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Wenxi Fang

Publications and source records attributed to Wenxi Fang.

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arXiv2026

Quantum optoelectronics in semiconductor solar cell materials and devices

We analyze the integration of quantum optical phenomena, such as cavity quantum electrodynamics (CQED), Fabry Perot resonances, and strong light-matter coupling, into the design and engineering of next generation photovoltaic systems. We examine how these phenomena can be harnessed through photonic structures including optical cavities, plasmonic materials, and metasurfaces to improve light trapping, absorption, and carrier dynamics in future solar cell devices. Specific focus is given to semiconductor materials such as perovskites, organics, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD), cadmium telluride (CdTe), and silicon. For perovskite solar cells, we analyze device architectures, interfacial engineering with hyperbranched polymers, and additive optimization using molecular dopants and nanosheets to enhance film morphology and stability. We further examine laser-based metrology for thin-film characterization and coherent spectroscopy techniques involving frequency combs and high-harmonic generation. The paper also shows how machine learning (ML), combined with density functional theory (DFT), accelerates material screening and performance prediction for next-generation solar cell absorbers. These developments demonstrate how quantum optoelectronic design principles are transforming photovoltaic research and enabling higher efficiency, stability, and functionality in solar energy devices.

physics.optics↗

arXiv2026

Organic liquid scintillator neutrino detector experiment, theoretical modeling, and computational simulation

The Liquid Scintillator Neutrino Detector (LSND) experiment aimed at investigating neutrino oscillations, particularly the transformation of muon-type antineutrinos ($\overlineν_μ$) into electron-type antineutrinos ($\overlineν_e$). This phenomenon challenges the Standard Model's assumption of massless neutrinos. The LSND employed a large organic liquid scintillator (LS) to detect low-energy neutrino interactions, enhanced by the addition of metal ions such as gadolinium (Gd) for improved signal sensitivity and noise suppression. Theoretical modeling and simulations are used in this paper to accurately interpret experimental results. The FLUKA Monte Carlo code was employed to simulate particle interactions and transport in the detector. Key processes modeled included neutrino interactions ($\overlineν_e + p \to e^+ + n$), neutron capture ($n + p \to d + γ$), and the corresponding light output in the scintillator. The simulations accounted for quenching effects using Birks' law, enabling precise predictions of light yield and detector response to secondary particles. Neutrino fluxes from decay-at-rest (DAR) and decay-in-flight (DIF) processes were calculated, capturing the energy spectra of neutrinos generated by pion and muon decays. Pion production cross-sections and light output efficiency for various particles were also modeled to understand detector performance comprehensively. The theoretical modeling and simulation framework validated the experimental observations and provided insights into the detector's sensitivity and limitations. The LSND results hinted at deviations from the Standard Model, stimulating further investigations into neutrino oscillations and the potential existence of sterile neutrinos.

physics.ins-det↗

arXiv2026

Effect of Al-Zn alloy wafer grain boundary diffusion on the magnetism and microstructure of sintered NdFeB magnets

This study systematically investigates Al-Zn grain boundary diffusion (GBD) treatment on sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets using $Al_{80}Zn_{20}$ alloy sheets as the diffusion source. The alloy sheets were placed at both ends of cylindrical samples and diffusion-annealed at 900$^\circ$C and 700$^\circ$C for 7 hours under vacuum ($\leq5\times10^{-3}$ Pa), followed by tempering at 500$^\circ$C for 2 hours. Magnetic measurements show that coercivity increases from 951.5kA/m in the untreated sample to 1158.2kA/m at 900$^\circ$C (a gain of 206.7kA/m, 21.7\%) and to 1039.6kA/m at 700$^\circ$C (a gain of 88.1kA/m, 9.3\%), while remanence declines modestly from 1282mT to 1256mT after the high-temperature treatment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) analyses reveal that the 900$^\circ$C treatment produces a thinner, more continuous grain boundary phase and a distinct core-shell structure around the main-phase grains. EDS mapping shows that Al preferentially enriches the shell region of the $Nd_2Fe_{14}B$ grains, while Zn predominantly resides in the grain boundary phase, where it lowers the melting point of the intergranular phase and improves its fluidity. XRD confirms that no secondary phases are formed, though a slight lattice expansion suggests partial Al substitution for Fe in the main phase. Verified by computational analysis, the coercivity enhancement is attributed to three synergistic factors: improved grain boundary decoupling, the formation of a high-anisotropy shell layer that strengthens domain-wall pinning, and the smoothing of grain edges to suppress reverse-domain nucleation. Overall, the 900$\circ$C treatment proves considerably more effective than 700$\circ$C, providing a non-heavy-rare-earth pathway for enhancing coercivity in sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets for high-temperature applications.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci↗

arXiv2026

Modeling rare-earth and energy materials supply chains under theoretical China-outer-Mongolia political reunification scenarios

Critical rare earth elements, lithium, copper, and coal underpin global clean energy transitions and advanced manufacturing, yet China faces persistent supply volatility and resource security risks amid fragmented cross-border mineral trade with Outer Mongolia. This paper constructs a dynamic partial equilibrium Stackelberg supply chain model spanning ten years, integrating three geographic nodes: Outer Mongolia's mineral extraction sector, Baotou's rare earth processing hub in Inner Mongolia, and residual demand from the Rest of the World (RoW). The model endogenizes core mechanisms including mineral supply curves constrained by infrastructure stock, lagged capital accumulation, Leontief processing production functions, profit-driven investment, and optimal export tax policy maximizing China's discounted social welfare. Three comparative scenarios are calibrated and simulated: a baseline status-quo trade framework, deep Sino-Mongolian resource integration, and a delayed cross-border infrastructure counterfactual.

physics.comp-ph↗