Physics, Multidisciplinary

Review Physics, Multidisciplinary

The synchronized dynamics of time-varying networks

Dibakar Ghosh, Mattia Frasca, Alessandro Rizzo, Soumen Majhi, Sarbendu Rakshit, Karin Alfaro-Bittner, Stefano Boccaletti

Summary: Complex network theory has provided an ideal framework for studying the relationships between the connectivity patterns and emergent synchronized functioning in systems. This review summarizes the major results of contemporary studies on synchronization in time-varying networks, focusing on two paradigmatic frameworks. It also discusses promising directions and open problems for future research.

PHYSICS REPORTS-REVIEW SECTION OF PHYSICS LETTERS (2022)

Article Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Modified generalized Darboux transformation and solitons for a Lakshmanan-Porsezian-Daniel equation

Xi-Hu Wu, Yi-Tian Gao, Xin Yu, Cui-Cui Ding, Liu-Qing Li

Summary: In this paper, a Lakshmanan-Porsezian-Daniel equation describing the nonlinear spin excitations in a (1+1)-dimensional isotropic biquadratic Heisenberg ferromagnetic spin chain is investigated. The semirational solutions of the equation are discussed, including degenerate soliton solutions, interaction solutions among solitons and degenerate solitons, and bound state solutions among a set of degenerate solitons.

CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS (2022)

Review Physics, Applied

Quantum photonics with layered 2D materials

Mikko Turunen, Mauro Brotons-Gisbert, Yunyun Dai, Yadong Wang, Eleanor Scerri, Cristian Bonato, Klaus D. Jons, Zhipei Sun, Brian D. Gerardot

Summary: Quantum photonics based on 2D materials offers an integrated and scalable approach to quantum information processing and communication. This article summarizes the current state, fundamental properties, and challenges of coherent quantum photonic devices using 2D layered materials. It also provides an outlook on future prospects in this rapidly advancing field.

NATURE REVIEWS PHYSICS (2022)

Review Physics, Multidisciplinary

Quantum many-body scars and Hilbert space fragmentation: a review of exact results

Sanjay Moudgalya, B. Andrei Bernevig, Nicolas Regnault

Summary: This review provides a pedagogical introduction to and an overview of the exact results on weak ergodicity breaking via quantum many-body scars (QMBS) in isolated quantum systems. Various mechanisms and unifying formalisms for systems exhibiting QMBS are discussed, along with the connections to Hilbert space fragmentation.

REPORTS ON PROGRESS IN PHYSICS (2022)

Article Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Belief entropy-of-entropy and its application in the cardiac interbeat interval time series analysis

Huizi Cui, Lingge Zhou, Yan Li, Bingyi Kang

Summary: This paper introduces a method based on belief entropy to measure the complexity of physiological signals in biological systems. The method has better accuracy and applicability compared to existing entropy algorithms.

CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Robustness of the thermal Hall effect close to half-quantization in α-RuCl3

J. A. N. Bruin, R. R. Claus, Y. Matsumoto, N. Kurita, H. Tanaka, H. Takagi

Summary: A fractionalized excitation is observed in quantum spin liquids, providing a way to observe the quantum spin liquid state. The thermal Hall conductivity in alpha-RuCl3 exhibits approximately half-integer quantization, especially in a plateau-like parameter regime for high magnetic fields and low temperatures. Cooling to low temperatures suppresses the thermal Hall conductivity.

NATURE PHYSICS (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

FPGA implementation and image encryption application of a new PRNG based on a memristive Hopfield neural network with a special activation gradient

Fei Yu, Zinan Zhang, Hui Shen, Yuanyuan Huang, Shuo Cai, Sichun Du

Summary: In this paper, a memristive Hopfield neural network (MHNN) is proposed, which is implemented by adding a suitable memristor to the Hopfield neural network (HNN). A new pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) based on MHNN is also developed. The experiments show the randomness and high performance of the PRNG. Additionally, an image encryption system based on PRNG is proposed and implemented on FPGA.

CHINESE PHYSICS B (2022)

Article Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Complex dynamics of Kopel model with nonsymmetric response between oligopolists

Bo Li, Houjun Liang, Lian Shi, Qizhi He

Summary: This paper discusses the complex dynamics of the Kopel model with nonsymmetric response. The research shows that the fixed point of the nonsymmetric model may undergo various bifurcations under specific parameter combinations. The research also reveals that the effects from rivals can lead to more complex dynamics compared to self-adjustment.

CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrathin and super-tough membrane for anti-dendrite separator in aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Yu Zhang, Xin Li, Lishuang Fan, Yong Shuai, Naiqing Zhang

Summary: This study presents the use of ultrathin and high-toughness membranes made of eco-friendly biomass nanofibers as separators in rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. The biomass membrane prevents zinc dendrite penetration, manipulates crystallographic orientation during zinc deposition, and improves the corrosion resistance of zinc, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Theoretical analysis of electrical double layer effects on the multiphase flow of Jeffrey fluid through a divergent channel with lubricated walls

Mubbashar Nazeer, Farooq Hussain, M. Ijaz Khan, Khadija Khalid

Summary: This article presents a theoretical study on the characteristics of two-phase non-Newtonian fluid with heat transfer. An analytical solution is obtained and the influence of the slippery walls of the channel on momentum is found to be significant.

WAVES IN RANDOM AND COMPLEX MEDIA (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Design of inertial fusion implosions reaching the burning plasma regime

A. L. Kritcher, C. Young, H. F. Robey, C. R. Weber, A. B. Zylstra, O. A. Hurricane, D. A. Callahan, J. E. Ralph, J. S. Ross, K. L. Baker, D. T. Casey, D. S. Clark, T. Doppner, L. Divol, M. Hohenberger, L. Berzak Hopkins, S. Le Pape, N. B. Meezan, A. Pak, P. K. Patel, R. Tommasini, S. J. Ali, P. A. Amendt, L. J. Atherton, B. Bachmann, D. Bailey, L. R. Benedetti, R. Betti, S. D. Bhandarkar, J. Biener, R. M. Bionta, N. W. Birge, E. J. Bond, D. K. Bradley, T. Braun, T. M. Briggs, M. W. Bruhn, P. M. Celliers, B. Chang, T. Chapman, H. Chen, C. Choate, A. R. Christopherson, J. W. Crippen, E. L. Dewald, T. R. Dittrich, M. J. Edwards, W. A. Farmer, J. E. Field, D. Fittinghoff, J. A. Frenje, J. A. Gaffney, M. Gatu Johnson, S. H. Glenzer, G. P. Grim, S. Haan, K. D. Hahn, G. N. Hall, B. A. Hammel, J. Harte, E. Hartouni, J. E. Heebner, V. J. Hernandez, H. Herrmann, M. C. Herrmann, D. E. Hinkel, D. D. Ho, J. P. Holder, W. W. Hsing, H. Huang, K. D. Humbird, N. Izumi, L. C. Jarrott, J. Jeet, O. Jones, G. D. Kerbel, S. M. Kerr, S. F. Khan, J. Kilkenny, Y. Kim, H. Geppert-Kleinrath, V Geppert-Kleinrath, C. Kong, J. M. Koning, M. K. G. Kruse, J. J. Kroll, B. Kustowski, O. L. Landen, S. Langer, D. Larson, N. C. Lemos, J. D. Lindl, T. Ma, M. J. MacDonald, B. J. MacGowan, A. J. Mackinnon, S. A. MacLaren, A. G. MacPhee, M. M. Marinak, D. A. Mariscal, E. Marley, L. Masse, K. Meaney, P. A. Michel, M. Millot, J. L. Milovich, J. D. Moody, A. S. Moore, J. W. Morton, T. Murphy, K. Newman, J-M G. Di Nicola, A. Nikroo, R. Nora, M. Patel, L. J. Pelz, J. L. Peterson, Y. Ping, B. B. Pollock, M. Ratledge, N. G. Rice, H. Rinderknecht, M. Rosen, M. S. Rubery, J. D. Salmonson, J. Sater, S. Schiaffino, D. J. Schlossberg, M. B. Schneider, C. R. Schroeder, H. A. Scott, S. M. Sepke, K. Sequoia, M. W. Sherlock, S. Shin, V. A. Smalyuk, B. K. Spears, P. T. Springer, M. Stadermann, S. Stoupin, D. J. Strozzi, L. J. Suter, C. A. Thomas, R. P. J. Town, C. Trosseille, E. R. Tubman, P. L. Volegov, K. Widmann, C. Wild, C. H. Wilde, B. M. Van Wonterghem, D. T. Woods, B. N. Woodworth, M. Yamaguchi, S. T. Yang, G. B. Zimmerman

Summary: Burning plasma state has been achieved at the US National Ignition Facility using indirect-drive inertial-confinement fusion. More efficient hohlraums and improved symmetry control have allowed for effective heating by alpha particles from fuel fusion reactions. This is significant for the progress of inertial-confinement fusion.

NATURE PHYSICS (2022)

Article Mathematics, Applied

Riemann-Hilbert problems and inverse scattering of nonlocal real reverse-spacetime matrix AKNS hierarchies

Wen-Xiu Ma

Summary: This study proposes a nonlocal real reverse-spacetime integrable hierarchies of PT symmetric matrix AKNS equations, achieved through nonlocal symmetry reductions on the potential matrix, to determine generalized Jost solutions. By applying the Sokhotski-Plemelj formula, the associated Riemann-Hilbert problems are transformed into integral equations of Gelfand-Levitan-Marchenko type. The Riemann-Hilbert problems corresponding to the reflectionless case are explicitly solved, presenting soliton solutions for the resulting nonlocal real reverse-spacetime integrable PT-symmetric matrix AKNS equations.

PHYSICA D-NONLINEAR PHENOMENA (2022)

Review Physics, Applied

Magnetism, symmetry and spin transport in van der Waals layered systems

Hidekazu Kurebayashi, Jose H. Garcia, Safe Khan, Jairo Sinova, Stephan Roche

Summary: This review focuses on the spintronic properties of layered materials and emphasizes the importance of optimizing chemical interactions and material symmetries to achieve the best performing material design for spin-orbit torque efficiency.

NATURE REVIEWS PHYSICS (2022)

Review Physics, Multidisciplinary

An updated review of the new hadron states

Hua-Xing Chen, Wei Chen, Xiang Liu, Yan-Rui Liu, Shi-Lin Zhu

Summary: The past decades have seen significant advancements in hadron physics, particularly in the observation of excited open heavy flavor mesons and baryons since 2017. This review provides updated information on the recent experimental and theoretical developments in this field, including the observation of unconventional heavy hadrons, tetraquark states, and hidden heavy flavor multiquark states. Additionally, the review covers progress in understanding glueballs and light hybrid mesons, which are manifestations of the non-Abelian SU(3) gauge interaction in Quantum Chromodynamics at low energies.

REPORTS ON PROGRESS IN PHYSICS (2023)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Ab initio predictions link the neutron skin of 208Pb to nuclear forces

Baishan Hu, Weiguang Jiang, Takayuki Miyagi, Zhonghao Sun, Andreas Ekstroem, Christian Forssen, Gaute Hagen, Jason D. Holt, Thomas Papenbrock, S. Ragnar Stroberg, Ian Vernon

Summary: The study investigates the influence of nuclear forces on heavy atomic nuclei and provides insights into predicting nuclear properties and neutron stars. By utilizing advanced methods and techniques, researchers can quantitatively predict the properties of Pb-208 and obtain relatively accurate results. The findings demonstrate the importance of realistic forces in heavy atomic nuclei and enable quantitative predictions across the nuclear landscape.

NATURE PHYSICS (2022)

Article Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Design and DSP implementation of a fractional-order detuned laser hyperchaotic circuit with applications in image encryption

Xuejun Li, Jun Mou, Santo Banerjee, Zhisen Wang, Yinghong Cao

Summary: This paper proposes a high-security image cryptosystem based on a fractional-order hyperchaotic detuned laser system (FHDLS), an improved shuffling algorithm, and a DNA mutation diffusion algorithm. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed system performs well in encryption and can effectively resist various attacks.

CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Wave dispersion characteristics of high-speed-rotating laminated nanocomposite cylindrical shells based on four continuum mechanics theories

M. S. H. Al-Furjan, Mostafa Habibi, Farzad Ebrahimi, Kianoosh Mohammadi, Hamed Safarpour

Summary: This paper investigates the wave propagation behavior of a high-speed rotating laminated nanocomposite cylindrical shell using classic, strain gradient, nonlocal and nonlocal strain gradient theories. The results show that wave number, angular velocity, and different types of laminated composites have a significant impact on the phase velocity of the nanocomposite structure.

WAVES IN RANDOM AND COMPLEX MEDIA (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Analysis of bio-convective MHD Blasius and Sakiadis flow with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux model and chemical reaction

Liaqat Ali, Bagh Ali, Xiaomin Liu, Shehzad Ahmed, Murad Ali Shah

Summary: The combined impacts of bio-convection and magnetic field on boundary layer magnetohydrodynamic unsteady Sakiadis and Blasius flow of nanofluid with accretion/ablation of the leading-edge are investigated. The study reveals that the growing strength of the magnetic field reduces the velocity of the boundary layers in both the Sakiadis and Blasius flows. It is also observed that the concentration profile directly decreases in response to the Lewis number, bioconvective Peclet number, and the chemical reaction. The temperature of the fluid rises proportionally with the increasing values of each of the radiative parameter (Rd), Biot number (Bi), and thermophoretic parameter (Nt).

CHINESE JOURNAL OF PHYSICS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

New solutions for the generalized resonant nonlinear Schrodinger equation

Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar, Khalid K. Ali, Mustafa Inc, M. S. Mehanna, Hadi Rezazadeh, Lanre Akinyemi

Summary: In this study, new solutions to the resonant nonlinear Schrodinger's equation are obtained using the Bernoulli sub-ODE method and the (G '/G)-expansion method. The results are illustrated with graphs.

RESULTS IN PHYSICS (2022)

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

New 4D chaotic system with hidden attractors and self-excited attractors and its application in image encryption based on RNG

Li-Hua Gong, Hui-Xin Luo, Rou-Qing Wu, Nan-Run Zhou

Summary: A new 4D chaotic system with self-excited attractors or hidden attractors is designed and its dynamical properties are demonstrated through phase portraits, bifurcation diagrams, and Lyapunov exponents. Furthermore, an analog electronic circuit is designed and implemented for the system, and a random number generator and image encryption algorithm based on the system are provided. The effectiveness of the image encryption system is verified through basic security analysis.

PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS (2022)