Observing light-induced Floquet band gaps in the longitudinal conductivity of graphene

Floquet engineering presents a versatile method of dynamically controlling material properties. The light-induced Floquet-Bloch bands of graphene feature band gaps, which have not yet been observed directly. We propose optical longitudinal conductivity as a realistic observable to detect light-induced Floquet band gaps in graphene. These gaps manifest as resonant features in the conductivity, when resolved with respect to the probing frequency and the driving field strength. The electron distribution follows the light-induced Floquet-Bloch bands, resulting in a natural interpretation as occupations of these bands. Furthermore, we show that there are population inversions of the Floquet-Bloch bands at the band gaps for sufficiently strong driving field strengths. This strongly reduces the conductivity at the corresponding frequencies. Therefore our proposal puts forth not only an unambiguous demonstration of light-induced Floquet-Bloch bands, which advances the field of Floquet engineering in solids, but also points out the control of transport properties via light, that derives from the electron distribution on these bands.

CORRECT DETERMINATION OF INTEGRAL CONDUCTIVITY IN SOLVING INCORRECT INVERSE PROBLEMS OF ELECTROMAGNEIC LOGGING

The paper suggests and investigates a problem statement of well-logging inverse problem that is based on the integral conductivity parameter to describe a geoelectric section. Approach was introduced for a layered cylindrical model with radially heterogeneous continuous distribution of electric properties that parametrize the problem with a function of total longitudinal conductivity. The results of hydrodynamic modeling for oil/fresh water- and brine-based drilling muds were used to study multiple propagation resistivity tool signal equivalency for two classes of models with continuous and piece-wise constant conductivity distribution. Physically based algorithm enabling one to convert one model class to the other, preserving the signal equivalency was proposed. It was demonstrated that the radial models with different radial conductivity distribution and similar integral conductivity curves are equivalent. This fact lays a rationale of using the integral conductivity parameters along with conductivity while inversion. The integral conductivity parameter can be used to build the functionals, whose minimization improves algorithm stability and enables determining functional parameters in hydrodynamic filtration models.

Using Geo-electric Techniques for Vulnerability and Groundwater Potential Analysis of Aquifers in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria

In Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria, twenty vertical electrical sounding (VES) were performed to delineate vulnerability and transmissivity of identified aquifer within the study area. Hydraulic parameters (transverse resistance, longitudinal conductivity, hydraulic conductivity and transmissivity) were delineated from geoelectrical parameters (depth, thickness, and apparent resistance). The geo- parameters of the aquifer: apparent resistance from 1000.590 to 1914.480, thickness from 42.850 – 66.490 m and 65.530 to 100.400 m of depth. The estimated hydraulic parameters of the aquifers are transverse resistance 54264.383 - 104568.898 Ωm, longitudinal conductance 0.029 – 0.062 mho, hydraulic conductivity 0.664 – 2.015 m/day and transmis- sivity between 4.167 and 13.963 m2/day. All aquifers have poor protective capacity, 40 percent of the aquifers have low classification with smaller withdrawal potential for local groundwater supply, while 60 percent of the delineated aquifer has intermediate classification and withdrawal potential for local groundwater supply. Due to its groundwater supply potential and protective capacity, the eastern part of the study area has stronger groundwater potential.

Geophysical research at the Revda intersection of the Serov-Mauk regional fault

Research aim is to study the characteristic features of geophysical fields over the main geological structures in the zone of influence of the Serov-Mauk regional fault in the Middle Urals. Methodology. Electromagnetic studies included an express version of audiomagnetotelluric sounding (AMT) with a broadband OMAR-2m receiver (Institute of Geophysics UB RAS, Ekaterinburg). Office processing is based on obtaining frequency spectra of impedance using fast Fourier transform, and their transformation into deep sections of electrophysical parameters of the medium. Magnetic prospecting was carried out using GEM GSM-19T proton magnetometer (GEM Systems, Canada). Gamma-field survey was carried out with a survey radiometer SRP-68-01 (Electron, Zhovti Vody). Results. Based on observation processing results, high-quality sections of electrical resistivity and effective longitudinal conductivity were constructed on the parametric profile, as well as graphs of magnetic and radiation fields. The studies revealed features of change in the electrophysical parameters and potential fields over various geological structures of the near-contact fault zone. Summary. The signs of the main geologic features border lines were identified by changes in physical properties. The lithological and tectonic boundaries have been identified of a complex rock assemblage adjacent to the regional fault according to the characteristic anomalies of geophysical parameters. Geophysical survey results comply with the real geological conditions of the study area.

Magnetotransport and complexity of holographic metal-insulator transitions

We study the magnetotransport in a minimal holographic setup of a metal- insulator transition in two spatial dimensions. Some generic features are obtained without referring to the non-linear details of the holographic theory. The temperature dependence of resistivity is found to be well scaled with a single parameter T0, which approaches zero at some critical charge density ρc, and increases as a power law T0∼ |ρ − ρc|1/2 both in metallic (ρ > ρc) and insulating (ρ < ρc) regions in the vicinity of the transition. Similar features also happen by changing the disorder strength as well as magnetic field. By requiring a positive definite longitudinal conductivity in the presence of an applied magnetic field restricts the allowed parameter space of theory parameters. We explicitly check the consistency of parameter range for two representative models, and compute the optical conductivities for both metallic and insulating phases, from which a disorder- induced transfer of spectral weight from low to high energies is manifest. We construct the phase diagram in terms of temperature and disorder strength. The complexity during the transition is studied and is found to be not a good probe to the metal-insulator transition.

Giant, unconventional anomalous Hall effect in the metallic frustrated magnet candidate, KV3Sb5

The anomalous Hall effect (AHE) is one of the most fundamental phenomena in physics. In the highly conductive regime, ferromagnetic metals have been the focus of past research. Here, we report a giant extrinsic AHE in KV3Sb5, an exfoliable, highly conductive semimetal with Dirac quasiparticles and a vanadium Kagome net. Even without report of long range magnetic order, the anomalous Hall conductivity reaches 15,507 Ω−1 cm−1 with an anomalous Hall ratio of ≈ 1.8%; an order of magnitude larger than Fe. Defying theoretical expectations, KV3Sb5 shows enhanced skew scattering that scales quadratically, not linearly, with the longitudinal conductivity, possibly arising from the combination of highly conductive Dirac quasiparticles with a frustrated magnetic sublattice. This allows the possibility of reaching an anomalous Hall angle of 90° in metals. This observation raises fundamental questions about AHEs and opens new frontiers for AHE and spin Hall effect exploration, particularly in metallic frustrated magnets.

Study of the technogenesis of the Degtyarsky mine by audio-magnetotelluric express sounding

The audio-magnetotelluric express sounding was performed at four sections crossing the mine field of the currently not functioning Degtyarsky mine. Field measurements were carried out by a universal broadband receiver “OMAR-2m” with active electromagnetic field sensors developed at the Institute of Geophysics UB RAS. Based on the obtained data, deep sections of the electrophysical parameters of the medium – apparent resistivity and effective longitudinal conductivity – are drawn. The nature of the geoelectric structure of the section allows mapping of the major lithochemical contamination plume and identifying the tectonic disturbance zones that drain aggressive mine waters. The mine waters of the Degtyarsky mine are a source of dangerous technogenic pollution. Despite the neutralization of surface runoff, underground routes of acidic water migration occur along tectonic cracks, primarily in the zone of the regional Serovsko-Mauksky fault. Tectonic zones in the mine area contain contaminated fissure-vein water, which is transited at a depth of 70 to over 200 m. Discharging ascending springs of such waters can be located at a great distance from controlled hydrological objects and pollute sources of drinking and household water supply. Urban development in the western and eastern parts of Degtyarsk does not fall within the distribution zone of polluted water. The southern part of the city is located beyond the watershed of the mine water flow area, but a danger of local contamination by tectonic disturbance zones remains possible. The worst environmental situation is observed in the northern outskirts of Degtyarsk, which falls into the area of heavy pollution of underground and surface waters. Besides, acidic fumes from the flooded Kolchedanny quarry can affect the health of city residents when emitted to the atmosphere.

Power Spectrum in the Conductive Terrestrial Ionosphere

Stochastic differential equation of the phase fluctuations is derived for the collision conductive magnetized plasma in the polar ionosphere applying the complex geometrical optics approximation. Calculating second order statistical moments it was shown that the contribution of the longitudinal conductivity substantially exceeds both Pedersen and Hall’s conductivities. Experimentally observing the broadening of the spatial power spectrum of scattered electromagnetic waves which equivalent to the brightness is analyzed for the elongated ionospheric irregularities. It was shown that the broadening of the spectrum and shift of its maximum in the plane of the location of an external magnetic field (main plane) less than in perpendicular plane for plasmonic structures having linear scale tenth of kilometer; and substantially depends on the penetration angle of an incident wave in the conductive collision turbulent magnetized ionospheric plasma. The angle-of-arrival (AOA) in the main plane has the asymmetric Gaussian form while in the perpendicular plane increases at small anisotropy factors and then tends to the saturation for the power-low spectrum characterizing electron density fluctuations. Longitudinal conductivity fluctuations increase the AOAs of scattered radiation than in magnetized plasma with permittivity fluctuations. Broadening of the temporal spectrum containing the drift velocity of elongated ionospheric irregularities in the polar ionosphere allows to solve the reverse problem restoring experimentally measured velocity of the plasma streams and characteristic linear scales of anisotropic irregularities in the terrestrial ionosphere.

The Influence of External Factors on Quantum Magnetic Effects in Electronic Semiconductor Structures

A theory is constructed of the temperature dependence of quantum oscillation phenomena in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors, taking into account the thermal smearing of Landau levels. Oscillations of longitudinal electrical conductivity in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors at various temperatures are studied. An integral expression is obtained for the longitudinal conductivity in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors, taking into account the diffuse broadening of the Landau levels. A formula is obtained for the dependence of the oscillations of longitudinal electrical conductivity on the band gap of narrow-gap semiconductors. The calculation results are compared with experimental data.

Modeling on the temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility and electrical conductivity oscillations in narrow-gap semiconductors

Electrical conductivity oscillations, magnetic susceptibility oscillations and electronic heat capacity oscillations for narrow-gap electronic semiconductors are considered at different temperatures. A theory is constructed of the temperature dependence of quantum oscillation phenomena in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors, taking into account the thermal smearing of Landau levels. Oscillations of longitudinal electrical conductivity in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors at various temperatures are studied. An integral expression is obtained for the longitudinal conductivity in narrow-gap electronic semiconductors, taking into account the diffuse broadening of the Landau levels. A formula is obtained for the dependence of the oscillations of longitudinal electrical conductivity on the bandgap of narrow-gap semiconductors. The theory is compared with the experimental results of [Formula: see text]. A theory is constructed of the temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility oscillations for narrow-gap electronic semiconductors. Using these oscillations of magnetic susceptibility, the cyclotron effective masses of electrons are determined. The calculation results are compared with experimental data. The proposed model explains the experimental results in [Formula: see text] at different temperatures.