cond-mat.mtrl-sci papers

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.

On the complementary roles of anisotropic crack density and anisotropic crack driving force in phase-field modeling of mixed-mode fracture

This study elucidates the distinct and synergistic roles of anisotropic crack density and anisotropic strain energy in phase-field modeling of mixed-mode fracture, demonstrating that while crack density primarily governs the fracture path and resistance, anisotropic strain energy controls the driving force and significantly influences elastic stiffness and peak load in stress-concentration geometries.

Guk Heon Kim, Minseo Kim, Kwangsan Chun, Jaemin Kim2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

UCd $_{11}$ : A strongly localized 5 $f^3$ material

This study combines DFT+DMFT calculations with spectroscopic data to demonstrate that UCd $_{11}$ is a highly localized 5 $f^3$ antiferromagnet, challenging the conventional interpretation that the absence of satellite features in photoemission spectra necessarily indicates itinerant 5 $f$ behavior.

Martin Sundermann, Naoki Ito, Daisuke Takegami, Chun-Fu Chang, Sheng-Huai Chen, Chang-Yang Kuo, Simone G. Altendorf, Andrei Gloskovskii, Hlynur Gretarsson, Eric D. Bauer, Jan Kuneš, Liu Hao Tjeng, And (…)2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat

Evolution of topological phases in atomically thin WTe2 films

This study combines angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and first-principles calculations to reveal that the topological phases of atomically thin WTe2 films evolve non-monotonically with layer thickness, oscillating between topological insulating and metallic states due to interlayer coupling-induced band reconfiguration.

Changcang Qiao, Chen-Chia Hsu, Tao Zhang, Zhiming Sun, Dong Qian, Yang-hao Chan, Peng Chen2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mes-hall

The Origin of Linearly-Polarized Photoluminescence in WS2/WSe2 Moiré superlattices

This study reveals that linearly polarized photoluminescence in WS2/WSe2 moiré superlattices is primarily driven by strain-induced C3 symmetry breaking rather than valley selection rules, establishing strain as a critical parameter for reliable optical control of valley degrees of freedom.

Yuto Urano, Ryo Tamura, Yui Tamogami, Toshikaze Kariyado, Yasumitsu Miyata, Daichi Kozawa, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Ryo Kitaura2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

On the Energy Dissipation in the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert Equation

This paper systematically analyzes the dependence of ferromagnetic resonance frequency, damping, and quality factor on local energy curvature in ferromagnetic nanomagnets, highlighting how the standard quality factor approximation fails near bifurcation points where the number of metastable energy minima changes.

Kutay Kulbak, Mohamed Iyad Boualem, Charlie Masse, Mariana Delalibera de Toledo, Vasily V. Temnov2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Hierarchical spectral inhomogeneity in photoluminescence of a twisted MoSe2/WSe2 heterobilayer moiré superlattice revealed by hyperspectral mapping

This study utilizes hyperspectral mapping and advanced spectral analysis to reveal that the complex photoluminescence of a twisted MoSe2/WSe2 moiré superlattice is organized by a hierarchical inhomogeneity, where micron-scale contiguous domains coexist with unresolved local spectral manifolds.

Nurul Fariha Ahmad, Yuto Urano, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Daichi Kozawa, Ryo Kitaura2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Time evolution of quantum gates and the necessity of complex numbers

This paper argues that complex numbers are indispensable for modeling the continuous time evolution of quantum gates, demonstrating that real-valued quantum mechanics fails to reproduce the necessary dynamics and entanglement due to group-theoretic constraints and the inherent complexity of standard gate representations.

M. P. Vaughan2026-04-21⚛️ quant-ph

Experimental Signatures of Topological Transport in Polycrystalline FeSi Thin Films

This paper demonstrates that polycrystalline $\epsilon$ -FeSi thin films exhibit robust intrinsic topological transport, including an intrinsic anomalous Hall effect and chiral anomaly signatures characteristic of Weyl semimetals, despite significant disorder and grain boundaries.

R. Mantovan, A. Bozhko, V. Zhurkin, A. Bogach, A. Khanas, S. Zarubin, A. Zenkevich, V. Glushkov2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat

Unraveling the significance of Raman modes, Gruneisen parameters and phonon lifetimes in the hexagonal allotropes of Silicon and Germanium compounds

This study employs first-principles calculations to comprehensively analyze the electronic structure, Raman-active phonon modes, Gruneisen parameters, and phonon lifetimes of hexagonal silicon and germanium allotropes, aiming to elucidate anharmonic effects and provide strategies for optimizing these materials for advanced thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and optoelectronic applications.

Lekshmi S M, Upasana Agrawal, Akarsh Jain, Siddharth Sastri, Suvadip Das2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Influence of Ni substitution on the phase transitions and magnetocaloric effect of NdCo2 at cryogenic temperatures

This study demonstrates that substituting Ni for Co in NdCo₂ suppresses the orthorhombic phase and reduces the magnetic moment, thereby decreasing the magnetocaloric effect at cryogenic temperatures.

Vilde G. S. Lunde, Øystein S. Fjellvåg, Allan M. Döring, Marc Straßheim, Vladimir Pomjakushin, Konstantin P. Skokov, Oliver Gutfleisch, Tino Gottschall, Joachim Wosnitza, Anja O. Sjåstad, Bjørn C. Hau (…)2026-04-21🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

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