2898 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.
This study reveals that thickness-dependent neodymium segregation at the surface of magnetron-sputtered NdCo thin films, driven by strain relief from volume mismatch, creates the asymmetric atomic environments necessary for the transition from in-plane to out-of-plane magnetic anisotropy.
This study demonstrates that epitaxial strain induced by growing KTaO3 films on SrTiO3 substrates transforms the material from a non-polar cubic bulk phase into a robust, tunable ferroelectric with a transition temperature of 475 K, exhibiting room-temperature polar order and hysteresis.
This study combines Density Functional Theory and Reactive Molecular Dynamics simulations to demonstrate that B-N co-doping, particularly in ortho configurations, optimizes hydrogen adsorption thermodynamics and enhances thermal stability for the hydrogen evolution reaction in - and 6,6,12-graphyne, whereas other doping patterns or pristine lattices suffer from weak activity or structural degradation.
This paper presents an ultrafast diamond nonlinear photonic sensor utilizing nitrogen-vacancy centers in a diamond nanotip to achieve nanometer-femtosecond resolution in monitoring surface electric field dynamics, thereby overcoming the spatial limitations of conventional pump-probe techniques for advanced nano-material sensing.
This paper proposes and validates a systematic framework for generating magnetic structures based on oriented spin space groups, which combines symmetry-adapted enumeration with a two-step, low-cost computational scheme to efficiently and accurately predict magnetic ground states for large-scale materials discovery.
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This study demonstrates that pulsed C-ion irradiation preserves the compact morphology and electrical stability of Ag+C60 and Au+C60 nanocomposite thin films, whereas continuous Ar-ion irradiation induces significant surface corrugation and alters electrical resistance, particularly in the Au+C60 system.
This study synthesizes NASICON pellets via solid-state methods, converts them into nanofilms using ion sputtering, and investigates the impact of 1.1 MeV Ni ion implantation on their electrical properties through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
This study investigates the morphological, structural, and electrical evolution of Co-C60 hybrid thin films, prepared via a novel co-deposition method, following exposure to various external stimuli including laser, ion irradiation, and thermal annealing.
This paper advocates for the development of a "Modern Theory of Chiralization" analogous to the established Modern Theory of Polarization, reviewing past efforts and outlining the fundamental and practical benefits such a framework would bring to the quantification of chirality in periodic solids.