The full array of the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has been in operation since July 2021.For its kilometer-square array(KM2A),we optimized the selection criteria for very high and ultrahigh energy...The full array of the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has been in operation since July 2021.For its kilometer-square array(KM2A),we optimized the selection criteria for very high and ultrahigh energyγ-rays using data collected from August 2021 to August 2022,resulting in an improvement in significance of the detection in the Crab Nebula of approximately 15%,compared with that of previous cuts.With the implementation of these new selection criteria,the angular resolution was also significantly improved by approximately 10%at tens of TeV.Other aspects of the full KM2A array performance,such as the pointing error,were also calibrated using the Crab Nebula.The resulting energy spectrum of the Crab Nebula in the energy range of 10-1000 TeV are well fitted by a log-parabola model,which is consistent with the previous results from LHAASO and other experiments.展开更多
The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has three sub-arrays,KM2A,WCDA,and WFCTA.The flux variations of cosmic ray air showers were studied by analyzing the KM2A data during a thunderstorm on June 10,202...The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has three sub-arrays,KM2A,WCDA,and WFCTA.The flux variations of cosmic ray air showers were studied by analyzing the KM2A data during a thunderstorm on June 10,2021.The number of shower events that meet the trigger conditions increases significantly in atmospheric electric fields,with a maximum fractional increase of 20%.The variations in trigger rates(increases or decreases)were found to be strongly dependent on the primary zenith angle.The flux of secondary particles increased significantly,following a trend similar to that of shower events.To better understand the observed behavior,Monte Carlo simulations were performed with CORSIKA and G4KM2A(a code based on GEANT4).We found that the experimental data(in saturated negative fields)were in good agreement with the simulations,assuming the presence of a uniform electric field of-700 V/cm with a thickness of 1500 m in the atmosphere above the observation level.Due to the acceleration/deceleration by the atmospheric electric field,the number of secondary particles with energy above the detector threshold was modified,resulting in the changes in shower detection rate.展开更多
The observation of short gamma ray bursts(SGRBs)in the TeV energy range plays an important role in understanding the radiation mechanism and probing potential new physics,such as Lorentz invariance violation(LIV).Howe...The observation of short gamma ray bursts(SGRBs)in the TeV energy range plays an important role in understanding the radiation mechanism and probing potential new physics,such as Lorentz invariance violation(LIV).However,no SGRBs have been observed in this energy range owing to the short duration of SGRBs and the weakness of current experiments.New experiments with new technology are required to detect the very high energy(VHE)emission of SGRBs.In this study,we simulate the VHE γ-ray emissions from SGRBs and calculate the annu-al detection rate with the High Altitude Detection of Astronomical Radiation(HADAR)experiment.First,a set of pseudo-SGRB samples is generated and checked using the observations of the Fermi-GBM,Fermi-LAT,and Swift-BAT measurements.The annual detection rate is calculated from these SGRB samples based on the performance of the HADAR instrument.As a result,the HADAR experiment can detect 0.5 SGRBs per year if the spectral break-off of γ-rays caused by the internal absorption and Klein-Nishina(KN)effect is larger than 100 GeV.For a GRB090510-like GRB in HADAR's view,it should be possible to detect approximately 2000 photons considering the internal absorption and KN effect.With a time delay assumption due to LIV effects,a simulated light curve of GRB090510 has evident energy dependence.We hope that the HADAR experiment can perform SGRB observa-tions and test our calculations in the future.展开更多
Excitons in solid state are bosons generated by electron-hole pairs as the Coulomb screening is sufficiently reduced.The exciton condensation can result in exotic physics such as super-fluidity and insulating state.In...Excitons in solid state are bosons generated by electron-hole pairs as the Coulomb screening is sufficiently reduced.The exciton condensation can result in exotic physics such as super-fluidity and insulating state.In charge density wave(CDW)state,1T-TiSe_(2) is one of the candidates that may host the exciton condensation.However,to envision its excitonic effect is still challenging,particularly at the two-dimensional limit,which is applicable to future devices.Here,we realize the epitaxial 1T-TiSe_(2) bilayer,the two-dimensional limit for its 2×2×2 CDW order,to explore the exciton-associated effect.By means of high-resolution scanning tunneling spectroscopy and quasiparticle interference,we discover an unexpected state residing below the conduction band and right within the CDW gap region.As corroborated by our theoretical analysis,this mysterious phenomenon is in good agreement with the electron-exciton coupling.Our study provides a material platform to explore exciton-based electronics and opto-electronics.展开更多
High purity SiC crystal was used as a passive monitor to measure neutron irradiation temperature in the 49-2 research reactor.The SiC monitors were irradiated with fast neutrons at elevated temperatures to 3.2×10...High purity SiC crystal was used as a passive monitor to measure neutron irradiation temperature in the 49-2 research reactor.The SiC monitors were irradiated with fast neutrons at elevated temperatures to 3.2×10^(20)n/cm^(2).The isochronal and isothermal annealing behaviors of the irradiated SiC were investigated by x-ray diffraction and four-point probe techniques.Invisible point defects and defect clusters are found to be the dominating defect types in the neutron-irradiated SiC.The amount of defect recovery in SiC reaches a maximum value after isothermal annealing for 30 min.Based on the annealing temperature dependences of both lattice swelling and material resistivity,the irradiation temperature of the SiC monitors is determined to be~410℃,which is much higher than the thermocouple temperature of 275℃ recorded during neutron irradiation.The possible reasons for the difference are carefully discussed.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0404201,2018YFA0404202,2018YFA0404203,2018YFA0404204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12022502,12205314,12105301,12261160362,12105294,U1931201)+2 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2022010)in Thailand by the National Science and Technology Development Agency(NSTDA)the National Research Council of Thailand(NRCT):High-Potential Research Team Grant Program(N42A650868)。
文摘The full array of the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has been in operation since July 2021.For its kilometer-square array(KM2A),we optimized the selection criteria for very high and ultrahigh energyγ-rays using data collected from August 2021 to August 2022,resulting in an improvement in significance of the detection in the Crab Nebula of approximately 15%,compared with that of previous cuts.With the implementation of these new selection criteria,the angular resolution was also significantly improved by approximately 10%at tens of TeV.Other aspects of the full KM2A array performance,such as the pointing error,were also calibrated using the Crab Nebula.The resulting energy spectrum of the Crab Nebula in the energy range of 10-1000 TeV are well fitted by a log-parabola model,which is consistent with the previous results from LHAASO and other experiments.
基金Supported in China by National Key R&D program of China(2018YFA0404201,2018YFA0404202,2018YFA0404203,2018YFA0404204)NSFC(U2031101,11475141,12147208)in Thailand by RTA6280002 from Thailand Science Research and Innovation。
文摘The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory(LHAASO)has three sub-arrays,KM2A,WCDA,and WFCTA.The flux variations of cosmic ray air showers were studied by analyzing the KM2A data during a thunderstorm on June 10,2021.The number of shower events that meet the trigger conditions increases significantly in atmospheric electric fields,with a maximum fractional increase of 20%.The variations in trigger rates(increases or decreases)were found to be strongly dependent on the primary zenith angle.The flux of secondary particles increased significantly,following a trend similar to that of shower events.To better understand the observed behavior,Monte Carlo simulations were performed with CORSIKA and G4KM2A(a code based on GEANT4).We found that the experimental data(in saturated negative fields)were in good agreement with the simulations,assuming the presence of a uniform electric field of-700 V/cm with a thickness of 1500 m in the atmosphere above the observation level.Due to the acceleration/deceleration by the atmospheric electric field,the number of secondary particles with energy above the detector threshold was modified,resulting in the changes in shower detection rate.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12263004,12263005,12275279)。
文摘The observation of short gamma ray bursts(SGRBs)in the TeV energy range plays an important role in understanding the radiation mechanism and probing potential new physics,such as Lorentz invariance violation(LIV).However,no SGRBs have been observed in this energy range owing to the short duration of SGRBs and the weakness of current experiments.New experiments with new technology are required to detect the very high energy(VHE)emission of SGRBs.In this study,we simulate the VHE γ-ray emissions from SGRBs and calculate the annu-al detection rate with the High Altitude Detection of Astronomical Radiation(HADAR)experiment.First,a set of pseudo-SGRB samples is generated and checked using the observations of the Fermi-GBM,Fermi-LAT,and Swift-BAT measurements.The annual detection rate is calculated from these SGRB samples based on the performance of the HADAR instrument.As a result,the HADAR experiment can detect 0.5 SGRBs per year if the spectral break-off of γ-rays caused by the internal absorption and Klein-Nishina(KN)effect is larger than 100 GeV.For a GRB090510-like GRB in HADAR's view,it should be possible to detect approximately 2000 photons considering the internal absorption and KN effect.With a time delay assumption due to LIV effects,a simulated light curve of GRB090510 has evident energy dependence.We hope that the HADAR experiment can perform SGRB observa-tions and test our calculations in the future.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1400403,2018YFA0306800,2019YFA0210004,and 2016YFA0300401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92165205,11774149,11790311,11774154,11674158,and 12074175)Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302800)。
文摘Excitons in solid state are bosons generated by electron-hole pairs as the Coulomb screening is sufficiently reduced.The exciton condensation can result in exotic physics such as super-fluidity and insulating state.In charge density wave(CDW)state,1T-TiSe_(2) is one of the candidates that may host the exciton condensation.However,to envision its excitonic effect is still challenging,particularly at the two-dimensional limit,which is applicable to future devices.Here,we realize the epitaxial 1T-TiSe_(2) bilayer,the two-dimensional limit for its 2×2×2 CDW order,to explore the exciton-associated effect.By means of high-resolution scanning tunneling spectroscopy and quasiparticle interference,we discover an unexpected state residing below the conduction band and right within the CDW gap region.As corroborated by our theoretical analysis,this mysterious phenomenon is in good agreement with the electron-exciton coupling.Our study provides a material platform to explore exciton-based electronics and opto-electronics.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (21733004, 21327901)the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, 2015CB932303)+1 种基金the International Cooperation Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (STCSM) (17520711200)partially supported by American University
文摘High purity SiC crystal was used as a passive monitor to measure neutron irradiation temperature in the 49-2 research reactor.The SiC monitors were irradiated with fast neutrons at elevated temperatures to 3.2×10^(20)n/cm^(2).The isochronal and isothermal annealing behaviors of the irradiated SiC were investigated by x-ray diffraction and four-point probe techniques.Invisible point defects and defect clusters are found to be the dominating defect types in the neutron-irradiated SiC.The amount of defect recovery in SiC reaches a maximum value after isothermal annealing for 30 min.Based on the annealing temperature dependences of both lattice swelling and material resistivity,the irradiation temperature of the SiC monitors is determined to be~410℃,which is much higher than the thermocouple temperature of 275℃ recorded during neutron irradiation.The possible reasons for the difference are carefully discussed.
