International Journal of Physics | Vol. 16, No. 12, December 2025 | pp. 89–96
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000188
Research Article
Title: Resonant Energy Transfer Kinetic Profiles between Quantum Dots and Phosphorene Monolayers
Names of Authors: T. H. Nguyen¹, M. G. Richter²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ Department of Physics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
² Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Stuttgart, Germany
Abstract: Hybrid low-dimensional semiconductor frameworks combine zero-dimensional and two-dimensional characteristics to enable advanced light-harvesting systems, nanoscale optical pathways, and highly adaptive optoelectronic switches. This paper evaluates non-radiative Förster resonant energy transfer (FRET) dynamics between colloidal cadmium selenide (CdSe) quantum dots and pristine chemical vapor deposition phosphorene monolayers. The hybrid interfaces were fabricated via sequential layer deposition routines onto high-purity quartz substrates. We performed steady-state photoluminescence and time-resolved single-photon counting tracks at an operating temperature of 300 K. The experimental measurements reveal a profound 84.0% quenching of the quantum dot photoluminescence emission when phase-coupled to the phosphorene sheets. Concurrently, the average fluorescence lifetime of the CdSe quantum dots decreased from 5.2 ns down to 0.83 ns. This lifetime shortening yields a calculated FRET efficiency of 84.0% with a corresponding energy migration rate of 1.01 ns⁻¹. The donor-acceptor boundary separation distance was determined to be 3.6 nm using the standard mathematical equations of the Förster model. These rapid near-field energy dynamics provide core physical data for designing hyper-sensitive thin-film photodetectors.
Keywords: Quantum dots; phosphorene; resonant energy transfer; fluorescence lifetime; hybrid nanostructures; optoelectronics
Manuscript Timeline: Received: August 18, 2025; Revised: October 10, 2025; Accepted: November 02, 2025; Published: December 16, 2025
Citation: Nguyen, T. H., & Richter, M. G. (2025). Resonant Energy Transfer Kinetic Profiles between Quantum Dots and Phosphorene Monolayers. International Journal of Physics, 16(12), 89–96.
International Journal of Physics | Vol. 15, No. 11, November 2025 | pp. 81–88
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000187
Research Article
Title: Density Functional Theory Analysis of Catalytic Oxygen Transformation on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Layers
Names of Authors: A. L. Silva¹, H. L. Mueller²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ Institute of Physics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
² Institut für Kernphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract: The electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is essential for chemical solar energy conversion networks and modern water-splitting setups. This investigation uses density functional theory calculations to analyze the catalytic performance and reaction mechanisms of oxygen transformation on nitrogen-doped carbon nanoribbons. We modeled three distinct configurations: edge pyridinic, center pyrrolic, and quaternary nitrogen doping patterns. Free energy profiles for intermediate steps leading to molecular oxygen (*OH, *O, and *OOH) were computed using the computational hydrogen electrode framework. The calculations demonstrate that edge pyridinic nitrogen sites lower the activation barrier for the rate-determining step (*O -> *OOH) to 0.48 eV. This value is significantly lower than the 1.25 eV barrier calculated for pristine carbon surfaces. The overpotential required to trigger selective oxygen evolution on pyridinic configurations was estimated at -0.42 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode. Charge density difference mappings show that nitrogen doping induces localized spin polarization and electron deficiency on adjacent carbon atoms. This electronic reconfiguration stabilizes the adsorbed intermediates. These quantum mechanical insights provide theoretical guidelines for developing metal-free, carbon-based catalysts for efficient solar fuel production plants.
Keywords: Oxygen evolution reaction; density functional theory; nitrogen-doped carbon; electrocatalysis; reaction mechanism; overpotential
Manuscript Timeline: Received: July 12, 2025; Revised: September 04, 2025; Accepted: September 22, 2025; Published: November 12, 2025
Citation: Silva, A. L., & Mueller, H. L. (2025). Density Functional Theory Analysis of Catalytic Oxygen Transformation on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Layers. International Journal of Physics, 16(11), 81–88.
International Journal of Physics | Vol. 16, No. 10, October 2025 | pp. 73–80
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000186
Research Article
Title: Finite Element Modeling of Acoustic Wave Scattering and Tunable Attenuation in Porous Piezoceramic Lattices
Names of Authors: P. J. O’Connor¹, V. I. Morozov²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
² Institute of High Pressure Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Troitsk, Russia
Abstract: Controlling acoustic wave transmission paths and focal spots in fluid-saturated structural arrays is essential for developing non-destructive evaluation systems, ultrasound medical diagnostics, and underwater sonar grids. This study presents a finite element modeling approach to simulate acoustic wave scattering and track focus tuning profiles within a gradient-index porous piezoceramic metamaterial matrix. The mathematical model integrates Biot's dynamic equations of poroelasticity with a generalized piezoelectric constitutive framework to account for electro-mechanical coupling under variable external electrical shunting networks. Numerical simulations were executed across an ultrasonic frequency spectrum from 20.0 kHz to 600.0 kHz. The computational results demonstrate that introducing active inductive-capacitive shunts induces a strong, tunable focus alteration for the fast compressional wave mode at 210.0 kHz. This localized spot can be actively shifted by 35.0% across the spatial domain via external load tuning. The scattering cross-section displays a non-linear dependence on core porosity fractions, showing optimal bandgap breadth below a 22.0% threshold. Experimental validation was conducted using synthetic barium titanate porous specimens filled with matching viscoelastic liners, matching the numerical attenuation data within a ±5.5% margin.
Keywords: Acoustic metamaterials; piezoceramics; finite element modeling; Biot's theory; focus tuning; porous media
Manuscript Timeline: Received: June 04, 2025; Revised: July 28, 2025; Accepted: August 18, 2025; Published: October 08, 2025
Citation: O’Connor, P. J., & Morozov, V. I. (2025). Finite Element Modeling of Acoustic Wave Scattering and Tunable Attenuation in Porous Piezoceramic Lattices. International Journal of Physics, 16(10), 73–80.
International Journal of Physics | Vol. 16, No. 9, September 2025 | pp. 65–72
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000185
Research Article
Title: Fluid Velocity Mapping and Magnetic Reconnection Rates in the Solar Corona via Sub-Arcsecond EUV Diagnostics
Names of Authors: G. R. Davies¹, A. M. El-Chemali²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
² Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
Abstract: High-temperature magnetic reconnection is the primary physical process driving explosive energy releases in solar atmospheric plasma, heating material to millions of Kelvin and accelerating coronal mass ejections. This paper evaluates fluid velocity mapping and quantifies local magnetic reconnection rates within a major solar flare event. We utilized high-resolution spectroscopic data from space-based extreme ultraviolet (EUV) channels tracking highly ionized iron lines (Fe XVI and Fe XXIV). Differential affine velocity estimator algorithms were deployed to construct two-dimensional velocity fields of plasma inflows and outflows surrounding the current sheet. The empirical measurements reveal systematic plasma inflows moving at 18.2 km/s, while directed outflows reach velocities of 285.0 km/s along the coronal loop headers. Based on these transport metrics, the local dimensionless reconnection rate was calculated to range between 0.05 and 0.08. These values closely match fast reconnection regimes predicted by the Petschek theoretical framework modified by localized turbulent transport. Spectroscopic line-broadening analysis indicates localized turbulent temperatures peaking at 9.2 MK within the diffusion region, confirming intense localized viscous dissipation. These imaging diagnostics provide direct observational parameters for refining magnetohydrodynamic models of solar coronal heating loops.
Keywords: Solar corona; magnetic reconnection; extreme ultraviolet; plasma dynamics; solar flares; magnetohydrodynamics
Manuscript Timeline: Received: May 14, 2025; Revised: July 08, 2025; Accepted: August 03, 2025; Published: September 10, 2025
Citation: Davies, G. R., & El-Chemali, A. M. (2025). Fluid Velocity Mapping and Magnetic Reconnection Rates in the Solar Corona via Sub-Arcsecond EUV Diagnostics. International Journal of Physics, 16(9), 65–72.
International Journal of Physics | Vol. 16, No. 8, August 2025 | pp. 57–64
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000184
Research Article
Title: Optical Properties and Polariton Couplings of Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide on Silicon Nitride Microdisks
Names of Authors: Y. S. Kim¹, T. H. Nguyen²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
² Department of Physics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Abstract: Monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides have attracted significant interest due to their strong light-matter interactions and potential for integrated nanophotonic circuits. This study characterises the optical properties and exciton-polariton dynamics of monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS²) integrated onto silicon nitride microdisk resonators. The monolayer flakes were synthesized via chemical vapor deposition and transferred onto the waveguides using an optimized dry-transfer technique. We performed micro-photoluminescence and angle-resolved reflectivity measurements under mechanical tensile strains from 0.0% to 1.6% at a room temperature of 300 K. The unstrained monolayer coupled to the evanescent field of the microdisk exhibits strong absorption lines, confirming efficient whispering-gallery mode phase-coupling. Applying a 1.0% tensile strain shifts the exciton resonance energy from 1.85 eV to 1.79 eV, yielding a strain tuning factor of 60.0 meV/% strain. Time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy revealed a shortened polariton decay lifetime, dropping from 16.5 ps down to 5.2 ps due to the cavity Purcell effect. Our numerical models confirm that the localized electromagnetic field confinement within the core increases the exciton-photon coupling rate by 35.0%. These findings demonstrate that cavity-integrated strain engineering offers an effective route for controlling polaritonic states.
Keywords: Molybdenum disulfide; silicon nitride; photoluminescence; exciton dynamics; whispering-gallery modes; integrated photonics
Manuscript Timeline: Received: April 15, 2025; Revised: June 02, 2025; Accepted: June 22, 2025; Published: August 14, 2025
Citation: Kim, Y. S., & Nguyen, T. H. (2025). Optical Properties and Polariton Couplings of Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide on Silicon Nitride Microdisks. International Journal of Physics, 16(8), 57–64.
International Journal of Physics | Vol. 16, No. 7, July 2025 | pp. 49–56
DOI: 10.46882/2025/IJP/000183
Research Article
Title: Optical Soliton Dynamics and Wave Collapse Controls in Non-Local Graphene-Oxide Metamaterials
Names of Authors: S. H. Zhang¹, Y. S. Kim²
Authors’ Affiliations:
¹ Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
² Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Abstract: Designing non-linear optical configurations that can stabilize ultra-short pulse propagation or safely arrest high-power beam collapse is an essential goal for laser engineering and high-speed data networks. This paper solves the generalized non-linear Schrödinger equation governing optical soliton perturbations and tracks wave collapse dynamics inside non-local graphene-oxide metamaterials. The mathematical model integrates higher-order perturbation terms, including third-order dispersion, self-steepening, and delayed Raman response steps. We applied the inverse scattering transform method combined with a multiple-scale perturbation routine to derive analytical solutions for stable single-solitons and breathers. The results demonstrate that a high degree of spatial non-locality effectively suppresses catastrophic self-focusing collapse, stabilizing two-dimensional structures that are unstable in local Kerr devices. The modulation instability growth rate was calculated against variable perturbation frequencies, highlighting a maximum gain coefficient of g = 2.76 cm⁻¹ under an input beam intensity of 1.6 kW/cm². Expanding the non-locality parameter from 0.6 mm to 3.5 mm reduces the peak instability gain by 64.0% and shifts the peak gain toward longer perturbation wavelengths, avoiding pulse fragmentation.
Keywords: Nonlinear optics; spatial solitons; nonlinear Schrödinger equation; modulational instability; non-local media; wave collapse
Manuscript Timeline: Received: March 20, 2025; Revised: May 05, 2025; Accepted: May 28, 2025; Published: July 15, 2025
Citation: Zhang, S. H., & Kim, Y. S. (2025). Optical Soliton Dynamics and Wave Collapse Controls in Non-Local Graphene-Oxide Metamaterials. International Journal of Physics, 16(7), 49–56.