Diamond,with ultrahigh hardness,high wear resistance,high thermal conductivity,and so forth,has attracted worldwide attention.However,researchers found emergent reactions at the interfaces between diamond and ferrous ...Diamond,with ultrahigh hardness,high wear resistance,high thermal conductivity,and so forth,has attracted worldwide attention.However,researchers found emergent reactions at the interfaces between diamond and ferrous materials,which significantly affects the performance of diamond-based devices.Herein,combing experiments and theoretical calculations,taking diamond–iron(Fe)interface as a prototype,the counter-diffusion mechanism of Fe/carbon atoms has been established.Surprisingly,it is identified that Fe and diamond first form a coherent interface,and then Fe atoms diffuse into diamond and prefer the carbon vacancies sites.Meanwhile,the relaxed carbon atoms diffuse into the Fe lattice,forming Fe_(3)C.Moreover,graphite is observed at the Fe_(3)C surface when Fe_(3)C is over-saturated by carbon atoms.The present findings are expected to offer new insights into the atomic mechanism for diamondferrous material's interfacial reactions,benefiting diamond-based device applications.展开更多
Diamond possesses excellent thermal conductivity and tunable bandgap.Currently,the high-pressure,high-temperature,and chemical vapor deposition methods are the most promising strategies for the commercial-scale produc...Diamond possesses excellent thermal conductivity and tunable bandgap.Currently,the high-pressure,high-temperature,and chemical vapor deposition methods are the most promising strategies for the commercial-scale production of synthetic diamond.Although diamond has been extensively employed in jewelry and cutting/grinding tasks,the realization of its high-end applications through microstructure engineering has long been sought.Herein,we discuss the microstructures encountered in diamond and further concentrate on cutting-edge investigations utilizing electron microscopy techniques to illuminate the transition mechanism between graphite and diamond during the synthesis and device constructions.The impacts of distinct microstructures on the electrical applications of diamond,especially the photoelectrical,electrical,and thermal properties,are elaborated.The recently reported elastic and plastic deformations revealed through in situ microscopy techniques are also summarized.Finally,the limitations,perspectives,and corresponding solutions are proposed.展开更多
As one promising carbon-based material,sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride has been predicted with various novel physicochemical properties.However,the synthesis of sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride is still limited by the nanaos...As one promising carbon-based material,sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride has been predicted with various novel physicochemical properties.However,the synthesis of sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride is still limited by the nanaoscale,low crystallinity,complex source,and expensive instruments.Herein,we have presented a facile approach to the sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals with microwave-assisted confining growth and liquid exfoliation.Actually,the carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals can spontaneously emerge and grow in the microwave-assisted polymerization of citric acid and urea,and the liquid exfoliation can break the bulk disorder polymer to retrieve the highly crystalline carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals.The obtained carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals present superior blue light absorption strength and surprising photoluminescence quantum yields of 57.96% in ethanol and 18.05%in solid state.The experimental characterizations and density functional theory calculations reveal that the interface-trapped localized exciton may contribute to the excellent intrinsic light emission capability of carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals and the interparticle staggered stacking will prevent the aggregation-caused-quenching partially.Finally,the carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals are demonstrated to be potentially useful as the phosphor medium in light-emitting-diode for interrupting blue light-induced eye damage.This work paves new light on the synthesis strategy of sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride materials and thus may push forward the development of multiple carbon nitride research.展开更多
Searching for new carbon allotropes with superior properties has been a longstanding interest in material sciences and condensed matter physics.Here we identify a novel superhard carbon phase with an 18-atom trigonal ...Searching for new carbon allotropes with superior properties has been a longstanding interest in material sciences and condensed matter physics.Here we identify a novel superhard carbon phase with an 18-atom trigonal unit cell in a full-sp^(3) bonding network,termed tri-C_(18) carbon,by first-principles calculations.Its structural stability has been verified by total energy,phonon spectra,elastic constants,and molecular dynamics simulations.Furthermore,tri-C_(18) carbon has a high bulk modulus of 400 GPa and Vickers hardness of 79.0 GPa,comparable to those of diamond.Meanwhile,the simulated x-ray diffraction pattern of tri-C_(18) carbon matches well with the previously unexplained diffraction peaks found in chimney soot,indicating the possible presence of tri-C_(18) carbon.Remarkably,electronic band structure calculations reveal that tri-C_(18) carbon has a wide indirect bandgap of 6.32 eV,larger than that of cubic diamond,indicating its great potential in electronic or optoelectronic devices working in the deep ultraviolet region.展开更多
With rapid developments in the field of very large-scale integrated circuits,heat dissipation has emerged as a significant factor that restricts the high-density integration of chips.Due to their high thermal conducti...With rapid developments in the field of very large-scale integrated circuits,heat dissipation has emerged as a significant factor that restricts the high-density integration of chips.Due to their high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion coefficient,diamond/Cu composites have attracted considerable attention as a promising thermal management material.In this study,a surface tungsten carbide gradient layer coating of diamond particles has been realized using comprehensive magnetron sputtering technology and a heat treatment process.Diamond/Cu composites were prepared using high-temperature and high-pressure technology.The results show that,by adjusting the heat treatment process,tungsten carbide and di-tungsten carbide are generated by an in situ reaction at the tungsten–diamond interface,and W–WC–W_(2)C gradient layer-coated diamond particles were obtained.The diamond/Cu composites were sintered by high-temperature and high-pressure technology,and the density of surface-modified diamond/Cu composites was less than 4 g cm^(-3).The W–WC–W_(2)C@diamond/Cu composites have a thermal diffusivity as high as 331 mm^(2)s^(-1),and their thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 1.76×10^(-6)K^(-1).The interface coherent structure of the gradient layer-coated diamond/copper composite can effectively improve the interface heat transport efficiency.展开更多
Nanodiamonds have outstanding mechanical properties,chemical inertness,and biocompatibility,which give them potential in various applications.Current methods for preparing nanodiamonds often lead to products with impu...Nanodiamonds have outstanding mechanical properties,chemical inertness,and biocompatibility,which give them potential in various applications.Current methods for preparing nanodiamonds often lead to products with impurities and uneven morphologies.We report a two-step high-pressure high-temperature(HPHT) method to synthesize nanodiamonds using naphthalene as the precursor without metal catalysts.The grain size of the diamonds decreases with increasing carbonization time(at constant pressure and temperature of 11.5 GPa and 700℃,respectively).This is discussed in terms of the different crystallinities of the carbon intermediates.The probability of secondary anvil cracking during the HPHT process is also reduced.These results indicate that the two-step method is efficient for synthesizing nanodiamonds,and that it is applicable to other organic precursors.展开更多
Semiconductor optoelectronics devices,capable of converting electrical power into light or conversely light into electrical power in a compact and highly efficient manner represent one of the most advanced technologie...Semiconductor optoelectronics devices,capable of converting electrical power into light or conversely light into electrical power in a compact and highly efficient manner represent one of the most advanced technologies ever developed,which has profoundly reshaped the modern life with a wide range of applications.In recent decades,semiconductor technology has rapidly evolved from first-generation narrow bandgap materials(Si,Ge)to the latest fourth-generation ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor(GaO,diamond,AlN)with enhanced performance to meet growing demands.Additionally,merging semiconductor devices with other techniques,such as computer assisted design,state-of-the-art micro/nano fabrications,novel epitaxial growth,have significantly accelerated the development of semiconductor optoelectronics devices.Among them,integrating metasurfaces with semiconductor optoelectronic devices have opened new frontiers for on-chip control of their electromagnetic response,providing access to previously inaccessible degrees of freedom.We review the recent advances in on-chip control of a variety of semiconductor optoelectronic devices using integrated metasurfaces,including semiconductor lasers,semiconductor light emitting devices,semiconductor photodetectors,and low dimensional semiconductors.The integration of metasurfaces with semiconductors offers wafer-level ultracompact solutions for manipulating the functionalities of semiconductor devices,while also providing a practical platform for implementing cuttingedge metasurface technology in real-world applications.展开更多
Gallium oxide(Ga_(2)O_(3))is a promising material for deep-ultraviolet(DUV)detection.In this work,Chlorin e6(Ce6)has been integrated with Ga_(2)O_(3)to achieve a DUV and visible dual-band photodetector,which can achie...Gallium oxide(Ga_(2)O_(3))is a promising material for deep-ultraviolet(DUV)detection.In this work,Chlorin e6(Ce6)has been integrated with Ga_(2)O_(3)to achieve a DUV and visible dual-band photodetector,which can achieve multiple target information and improve the recognition rate.The photodetector shows two separate response bands at 268 nm and 456 nm.The DUV response band has a responsivity of 9.63 A/W with a full width at half maximum(FWHM)of 54.5 nm;the visible response band has a responsivity of 1.17 A/W with an FWHM of 45.3 nm.This work may provide a simple way to design and fabricate photodetectors with dual-band response.展开更多
It is essential to determine the accumulative ultraviolet(UV)irradiation over a period of time in some cases,such as monitoring UV irradiation to the skin,solar disinfection of water,photoresist exposure,etc.UV colori...It is essential to determine the accumulative ultraviolet(UV)irradiation over a period of time in some cases,such as monitoring UV irradiation to the skin,solar disinfection of water,photoresist exposure,etc.UV colorimetric dosimeters,which use dyes'color change to monitor the amount of UV exposure,have been widely studied.However,the exposure data of these UV colorimetric dosimeters can hardly be converted to digital signals,limiting their applications.In this paper,a UV dosimeter has been proposed and demonstrated based on the persistent photoconductivity(PPC)in zinc oxide microwires(ZnO MWs).The PPC effect usually results in high photoconductivity gain but low response speed,which has been regarded as a disadvantage for photodetectors.However,in this work,the unique characteristics of the PPC effect have been utilized to monitoring the accumulative exposure.We demonstrate that the photocurrent in the ZnO MWs depends on the accumulative UV exposure due to the PPC effect,thus the photocurrent can be utilized to determine the UV accumulation.The dosimeter is immune to visible light and exhibits a photoconductive gain of 2654,and the relative error of the dosimeter is about 10%.This UV dosimeter with electrical output is reusable and convenient to integrate with other electronic devices and may also open a new application area for the PPC effect.展开更多
Carbyne,as the truly one-dimensional carbon allotrope with sp-hybridization,has attracted significant interest in recent years,showing potential applications in next-generation molecular devices due to its ultimate on...Carbyne,as the truly one-dimensional carbon allotrope with sp-hybridization,has attracted significant interest in recent years,showing potential applications in next-generation molecular devices due to its ultimate one-atom thinness.Various excellent properties of carbyne have been predicted,however,free-standing carbyne sample is extremely unstable and the corresponding experimental researches and modifications are under-developed compared to other known carbon allotropes.The synthesis of carbyne has been slowly developed for the past decades.Recently,there have been several breakthroughs in in-situ synthesis and measurement of carbyne related materials,as well as the preparation of ultra-long carbon chains toward infinite carbyne.These progresses have aroused widespread discussion in the academic community.In this review,the latest approaches in the synthesis of sp carbon are summarized.We then discuss its extraordinary properties,including mechanical,electronic,magnetic,and optical properties,especially focusing on the regulations of these properties.Finally,we provide a perspective on the development of carbyne.展开更多
Ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors(PSDs)are expected to undergo harsh environments,such as high temperatures,for a wide variety of applications in military,civilian,and aerospace.However,no report on relevant PS...Ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors(PSDs)are expected to undergo harsh environments,such as high temperatures,for a wide variety of applications in military,civilian,and aerospace.However,no report on relevant PSDs operating at high temperatures can be found up to now.Herein,we design a new 2D/3D graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))/gallium nitride(GaN)hybrid heterojunction to construct the ultraviolet high-temperature-resistant PSD.The g-C_(3)N_(4)/GaN PSD exhibits a high position sensitivity of 355 mV mm^(-1),a rise/fall response time of 1.7/2.3 ms,and a nonlinearity of 0.5%at room temperature.The ultralow formation energy of-0.917 eV atom^(-1)has been obtained via the thermodynamic phase stability calculations,which endows g-C_(3)N_(4)with robust stability against heat.By merits of the strong built-in electric field of the 2D/3D hybrid heterojunction and robust thermo-stability of g-C_(3)N_(4),the g-C_(3)N_(4)/GaN PSD delivers an excellent position sensitivity and angle detection nonlinearity of 315 mV mm^(-1)and 1.4%,respectively,with high repeatability at a high temperature up to 700 K,outperforming most of the other counterparts and even commercial silicon-based devices.This work unveils the high-temperature PSD,and pioneers a new path to constructing g-C_(3)N_(4)-based harsh-environment-tolerant optoelectronic devices.展开更多
Inspired by the great success of ultrathin two-dimensional(2D)layered crystals,more and more attention is being paid to preparing 2D nanostructures from non-layered materials.They can significantly enrich the 2D mater...Inspired by the great success of ultrathin two-dimensional(2D)layered crystals,more and more attention is being paid to preparing 2D nanostructures from non-layered materials.They can significantly enrich the 2D materials and 2D heterostructures family,extend their application prospects,and bring us distinct properties from their bulk counterparts due to the strong 2D confinement effect.However,the realization of 2D non-layered semiconductors with strong light-harvesting capability and the ability to construct high-performance 2D heterostructures is still a critical challenge.Herein,we successfully synthesized 2D PbSe semiconductors with a large lateral dimension and ultrathin thickness via van der Waals epitaxy.The fabricated 2D PbSe device exhibits good electrical conductivity and superior multi-wavelength photoresponse performance with high responsivity(∼10^(3) A/W)and impressive detectivity(∼2×10^(11) Jones).Furthermore,we demonstrate that 2D PbSe nanosheets can serve as component units for constructing high-performance heterostructure devices.With our strategy,ultrahigh current on/off ratio(∼10^(8))and rectification ratio(∼10^()6),as well as high responsivity(∼3×10^(3) A/W)and detectivity(∼7×10^(12) Jones),can be achieved in PbSe/MoS_(2) back-gated transistors.These results indicate that 2D PbSe nanosheets and their heterostructures have tremendous applications potential in electrical and optoelectronic devices.展开更多
An unacceptable increase in antibacterial resistance has arisen due to the abuse of multiple classes of broad-spectrum antibiotics.Therefore,it is significant to develop new antibacterial agents,especially those that ...An unacceptable increase in antibacterial resistance has arisen due to the abuse of multiple classes of broad-spectrum antibiotics.Therefore,it is significant to develop new antibacterial agents,especially those that can accurately identify and kill specific bacteria.Herein,we demonstrate a kind of perilla-derived carbon nanodots(CNDs),integrating intrinsic advantages of luminescence and photodynamic,providing the opportunity to accurately identify and kill specific bacteria.The CNDs have an exotic-doped andπ-conjugated core,vitalizing them near-infrared(NIR)absorption and emission properties with photoluminescence quantum yield of 21.1%;hydrophobic chains onto the surface of the CNDs make them to selectively stain Gram-positive bacteria by insertion into their membranes.Due to the strong absorption in NIR region,reactive oxygen species are in situ generated by the CNDs onto bacterial membranes under 660 nm irradiation,and 99.99%inactivation efficiency against Gram-positive bacteria within 5 min can be achieved.In vivo results demonstrate that the CNDs with photodynamic antibacterial property can eliminate the inflammation of the area affected by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA),and enabling the wound to be cured quickly.展开更多
Machine vision systems(MVSs)are an important component of intelligent systems,such as autonomous vehicles and robots.However,with the continuous increase in data and new application scenarios,new requirements are put ...Machine vision systems(MVSs)are an important component of intelligent systems,such as autonomous vehicles and robots.However,with the continuous increase in data and new application scenarios,new requirements are put forward for the next generation of MVS.There is an urgent need to find new material systems to complement the existing semiconductor technology based on thin-film materials,and new architectures must be explored to improve efficiency.Because of their unique physical properties,two-dimensional(2D)materials have received extensive attention for use in MVSs,especially in biomimetic ones:the human visual system,which can process complex visual information with low power consumption,provides a model for next-generation MVSs.This review paper summarizes the progress and challenges of applying 2D material photodetectors in sense-memory-computational integration and biomimetic image sensors for machine vision.展开更多
Thermal treatment is a general and efficient way to synthesize intermetallic catalysts and may involve complicated physical processes.So far,the mechanisms leading to the size and composition heterogeneity,as well as ...Thermal treatment is a general and efficient way to synthesize intermetallic catalysts and may involve complicated physical processes.So far,the mechanisms leading to the size and composition heterogeneity,as well as the phase segregation behavior in Pt-Co nanoparticles(NPs)are still not well understood.Via in-situ environmental transmission electron microscopy,the formation dynamics and segregation behaviors of Pt-Co alloyed NPs during the thermal treatment were investigated.It is found that Pt-Co NPs on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-67-derived nanocarbon(NC)are formed consecutively through both particle migration coalescence and the Ostwald ripening process.The existence of Pt NPs is found to affect the movement of Co NPs during their migration.With the help of theoretical calculations,the correlations between the composition and migration of the Pt and Co during the ripening process were uncovered.These complex alloying processes are revealed as key factors leading to the heterogeneity of the synthesized Pt-Co alloyed NPs.Under oxidation environment,the Pt-Co NPs become surface faceted gradually,which can be attributed to the oxygen facilitated relatively higher segregation rate of Co from the(111)surface.This work advances the fundamental understanding of design,synthesis,and durability of the Pt-based nanocatalysts.展开更多
As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the w...As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the whole near-infrared (NIR) region, for technological applications in next-generation high-performance electronics and NIR photodetection. However, it is still a challenge to the synthesis of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs across the entire range of composition, resulting in the lack of correlation investigation among stoichiometry, microstructure, electronics, and NIR photodetection. Here, we demonstrate the success growth of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs with full composition range by adopting a simple and low-cost surfactant-assisted solid source chemical vapor deposition method. All of the as-prepared NWs are uniform, smooth, and straight, without any phase segregation in all stoichiometric compositions. The lattice constants of each NW composition have been well correlated with the chemical stoichiometry and confirmed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectrum. Moreover, with the increase of Sb concentration, the hole mobility of the as-fabricated field-effect-transistors and the responsivity and detectivity of the as-fabricated NIR photodetectors increase accordingly. All the results suggest a careful stoichiometric design is required for achieving optimal NW device performances.展开更多
Easy non-radiative decay property of long-lived triplet excitons in aqueous solution obstructs their applications in aquatic surroundings.Recently reported phosphorescence phenomena in aqueous solution have excited re...Easy non-radiative decay property of long-lived triplet excitons in aqueous solution obstructs their applications in aquatic surroundings.Recently reported phosphorescence phenomena in aqueous solution have excited researchers enormously but achieving full-color water-soluble phosphorescent carbon nanodots(CNDs)is still a challenging issue.Herein,full-color phosphorescence of water-soluble CNDs has been demonstrated by triggering their triplet excitons through nanospace domain confinement,and Förster energy resonance transfer is used for further tuning phosphorescence range.The phosphorescence spans across most of the visible spectrum,ranging from 400 to 700 nm.In an aqueous solution,the CNDs exhibits blue,green,and red phosphorescence,lasting for approximately 6,10,and 7 s,respectively.Correspondingly,the phosphorescence quantum yields are 11.85%,8.6%and 3.56%,making them readily discernible to the naked eyes and laying a solid foundation for practical application.Furthermore,phosphorescence flexible optical display and bioimaging have been demonstrated by using the multicolor CNDs-based nanomaterials,showing distinct superiority for accuracy and complete display and imaging in complex emission background.展开更多
The spread of diseases caused by bacterial adhesion and immobilization in public places constitutes a serious threat to public health.Prevention of bacteria spread by the construction of an antibacterial surface takes...The spread of diseases caused by bacterial adhesion and immobilization in public places constitutes a serious threat to public health.Prevention of bacteria spread by the construction of an antibacterial surface takes precedence over post-infection treatment.Herein,we demonstrate an effective antibacterial surface with strong wear resistance by constructing cationic engineered nanodiamonds(C-NDs).The C-NDs with positive surface potentials interact effectively with bacteria through electrostatic interactions,where the C-NDs act on the phospholipid bilayer and lead to bacterial membrane collapse and rupture through hydrogen bonding and residual surface oxygen-containing reactive groups.In this case,bactericidal rate of 99.99%and bacterial biofilm inhibition rate of more than 80%can be achieved with the C-NDs concentration of 1 mg/mL.In addition,the C-NDs show outstanding antibacterial stability,retaining over 87%of the antibacterial effect after stimulation by adverse environments of heat,acid,and external abrasion.Therefore,an antibacterial surface with high wear resistance obtained by integrating C-NDs with commercial plastics has been demonstrated.The antibacterial surface with a mass fraction of 1 wt.%C-NDs improved abrasion resistance by 3981 times,with 99%killing of adherent bacteria.This work provides an effective strategy for highly efficient antibacterial wear-resistant surface,showing great practical applications in public health environments.展开更多
Steady-state superradiance and superradiant lasing attract significant attentions in the field of optical lattice clocks,but have not been achieved yet due to the technical challenges and atom loss problem.In this art...Steady-state superradiance and superradiant lasing attract significant attentions in the field of optical lattice clocks,but have not been achieved yet due to the technical challenges and atom loss problem.In this article,we propose that their counter-part may be observed in the microwave domain with solid-state spins,i.e.,nitrogen-vacancy center spins and pentacene molecular spins,coupled to microwave resonator at room temperature with realistic technical restrictions.To validate our proposal,we investigate systematically the system dynamics and steady-state by solving quantum master equations for the multi-level and multi-process dynamics of trillions of spins.Our calculations show that the superradiant Rabi oscillations occur firstly due to transitions among different Dicke states,and the subsequent continuous-wave superradiant masing can achieve a linewidth well below millihertz.Our work may guide further exploration of transient and steady-state superradiant masing with the mentioned and other solid-state spins systems.The ultra-narrow linewidth may find applications in deep-space communications,radio astronomy and high-precision metrology.展开更多
Diamond is a highly suitable material for X-ray detectors that can function effectively in harsh environments due to its unique properties such as ultrawide bandgap,high radiation resistance,excellent carrier mobility...Diamond is a highly suitable material for X-ray detectors that can function effectively in harsh environments due to its unique properties such as ultrawide bandgap,high radiation resistance,excellent carrier mobility as well as remarkable chemical and thermal stability.However,the sensitivity of diamond X-ray detectors needs further improvement due to the relatively low X-ray absorption efficiency of diamond,and the exploration of singlecrystal diamond array imaging still remains unexplored.In the current work,a 10310 X-ray photodetector array was constructed from single-crystal diamond.To improve the sensitivity of the diamond X-ray detector,an asymmetric sandwich electrode structure was utilized.Additionally,trenches were created through laser cutting to prevent crosstalk between adjacent pixels.The diamond X-ray detector array exhibits exceptional performance,including a low detection limit of 4.9 nGy s^(-1),a sensitivity of 14.3 mC Gy^(-1) cm^(-2),and a light-dark current ratio of 18,312,which are among the most favorable values ever reported for diamond X-ray detectors.Furthermore,these diamond X-ray detectors can operate at high temperatures up to 450℃,making them suitable for development in harsh environments.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274371,62271450,U21A2070,21805247,12074345)Cross-Disciplinary Innovative Research Group Project of Henan Province(Grant No.232300421004).
文摘Diamond,with ultrahigh hardness,high wear resistance,high thermal conductivity,and so forth,has attracted worldwide attention.However,researchers found emergent reactions at the interfaces between diamond and ferrous materials,which significantly affects the performance of diamond-based devices.Herein,combing experiments and theoretical calculations,taking diamond–iron(Fe)interface as a prototype,the counter-diffusion mechanism of Fe/carbon atoms has been established.Surprisingly,it is identified that Fe and diamond first form a coherent interface,and then Fe atoms diffuse into diamond and prefer the carbon vacancies sites.Meanwhile,the relaxed carbon atoms diffuse into the Fe lattice,forming Fe_(3)C.Moreover,graphite is observed at the Fe_(3)C surface when Fe_(3)C is over-saturated by carbon atoms.The present findings are expected to offer new insights into the atomic mechanism for diamondferrous material's interfacial reactions,benefiting diamond-based device applications.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2022YFB3608604)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12274371,52072345,62271450,U21A2070,and 62027816)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province (Grant Nos.222300420077,222301420037)Foundation for the Returned Overseas Researchers of Henan Province.
文摘Diamond possesses excellent thermal conductivity and tunable bandgap.Currently,the high-pressure,high-temperature,and chemical vapor deposition methods are the most promising strategies for the commercial-scale production of synthetic diamond.Although diamond has been extensively employed in jewelry and cutting/grinding tasks,the realization of its high-end applications through microstructure engineering has long been sought.Herein,we discuss the microstructures encountered in diamond and further concentrate on cutting-edge investigations utilizing electron microscopy techniques to illuminate the transition mechanism between graphite and diamond during the synthesis and device constructions.The impacts of distinct microstructures on the electrical applications of diamond,especially the photoelectrical,electrical,and thermal properties,are elaborated.The recently reported elastic and plastic deformations revealed through in situ microscopy techniques are also summarized.Finally,the limitations,perspectives,and corresponding solutions are proposed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12074348,12261141661,62204223,52072345,and 12174348)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022TQ0307)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421179 and 222102310664).
文摘As one promising carbon-based material,sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride has been predicted with various novel physicochemical properties.However,the synthesis of sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride is still limited by the nanaoscale,low crystallinity,complex source,and expensive instruments.Herein,we have presented a facile approach to the sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals with microwave-assisted confining growth and liquid exfoliation.Actually,the carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals can spontaneously emerge and grow in the microwave-assisted polymerization of citric acid and urea,and the liquid exfoliation can break the bulk disorder polymer to retrieve the highly crystalline carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals.The obtained carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals present superior blue light absorption strength and surprising photoluminescence quantum yields of 57.96% in ethanol and 18.05%in solid state.The experimental characterizations and density functional theory calculations reveal that the interface-trapped localized exciton may contribute to the excellent intrinsic light emission capability of carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals and the interparticle staggered stacking will prevent the aggregation-caused-quenching partially.Finally,the carbon nitride nano/micro-crystals are demonstrated to be potentially useful as the phosphor medium in light-emitting-diode for interrupting blue light-induced eye damage.This work paves new light on the synthesis strategy of sp^(3)-hybrid carbon nitride materials and thus may push forward the development of multiple carbon nitride research.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11804307,U1804155,and U1604263)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2018M630830 and 2019T120631).
文摘Searching for new carbon allotropes with superior properties has been a longstanding interest in material sciences and condensed matter physics.Here we identify a novel superhard carbon phase with an 18-atom trigonal unit cell in a full-sp^(3) bonding network,termed tri-C_(18) carbon,by first-principles calculations.Its structural stability has been verified by total energy,phonon spectra,elastic constants,and molecular dynamics simulations.Furthermore,tri-C_(18) carbon has a high bulk modulus of 400 GPa and Vickers hardness of 79.0 GPa,comparable to those of diamond.Meanwhile,the simulated x-ray diffraction pattern of tri-C_(18) carbon matches well with the previously unexplained diffraction peaks found in chimney soot,indicating the possible presence of tri-C_(18) carbon.Remarkably,electronic band structure calculations reveal that tri-C_(18) carbon has a wide indirect bandgap of 6.32 eV,larger than that of cubic diamond,indicating its great potential in electronic or optoelectronic devices working in the deep ultraviolet region.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52072327)the China National Key R&D Program(2021YFB3701802)+6 种基金Scientific and Technological Projects of Henan Province(No.232102231050)the Higher Education and Teaching Reformation Project(2014SJGLX064)the Project for Work-station of Zhongyuan scholars of Henan Province(Nos.214400510002,224400510023)the Science and Technology Major Project of Henan Province(No.221100230300)the Postgraduate Education Reform and QualityAcademic Degrees&Graduate Education Reform Project of Henan Province(No.2021SJGLX060Y)the Postgraduate Education Reform and Quality Improvement Project of Henan Province(No.YJS2022JD34)the Science and Technology on Plasma Physics Laboratory(Grant No.JCKYS2021212010).
文摘With rapid developments in the field of very large-scale integrated circuits,heat dissipation has emerged as a significant factor that restricts the high-density integration of chips.Due to their high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion coefficient,diamond/Cu composites have attracted considerable attention as a promising thermal management material.In this study,a surface tungsten carbide gradient layer coating of diamond particles has been realized using comprehensive magnetron sputtering technology and a heat treatment process.Diamond/Cu composites were prepared using high-temperature and high-pressure technology.The results show that,by adjusting the heat treatment process,tungsten carbide and di-tungsten carbide are generated by an in situ reaction at the tungsten–diamond interface,and W–WC–W_(2)C gradient layer-coated diamond particles were obtained.The diamond/Cu composites were sintered by high-temperature and high-pressure technology,and the density of surface-modified diamond/Cu composites was less than 4 g cm^(-3).The W–WC–W_(2)C@diamond/Cu composites have a thermal diffusivity as high as 331 mm^(2)s^(-1),and their thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 1.76×10^(-6)K^(-1).The interface coherent structure of the gradient layer-coated diamond/copper composite can effectively improve the interface heat transport efficiency.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFB0406500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1804155,U1604263,and 11804307)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2018M630830 and 2019T120631).
文摘Nanodiamonds have outstanding mechanical properties,chemical inertness,and biocompatibility,which give them potential in various applications.Current methods for preparing nanodiamonds often lead to products with impurities and uneven morphologies.We report a two-step high-pressure high-temperature(HPHT) method to synthesize nanodiamonds using naphthalene as the precursor without metal catalysts.The grain size of the diamonds decreases with increasing carbonization time(at constant pressure and temperature of 11.5 GPa and 700℃,respectively).This is discussed in terms of the different crystallinities of the carbon intermediates.The probability of secondary anvil cracking during the HPHT process is also reduced.These results indicate that the two-step method is efficient for synthesizing nanodiamonds,and that it is applicable to other organic precursors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62374150)Natural Science Foundation of Henan(242300421216)+3 种基金C.Zheng acknowledges the support of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023TQ0296)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(Grant No.GZC20232389)Y.Xie acknowledges the support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(62074011,62134008)Beijing Outstanding Young Scientist Program(JWZQ20240102009).
文摘Semiconductor optoelectronics devices,capable of converting electrical power into light or conversely light into electrical power in a compact and highly efficient manner represent one of the most advanced technologies ever developed,which has profoundly reshaped the modern life with a wide range of applications.In recent decades,semiconductor technology has rapidly evolved from first-generation narrow bandgap materials(Si,Ge)to the latest fourth-generation ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor(GaO,diamond,AlN)with enhanced performance to meet growing demands.Additionally,merging semiconductor devices with other techniques,such as computer assisted design,state-of-the-art micro/nano fabrications,novel epitaxial growth,have significantly accelerated the development of semiconductor optoelectronics devices.Among them,integrating metasurfaces with semiconductor optoelectronic devices have opened new frontiers for on-chip control of their electromagnetic response,providing access to previously inaccessible degrees of freedom.We review the recent advances in on-chip control of a variety of semiconductor optoelectronic devices using integrated metasurfaces,including semiconductor lasers,semiconductor light emitting devices,semiconductor photodetectors,and low dimensional semiconductors.The integration of metasurfaces with semiconductors offers wafer-level ultracompact solutions for manipulating the functionalities of semiconductor devices,while also providing a practical platform for implementing cuttingedge metasurface technology in real-world applications.
文摘Gallium oxide(Ga_(2)O_(3))is a promising material for deep-ultraviolet(DUV)detection.In this work,Chlorin e6(Ce6)has been integrated with Ga_(2)O_(3)to achieve a DUV and visible dual-band photodetector,which can achieve multiple target information and improve the recognition rate.The photodetector shows two separate response bands at 268 nm and 456 nm.The DUV response band has a responsivity of 9.63 A/W with a full width at half maximum(FWHM)of 54.5 nm;the visible response band has a responsivity of 1.17 A/W with an FWHM of 45.3 nm.This work may provide a simple way to design and fabricate photodetectors with dual-band response.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61804136,U1604263,and U1804155)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2018M630829 and 2019T120630).
文摘It is essential to determine the accumulative ultraviolet(UV)irradiation over a period of time in some cases,such as monitoring UV irradiation to the skin,solar disinfection of water,photoresist exposure,etc.UV colorimetric dosimeters,which use dyes'color change to monitor the amount of UV exposure,have been widely studied.However,the exposure data of these UV colorimetric dosimeters can hardly be converted to digital signals,limiting their applications.In this paper,a UV dosimeter has been proposed and demonstrated based on the persistent photoconductivity(PPC)in zinc oxide microwires(ZnO MWs).The PPC effect usually results in high photoconductivity gain but low response speed,which has been regarded as a disadvantage for photodetectors.However,in this work,the unique characteristics of the PPC effect have been utilized to monitoring the accumulative exposure.We demonstrate that the photocurrent in the ZnO MWs depends on the accumulative UV exposure due to the PPC effect,thus the photocurrent can be utilized to determine the UV accumulation.The dosimeter is immune to visible light and exhibits a photoconductive gain of 2654,and the relative error of the dosimeter is about 10%.This UV dosimeter with electrical output is reusable and convenient to integrate with other electronic devices and may also open a new application area for the PPC effect.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174348 and 62027816)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2018M630830 and 2019T120631)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,China(Grant No.212300410410)the Fund from the Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists(Grant No.GZS201903)
文摘Carbyne,as the truly one-dimensional carbon allotrope with sp-hybridization,has attracted significant interest in recent years,showing potential applications in next-generation molecular devices due to its ultimate one-atom thinness.Various excellent properties of carbyne have been predicted,however,free-standing carbyne sample is extremely unstable and the corresponding experimental researches and modifications are under-developed compared to other known carbon allotropes.The synthesis of carbyne has been slowly developed for the past decades.Recently,there have been several breakthroughs in in-situ synthesis and measurement of carbyne related materials,as well as the preparation of ultra-long carbon chains toward infinite carbyne.These progresses have aroused widespread discussion in the academic community.In this review,the latest approaches in the synthesis of sp carbon are summarized.We then discuss its extraordinary properties,including mechanical,electronic,magnetic,and optical properties,especially focusing on the regulations of these properties.Finally,we provide a perspective on the development of carbyne.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61804136,U1804155,11974317,62027816,12074348,and U2004168)Henan Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.212300410020)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.212300410020 and 212300410078)Key Project of Henan Higher Education(No.21A140001)the Zhengzhou University Physics Discipline Improvement Program and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M630829 and 2019 T120630)
文摘Ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors(PSDs)are expected to undergo harsh environments,such as high temperatures,for a wide variety of applications in military,civilian,and aerospace.However,no report on relevant PSDs operating at high temperatures can be found up to now.Herein,we design a new 2D/3D graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))/gallium nitride(GaN)hybrid heterojunction to construct the ultraviolet high-temperature-resistant PSD.The g-C_(3)N_(4)/GaN PSD exhibits a high position sensitivity of 355 mV mm^(-1),a rise/fall response time of 1.7/2.3 ms,and a nonlinearity of 0.5%at room temperature.The ultralow formation energy of-0.917 eV atom^(-1)has been obtained via the thermodynamic phase stability calculations,which endows g-C_(3)N_(4)with robust stability against heat.By merits of the strong built-in electric field of the 2D/3D hybrid heterojunction and robust thermo-stability of g-C_(3)N_(4),the g-C_(3)N_(4)/GaN PSD delivers an excellent position sensitivity and angle detection nonlinearity of 315 mV mm^(-1)and 1.4%,respectively,with high repeatability at a high temperature up to 700 K,outperforming most of the other counterparts and even commercial silicon-based devices.This work unveils the high-temperature PSD,and pioneers a new path to constructing g-C_(3)N_(4)-based harsh-environment-tolerant optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0703700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91964203,62104171,62104172,and 62004142)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2021CFB037)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB44000000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042021kf0067)。
文摘Inspired by the great success of ultrathin two-dimensional(2D)layered crystals,more and more attention is being paid to preparing 2D nanostructures from non-layered materials.They can significantly enrich the 2D materials and 2D heterostructures family,extend their application prospects,and bring us distinct properties from their bulk counterparts due to the strong 2D confinement effect.However,the realization of 2D non-layered semiconductors with strong light-harvesting capability and the ability to construct high-performance 2D heterostructures is still a critical challenge.Herein,we successfully synthesized 2D PbSe semiconductors with a large lateral dimension and ultrathin thickness via van der Waals epitaxy.The fabricated 2D PbSe device exhibits good electrical conductivity and superior multi-wavelength photoresponse performance with high responsivity(∼10^(3) A/W)and impressive detectivity(∼2×10^(11) Jones).Furthermore,we demonstrate that 2D PbSe nanosheets can serve as component units for constructing high-performance heterostructure devices.With our strategy,ultrahigh current on/off ratio(∼10^(8))and rectification ratio(∼10^()6),as well as high responsivity(∼3×10^(3) A/W)and detectivity(∼7×10^(12) Jones),can be achieved in PbSe/MoS_(2) back-gated transistors.These results indicate that 2D PbSe nanosheets and their heterostructures have tremendous applications potential in electrical and optoelectronic devices.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11904326,62075198,U2004168 and 12074348)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2019TQ0287 and 2019M662510).
文摘An unacceptable increase in antibacterial resistance has arisen due to the abuse of multiple classes of broad-spectrum antibiotics.Therefore,it is significant to develop new antibacterial agents,especially those that can accurately identify and kill specific bacteria.Herein,we demonstrate a kind of perilla-derived carbon nanodots(CNDs),integrating intrinsic advantages of luminescence and photodynamic,providing the opportunity to accurately identify and kill specific bacteria.The CNDs have an exotic-doped andπ-conjugated core,vitalizing them near-infrared(NIR)absorption and emission properties with photoluminescence quantum yield of 21.1%;hydrophobic chains onto the surface of the CNDs make them to selectively stain Gram-positive bacteria by insertion into their membranes.Due to the strong absorption in NIR region,reactive oxygen species are in situ generated by the CNDs onto bacterial membranes under 660 nm irradiation,and 99.99%inactivation efficiency against Gram-positive bacteria within 5 min can be achieved.In vivo results demonstrate that the CNDs with photodynamic antibacterial property can eliminate the inflammation of the area affected by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA),and enabling the wound to be cured quickly.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61905266,62004207,61904184,62005303,62175045,62134009)Special grants from China Post-doctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2021M700156)+1 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS,Hangzhou Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.20212013B01)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.21JC1406100 and 20YF1455900).
文摘Machine vision systems(MVSs)are an important component of intelligent systems,such as autonomous vehicles and robots.However,with the continuous increase in data and new application scenarios,new requirements are put forward for the next generation of MVS.There is an urgent need to find new material systems to complement the existing semiconductor technology based on thin-film materials,and new architectures must be explored to improve efficiency.Because of their unique physical properties,two-dimensional(2D)materials have received extensive attention for use in MVSs,especially in biomimetic ones:the human visual system,which can process complex visual information with low power consumption,provides a model for next-generation MVSs.This review paper summarizes the progress and challenges of applying 2D material photodetectors in sense-memory-computational integration and biomimetic image sensors for machine vision.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52072345,U21A20328,22103047,and 12174348)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021T140621)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.222300420077)Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists(No.GZS201903)support from Strategic Priority Research Program(B)(No.XDB33030200)of Chinese Academy of Sciencesperformed at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials,which is a US DOE Office of Science Facility,at Brookhaven National Laboratory under Contract No.DESC0012704.
文摘Thermal treatment is a general and efficient way to synthesize intermetallic catalysts and may involve complicated physical processes.So far,the mechanisms leading to the size and composition heterogeneity,as well as the phase segregation behavior in Pt-Co nanoparticles(NPs)are still not well understood.Via in-situ environmental transmission electron microscopy,the formation dynamics and segregation behaviors of Pt-Co alloyed NPs during the thermal treatment were investigated.It is found that Pt-Co NPs on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-67-derived nanocarbon(NC)are formed consecutively through both particle migration coalescence and the Ostwald ripening process.The existence of Pt NPs is found to affect the movement of Co NPs during their migration.With the help of theoretical calculations,the correlations between the composition and migration of the Pt and Co during the ripening process were uncovered.These complex alloying processes are revealed as key factors leading to the heterogeneity of the synthesized Pt-Co alloyed NPs.Under oxidation environment,the Pt-Co NPs become surface faceted gradually,which can be attributed to the oxygen facilitated relatively higher segregation rate of Co from the(111)surface.This work advances the fundamental understanding of design,synthesis,and durability of the Pt-based nanocatalysts.
基金We acknowledge the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFA0305500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61904096 and 11774050)+3 种基金the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn201812006)Royal Society-Newton Advanced Fellowship(No.NA170214)Aero-Science Fund ASFC-20170269003,Shandong University multidisciplinary research and the innovation team of young scholars(No.2020QNQT015)“Outstanding youth scholar and Qilu young scholar”programs of Shandong University.
文摘As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the whole near-infrared (NIR) region, for technological applications in next-generation high-performance electronics and NIR photodetection. However, it is still a challenge to the synthesis of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs across the entire range of composition, resulting in the lack of correlation investigation among stoichiometry, microstructure, electronics, and NIR photodetection. Here, we demonstrate the success growth of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs with full composition range by adopting a simple and low-cost surfactant-assisted solid source chemical vapor deposition method. All of the as-prepared NWs are uniform, smooth, and straight, without any phase segregation in all stoichiometric compositions. The lattice constants of each NW composition have been well correlated with the chemical stoichiometry and confirmed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectrum. Moreover, with the increase of Sb concentration, the hole mobility of the as-fabricated field-effect-transistors and the responsivity and detectivity of the as-fabricated NIR photodetectors increase accordingly. All the results suggest a careful stoichiometric design is required for achieving optimal NW device performances.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11904326,62075198,12274378,and 12304474)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan province(No.222300420087)+1 种基金the Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists(No.GZS201903)the Key Research and Promotion Projects in Henan Province(No.232102231033).
文摘Easy non-radiative decay property of long-lived triplet excitons in aqueous solution obstructs their applications in aquatic surroundings.Recently reported phosphorescence phenomena in aqueous solution have excited researchers enormously but achieving full-color water-soluble phosphorescent carbon nanodots(CNDs)is still a challenging issue.Herein,full-color phosphorescence of water-soluble CNDs has been demonstrated by triggering their triplet excitons through nanospace domain confinement,and Förster energy resonance transfer is used for further tuning phosphorescence range.The phosphorescence spans across most of the visible spectrum,ranging from 400 to 700 nm.In an aqueous solution,the CNDs exhibits blue,green,and red phosphorescence,lasting for approximately 6,10,and 7 s,respectively.Correspondingly,the phosphorescence quantum yields are 11.85%,8.6%and 3.56%,making them readily discernible to the naked eyes and laying a solid foundation for practical application.Furthermore,phosphorescence flexible optical display and bioimaging have been demonstrated by using the multicolor CNDs-based nanomaterials,showing distinct superiority for accuracy and complete display and imaging in complex emission background.
基金The authors acknowledge the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12274378,62075198 and U21A2070)Outstanding Youth Foundation of Henan(No.222300420087)for financial support of this work.
文摘The spread of diseases caused by bacterial adhesion and immobilization in public places constitutes a serious threat to public health.Prevention of bacteria spread by the construction of an antibacterial surface takes precedence over post-infection treatment.Herein,we demonstrate an effective antibacterial surface with strong wear resistance by constructing cationic engineered nanodiamonds(C-NDs).The C-NDs with positive surface potentials interact effectively with bacteria through electrostatic interactions,where the C-NDs act on the phospholipid bilayer and lead to bacterial membrane collapse and rupture through hydrogen bonding and residual surface oxygen-containing reactive groups.In this case,bactericidal rate of 99.99%and bacterial biofilm inhibition rate of more than 80%can be achieved with the C-NDs concentration of 1 mg/mL.In addition,the C-NDs show outstanding antibacterial stability,retaining over 87%of the antibacterial effect after stimulation by adverse environments of heat,acid,and external abrasion.Therefore,an antibacterial surface with high wear resistance obtained by integrating C-NDs with commercial plastics has been demonstrated.The antibacterial surface with a mass fraction of 1 wt.%C-NDs improved abrasion resistance by 3981 times,with 99%killing of adherent bacteria.This work provides an effective strategy for highly efficient antibacterial wear-resistant surface,showing great practical applications in public health environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12004344,and 62027816)the Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists Project(Grant No.GZS201903)+1 种基金the Danish National Research Foundation through the Center of Excellence for Complex Quantum Systems(Grant No.DNRF156)the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Program(Grant No.754513)。
文摘Steady-state superradiance and superradiant lasing attract significant attentions in the field of optical lattice clocks,but have not been achieved yet due to the technical challenges and atom loss problem.In this article,we propose that their counter-part may be observed in the microwave domain with solid-state spins,i.e.,nitrogen-vacancy center spins and pentacene molecular spins,coupled to microwave resonator at room temperature with realistic technical restrictions.To validate our proposal,we investigate systematically the system dynamics and steady-state by solving quantum master equations for the multi-level and multi-process dynamics of trillions of spins.Our calculations show that the superradiant Rabi oscillations occur firstly due to transitions among different Dicke states,and the subsequent continuous-wave superradiant masing can achieve a linewidth well below millihertz.Our work may guide further exploration of transient and steady-state superradiant masing with the mentioned and other solid-state spins systems.The ultra-narrow linewidth may find applications in deep-space communications,radio astronomy and high-precision metrology.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3608604)Science and Technology Major Project of Henan Province(231100230300)+3 种基金Science and Technology on Plasma Physics Laboratory(JCKYS2021212010)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A2070,12274373)Key Research and Development Project of Henan Province(231111232100)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421155).
文摘Diamond is a highly suitable material for X-ray detectors that can function effectively in harsh environments due to its unique properties such as ultrawide bandgap,high radiation resistance,excellent carrier mobility as well as remarkable chemical and thermal stability.However,the sensitivity of diamond X-ray detectors needs further improvement due to the relatively low X-ray absorption efficiency of diamond,and the exploration of singlecrystal diamond array imaging still remains unexplored.In the current work,a 10310 X-ray photodetector array was constructed from single-crystal diamond.To improve the sensitivity of the diamond X-ray detector,an asymmetric sandwich electrode structure was utilized.Additionally,trenches were created through laser cutting to prevent crosstalk between adjacent pixels.The diamond X-ray detector array exhibits exceptional performance,including a low detection limit of 4.9 nGy s^(-1),a sensitivity of 14.3 mC Gy^(-1) cm^(-2),and a light-dark current ratio of 18,312,which are among the most favorable values ever reported for diamond X-ray detectors.Furthermore,these diamond X-ray detectors can operate at high temperatures up to 450℃,making them suitable for development in harsh environments.