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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 work establishes a unified theoretical framework using Kubo linear response theory and machine learning–assisted molecular dynamics to accurately predict spin-lattice relaxation and decoherence times of solid-state spin defects, demonstrating excellent agreement between theoretical calculations and experimental measurements for the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond.
This paper presents a perturbative theory quantifying elastic photon scattering losses in ferroelectric photonic devices caused by interface roughness and domain disorder, revealing that attenuation is maximized when domain sizes match the optical wavelength and suggesting that sub-micron or single-domain waveguides are optimal strategies for minimizing loss at telecom wavelengths.
This contribution presents an analytical investigation of the influence of magnetic fields on ion transport in concentrated solid solutions, derives general multicomponent transport equations, and demonstrates that a specific model for binary conductors accurately describes the experimental magnetoresistance data for PbCdF under the assumption of nearly degenerate multicomponent transport.
This study integrates first-principles thermodynamics with experimental characterization to elucidate how atomic misfit volume and magnetic contributions govern stacking fault energy and phase stability in cobalt alloys, thereby providing a predictive framework for designing Co-based materials and WC-Co cemented carbides.
This paper reviews the unique plastic deformation mechanism of B19' martensite in NiTi alloys, known as "kwinking," which combines dislocation slip, kinking, and deformation twinning to explain a wide range of unusual phenomena observed over the last 50 years and discusses its critical role in constitutive modeling and NiTi technology.
This paper introduces a framework for dynamical, energy-dependent pseudopotentials that utilize a sum-over-poles representation to accurately reproduce all-electron scattering across extended energy ranges while enabling a unified treatment of atoms and solids within many-body total energy functionals.
This paper proposes a simple scalar model based on the Sanchez-Lacombe two-state, two-timescale framework that predicts the brittle-to-ductile transition in amorphous polymers by linking the transition's upper strain rate bound to the inverse of the Johari-Goldstein beta-relaxation time, demonstrating good agreement with experimental data for polystyrene, poly(methylmethacrylate), and poly(vinylchloride).
This study demonstrates that pronounced and tunable spin-wave bandgaps in hybrid YIG/CoFeB magnonic crystals arise from mode hybridization between fundamental and standing modes rather than conventional Bragg scattering, offering a versatile mechanism for engineering reconfigurable magnonic devices through geometric and magnetic control.
This paper introduces a non-line-of-sight confocal spectromicroscopy technique to reveal that SiC micropipe sidewalls act as amphoteric giant traps with high densities of deep-level states, which dominate carrier recombination and facilitate leakage currents through trap-assisted transport.
This paper reports the magnetic brightening and nanoscale visualization of highly spin-polarized infrared helical edge states using cryogenic magneto-infrared scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy, demonstrating that magnetic-field-induced gaps do not disrupt individual-layer edge states and offering a pathway toward ultralow-loss nanoscale interconnects for next-generation electronics.