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Condensed matter physics and materials science form a dynamic partnership, exploring how the collective behavior of atoms gives rise to the unique properties of solids and liquids. This field bridges the gap between fundamental quantum mechanics and the practical engineering of everything from flexible electronics to superconductors, turning abstract theories into tangible innovations that shape our daily lives.
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Below are the latest papers in condensed matter and materials science, organized by their most recent publication dates.
This study utilizes magnetic quantum oscillation measurements to map the three-dimensional bulk order parameter of CrSb, revealing a unique -wave altermagnetic symmetry characterized by an exchange splitting profile analogous to the real spherical harmonic.
This paper presents a comprehensive geometrically nonlinear continuum mechanical theory that integrates thermodynamics, internal state variables, and phase-field order parameters to model the complex deformation and failure behaviors of amorphous thermoplastic polymers, such as PMMA, under extreme dynamic loading conditions ranging from viscoelasticity to shock decomposition and spallation.
This paper introduces a kinetic interface model implemented in FESTIM that replaces the flawed assumption of chemical potential continuity with reversible mass-action reaction channels, revealing that hydrogen isotope transport across metal/molten-salt interfaces is governed by dynamic branching ratios and redox states rather than fixed thermodynamic equilibrium, thereby correcting underestimations of permeation flux and ill-posed conditions for multiple isotopes.
This study demonstrates that ultrafast laser pulses can manipulate the magnetization of the multiferroic semiconductor (Ge,Mn)Te through two distinct photoinduced Rashba spin-orbit torque mechanisms: one driven by hole concentration changes altering the magnetic easy axis, and a unique second mechanism arising from laser-induced ferroelectric polarization modifications that transiently alter the magnetic ordering.
This paper introduces a solid-solution approach using KTa1-xNbxO3 perovskite oxides to overcome previous limitations and achieve room-temperature bulk plasticity, thereby significantly expanding the range of materials available for dislocation-engineered functional properties.
This paper systematically reviews numerical simulation and experimental measurement techniques for chip thermal design, addressing current challenges in multiscale coupling and high-heat-flux cooling while highlighting emerging solutions like AI-accelerated simulation and advanced cooling technologies to enhance efficiency and intelligence.
This study demonstrates that complex nanoscale geometries can fundamentally alter a system's thermodynamic response, specifically enabling the manipulation of apparent heat capacity through structural design rather than chemical changes.
This paper presents a scalable manufacturing route for high-performance conformal electronics by combining roll-to-roll mechanical exfoliation of van der Waals semiconductors with commercial decal transfer techniques to fabricate ultrathin MoS2 devices capable of reliable operation on complex, curved surfaces.
This first-principles study reveals that substituting gallium into -AlO narrows the band gap by modifying the conduction-band manifold without creating mid-gap states, driven by the host lattice's ability to accommodate local structural distortions around the Ga centers rather than simple bond expansion.
This paper develops a theoretical model for hydrodynamic magnetotransport in two-dimensional electron systems with arbitrary edge roughness, predicting that specific non-monotonic behaviors in Hall resistance—such as high-field saturation and magnetic-field-induced minima—serve as distinct experimental signatures of the viscous flow regime and allow for the quantification of edge roughness.