scholarly journals Discovery of log-periodic oscillations in ultraquantum topological materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. eaau5096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huichao Wang ◽  
Haiwen Liu ◽  
Yanan Li ◽  
Yongjie Liu ◽  
Junfeng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bound States ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Quantum Limit ◽  
Periodic Oscillations ◽  
Quantum Oscillations ◽  
Topological Materials ◽  
New Type ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

Quantum oscillations are usually the manifestation of the underlying physical nature in condensed matter systems. Here, we report a new type of log-periodic quantum oscillations in ultraquantum three-dimensional topological materials. Beyond the quantum limit (QL), we observe the log-periodic oscillations involving up to five oscillating cycles (five peaks and five dips) on the magnetoresistance of high-quality single-crystal ZrTe5, virtually showing the clearest feature of discrete scale invariance (DSI). Further, theoretical analyses show that the two-body quasi-bound states can be responsible for the DSI feature. Our work provides a new perspective on the ground state of topological materials beyond the QL.

scholarly journals Magnetotransport signatures of Weyl physics and discrete scale invariance in the elemental semiconductor tellurium

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (21) ◽  
pp. 11337-11343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Gan Zhao ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
Pengdong Wang ◽  
Lin Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Invariance ◽  
Bound States ◽  
Quantum Limit ◽  
Periodic Oscillations ◽  
Discrete Scale Invariance ◽  
Topological Materials ◽  
Elemental Semiconductor ◽  
Physical Phenomena ◽  
Discrete Scale ◽  
Weyl Fermions

The study of topological materials possessing nontrivial band structures enables exploitation of relativistic physics and development of a spectrum of intriguing physical phenomena. However, previous studies of Weyl physics have been limited exclusively to semimetals. Here, via systematic magnetotransport measurements, two representative topological transport signatures of Weyl physics, the negative longitudinal magnetoresistance and the planar Hall effect, are observed in the elemental semiconductor tellurium. More strikingly, logarithmically periodic oscillations in both the magnetoresistance and Hall data are revealed beyond the quantum limit and found to share similar characteristics with those observed in ZrTe5and HfTe5. The log-periodic oscillations originate from the formation of two-body quasi-bound states formed between Weyl fermions and opposite charge centers, the energies of which constitute a geometric series that matches the general feature of discrete scale invariance (DSI). Our discovery reveals the topological nature of tellurium and further confirms the universality of DSI in topological materials. Moreover, introduction of Weyl physics into semiconductors to develop “Weyl semiconductors” provides an ideal platform for manipulating fundamental Weyl fermionic behaviors and for designing future topological devices.

scholarly journals Pressure-induced superconductivity in a three-dimensional topological material ZrTe5

2016 ◽  
Vol 113 (11) ◽  
pp. 2904-2909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonghui Zhou ◽  
Juefei Wu ◽  
Wei Ning ◽  
Nana Li ◽  
Yongping Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Structural Phase ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Extreme Environments ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Superconducting Transition ◽  
Topological Materials ◽  
New Type

As a new type of topological materials, ZrTe5 shows many exotic properties under extreme conditions. Using resistance and ac magnetic susceptibility measurements under high pressure, while the resistance anomaly near 128 K is completely suppressed at 6.2 GPa, a fully superconducting transition emerges. The superconducting transition temperature Tc increases with applied pressure, and reaches a maximum of 4.0 K at 14.6 GPa, followed by a slight drop but remaining almost constant value up to 68.5 GPa. At pressures above 21.2 GPa, a second superconducting phase with the maximum Tc of about 6.0 K appears and coexists with the original one to the maximum pressure studied in this work. In situ high-pressure synchrotron X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy combined with theoretical calculations indicate the observed two-stage superconducting behavior is correlated to the structural phase transition from ambient Cmcm phase to high-pressure C2/m phase around 6 GPa, and to a mixture of two high-pressure phases of C2/m and P-1 above 20 GPa. The combination of structure, transport measurement, and theoretical calculations enable a complete understanding of the emerging exotic properties in 3D topological materials under extreme environments.

scholarly journals Current and New Approaches to Predict the Deflections of One-Way Flexural Members with a Focus on Composite Steel Deck Slabs Voided by Circular Tubes

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Chang-Hwan Lee ◽  
Iman Mansouri ◽  
Jaehoon Bae ◽  
Jaeho Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Function ◽  
Flexural Members ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Deck Slabs ◽  
New Type ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Flexural Tests ◽  
Prediction Approach ◽  
Steel Deck

A new type of composite voided slab, the TUBEDECK (TD), which utilizes the structural function of profiled steel decks, has recently been proposed. Previous studies have confirmed that the flexural strength of TD slabs can be calculated based on the full composite contribution of the steel deck, but for long-span flexural members, the deflection serviceability requirement is often dominant. Herein, we derived a novel deflection prediction approach using the results of flexural tests on slab specimens, focusing on TD slabs. First, deflection prediction based on modifications of the current code was proposed. Results revealed that TD slabs exhibited smaller long-term deflections and at least 10% longer maximum span lengths than solid slabs, indicating their greater efficiency. Second, a novel rational method was derived for predicting deflections without computing the effective moment of inertia. The ultimate deflections predicted by the proposed method correlated closely with the deflection under maximum bending moments. To calculate immediate deflections, variation functions for the concrete strain at the extreme compression fiber and neutral axis depth were assumed with predictions in good agreement with experiments. The proposed procedure has important implications in highlighting a new perspective on the deflection prediction of reinforced concrete and composite flexural members.

scholarly journals Effect of the Reynolds Number and Clearance Flow on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of a New Variable Inlet Guide Vane

Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Hengtao Shi
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Guide Vane ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Inlet Guide Vane ◽  
Separation Region ◽  
Clearance Flow ◽  
New Type ◽  
Variable Inlet Guide Vane

Recently, a new type of low-loss variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) was proposed for improving a compressor’s performance under off-design conditions. To provide more information for applications, this work investigated the effect of the Reynolds number and clearance flow on the aerodynamic characteristics of this new type of VIGV. The performance and flow field of two representative airfoils with different chord Reynolds numbers were studied with the widely used commercial software ANSYS CFX after validation was completed. Calculations indicate that, with the decrease in the Reynolds number Rec, the airfoil loss coefficient ω and deviation δ first increase slightly and then entered a high growth rate in a low range of Rec. Afterwards, a detailed boundary-layer analysis was conducted to reveal the flow mechanism for the airfoil performance degradation with a low Reynolds number. For the design point, it is the appearance and extension of the separation region on the rear portion; for the maximum incidence point, it is the increase in the length and height of the separation region on the former portion. The three-dimensional VIGV research confirms the Reynolds number effect on airfoils. Furthermore, the clearance leakage flow forms a strong stream-wise vortex by injection into the mainflow, resulting in a high total-pressure loss and under-turning in the endwall region, which shows the potential benefits of seal treatment.

scholarly journals Measuring the Feature of “The Global”: A Framework for Analyzing the Global City Ranking

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4084
Author(s):  
Ka Lin ◽  
Aisha Ayaz ◽  
Lizheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Urban Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Global City ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
City Development ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Urban Economic ◽  
Ranking Systems ◽  
New Perspective

This study discusses the measurement of the global city with the primary aim to uncover the logical grounds to measure the features of “the global” in the study of ranking and comparing the cities. The study sets up a three-dimensional analysis framework with infrastructure (economy), fluidity (openness), and reputation (influence) for the basic dimensions of measurement for the global cities. Using this framework, the studies of top-10 Chinese cities in the global city comparison have been conducted with the data of cities’ scores from various ranking systems. The resources used include the index of Globalization and World Cities, global urban economic competitiveness index, Economic daily and United Nations global urban sustainable competitiveness rankings. The study tests the effectiveness of this framework by illustrating the coherence and dissimilarity of this analysis with other city ranking systems, and further discloses the advantage of this indicator system. This study exposes the existing problems in the logic and rationale of the urban studies and establishes the basis of global city ranking, thus offering policymakers new perspective on the strategy of city development.

New Type of Two Degree of Freedom Motor Three-Dimensional Tooth Layer Field Application and Solution

2013 ◽  
Vol 391 ◽  
pp. 232-236
Author(s):  
Wen Huan Yang ◽  
Hai Xu Chen ◽  
Shuang Xie ◽  
Chun Ren Fang
Keyword(s):  
Linear Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Refined Method ◽  
New Type ◽  
Type Motor ◽  
Quasi Newton ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Non Linear Equations

A new Multi-degree of freedom motor and its establishing of teeth layer parameters have been introduced in the paper, also including application method of database, namely using Quasi-Newton methods to solve the non-linear equations of the new motors magnetic circuit net, formed a refined method for designing and analyzing of motor. The establishment of 3d tooth layer parameters database, is provided for the calculation in the design of the new type motor conveniently.

RETARDATION EFFECTS IN COVARIANT THREE-DIMENSIONAL BOUND STATE WAVE FUNCTIONS

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 931-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. PILOTTO ◽  
M. DILLIG
Keyword(s):  
Bound States ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bound State ◽  
Relative Energy ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
State Wave ◽  
Scalar Diquark ◽  
Bound State Wave Function ◽  
Retardation Effects

We investigate the influence of retardation effects on covariant 3-dimensional wave functions for bound hadrons. Within a quark-(scalar) diquark representation of a baryon, the four-dimensional Bethe–Salpeter equation is solved for a 1-rank separable kernel which simulates Coulombic attraction and confinement. We project the manifestly covariant bound state wave function into three dimensions upon integrating out the non-static energy dependence and compare it with solutions of three-dimensional quasi-potential equations obtained from different kinematical projections on the relative energy variable. We find that for long-range interactions, as characteristic in QCD, retardation effects in bound states are of crucial importance.

Local Density of States of a Three-Dimensional Conductor in the Extreme Quantum Limit

2001 ◽  
Vol 86 (8) ◽  
pp. 1582-1585 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Haude ◽  
M. Morgenstern ◽  
I. Meinel ◽  
R. Wiesendanger
Keyword(s):  
Density Of States ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Quantum Limit ◽  
Local Density Of States

THE NEXT STEP IN LEPTONIC DECAYS OF ETA AND KL BOUND STATES

1992 ◽  
Vol 07 (09) ◽  
pp. 1935-1951 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.A. KOZLOV
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Transition Form Factor ◽  
Bound States ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bound State ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Relative Momentum ◽  
Transition Form ◽  
Structure Transition ◽  
Leptonic Decays

A systematic discussion of the probability of eta and KL bound-state decays—[Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text](l=e, μ)—within a three-dimensional reduction to the two-body quantum field theory is presented. The bound-state vertex function depends on the relative momentum of constituent-like particles. A structure-transition form factor is defined by a confinement-type quark-antiquark wave function. The phenomenology of this kind of decays is analyzed.

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