The present paper introduces a quantum weak measurement (WM) scheme for the measurement of the complex magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE). We achieve the simultaneous measurement of the Kerr rotation angle and the ellipticity in a single WM process by utilizing two auxiliary pointers derived from the same meter state. The experimental measurement precision for both the Kerr rotation angle and the ellipticity is capable of reaching 10−4 deg. This technique is also employed for the determination of the complex magneto-optical constant Q. The proposed method overcomes the limitation of acquiring the complex magneto-optical Kerr parameters through a multi-step measurement process, which was previously encountered. This breakthrough holds immense significance for efficiently measuring and applying the complex MOKE with high precision and cost-effectiveness.

经式8-羟基喹啉铝(mer-Alq₃)是一种光电性能优良的小分子有机半导体发光材料. 本文采用密度泛函理论(DFT)B3LYP/6-31G*方法和基组对其进行结构优化, 计算并研究了该分子的红外光谱、拉曼光谱和前线轨道. 计算得到的红外光谱、拉曼光谱均与实验相符. 前线轨道表明基态最高占据轨道(HOMO)的电子云主要集中在苯酚环, 最低未占据轨道(LUMO)的电子云主要集中在吡啶环. 用含时密度泛函理论(TD-DFT)计算得到紫外-可见吸收光谱, 采用空穴-电子分析法研究了电子激发特征. 结果表明: 电子从基态到激发态的跃迁, 主要是8-羟基喹啉环内或环间的电荷转移, 以π-π^*跃迁为主, 包括局域激发和电荷转移激发两种类型. 本工作对mer-Alq₃分子发光机理提出更深入的认识, 能为进一步提高该分子发光效率和调控分子的发光范围提供一定的理论指导.

Memristors have unique non-volatile characteristics that potentially can emulate biological synapses for applications in neural computing systems. However, the random formation of conductive filaments in these devices can cause various unreliability problems. In this work, films of a composite of ZnO nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes were prepared as functional layers for memristors by an in-situ growing strategy (ZnO@CNT-IS) using a straightforward high-temperature annealing treatment. This approach allowed for the formation of a high-quality films with uniform loading of ZnO nanoparticles on the carbon nanotubes, which contributed to a lower formation energy for oxygen vacancies and increased electron transfer rate. As a result, the memristors exhibited faster switching response speed, lower power consumption, and a stabilised switching ratio even after 2000 switching cycles. Based on the analog switching behaviour, the ZnO@CNT-IS-based devices showed significant biological synapse functions and plasticity, indicating their potential for high-density storage and neuromorphic computing.

The phase-selective controlled synthesis of Cs₄PbBr₆ and CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals was realized by adjusting the dosage of oleic acid.

The rapid growth in population and industrialization have significantly increased global energy demand, placing immense pressure on finite and environmentally harmful conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources. In this context, the development of hybrid electrocatalysts presents a crucial solution for energy conversion and storage, addressing environmental challenges while meeting rising energy needs. In this study, the fabrication of a novel bifunctional catalyst, copper nickel aluminum spinel (Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄) supported on graphitic carbon nitride (GCN), using a solid-state synthesis process is reported. Because of its effective interface design and spinel cubic structure, the Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄/GCN nanocomposite, as synthesized, performs exceptionally well in electrochemical energy conversion, such as the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and energy storage. In particular, compared to noble metals, Pt/C- and IrO₂-based water-splitting cells require higher voltages (1.70 V), while for the Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄/GCN nanocomposite, a voltage of 1.49 V is sufficient to generate a current density of 10 mA cm⁻² in an alkaline solution. When used as supercapacitor electrode materials, Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄/GCN nanocomposites show a specific capacitance of 1290 F g⁻¹ at a current density of 1 A g⁻¹ and maintain a specific capacitance of 609 F g⁻¹ even at a higher current density of 5 A g⁻¹, suggesting exceptional rate performance and charge storage capacity. The electrode’s exceptional capacitive properties were further confirmed through the determination of the roughness factor (Rf), which represents surface heterogeneity and active area enhancement, with a value of 345.5. These distinctive characteristics render the Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄/GCN composite a compelling alternative to fossil fuels in the ongoing quest for a viable replacement. Undoubtedly, the creation of the Cu_0.5Ni_0.5Al₂O₄/GCN composite represents a significant breakthrough in addressing the energy crisis and environmental concerns. Owing to its unique composition and electrocatalytic characteristics, it is considered a feasible choice in the pursuit of ecologically sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.