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Topological photonic crystals are designed based on the concept of Zak's phase rather than the to... more Topological photonic crystals are designed based on the concept of Zak's phase rather than the topological invariants such as the Chern number and spin Chern number, which rely on the existence of a nonvanishing Berry curvature. Our photonic crystals (PCs) are made of pure dielectrics and sit on a square lattice obeying the C 4v point-group symmetry. Two varieties of PCs are considered: one closely resembles the electronic two-dimensional Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model, and the other continues as an extension of this analogy. In both cases, the topological transitions are induced by adjusting the lattice constants. Topological edge modes (TEMs) are shown to exist within the nontrivial photonic band gaps on the termination of those PCs. The high efficiency of these TEMs transferring electromagnetic energy against several types of disorders has been demonstrated using the finite-element method.

Recently, we have revealed an intrinsic instability of metals due to surface plasma waves (SPWs) ... more Recently, we have revealed an intrinsic instability of metals due to surface plasma waves (SPWs) and raised the prospect of using it to create lossless SPWs. The counter-intuitive nature of this finding prompts one to ask, why had not this instability been disclosed before, given the long history of this subject? If this instability does exist, how far is it from reality? The present work is devoted to answering these questions. To this end, we derive a unified macroscopic theory of SPWs that applies to any type of electron dynamics, be they local or non-local, classical or quantum-mechanical. In light of this theory, we analyze the behaviors of SPWs according to several electron dynamics models, including the widely used local dielectric model, the hydrodynamic model and the specular reflection model, in addition to the less common semi-classical model. We find that, in order to unveil the instability, one must (i) self-consistently treat surface effects without any of the usually imposed auxiliary conditions and (ii) include translation symmetry breaking effects in electron dynamics. As far as we are concerned, none existing work had fulfilled both (i) and (ii). To assess the possibility of realizing the instability, we analyze two very important factors: the dielectric interfacing the metal and inter-band transitions, which both were ignored in our recent work. Whereas inter-band absorption-together with Landau damping-is shown adverse to the instability, a dielectric brings it closer to occurrence. One may even attain it in common plasmonic materials such as silver under not so tough conditions.

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Journal of Applied Physics, 2013

The ferroelectricity of Bi0.9Pb0.1FeO3 films grown on atomic flat SrRuO3/SrTiO3 substrates J. App... more The ferroelectricity of Bi0.9Pb0.1FeO3 films grown on atomic flat SrRuO3/SrTiO3 substrates J. Appl. Phys. 113, 17D914 Magnetodielectric response of coexisting phases in half doped manganites J. Appl. Phys. 113, 17D912 (2013) Ultraviolet irradiation induced polarization restoration in electrically fatigued ferroelectric polymer films

Journal of Applied Physics, 2012

Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 2009

To address the incompatibility of Zhang-Rice singlet formation and the observed spin glass behavi... more To address the incompatibility of Zhang-Rice singlet formation and the observed spin glass behavior, an effective model is proposed for the electronic behavior of cuprate materials. The model includes an antiferromagnetic interaction between the spin of the hole in a Zhang-Rice orbital and the spin of the hole on the corresponding copper site. While in the large interaction limit this recovers the t-J model, in the low energy limit the Zhang-Rice singlets are deformed. It is also shown that such deformation can induce random defect ferromagnetic (FM) bonds between adjacent local spins, an effect herein referred to as unusual double exchange, and then spin glass behavior shall result in the case of localized holes. A derivation of the model is also presented.

Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 2013

Zigzag graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) p-n junctions display parity-dependent transport on the number ... more Zigzag graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) p-n junctions display parity-dependent transport on the number of zigzag chains. We revisit this phenomenon using the mode-matching method and derive analytical solutions for the transmission probability. It is pointed out that the randomness of the interface tilting destroys the parity effect if the spread of the tilting parameter is larger than the lattice constant. We discuss the origin of the parity effect in connection with the lattice symmetry. Junctions with bearded ZGNRs are shown to strongly suppress electron transmission.

Langmuir, 2013

In a previous study, we calculated the surface dynamics of noisy viscoelastic supported films by ... more In a previous study, we calculated the surface dynamics of noisy viscoelastic supported films by using an adiabatic approximation. An expression was derived for the timedependent power spectral density (PSD), which was found to produce good agreement with experiment. In this study, we extend the treatment to viscoelastic free-standing films. Two sets of surface capillary normal modes, namely, the squeezing and bending modes, were found. The frequency dispersion relation of the former resembles that of supported films. The latter is distinctively different and diverges at long wavelengths. By incorporating the experimental conditions, we obtained satisfactory agreement between theory and experiment.

Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2013

Rotor descriptions of some perovskite compounds and alloys are possibly shown. Temperature behavi... more Rotor descriptions of some perovskite compounds and alloys are possibly shown. Temperature behavior of a quantity (T 1 ) in SrTiO 3 are discussed. T 1 is argued to serve as fingerprints in identifying the nature of a local mode. It is found with a dip around 105 K, which defies usual wisdom but proves explicable by both the eight-corner and the rotor model. A mapping may exist between these models. We then model PbZr 1−x Ti x O 3 as a lattice of rotors with randomly distributed cubic anisotropy. The x-driven transition is argued to be of percolation type. Consequences are discussed and shown agreeing with observations. & 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Physics Letters A, 2011

We study the incipient ferroelectricity in strontium titanate (ST) by focusing on the Ti-sublatti... more We study the incipient ferroelectricity in strontium titanate (ST) by focusing on the Ti-sublattice, which is considered to carry the polar degrees of freedom. The O variables are eliminated to obtain an effective model for the Ti atoms, which are further subjected to an on-site double-well potential. The dielectric constant is calculated exactly on the mean-field level. Good agreement with experiment is achieved with only two parameters as inputs. Moreover, the inputs are tightly constrained by physical reasons. Our study sheds light on the transition-like behaviors that were observed in ST [K.A. Müller, H. Burkard, Phys. Rev. B 19 (1979) 3593]. According to the present analysis, such behaviors are argued to follow from the hopping between high energy intra-well states, and hence intrinsic to the double-well model.

Solid State Communications, 2012

The quantum temperature (denoted by T 1 ) behaviors of three typical incipient ferroelectrics, Sr... more The quantum temperature (denoted by T 1 ) behaviors of three typical incipient ferroelectrics, SrTiO 3 , KTaO 3 and CaTiO 3 , are studied. This quantity is argued to serve fundamentally in identifying the nature of the local mode responsible for the dielectric responses. Our main findings are as follows. For all compounds, T 1 saturates at low temperatures. For CaTiO 3 , T 1 monotonically increases with temperature and no clear saturation is discernible at high temperatures. For KTaO 3 , similar behaviors are observed but with a little twist: a dip shows up around 35 K, above which T 1 increases but below it T 1 decreases with temperature. Although it is hardly seeable in this compound, this dip might mark a transition, whose nature is unclear for the moment. In parallel with KTiO 3 , SrTiO 3 also has a dip, which is much stronger and broader. It happens around 105 K, at which the famous anti-ferrodistortive (AFD) transition occurs. Were it not for this dip, T 1 would drop to zero in SrTiO 3 at low temperatures and the ferroelectric (FE) transition would take place. The dip halts the drop and makes T 1 rise up to a value that is enough to stabilize the FE instability. In this respect, the dip is essential in preventing the FE transition in SrTiO 3 . Since the dip and the AFD transition occur at roughly the same temperature, we attempt to ascribe the former to the latter. This ascription is compatible with previous work [A. Yamanaka, M. Kataoka, Y. Inaba, K. Inoue, B. Hehlen, E. Courtens, Europhys. Lett., 50: ]. To interpret the T 1 behaviors, we utilize an anisotropic rotor model, according to which the local variable is supposed to move on a non-uniform sphere. By tuning the anisotropy parameter, υ, qualitative agreement can be achieved. Especially, a single υ ≈ 100 can fit the T 1 of CaTiO 3 over the entire temperature range under consideration, whereas the fitting for KTaO 3 requires two different υ, namely, υ ≈ 260 above the dip temperature and υ ≈ 40 below it. Analogously, two υ are also required for SrTiO 3 . Below the dip temperature, a very good fitting can be obtained with υ ≈ 40.

Solid State Communications, 2011

Physical Review A, 2014

We develop a systematic and efficient approach for numerically solving the non-Markovian quantum ... more We develop a systematic and efficient approach for numerically solving the non-Markovian quantum state diffusion equation for an open quantum system that can be strongly coupled to an environment. As an important application, we consider a real-time simulation of a spin-boson model in a strong-coupling regime that is difficult to deal with using conventional methods. We show that the non-Markovian stochastic Schrödinger equation can be efficiently implemented as a real-time simulation for this model, so as to give an accurate description of spin-boson dynamics beyond the rotating-wave approximation.

Physical Review B, 2014

The edge effect on a single vacancy state of semi-infinite graphene (SIG) has been studied using ... more The edge effect on a single vacancy state of semi-infinite graphene (SIG) has been studied using Green's function method within the tight-binding model. In the case of infinite graphene, it is known that a vacancy induces a zero-energy resonance state, whose wave function decays inversely with distance (R) from the vacancy and is not normalizable. However, for SIG with an armchair edge, we find that the corresponding wave function decays as R −2 and hence becomes normalizable owing to the intervalley interference caused by the armchair edge. For SIG with a zigzag edge, the vacancy state depends on the sublattice of the vacancy. When the vacancy and the edge belong to different sublattices, the vacancy has no effect on the zero-energy vacancy state. In contrast, when the vacancy is located on the same sublattice as the edge, the resonance state disappears but the wave function at zero energy is strongly distorted near the vacancy. Our results reveal that the presence of edges crucially changes the vacancy state in graphene, and thus such a state can be used to probe the edge structure.

By examining the energy conversion, we show that the Fermi sea of wide band-gap metals of ultrahi... more By examining the energy conversion, we show that the Fermi sea of wide band-gap metals of ultrahigh purity is intrinsically unstable against surface plasma oscillations, which opens for the latter an intrinsic amplification channel. The amplification rate γ 0 is evaluated on the basis of energy conservation and the result is in full agreement with what was obtained in our previous study [arXiv: 1511.07776 (2015)] using the equation of motion approach.

Surface plasma waves (SPWs) are usually discussed in the context of a metal in contact with a die... more Surface plasma waves (SPWs) are usually discussed in the context of a metal in contact with a dielectric. However, they can also exist between two metals. In this work we elucidate their properties and derive some experimentally important length scales. We find that the SPW dispersion always cuts the light line, implying the possibility of optical coupling without the need of special structural features to match the momentum of light and that of SPWs. We propose practical schemes to excite them and evaluate the excitation efficiency. Topological aspects of these waves are also discussed.

We show that the answer is in the affirmative. Within Drude-Boltzmann theory, we calculate the pr... more We show that the answer is in the affirmative. Within Drude-Boltzmann theory, we calculate the properties of long wavelength surface plasma waves (SPWs) existing on the surface of clean metals. We find that even without extrinsic supply such waves can amplify themselves. The energy is supplied the very moment when SPW is launched and it is stored in electrons lying beneath the surface within a layer as thick as the electronic mean free path. The result holds irrespective of surface smoothness. The intrinsic amplification rate gammain\gamma_{in}gammain reveals the size of the Fermi surface. We find gammainsimomegasleft(1−kappatan−1(kappa−1)right)\gamma_{in} \sim \omega_s\left(1-\kappa\tan^{-1}(\kappa^{-1})\right)gammainsimomegasleft(1−kappatan−1(kappa−1)right), where omegas\omega_somegas is the SPW frequency and kappa=kvF/omegas\kappa = kv_F/\omega_skappa=kvF/omegas with kkk being the wave number and vFv_FvF the Fermi velocity. Emphasizing the evolution of the charge density rather than the associated electric field, our approach offers an intuitive perspective on the origin of SPWs.

APS, Jul 28, 2015

Retardation effects (REs) are known to cause a crossover from linear to sublinear behaviors in th... more Retardation effects (REs) are known to cause a crossover from linear to sublinear behaviors in the dispersion relation of two-dimensional (2D) plasma waves at long wave lengths. In the present work, we systematically analyze REs on plasma waves in both 2D and one-dimensional (1D) electron gases and clarify the experimental conditions for observing the crossover. We show that graphene is the only material that might gratify the conditions with current technology. Although it closely imitates graphene, the surface of three-dimensional (3D) topological insulators is found not suitable for this purpose due to strong electronic scattering by intrinsic disorder. We also show that the crossover, though theoretically possible, virtually never occur in 1D plasma. In addition, the relevance of our results to teraherz plasmonics is discussed.

APS, Jan 20, 2015

We analytically study vacancy effects on electronic and transport properties of graphene nanoribb... more We analytically study vacancy effects on electronic and transport properties of graphene nanoribbons and nanodots using Green’s function approach. For semiconducting systems, the presence of a vacancy induces a zero-energy midgap state. The spatial pattern of the wave functions critically depends on the atomistic edge structures, and can be used as an unambiguous probe of the edge structure. For metallic systems, the mid-gap vacancy state does not exist. In these systems, the vacancy mainly works as a source of electronic scattering and modifies electronic transmission. We derive that the electronic transmission coefficient can be written as T = cos2(α), where α denotes the phase angle of the on-site Green’s function at the vacancy site of the ideal systems. At small energies, T exhibits distinctly different functional form depending on edge structures.

Topological photonic crystals are designed based on the concept of Zak's phase rather than the to... more Topological photonic crystals are designed based on the concept of Zak's phase rather than the topological invariants such as the Chern number and spin Chern number, which rely on the existence of a nonvanishing Berry curvature. Our photonic crystals (PCs) are made of pure dielectrics and sit on a square lattice obeying the C 4v point-group symmetry. Two varieties of PCs are considered: one closely resembles the electronic two-dimensional Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model, and the other continues as an extension of this analogy. In both cases, the topological transitions are induced by adjusting the lattice constants. Topological edge modes (TEMs) are shown to exist within the nontrivial photonic band gaps on the termination of those PCs. The high efficiency of these TEMs transferring electromagnetic energy against several types of disorders has been demonstrated using the finite-element method.

Recently, we have revealed an intrinsic instability of metals due to surface plasma waves (SPWs) ... more Recently, we have revealed an intrinsic instability of metals due to surface plasma waves (SPWs) and raised the prospect of using it to create lossless SPWs. The counter-intuitive nature of this finding prompts one to ask, why had not this instability been disclosed before, given the long history of this subject? If this instability does exist, how far is it from reality? The present work is devoted to answering these questions. To this end, we derive a unified macroscopic theory of SPWs that applies to any type of electron dynamics, be they local or non-local, classical or quantum-mechanical. In light of this theory, we analyze the behaviors of SPWs according to several electron dynamics models, including the widely used local dielectric model, the hydrodynamic model and the specular reflection model, in addition to the less common semi-classical model. We find that, in order to unveil the instability, one must (i) self-consistently treat surface effects without any of the usually imposed auxiliary conditions and (ii) include translation symmetry breaking effects in electron dynamics. As far as we are concerned, none existing work had fulfilled both (i) and (ii). To assess the possibility of realizing the instability, we analyze two very important factors: the dielectric interfacing the metal and inter-band transitions, which both were ignored in our recent work. Whereas inter-band absorption-together with Landau damping-is shown adverse to the instability, a dielectric brings it closer to occurrence. One may even attain it in common plasmonic materials such as silver under not so tough conditions.

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Journal of Applied Physics, 2013

The ferroelectricity of Bi0.9Pb0.1FeO3 films grown on atomic flat SrRuO3/SrTiO3 substrates J. App... more The ferroelectricity of Bi0.9Pb0.1FeO3 films grown on atomic flat SrRuO3/SrTiO3 substrates J. Appl. Phys. 113, 17D914 Magnetodielectric response of coexisting phases in half doped manganites J. Appl. Phys. 113, 17D912 (2013) Ultraviolet irradiation induced polarization restoration in electrically fatigued ferroelectric polymer films

Journal of Applied Physics, 2012

Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 2009

To address the incompatibility of Zhang-Rice singlet formation and the observed spin glass behavi... more To address the incompatibility of Zhang-Rice singlet formation and the observed spin glass behavior, an effective model is proposed for the electronic behavior of cuprate materials. The model includes an antiferromagnetic interaction between the spin of the hole in a Zhang-Rice orbital and the spin of the hole on the corresponding copper site. While in the large interaction limit this recovers the t-J model, in the low energy limit the Zhang-Rice singlets are deformed. It is also shown that such deformation can induce random defect ferromagnetic (FM) bonds between adjacent local spins, an effect herein referred to as unusual double exchange, and then spin glass behavior shall result in the case of localized holes. A derivation of the model is also presented.

Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 2013

Zigzag graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) p-n junctions display parity-dependent transport on the number ... more Zigzag graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) p-n junctions display parity-dependent transport on the number of zigzag chains. We revisit this phenomenon using the mode-matching method and derive analytical solutions for the transmission probability. It is pointed out that the randomness of the interface tilting destroys the parity effect if the spread of the tilting parameter is larger than the lattice constant. We discuss the origin of the parity effect in connection with the lattice symmetry. Junctions with bearded ZGNRs are shown to strongly suppress electron transmission.

Langmuir, 2013

In a previous study, we calculated the surface dynamics of noisy viscoelastic supported films by ... more In a previous study, we calculated the surface dynamics of noisy viscoelastic supported films by using an adiabatic approximation. An expression was derived for the timedependent power spectral density (PSD), which was found to produce good agreement with experiment. In this study, we extend the treatment to viscoelastic free-standing films. Two sets of surface capillary normal modes, namely, the squeezing and bending modes, were found. The frequency dispersion relation of the former resembles that of supported films. The latter is distinctively different and diverges at long wavelengths. By incorporating the experimental conditions, we obtained satisfactory agreement between theory and experiment.

Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2013

Rotor descriptions of some perovskite compounds and alloys are possibly shown. Temperature behavi... more Rotor descriptions of some perovskite compounds and alloys are possibly shown. Temperature behavior of a quantity (T 1 ) in SrTiO 3 are discussed. T 1 is argued to serve as fingerprints in identifying the nature of a local mode. It is found with a dip around 105 K, which defies usual wisdom but proves explicable by both the eight-corner and the rotor model. A mapping may exist between these models. We then model PbZr 1−x Ti x O 3 as a lattice of rotors with randomly distributed cubic anisotropy. The x-driven transition is argued to be of percolation type. Consequences are discussed and shown agreeing with observations. & 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Physics Letters A, 2011

We study the incipient ferroelectricity in strontium titanate (ST) by focusing on the Ti-sublatti... more We study the incipient ferroelectricity in strontium titanate (ST) by focusing on the Ti-sublattice, which is considered to carry the polar degrees of freedom. The O variables are eliminated to obtain an effective model for the Ti atoms, which are further subjected to an on-site double-well potential. The dielectric constant is calculated exactly on the mean-field level. Good agreement with experiment is achieved with only two parameters as inputs. Moreover, the inputs are tightly constrained by physical reasons. Our study sheds light on the transition-like behaviors that were observed in ST [K.A. Müller, H. Burkard, Phys. Rev. B 19 (1979) 3593]. According to the present analysis, such behaviors are argued to follow from the hopping between high energy intra-well states, and hence intrinsic to the double-well model.

Solid State Communications, 2012

The quantum temperature (denoted by T 1 ) behaviors of three typical incipient ferroelectrics, Sr... more The quantum temperature (denoted by T 1 ) behaviors of three typical incipient ferroelectrics, SrTiO 3 , KTaO 3 and CaTiO 3 , are studied. This quantity is argued to serve fundamentally in identifying the nature of the local mode responsible for the dielectric responses. Our main findings are as follows. For all compounds, T 1 saturates at low temperatures. For CaTiO 3 , T 1 monotonically increases with temperature and no clear saturation is discernible at high temperatures. For KTaO 3 , similar behaviors are observed but with a little twist: a dip shows up around 35 K, above which T 1 increases but below it T 1 decreases with temperature. Although it is hardly seeable in this compound, this dip might mark a transition, whose nature is unclear for the moment. In parallel with KTiO 3 , SrTiO 3 also has a dip, which is much stronger and broader. It happens around 105 K, at which the famous anti-ferrodistortive (AFD) transition occurs. Were it not for this dip, T 1 would drop to zero in SrTiO 3 at low temperatures and the ferroelectric (FE) transition would take place. The dip halts the drop and makes T 1 rise up to a value that is enough to stabilize the FE instability. In this respect, the dip is essential in preventing the FE transition in SrTiO 3 . Since the dip and the AFD transition occur at roughly the same temperature, we attempt to ascribe the former to the latter. This ascription is compatible with previous work [A. Yamanaka, M. Kataoka, Y. Inaba, K. Inoue, B. Hehlen, E. Courtens, Europhys. Lett., 50: ]. To interpret the T 1 behaviors, we utilize an anisotropic rotor model, according to which the local variable is supposed to move on a non-uniform sphere. By tuning the anisotropy parameter, υ, qualitative agreement can be achieved. Especially, a single υ ≈ 100 can fit the T 1 of CaTiO 3 over the entire temperature range under consideration, whereas the fitting for KTaO 3 requires two different υ, namely, υ ≈ 260 above the dip temperature and υ ≈ 40 below it. Analogously, two υ are also required for SrTiO 3 . Below the dip temperature, a very good fitting can be obtained with υ ≈ 40.

Solid State Communications, 2011

Physical Review A, 2014

We develop a systematic and efficient approach for numerically solving the non-Markovian quantum ... more We develop a systematic and efficient approach for numerically solving the non-Markovian quantum state diffusion equation for an open quantum system that can be strongly coupled to an environment. As an important application, we consider a real-time simulation of a spin-boson model in a strong-coupling regime that is difficult to deal with using conventional methods. We show that the non-Markovian stochastic Schrödinger equation can be efficiently implemented as a real-time simulation for this model, so as to give an accurate description of spin-boson dynamics beyond the rotating-wave approximation.

Physical Review B, 2014

The edge effect on a single vacancy state of semi-infinite graphene (SIG) has been studied using ... more The edge effect on a single vacancy state of semi-infinite graphene (SIG) has been studied using Green's function method within the tight-binding model. In the case of infinite graphene, it is known that a vacancy induces a zero-energy resonance state, whose wave function decays inversely with distance (R) from the vacancy and is not normalizable. However, for SIG with an armchair edge, we find that the corresponding wave function decays as R −2 and hence becomes normalizable owing to the intervalley interference caused by the armchair edge. For SIG with a zigzag edge, the vacancy state depends on the sublattice of the vacancy. When the vacancy and the edge belong to different sublattices, the vacancy has no effect on the zero-energy vacancy state. In contrast, when the vacancy is located on the same sublattice as the edge, the resonance state disappears but the wave function at zero energy is strongly distorted near the vacancy. Our results reveal that the presence of edges crucially changes the vacancy state in graphene, and thus such a state can be used to probe the edge structure.

By examining the energy conversion, we show that the Fermi sea of wide band-gap metals of ultrahi... more By examining the energy conversion, we show that the Fermi sea of wide band-gap metals of ultrahigh purity is intrinsically unstable against surface plasma oscillations, which opens for the latter an intrinsic amplification channel. The amplification rate γ 0 is evaluated on the basis of energy conservation and the result is in full agreement with what was obtained in our previous study [arXiv: 1511.07776 (2015)] using the equation of motion approach.

Surface plasma waves (SPWs) are usually discussed in the context of a metal in contact with a die... more Surface plasma waves (SPWs) are usually discussed in the context of a metal in contact with a dielectric. However, they can also exist between two metals. In this work we elucidate their properties and derive some experimentally important length scales. We find that the SPW dispersion always cuts the light line, implying the possibility of optical coupling without the need of special structural features to match the momentum of light and that of SPWs. We propose practical schemes to excite them and evaluate the excitation efficiency. Topological aspects of these waves are also discussed.

We show that the answer is in the affirmative. Within Drude-Boltzmann theory, we calculate the pr... more We show that the answer is in the affirmative. Within Drude-Boltzmann theory, we calculate the properties of long wavelength surface plasma waves (SPWs) existing on the surface of clean metals. We find that even without extrinsic supply such waves can amplify themselves. The energy is supplied the very moment when SPW is launched and it is stored in electrons lying beneath the surface within a layer as thick as the electronic mean free path. The result holds irrespective of surface smoothness. The intrinsic amplification rate gammain\gamma_{in}gammain reveals the size of the Fermi surface. We find gammainsimomegasleft(1−kappatan−1(kappa−1)right)\gamma_{in} \sim \omega_s\left(1-\kappa\tan^{-1}(\kappa^{-1})\right)gammainsimomegasleft(1−kappatan−1(kappa−1)right), where omegas\omega_somegas is the SPW frequency and kappa=kvF/omegas\kappa = kv_F/\omega_skappa=kvF/omegas with kkk being the wave number and vFv_FvF the Fermi velocity. Emphasizing the evolution of the charge density rather than the associated electric field, our approach offers an intuitive perspective on the origin of SPWs.

APS, Jul 28, 2015

Retardation effects (REs) are known to cause a crossover from linear to sublinear behaviors in th... more Retardation effects (REs) are known to cause a crossover from linear to sublinear behaviors in the dispersion relation of two-dimensional (2D) plasma waves at long wave lengths. In the present work, we systematically analyze REs on plasma waves in both 2D and one-dimensional (1D) electron gases and clarify the experimental conditions for observing the crossover. We show that graphene is the only material that might gratify the conditions with current technology. Although it closely imitates graphene, the surface of three-dimensional (3D) topological insulators is found not suitable for this purpose due to strong electronic scattering by intrinsic disorder. We also show that the crossover, though theoretically possible, virtually never occur in 1D plasma. In addition, the relevance of our results to teraherz plasmonics is discussed.

APS, Jan 20, 2015

We analytically study vacancy effects on electronic and transport properties of graphene nanoribb... more We analytically study vacancy effects on electronic and transport properties of graphene nanoribbons and nanodots using Green’s function approach. For semiconducting systems, the presence of a vacancy induces a zero-energy midgap state. The spatial pattern of the wave functions critically depends on the atomistic edge structures, and can be used as an unambiguous probe of the edge structure. For metallic systems, the mid-gap vacancy state does not exist. In these systems, the vacancy mainly works as a source of electronic scattering and modifies electronic transmission. We derive that the electronic transmission coefficient can be written as T = cos2(α), where α denotes the phase angle of the on-site Green’s function at the vacancy site of the ideal systems. At small energies, T exhibits distinctly different functional form depending on edge structures.

The presence of edges is shown to critically modify the vacancy states in graphene.

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In distinct contrast to conventional QPCs, graphene QPC can trap electrons !! And they cause reso... more In distinct contrast to conventional QPCs, graphene QPC can trap electrons !! And they cause resonant transport.

Quantum point contacts (QPC) are narrow constrictions connecting wider samples. A QPC acts as an ... more Quantum point contacts (QPC) are narrow constrictions connecting wider samples. A QPC acts as an effective potential barrier and reflects electrons incident upon it [1]. The possibility of formation of bound states in conventional semiconductor QPCs has been extensively studied [2].

The present text arises from an extensive revision of our previous book {Advanced Methods of Data... more The present text arises from an extensive revision of our previous book {Advanced Methods of Data Exploration and Modelling}. Since so much new material is included, particularly in those sections dealing with linear models and latent variable models, we thought it appropriate to regard the work as new rather than simply a second edition. Consequently we have taken the opportunity to give the book a more appropriate title.

This book presents a unified approach to the liquid state, focussing on the concepts and theoreti... more This book presents a unified approach to the liquid state, focussing on the concepts and theoretical methods that are necessary for an understanding of the physics and chemistry of fluids.

xx stage of the preparation and development of the school, and we would like to thank them warmly... more xx stage of the preparation and development of the school, and we would like to thank them warmly on behalf of all students and lecturers. We also thank the former director François David for his help during the early stages of preparation, and the school scientific council for encouraging us in preparing a session on this topic.

This is a draft, not complete but hopefully not embarrassing either. I would be very happy to rec... more This is a draft, not complete but hopefully not embarrassing either. I would be very happy to receive feedback at wbialek@princeton.edu. Please note the caveats in the section "About this draft," which includes an explanation for the red ellipses.

Evolution of the order parameter in condensed matter analogues of cosmological phase transitions ... more Evolution of the order parameter in condensed matter analogues of cosmological phase transitions is discussed. It is shown that the density of the frozen-out topological defects is set by the competition between the quench rate -the rate at which the phase transition is taking place -and the relaxation rate of the order parameter. More specifically, the characteristic domain size which determines the typical distance separating topological defects in the new broken symmetry phase (and, therefore, their density) is determined by the correlation length at the instant at which the relaxation timescale of the order parameter is equal to the time from the phase transition. This scenario shares with the Kibble mechanism the idea that topological defects will appear "in between" domains with independently chosen broken symmetry vacuum. However, it differs from the original proposal in estimating the size of such domains through the non-equilibrium aspects of the transition (quench rate), rather than through the Ginzburg temperature at which thermally activated symmetry restoration can still occur in the correlation -length sized volumes of the broken symmetry phase. This scenario can be employed to analyze recent superfluid quench experiments carried out in bulk He 4 to study the analogue of the "cosmological" prediction of significant vortex line production. It can be also applied to superfluid quenches in annular geometry, as well as to the rapid phase transition from the normal metal to superconductor, where the symmetry breaking occurs in the order parameter with the local (rather than a global) gauge. Cosmological implications of the revised defect formation scenario with the critical domain size set by the freeze-out time rather than by the Ginzburg temperature are also briefly considered.

Collective electronic excitations at metal surfaces are well known to play a key role in a wide s... more Collective electronic excitations at metal surfaces are well known to play a key role in a wide spectrum of science, ranging from physics and materials science to biology. Here we focus on a theoretical description of the many-body dynamical electronic response of solids, which underlines the existence of various collective electronic excitations at metal surfaces, such as the conventional surface plasmon, multipole plasmons and the recently predicted acoustic surface plasmon. We also review existing calculations, experimental measurements and applications.

Ever since its discovery the notion of Berry phase has permeated through all branches of physics.... more Ever since its discovery the notion of Berry phase has permeated through all branches of physics. Over the past three decades it was gradually realized that the Berry phase of the electronic wave function can have a profound effect on material properties and is responsible for a spectrum of phenomena, such as polarization, orbital magnetism, various ͑quantum, anomalous, or spin͒ Hall effects, and quantum charge pumping. This progress is summarized in a pedagogical manner in this review. A brief summary of necessary background is given and a detailed discussion of the Berry phase effect in a variety of solid-state applications. A common thread of the review is the semiclassical formulation of electron dynamics, which is a versatile tool in the study of electron dynamics in the presence of electromagnetic fields and more general perturbations. Finally, a requantization method is demonstrated that converts a semiclassical theory to an effective quantum theory. It is clear that the Berry phase should be added as an essential ingredient to our understanding of basic material properties.

Modern nanotechnology allows to scale down various important devices (sensors, chips, fibres, etc... more Modern nanotechnology allows to scale down various important devices (sensors, chips, fibres, etc), and, thus, opens up new horizons for their applications. The efficiency of most of them is based on fundamental physical phenomena, such as transport of wave excitations and resonances. Short propagation distances make phase coherent processes of waves important. Often the scattering of waves involves propagation along different paths, and, as a consequence, results in interference phenomena, where constructive interference corresponds to resonant enhancement and destructive interference to resonant suppression of the transmission. Recently, a variety of experimental and theoretical work has revealed such patterns in different physical settings. The purpose of this Review is to relate resonant scattering to Fano resonances, known from atomic physics. One of the main features of the Fano resonance is its asymmetric line profile. The asymmetry originates from a close coexistence of resonant transmission and resonant reflection, and can be reduced to the interaction of a discrete (localized) state with a continuum of propagation modes. We will introduce the basic concepts of Fano resonances, explain their geometrical and/or dynamical origin, and review theoretical and experimental studies for light propagation in photonic devices, charge transport through quantum dots, plasmon scattering in Josephson junction networks, and matter wave scattering in ultracold atom systems, among others.

I give a crisp summary of the main points of diffusion state approach to open quantum systems, wi... more I give a crisp summary of the main points of diffusion state approach to open quantum systems, with inclusion of latest developments. An exactly solvable model is also presented, showing that the recent hierarchy of pure states method (http://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.150403) is very accurate and efficient.

I presented some calculations of the optical properties of monolayer graphene and derived a trans... more I presented some calculations of the optical properties of monolayer graphene and derived a transfer matrix, which allows calculating that of multiple layers of graphene.