2692 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 paper proposes a proof of the Riemann Hypothesis by constructing a one-dimensional quasicrystal from the logarithms of prime numbers, demonstrating that the Fourier self-duality of its scattering amplitude forces the real parts of all non-trivial Riemann zeta zeros to equal 1/2.
This paper investigates the migration of ortho-phthalate plasticisers in heritage PVC objects to establish that surface cleaning is generally safe and beneficial, while proposing a step-by-step protocol for non-destructive assessment to guide conservation decisions.
This paper proposes a general strategy for the electrical control of topological magnons in bilayer ferromagnetic insulators, where an applied vertical electric field modulates interlayer potential and Heisenberg exchanges to tune band topology and nonreciprocal dynamics through competition with intrinsic Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interactions.
This study reports the low-temperature hydrothermal synthesis and comprehensive characterization of a new hexavalent strontium ruthenium oxyhydroxide (Sr3Ru2O9H2), revealing its unique non-centrosymmetric tetragonal structure with isolated five-coordinated RuVI centers, paramagnetic behavior, metal-like electronic ground state, and promising electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction.
The authors present DeFecT-FF, a publicly available machine learning force field framework that leverages high-throughput DFT data and active learning to efficiently predict defect formation energies and ground state configurations for Cd/Zn-Te/Se/S solar cell materials, thereby bypassing the computational cost of traditional DFT calculations.
This study reveals that while the spin Hall magnetoresistance (SMR) in YIG/Pt heterostructures exhibits a narrow Gaussian distribution across a single sample, significant variations in mean SMR values between nominally identical samples arise from microscopic differences in interface quality, highlighting the necessity of accounting for spatial inhomogeneity when comparing different structures.
This study utilizes advanced simulations to reveal that Nb atoms in -TiAl alloys simultaneously enhance high-temperature strength by increasing Peierls stress and improve ductility by reducing stacking fault energies through the formation of specific antisite defects, thereby resolving the controversy over Nb's dual role.
This study evaluates the photocatalytic oxidation of methane and other pollutants using TiO under UV-C light, presenting a validated model that predicts low conversion efficiencies in ventilation-scale applications but confirms a net climate benefit when COe removal exceeds the energy and material costs of the system.
This paper reports the synthesis and characterization of the frustrated 3D antiferromagnet ZnCrGaO, which exhibits a dynamic correlated ground state with no long-range magnetic ordering or spin freezing down to 125 mK, providing compelling evidence for a spin-liquid state driven by unconventional low-energy excitations.
This study employs Molecular Dynamics simulations and Reverse Monte Carlo modeling to characterize the atomic structure of liquid bismuth at 573 K, revealing a local arrangement dominated by deformed triangles and squares that manifest as specific peaks in Pair Distribution and Plane Angle Distributions.