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Pair Correlation Influence on Superconductors Josephson Penetration Depth
Full text linkThe Josephson penetration depth is an essential characteristic of Josephson junctions, serving a role akin to the London penetration depth in bulk superconductors. It originates from the substantial self-magnetic field generated by a strong Josephson supercurrent, influencing the distribution of the gauge invariant phase difference across the junction. This study delves into the intricate relationship between cooper pair correlation and critical temperature in superconductors. To study relationships authors develop theoretical method and observed that critical temperature exhibits a noteworthy decrease with an increase in cooper pair correlation. Specifically, as the level of coherence among electron pairs rises, the material's capacity to maintain the superconducting state at elevated temperatures is enhanced, resulting in an elevated critical temperature. Conversely, regions characterized by lower pair correlation demonstrate a sharp reduction in critical temperature, indicating their heightened susceptibility to changes in correlation levels. This sensitivity is particularly pronounced across junction and penetration depth where cooper pair correlation is diminished. Furthermore, the study reveals an exponential decay trend in critical temperature concerning cooper pair correlation, underscoring the pivotal role played by pair correlation in the superconducting state. Even slight alterations in pair correlation have a substantial impact on the material's ability to exhibit superconductivity. These findings provide valuable insights for the tailored design and optimization of superconducting materials for specific applications. By leveraging the understanding gained from this research, it becomes possible to engineer materials with enhanced superconducting properties. This study not only advances our fundamental comprehension of superconductivity but also offers practical implications for a diverse range of technological applications
Enhanced Approaches to Gravitational Lensing: A Regular Charged Black Hole in Weak Field Limit
Full text linkGravitational lensing, an integral aspect of general relativity, profoundly impacts our understanding of black holes (BH’s). The presence of a centered singularity resulting from gravitational collapse is a fundamental characteristic of a BH. Nonetheless, the exploitation of non-linear electrodynamics (NLED) divulges the emphatic concept of non-singularity. Our analysis primarily focuses on calculating the deflection angle in the weak field approximation, deliberately excluding the original spacetime configuration. The photon’s effective geometry is typically linked to NLED. Instead, a photon traverses an effective null geodesic that aligns with the geometry of a regular metric. The findings reveal an additional term in the deflection angle compared to the Reissner-Nordström (RN) metric, evidenced by a shifted positional displacement of the tertiary image associated with a regular BH. This study succinctly encapsulates these findings, positioning them within the extensive terminology ambient to BH’s singularity and GL, thus edifying the scientific memoir with precise astrophysical insights
Exploring Weak Gravitational Lensing Effects by a Regular Black Hole
Full text linkGravitational lensing is one of the physical consequences of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which has been observationally confirmed. This work aims to study the weak gravitational lensing scenario where the lens is a spherically symmetric, charged-nonsingular black hole that asymptotically behaves as the Reissner-Nordström (RN). The difference exists in the higher-order expansion. Therefore, the metric function of the regular charged black hole is expanded up to the fourth order, and the deflection angle is calculated. The thin lens equation is used, leading to five images: two imaginary and three real images. The exact positions of the images and magnification properties are calculated by providing the physical parameters such as mass, charge, and distances. Our calculation shows that the third image position shifted away from the optical axis. The formalism is applied to the case of a supermassive black hole located at the center of our galaxy with the assumption that it has an electric charge
Geochemical and Magnetic Suseptibility Analysis for Critical Minerals Detection in Igneous Rocks and Beach Sand
Full text linkCritical minerals are an important natural resource that will continue to be necessary for modern industries. This study aims to determine the distribution of critical minerals based on geochemical data and magnetic susceptibility. Samples were taken from Lenggoksono beach, Southern Malang. The determination of chemical elements was conducted using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Rare Earth Elements (REE) were identified using Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Magnetic susceptibility measurements were carried out using a Barrington Magnetic Susceptibility Meter (MS2B). The results showed that the dominant elements were Silica Oxide, SiO2 (70 Wt%), Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 (14.05 Wt%), and Calcium Oxide CaO (5.57 Wt%), which were categorized as critical minerals. The average REE elements detected were Cerium, Ce (6.75 mg/kg), Gadolinium, Gd (5.98 mg/kg), Neodymium, Nd (13.56 mg/kg), Praseodymium, Pr (6.62 mg/kg), Terbium, Tb (5.57 mg/kg), and Yttrium, Y (10.98 mg/kg). The magnetic susceptibility ranges from 13.27 to 4143.47 × 10-8m3/kg. Pearson’s Correlation analysis revealed a significant correlation between low-frequency magnetic susceptibility (ꭓlf) and high-frequency magnetic susceptibility (ꭓhf) with a significance level of 0.01. ꭓlf and ꭓhf also showed a significant correlation with Gd, with a correlation value of R² = 0.84 and a significance level of 0.05. These results indicate that the presence of one critical mineral can serve as a clue to the presence of other critical minerals, and magnetic susceptibility can be used as a proxy indicator for critical minerals in natural materials
Impacts of Gorkha Earthquakes: A Comprehensive Study
Full text linkNepal is highly vulnerable to seismic activity. This review seeks to explore the impact of earthquakes on human populations in terms of casualties and injuries, as well as to pinpoint the risk factors associated with these outcomes. An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck near Gorkha, Nepal, on April 25, 2015, resulting in the loss of nearly nine thousand lives, extensive property damage, and the destruction of numerous historical and cultural landmarks. Data sourced from the UNDRR, Ministry of Home Affairs, and the United States Geological Survey were analyzed using the ArcGIS software tool. The study offers a comprehensive examination of earthquake-prone regions at regional, national, and global levels. By analyzing recent significant earthquakes along with their associated losses and damages, it underscores the importance of precautionary measures and risk analysis in reducing vulnerability and enhancing preparedness among researchers and stakeholders
Synthesis Process and Nutritional Evaluation of Plantain as a Supplementary Food for Toddlers in Sierra Leone: A Study Utilizing Biuret’s, Benedict’s, and Iodine Solution Test
Full text linkResearch on developing plantain fruit into juice, jam, ice cream, and fritters as a food supplement for toddlers was conducted in Sierra Leone. The work was done at the Mosoudo section of Daru village, Jawie Chiefdom, in Kailahun District. Four bunches of plantains were harvested from Jawei Chiefdom and stored in Mosoudo. Two bundles of the raw plantain were peeled, dried, and ground into powder, while the other two left to ripen at room temperature for nine days. Test were conducted using Iodine solution, Benedict solution, and Biuret test to check the presence of starch, glucose, and protein, respectively, in both the powdered and ripe plantain. The ripe plantains were then made into juice, jam, ice cream, and fritters. Fifty mothers/caregivers, along with their children, were randomly selected to evaluate the color, taste, smell, and texture of the four plantain products. The sensory evaluation results showed high acceptance levels: color (53.5%), taste (59.0%), smell (61%) and texture (59.9%). The results suggest that the project could successfully provide nutritious and appealing food supplements for toddlers in Sierra Leone. It was recommended that the government and NGOs promote the cultivation of plantains instead of importing food supplements for children in Sierra Leone
CHARACTERIZATION OF ENERGY BAND GAP THIN FILM BaTiO3 – BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 USING DIFUSION REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY (DRS) METHOD
Full text linkFerroelectric material is a dielectric material that has a high dielectric constant value so that it can be made in the form of thin films. Its application is based on electro-optical properties, one of which is the infrared thermal switch. This paper aims to determine the bandgap energy (Eg) of a 0.3BaTiO3 – 0.7BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 thin film. The 0.3BaTiO3 – 0.7BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 thin film is a semiconductor material with the valence band and conduction band separated by an energy bandgap (Eg). Thin films of 0.3BaTiO3 – 0.7BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 were grown on FTO substrates using the sol-gel method. The films of 0.3BaTiO3 – 0.7BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3 were annealed at different temperatures of 700°C, 750°C and 800°C within 1 hour. Characterization was carried out using Ultra Violet Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy to determine Eg using the Diffusion Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) method. The DRS method was found to be better for solid materials considering the scattering component. The UV-Vis characterization results show that an increase in annealing temperature causes a decrease in Eg. For example the values at 700°C, 750°C and 800°C are 3.5 ± 0.01 eV; 3.3±0.01 eV and 3.2±0.01 eV. The decrease in Eg is related to the diffusion of Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) ions into the Barium Zirconium Titanate (BZT) lattice forming a new sub-gap which in turn gives BT-BZT the ability to absorb lower light. Lower light absorption means more capable optics for multilayer systems
A COMBINED METHOD OF 1D AND 2D RESISTIVITY FOR GROUNDWATER LAYER ESTIMATION AT A FARMING AREA IN REJOMULYO VILLAGE
Full text linkThe groundwater depends on when it is available, more in the rainy and less in the dry seasons. Fluctuation in water availability is a significant problem in activities continuously requiring large amounts of water, such as agriculture. Hence, it is necessary to increase the number of water resources to meet the community's needs. Therefore, the groundwater layer zone was estimated as an initial study at the dry farmland in Rejomulyo village, Jati Agung district, South Lampung, using a combined method between the 1D resistivity method of the Schlumberger array and the 2D form of the Wenner configuration. Each sounding point and the 2D line have a maximum stretch length of 300 m. The 1D outcome correlates to the 2D data processing result to produce a subsurface lithology model. As a result, the research area has three primary layers with three rock types. The first layer has a resistivity value of less than 20 Ωm and is identified as tuffaceous clay. Then the second layer with a resistivity range of 60–66 Ωm is tuffaceous sand, this rock which is referred to as the groundwater layer with a depth of 11-40 m. The last layer has a high resistivity value of 120–141 Ωm as tuff. Based on the results of 3D visualization, the groundwater layer in the study area spreads to the southeast with a confined aquifer type. This targeted rock layer can be utilized for groundwater production
EXPLORING THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF COSMOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND OBSERVATIONS: INSIGHTS INTO THE PROPERTIES AND EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSE
Full text linkThis research aims to investigate the relationship between Confidence Interval, Hubble Parameter, Comoving Distance, and Distance-Volume Relationship, which are important equations in cosmology. The Confidence Interval equation is used to estimate the range of values for the difference between the mean redshift and Hubble parameter. The Hubble Parameter equation is used to measure the expansion rate of the universe, while the Comoving Distance equation is used to calculate the distance between two objects in the expanding universe, and the Distance-Volume Relationship equation is used to calculate the distance between an observer and a cosmic object based on the object's redshift. This study seeks to address several research questions, including the accuracy of estimating parameters using these equations and the potential for developing more precise equations. The study employs cosmological data analysis using the R program to analyze existing data and gain a better understanding of cosmological parameters. The results of this research contribute to our understanding of the nature and evolution of the universe, providing insights into the distribution of matter and the role of dark matter and dark energy in shaping the universe's evolution. By examining the relationship between cosmological parameters, this study enables us to make predictions about cosmic phenomena and improve the accuracy of future measurements. The findings of this research have implications for cosmological research and can aid in the development of more accurate models and theories in the field of cosmology. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the fundamental equations in cosmology and their relationships, advancing our understanding of the universe's dynamics and evolution