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Yeliang Wang

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On-chip Radio Frequency Maser

Room-temperature solid-state masers offer exceptional frequency selectivity and ultra-low noise for weak-signal detection. However, their reliance on bulky metallic resonators has significantly hindered integration, miniaturization, and extension to lower frequencies. Here, we demonstrate the first on-chip radio-frequency maser operating at room temperature, exploiting optically pumped triplet states of pentacene. The device produces stimulated emission at 106.62 MHz and enables ultra-sensitive microwave magnetic-field detection with a sensitivity of ($\sim 10\,\rm{fT/\sqrt{Hz}}$), functioning simultaneously as a local oscillator and a sensor. By actively controlling microwave dissipation, we achieve efficient regulation of the maser output, revealing a key mechanism for tuning emission in open cavity-free systems. This work extends pentacene-based masers into the radio-frequency regime and establishes a highly integrated on-chip architecture for room-temperature masers, offering a new pathway toward portable quantum devices.

quant-ph

Superconducting proximity effect in a strongly correlated charge-transfer insulator

Proximity-induced superconductivity in strongly correlated insulators provides a versatile route for engineering quantum states of matter and artificial systems with tailored functionalities. However, microscopic interplay between superconductivity and correlated insulating states remains poorly understood. Here we use ultralow-temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) to systemically investigate superconducting proximity effects in a charge-transfer insulator. Via STM tip manipulation, atomically sharp lateral junctions composed of superconducting monolayer H-NbSe2 and charge-transfer insulating monolayer T-NbSe2 are constructed, enabling direct access to tunable coupling regimes. In the weak-coupling regime, there is a robust proximity-induced superconducting gap in T-NbSe2, with a reduced gap value relative to that of H-NbSe2. Upon entering the strong-coupling regime, T-NbSe2 exhibits a superconducting gap comparable to that of H-NbSe2, accompanied by pronounced particle-hole-symmetric in-gap bound states, consistent with Yu-Shiba-Rusinov-like excitations. These findings establish monolayer H/T-NbSe2 lateral junctions as a model platform for elucidating superconducting proximity effects in strongly correlated charge-transfer insulators.

cond-mat.supr-con

Realization and manipulation of spiral charge density waves in a two-dimensional metal

Nearly degenerate charge-density-wave (CDW) states play a central role in the competition among collective phenomena. In real materials, however, these states are often intertwined by disorder, hindering their disentanglement and control. Here we show that strain can lift this near-degeneracy and spatially separate distinct CDW states in NbSe2. Using van der Waals (vdW) interactions, we stabilize a micron-scale strain network that produces spatially inhomogeneous strain fields. Within this landscape, the intrinsic 3 * 3 CDW superlattice of pristine NbSe2 transforms into an isolated unidirectional 4 * 1 order under 1D-confined compression, and into a 2 * 2 order under biaxial tension. The 4 * 1 CDW has a multiband origin and exhibits markedly enhanced thermal stability, persisting up to 70 K. At strain-network nodes, it further develops into chiral spiral textures, which can be melted by voltage pulses. These results establish strain as a powerful approach to disentangle, stabilize and manipulate competing electronic orders.

cond-mat.mes-hall

Evidence for monopole-like topological magnetoelectric effect in image potential states

Magnetic monopoles, hypothetical particles behaving as isolated magnetic charges, have long been predicted by theories beyond the standard model but remain elusive in experimental detection. Subsequently, Xiaoliang Qi et al. proposed that magnetic monopoles can be constructed in real space by introducing an active electric field at the interface between a topological insulator and vacuum [Science 323, 1184 (2009)]. Here we use scanning tunneling microscopy in the field-emission regime to realize an active electric-field geometry at the surface of the higher-order topological insulator Bi(111), and observe an anomalous splitting of the image potential states (IPSs). By tuning the dielectric properties of the substrate and film thickness, we considered that the peak-splitting of IPSs is related to the radially active electric field and topological surface states. Combined with phenomenological analysis, this peaksplitting can be attributed to the equivalent magnetic field of monopole-like topological magnetoelectric response. This work establishes field-emission IPS spectroscopy as a sensitive platform for generating active electric fields and probing the resulting image magnetic monopoles at topological surfaces.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Monolithic integration of diverse crystalline thin films on diamond for near-junction thermal management

The pursuit of extreme miniaturization and high power in 6G RF front-ends has cast thermal dissipation as the central challenge. Here, we have demonstrated the monolithic integration of functionally distinct single-crystal thin films, including \b{eta}-Ga2O3, Si, GaN, and LiTaO3, onto a single diamond substrate using a multi-step transfer printing technique. Focusing on the critical \b{eta}-Ga2O3/diamond interface, we achieve an exceptional interfacial thermal conductance (ITC) of 149 MW m-2 K-1 through ultra-high vacuum (UHV) annealing, creating an atomically sharp interface featuring covalent bonding. Vibrational electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) analysis combining with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations reveal that distinctive interfacial phonon modes at the \b{eta}-Ga2O3/diamond heterointerface dominate ultrahigh ITC. We experimentally demonstrate that by improving the ITC, the thermal resistance (Rth) of a diamond-based \b{eta}-Ga2O3 MOSFET is driven to a record-low value of 1.58 K mm W-1, underscoring the critical role of interface engineering in near-junction thermal management for diamond-integrated devices. This work demonstrates a scalable, diamond-based monolithic integration platform designed to solve the near-junction thermal challenges in high-power RF front-ends.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Detecting Axion Dark Matter with an Organic Molecular Maser

We present a novel quantum sensing approach to search for axion-electron interactions around the axion mass of 6 \mueV. In this region, laboratory searches are relatively scarce, and our direct experiment measuring the axion-electron coupling constant reaches the sensitivity of 8 \times 10^{-6} GeV^{-1}. The method, based on an organic molecular maser establishes a proof-of-principle for quantum-enhanced detection, with a corresponding magnetic field sensitivity of 0.85 fT/\sqrt{\rm{Hz}}. The methodology is generic and can be readily extended to other physical systems, further broadening its applicability in quantum sensing and dark matter searches.

hep-ph

Ultrahigh room-temperature hole conductivity in a perovskite cuprate with vanishing electron-correlation

Electron-correlated two-dimensional (2D) cuprates have been extensively studied since the discovery of high-Tc superconductivity, in contrast, the three-dimensional (3D) counterpart perovskite cuprates remain largely unexplored due to their chemical instability and synthesis challenges. Herein, we develop an efficient two-step approach that combines symmetry-selective growth and topotactic oxidization to synthesize high-quality perovskite LaCuO3 films, and furthermore reveal its exotic electronic states. The compressively strained LaCuO3 films exhibit an unexpected ultrahigh p-type conductivity of ~1.5*10^5 S/cm with a hole mobility of ~30 cm2 V-1 s-1 at room-temperature. X-ray absorption spectra and first-principles calculations unveil a ligand-hole state of p-d hybridization with degenerate eg orbitals and light effective mass, indicating nearly-vanishing electron-correlation. These features contrast sharply with 2D cuprates and offer physical insights into the design of high-performance electronic devices.

cond-mat.str-el

Observation of freezing phenomenon in high-dimensional quantum correlation dynamics

Quantum information processing (QIP) based on high-dimensional quantum systems provides unique advantages and new potentials where high-dimensional quantum correlations (QCs) play vital roles. Exploring the resistance of QCs against noises is crucial as QCs are fragile due to complex and unavoidable system-environment interactions. In this study, we investigate the performance of high-dimensional QCs under local dephasing noise using a single nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond. A freezing phenomenon in the high-dimensional quantum discord dynamics was observed, showing discord is robust against local dephasing noise. Utilizing a robustness metric known as freezing index, we found that the discord of qutrits outperforms their qubits counterpart when confronted with dephasing noise. Furthermore, we developed a geometric picture to explain this intriguing freezing phenomenon phenomenon. Our findings highlight the potential of utilizing discord as a physical resource for advancing QIP in high-dimensional quantum settings.

quant-ph

Tracking and fast imaging of a moving object via Fourier modulation

Recently, several single-pixel imaging (SPI) schemes have emerged for imaging fast-moving objects and have shown dramatic results. However, fast image reconstruction of a moving object with high quality is still challenging for SPI, thereby limiting its practical application. In this paper, we present a simultaneous tracking and imaging method that incorporates position encoding and spatial information encoding through Fourier patterns. The utilization of Fourier patterns with specific spatial frequencies ensures robust and accurate object localization. By exploiting the properties of the Fourier transforms, our method achieves a remarkable reduction in time complexity while significantly enhancing image quality. Furthermore, we introduce an optimized sampling strategy specifically designed for small moving objects, significantly reducing the required dwell time for imaging. The proposed method provides a practical solution for real-time tracking, imaging, and edge detection of moving objects, underscoring its considerable potential for diverse applications.

physics.optics

Unusual charge density wave introduced by Janus structure in monolayer vanadium dichalcogenides

As a fundamental structural feature, the symmetry of materials determines the exotic quantum properties in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) with charge density wave (CDW). Breaking the inversion symmetry, the Janus structure, an artificially constructed lattice, provides an opportunity to tune the CDW states and the related properties. However, limited by the difficulties in atomic-level fabrication and material stability, the experimental visualization of the CDW states in 2D TMDs with Janus structure is still rare. Here, using surface selenization of VTe2, we fabricated monolayer Janus VTeSe. With scanning tunneling microscopy, an unusual root13-root13 CDW state with threefold rotational symmetry breaking was observed and characterized. Combined with theoretical calculations, we find this CDW state can be attributed to the charge modulation in the Janus VTeSe, beyond the conventional electron-phonon coupling. Our findings provide a promising platform for studying the CDW states and artificially tuning the electronic properties toward the applications.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Ultra-sensitive solid-state organic molecular microwave quantum receiver

High-accuracy microwave sensing is widely demanded in various fields, ranging from cosmology to microwave quantum technology. Quantum receivers based on inorganic solid-state spin systems are promising candidates for such purpose because of the stability and compatibility, but their best sensitivity is currently limited to a few pT/$\sqrt{\rm{Hz}}$. Here, by utilising an enhanced readout scheme with the state-of-the-art solid-state maser technology, we develop a robust microwave quantum receiver functioned by organic molecular spins at ambient conditions. Owing to the maser amplification, the sensitivity of the receiver achieves 6.14 $\pm$ 0.17 fT/$\sqrt{\rm{Hz}}$ which exceeds three orders of magnitude than that of the inorganic solid-state quantum receivers. The heterodyne detection without additional local oscillators improves bandwidth of the receiver and allows frequency detection. The scheme can be extended to other solid-state spin systems without complicated control pulses and thus enables practical applications such as electron spin resonance spectroscopy, dark matter searches, and astronomical observations.

quant-ph

Intralayer Negative Poisson's Ratio in Two-Dimensional Black Arsenic by Strain Engineering

Negative Poisson's ratio as the anomalous characteristic generally exists in artificial architectures, such as re-entrant and honeycomb structures. The structures with negative Poisson's ratio have attracted intensive attention due to their unique auxetic effect and many promising applications in shear resistant and energy absorption fields. However, experimental observation of negative Poisson's ratio in natural materials barely happened, although various two-dimensional layered materials are predicted in theory. Herein, we report the anisotropic Raman response and the intrinsic intralayer negative Poisson's ratio of two-dimensional natural black arsenic (b-As) via strain engineering strategy. The results were evident by the detailed Raman spectrum of b-As under uniaxial strain together with density functional theory calculations. It is found that b-As was softer along the armchair than zigzag direction. The anisotropic mechanical features and van der Waals interactions play essential roles in strain-dependent Raman shifts and negative Poisson's ratio in the natural b-As along zigzag direction. This work may shed a light on the mechanical properties and potential applications of two-dimensional puckered materials.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Observation of fourfold Dirac nodal line semimetal and its unconventional surface responses in sonic crystals

Three-dimensional nodal line semimetals (NLSMs) provide remarkable importance for both enrich topological physics and wave management. However, NLSMs realized in acoustic systems are twofold bands degenerate, which are called Weyl NLSMs. Here, we first report on the experimental observation of novel Dirac NLSMs with fourfold degenerate in sonic crystals. We reveal that the topological properties of the Dirac NLSMs are entirely different than that of the conventional Weyl NLSMs. The Berry phase related to the Dirac nodal line (DNL) is 2π, which results in the surface responses of the Dirac NLSMs with two radically different situations: a torus surface state occupying the entire surface Brillouin zone (SBZ) and without any surface state in the SBZ. We further reveal that topological surface arcs caused by DNL can change from open to closed contours. The findings of Dirac NLSMs and their unique surface response may provoke exciting frontiers for flexible manipulation of acoustic surface waves.

physics.app-ph

Optical bulk-boundary dichotomy in a quantum spin Hall insulator

The bulk-boundary correspondence is a key concept in topological quantum materials. For instance, a quantum spin Hall insulator features a bulk insulating gap with gapless helical boundary states protected by the underlying Z2 topology. However, the bulk-boundary dichotomy and distinction are rarely explored in optical experiments, which can provide unique information about topological charge carriers beyond transport and electronic spectroscopy techniques. Here, we utilize mid-infrared absorption micro-spectroscopy and pump-probe micro-spectroscopy to elucidate the bulk-boundary optical responses of Bi4Br4, a recently discovered room-temperature quantum spin Hall insulator. Benefiting from the low energy of infrared photons and the high spatial resolution, we unambiguously resolve a strong absorption from the boundary states while the bulk absorption is suppressed by its insulating gap. Moreover, the boundary absorption exhibits a strong polarization anisotropy, consistent with the one-dimensional nature of the topological boundary states. Our infrared pump-probe microscopy further measures a substantially increased carrier lifetime for the boundary states, which reaches one nanosecond scale. The nanosecond lifetime is about one to two orders longer than that of most topological materials and can be attributed to the linear dispersion nature of the helical boundary states. Our findings demonstrate the optical bulk-boundary dichotomy in a topological material and provide a proof-of-principal methodology for studying topological optoelectronics.

cond-mat.mes-hall

Layer sliding and twisting induced electronic transitions in correlated magnetic 1T-NbSe2 bilayers

Correlated two-dimensional (2D) layers, like 1T-phases of TaS2, TaSe2 and NbSe2, exhibit rich tunability through varying interlayer couplings, which promotes the understanding of electron-correlation in the 2D limit. However, the coupling mechanism is, so far, poorly understood and was tentatively ascribed to interactions among the d_(z^2 ) orbitals of Ta or Nb atoms. Here, we theoretically show that the interlayer hybridization and localization strength of interfacial Se pz orbitals, rather than Nb d_(z^2 ) orbitals, govern the variation of electron-correlated properties upon interlayer sliding or twisting in correlated magnetic 1T-NbSe2 bilayers. Each of the both layers is in a star-of-David (SOD) charge-density-wave phase. Geometric and electronic structures, and magnetic properties of 28 different stacking configurations were examined and analyzed using density-functional-theory calculations. We found that the SOD contains a localized region (Reg-L), in which interlayer Se pz hybridization plays a paramount role in varying the energy levels of the two Hubbard bands. These variations lead to three electronic transitions among four insulating states, which demonstrated the effectiveness of interlayer interactions to modulate correlated magnetic properties in a prototypical correlated magnetic insulator.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Single-pixel imaging of a translational object

Image-free tracking methods based on single-pixel detectors (SPDs) can track a moving object at a very high frame rate, but they rarely can achieve simultaneous imaging of such an object. In this study, we propose a method for simultaneously obtaining the relative displacements and images of a translational object. Four binary Fourier patterns and two differential Hadamard patterns are used to modulate one frame of the object and then modulated light signals are obtained by SPD. The relative displacements and image of the moving object can be gradually obtained along with the detection. The proposed method does not require any prior knowledge of the object and its motion. The method has been verified by simulations and experiments, achieving a frame rate of 3332 Hz to acquire relative displacements of a translational object at a spatial resolution of $128 \times 128$ pixels using a 20000-Hz digital micro-mirror device. This proposed method can broaden the application of image-free tracking methods and obtain spatial information about moving objects.

physics.optics

Recent advances of defect-induced spin and valley polarized states in graphene

Electrons in graphene have fourfold spin and valley degeneracies owing to the unique bipartite honeycomb lattice and an extremely weak spin-orbit coupling, which can support a series of broken symmetry states. Atomic-scale defects in graphene are expected to lift these degenerate degrees of freedom at the nanoscale, and hence, lead to rich quantum states, highlighting promising directions for spintronics and valleytronics. In this article, we mainly review the recent scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) advances on the spin and/or valley polarized states induced by an individual atomic-scale defect in graphene, including a single-carbon vacancy, a nitrogen-atom dopant, and a hydrogen-atom chemisorption. Lastly, we give a perspective in this field.

cond-mat.mes-hall

Layer-by-layer growth of bilayer graphene single-crystals enabled by self-transmitting catalytic activity

Direct growth of large-area vertically stacked two-dimensional (2D) van der Waal (vdW) materials is a prerequisite for their high-end applications in integrated electronics, optoelectronics and photovoltaics. Currently, centimetre- to even metre-scale monolayers of single-crystal graphene (MLG) and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) have been achieved by epitaxial growth on various single-crystalline substrates. However, in principle, this success in monolayer epitaxy seems extremely difficult to be replicated to bi- or few-layer growth, as the full coverage of the first layer was believed to terminate the reactivity of those adopting catalytic metal surfaces. Here, we report an exceptional layer-by-layer chemical vapour deposition (CVD) growth of large size bi-layer graphene single-crystals, enabled by self-transmitting catalytic activity from platinum (Pt) surfaces to the outermost graphene layers. In-situ growth and real-time surveillance experiments, under well-controlled environments, unambiguously verify that the growth does follow the layer-by-layer mode on open surfaces of MLG/Pt(111). First-principles calculations indicate that the transmittal of catalytic activity is allowed by an appreciable electronic hybridisation between graphene overlayers and Pt surfaces, enabling catalytic dissociation of hydrocarbons and subsequently direct graphitisation of their radicals on the outermost sp2 carbon surface. This self-transmitting catalytic activity is also proven to be robust for tube-furnace CVD in fabricating single-crystalline graphene bi-, tri- and tetra-layers, as well as h-BN few-layers. Our findings offer an exceptional strategy for potential controllable, layer-by-layer and wafer-scale growth of vertically stacked few-layered 2D single crystals.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci