scholarly journals In situ transport characterization of magnetic states in Nb/Co superconductor/ferromagnet heterostructures

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 913-923
Author(s):  
Olena M Kapran ◽  
Roman Morari ◽  
Taras Golod ◽  
Evgenii A Borodianskyi ◽  
Vladimir Boian ◽  
...  

Employment of the non-trivial proximity effect in superconductor/ferromagnet (S/F) heterostructures for the creation of novel superconducting devices requires accurate control of magnetic states in complex thin-film multilayers. In this work, we study experimentally in-plane transport properties of microstructured Nb/Co multilayers. We apply various transport characterization techniques, including magnetoresistance, Hall effect, and the first-order-reversal-curves (FORC) analysis. We demonstrate how FORC can be used for detailed in situ characterization of magnetic states. It reveals that upon reduction of the external field, the magnetization in ferromagnetic layers first rotates in a coherent scissor-like manner, then switches abruptly into the antiparallel state and after that splits into the polydomain state, which gradually turns into the opposite parallel state. The polydomain state is manifested by a profound enhancement of resistance caused by a flux-flow phenomenon, triggered by domain stray fields. The scissor state represents the noncollinear magnetic state in which the unconventional odd-frequency spin-triplet order parameter should appear. The non-hysteretic nature of this state allows for reversible tuning of the magnetic orientation. Thus, we identify the range of parameters and the procedure for in situ control of devices based on S/F heterostructures.

Reproduction ◽  
2000 ◽  
pp. 325-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Calvo ◽  
LM Pastor ◽  
S Bonet ◽  
E Pinart ◽  
M Ventura

Lectin histochemistry was used to perform in situ characterization of the glycoconjugates present in boar testis and epididymis. Thirteen horseradish peroxidase- or digoxigenin-labelled lectins were used in samples obtained from healthy fertile boars. The acrosomes of the spermatids were stained intensely by lectins with affinity for galactose and N-acetyl-galactosamine residues, these being soybean, peanut and Ricinus communis agglutinins. Sertoli cells were stained selectively by Maackia ammurensis agglutinin. The lamina propria of seminiferous tubules showed the most intense staining with fucose-binding lectins. The Golgi area and the apical part of the principal cells of the epididymis were stained intensely with many lectins and their distribution was similar in the three zones of the epididymis. On the basis of lectin affinity, both testis and epididymis appear to have N- and O-linked glycoconjugates. Spermatozoa from different epididymal regions showed different expression of terminal galactose and N-acetyl-galactosamine. Sialic acid (specifically alpha2,3 neuraminic-5 acid) was probably incorporated into spermatozoa along the extratesticular ducts. These findings indicate that the development and maturation of boar spermatozoa are accompanied by changes in glycoconjugates. As some lectins stain cellular or extracellular compartments specifically, these lectins could be useful markers in histopathological evaluation of diseases of boar testis and epididymis.


1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Arulanandan ◽  
Y. Dafalias ◽  
L. R. Herrmann ◽  
A. Anandarajah ◽  
N. Meegoda

2016 ◽  
Vol 108 (21) ◽  
pp. 211902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Chen ◽  
Nobumichi Tamura ◽  
Alastair MacDowell ◽  
Richard D. James

ACS Catalysis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1464-1484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Han ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Yi Yu ◽  
Zhi Liu

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 3958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Irimia ◽  
Rob Kortekaas ◽  
Maurice H. M. Janssen

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Shuang Yi Liu ◽  
Min Min Tang ◽  
Ai Kah Soh ◽  
Liang Hong

In-situ characterization of the mechanical behavior of geckos spatula has been carried out in detail using multi-mode AFM system. Combining successful application of a novel AFM mode, i.e. Harmonix microscopy, the more detail elastic properties of spatula is brought to light. The results obtained show the variation of the mechanical properties on the hierarchical level of a seta, even for the different locations, pad and stalk of the spatula. A model, which has been validated using the existing experimental data and phenomena as well as theoretical predictions for geckos adhesion, crawling and self-cleaning of spatulae, is proposed in this paper. Through contrast of adhesive and craw ability of the gecko on the surfaces with different surface roughness, and measurement of the surface adhesive behaviors of Teflon, the most effective adhesion of the gecko is more dependent on the intrinsic properties of the surface which is adhered.


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