping underlines a strong magnetoelastic coupling inherent in the Ir-rich oxides.Comment: 15 pages, 5 figure

Evolution of magnetism in single-crystal Ca\u3csub\u3e2\u3c/sub\u3eRu\u3csub\u3e1−\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e\u3c/sub\u3eIr\u3csub\u3e\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e\u3c/sub\u3eO\u3csub\u3e4\u3c/sub\u3e(0≤\u3cem\u3ex\u3c/em\u3e≤0.65)

We report structural, magnetic, transport, and thermal properties of single-crystal Ca2Ru1−xIrxO4(0≤x≤0.65). Ca2RuO4 is a structurally driven Mott insulator with a metal-insulator transition at TMI=357K, which is well separated from antiferromagnetic order at TN=110K. Substitution of a 5d element, Ir, for Ru enhances spin-orbit coupling and locking between the structural distortions and magnetic moment canting. Ir doping intensifies the distortion or rotation of Ru/IrO6 octahedra and induces weak ferromagnetic behavior along the c axis. In particular, Ir doping suppresses TN but concurrently causes an additional magnetic ordering TN2 at a higher temperature up to 210 K for x=0.65. The effect of Ir doping sharply contrasts with that of 3d-element doping such as Cr, Mn, and Fe, which suppresses TN and induces unusual negative volume thermal expansion. The stark difference between 3d- and 5d-element doping underlines a strong magnetoelastic coupling inherent in the Ir-rich oxides