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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 paper reports the synthesis and characterization of CrRhAs single crystals, revealing an antiferromagnetic transition at 150 K, a sign-changing Hall coefficient linked to Fermi surface topology, and a pronounced enhancement of the Hall effect below the transition temperature indicative of Fermi surface reconstruction or magnon scattering.
By combining in situ SEM-EBSD tensile testing with multifractal analysis, this study reveals that while neutron irradiation induces distinct dislocation channels in 304L stainless steel, both irradiated and non-irradiated specimens develop similar underlying hierarchical dislocation structures, demonstrating multifractal analysis as a powerful tool for quantifying the spatial complexity and correlation-driven organization of mesoscale deformation mechanisms.
Single crystals of the semimetallic LaNiSb were successfully grown and characterized, revealing metallic behavior, positive anisotropic magnetoresistance with twofold symmetry, and multiband electronic transport that makes it a promising candidate for studying structure-property correlations in topological semimetals.
This paper demonstrates that the pressure-induced spin crossover of iron in the Earth's lower mantle creates a distinctive decoupling between P- and S-wave velocities, providing a quantum-scale mechanism that reconciles global seismic observations with realistic mantle temperatures and compositions.
This paper proposes and demonstrates a paradigm shift from photon-based to electron-based characterization using autonomous, machine learning-driven scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) on random chemical libraries to overcome acquisition bottlenecks and achieve orders-of-magnitude greater efficiency in exploring high-dimensional materials composition and phase spaces.
This paper proposes and validates through calculations that doping transition metal dichalcogenides (specifically V-doped WSe2 and WS2) near the valence-band edge induces band inversion via strong spin-orbit coupling, creating Chern insulators with non-zero Chern numbers that offer a promising platform for realizing the quantum anomalous Hall effect.
This study reports the first laser-shock experiments on high entropy alloy microfilms probed by an X-ray free electron laser, revealing a transient 5.1% lattice compression under approximately 55 GPa of shock pressure and demonstrating the feasibility of using this technique to determine the equation of state for these emerging materials.
By combining resonant inelastic X-ray scattering with advanced theoretical calculations, this study demonstrates that the kagome magnet YMnSn exhibits spontaneous orbital-selective itinerancy and localization driven by Hund's physics, establishing a new platform where geometric frustration and strong correlations cooperatively stabilize exotic quantum phases beyond traditional Mott or topological paradigms.
This paper systematically benchmarks invariant and equivariant machine learning architectures on a large DFT dataset of seven elements to optimize surrogate models for Monte Carlo simulations, thereby establishing a robust framework for studying chemical order-disorder phenomena in high-entropy materials.
First-principles calculations reveal that the negatively charged boron-vacancy center in rhombohedral boron nitride exhibits at least a tenfold increase in emission brightness compared to its hexagonal counterpart, while maintaining or improving spin properties, thereby enabling its use as a room-temperature single-spin quantum sensor through engineered layer stacking.