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Adaptive fuzzy dynamic surface control for the chaotic permanent magnet synchronous motor using Nussbaum gain

This paper is concerned with the problem of adaptive fuzzy dynamic surface control (DSC) for the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) system with chaotic behavior, disturbance and unknown control gain and parameters. Nussbaum gain is adopted to cope with the situation that the control gain is unknown. And the unknown items can be estimated by fuzzy logic system. The proposed controller guarantees that all the signals in the closed-loop system are bounded and the system output eventually converges to a small neighborhood of the desired reference signal. Finally, the numerical simulations indicate that the proposed scheme can suppress the chaos of PMSM and show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗

Supporting Data for "Constraints on magnetism and correlations in RuO2 from lattice dynamics and Mössbauer spectroscopy"

Contents of this DOI are data for the research paper "Constraints on magnetism and correlations in RuO2 from lattice dynamics and Mossbauer spectroscopy" by the authors: George Yumnam, et. al. The dataset contains data from inelastic x-ray scattering measurements of RuO2 single crystals performed at the Advanced Photon Source in Argonne National Lab. This dataset also contains data from inelastic neutron scattering experiments of RuO2 powder performed at the ARCS spectrometer at Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL. Supporting theoretical calculations based on density functional theory with r2SCAN and DFT+U methods is also included in this dataset. Please see the README.txt files for more information of the dataset and file contents. For comments and questions, please contact: George Yumnam (yumnamg@ornl.gov) and/or Raphael P Hermann (hermannrp@ornl.gov)

density functional theory↗

Enhancing Fundamental Understanding of Magnetic Confinement in the Presence of Flows, Non-Conservative Forces, Dynamics, Collisions, Relaxation and Kinetic Effects

Pulsed high-power technology is used to create MHD-governed, dynamically-evolving, plasma-filled magnetic flux tubes. Advanced diagnostics measure the dynamical evolution and the measurements are then related to theoretical models. The dynamics are relevant to solar coronal plasma loops, astrophysical jets, and other situations where magnetic field lines intercept a boundary and current flows from the boundary into the plasma along the field lines. The morphology is time-dependent and determined by complex physics involving magnetic forces, hydrodynamic forces, and boundary conditions. Unlike magnetic fusion plasma experiments which are in approximate MHD equilibrium, fast accelerated plasma flows are a dominant feature. Typical parameters are: electric current 50-150 kA, applied voltage 3-6 kV, magnetic field 0.3 to 3 kG, experiment duration 10 μs, jet velocity 10’s of km/s, flux tube dimensions a few cm in radius and 10’s of cm in length. A scheme for measuring the wavelength of a quasi-neutral magnetic plasma wave using a single point of measurement was demonstrated both by an actual spacecraft (MMS) and in the lab. The experimental work is supported by a strong theoretical component. Theoretical activities included proposing a model for driving astrophysical jets (model motivated by lab experiments), and providing new insights into fast collisionless magnetic reconnection by demonstration of a new, more fundamental parameter than previously used.

47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION↗

POLARIZED LINE FORMATION IN MOVING ATMOSPHERES WITH PARTIAL FREQUENCY REDISTRIBUTION AND A WEAK MAGNETIC FIELD

The dynamical state of the solar and stellar atmospheres depends on the macroscopic velocity fields prevailing within them. The presence of such velocity fields in the line formation regions strongly affects the polarized radiation field emerging from these atmospheres. Thus it becomes necessary to solve the radiative transfer equation for polarized lines in moving atmospheres. Solutions based on the “observer’s frame method” are computationally expensive to obtain, especially when partial frequency redistribution (PRD) in line scattering and large-amplitude velocity fields are taken into account. In this paper we present an efficient alternative method of solution, namely, the comoving frame technique, to solve the polarized PRD line formation problems in the presence of velocity fields. We consider one-dimensional planar isothermal atmospheres with vertical velocity fields. We present a study of the effect of velocity fields on the emergent linear polarization profiles formed in optically thick moving atmospheres. We show that the comoving frame method is far superior when compared to the observer’s frame method in terms of the computational speed and memory requirements.

79 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS↗

Dynamics of plasma−dust structures formed in a trap created in the narrowing of a current channel in a magnetic field

The geometry and dynamics of plasma−dust structures in a longitudinal magnetic field is studied experimentally. The structures are formed in a glow-discharge trap created in the double electric layer produced as a result of discharge narrowing by means of a dielectric insert introduced in the discharge tube. Studies of structures formed in the new type of glow-discharge trap are of interest from the standpoint of future experiments with complex plasmas in superstrong magnetic fields in which the dust component is magnetized. Different types of dielectric inserts were used: conical and plane ones with symmetric and asymmetric apertures. Conditions for the existence of stable dust structures are determined for dust grains of different density and different dispersity. According to the experimental results, the angular velocity of dust rotation is ≥10 s{sup –1}, which is the fastest type of dust motion for all types of discharges in a magnetic field. The rotation is interpreted by analyzing the dynamics of individual dust grains.

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗

An NCN-pincer ligand dysprosium single-ion magnet showing magnetic relaxation via the second excited state

Single-molecule magnets are compounds that exhibit magnetic bistability purely of molecular origin. The control of anisotropy and suppression of quantum tunneling to obtain a comprehensive picture of the relaxation pathway manifold, is of utmost importance with the ultimate goal of slowing the relaxation dynamics within single-molecule magnets to facilitate their potential applications. Combined ab initio calculations and detailed magnetization dynamics studies reveal the unprecedented relaxation mediated via the second excited state within a new DyNCN system comprising a valence-localized carbon coordinated to a single dysprosium(III) ion. The essentially $C_{2v}$ symmetry of the Dy III ion results in a new relaxation mechanism, hitherto unknown for mononuclear Dy III complexes, opening new perspectives for means of enhancing the anisotropy contribution to the spin-relaxation barrier.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗

Influence of Magnet Multipole Field Components on Beam Dynamics in the JLEIC Ion Collider Ring

To get a luminosity level of a few 10 33 cm -2 ses ₋1 at all design points of the Jefferson Lab Electron Ion Collider (JLEIC) project, small β* values in both horizontal and vertical planes are necessary at the Interaction Point (IP) in the ion collider ring. This also means large β in the final focus area, chromaticity correction sections, etc. which sets a constraint on the field quality of magnets in large beta areas, in order to ensure a large enough dynamic aperture (DA). In this context, limiting multipole field components of magnets are surveyed to find a possible compromise between the requirements and what can be realistically achieved by a magnet manufacturer. This paper describes that work. Moreover, non-linear field dedicated correctors are also studied to provide semi-local corrections of specific multipole field components.

Wei, Guohui↗

Possible origins of time variability in Jupiter's outer magnetosphere. I - Variations in solar wind dynamic pressure. II - Variations in solar wind magnetic field

Attention is given to the effect of changes in the dynamic pressure of the solar wind on the structure of a centrifugally driven planetary wind from Jupiter. It is suggested that dynamic pressure variations can induce a transition between a super-Alfvenic wind and a sub-Alfvenic wind breeze on Jupiter's dayside. This could possibly account for the observed large-scale changes in the structure of Jupiter's outer magnetosphere. An attempt is then made to conceptually merge planetary wind models of Jupiter's outer magnetosphere with reconnection models of Jupiter's outer magnetosphere.

Coroniti, F. V.↗

Magnetic materials at finite temperatures: thermodynamics and combined spin and molecular dynamics derived from first principles calculations

We present a unified approach to describe the combined behavior of the atomic and magnetic degrees of freedom in magnetic materials. Using Monte Carlo simulations directly combined with first principles the Curie temperature can be obtained ab initio in good agreement with experimental values. The large scale constrained first principles calculations have been used to construct effective potentials for both the atomic and magnetic degrees of freedom that allow the unified study of influence of phonon-magnon coupling on the thermodynamics and dynamics of magnetic systems. The MC calculations predict the specific heat of iron in near perfect agreement with experimental results from 300K to above Tc and allow the identification of the importance of the magnon-phonon interaction at the phase-transition. Further Molecular Dynamics and Spin Dynamics calculations elucidate the dynamics of this coupling and open the potential for quantitative and predictive descriptions of dynamic structure factors in magnetic materials using first principles-derived simulations.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗

Phase locking of vortex cores in two coupled magnetic nanopillars

Phase locking dynamics of the coupled vortex cores in two identical magnetic spin valves induced by spin-polarized current are studied by means of micromagnetic simulations. Our results show that the available current range of phase locking can be expanded significantly by the use of constrained polarizer, and the vortices undergo large orbit motions outside the polarization areas. The effects of polarization areas and dipolar interaction on the phase locking dynamics are studied systematically. Phase locking parameters extracted from simulations are discussed by theoreticians. The dynamics of vortices influenced by spin valve geometry and vortex chirality are discussed at last. This work provides deeper insights into the dynamics of phase locking and the results are important for the design of spin-torque nano-oscillators.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗

Dynamical Inference and 3D Imaging of Magnetized Dusty Plasmas

This is the final technical report for this DOE award. The motion of dust particles in a laboratory plasma has been studied for nearly 30 years and has led to the discovery of strongly-coupled crystalline structures and nonequilibrium dynamics governed by gravitational, hydrodynamic, and electrostatic forces. Many of the inter-particle forces are complex; they can be non-reciprocal, and non-additive. Deciphering the mélange of particle interactions has been a challenging task, nevertheless, magnetized dusty plasmas remains an open challenge with limited understanding. With applications ranging from magnetically-confined plasmas for fusion to near-surface planetary environments, this research field is ripe for well-controlled, laboratory experiments and new theoretical tools. In collaboration with the MDPX experiment at Auburn University, this proposal aims to tease apart both the known and unknown forces that drive dusty plasmas in magnetized environments using high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging and particle tracking coupled with modern dynamical inference and machine learning techniques.

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗

Effect of magnetic perturbations on turbulence-flow dynamics at the L-H transition on DIII-D

Detailed 2D turbulence measurements from the DIII-D tokamak provide an explanation for how resonant magnetic perturbations (RMPs) raise the L-H power threshold P LH [P. Gohil et al. , Nucl. Fusion 51 , 103020 (2011)] in ITER-relevant, low rotation, ITER-similar-shape plasmas with favorable ion ∇ B direction. RMPs simultaneously raise the turbulence decorrelation rate Δ ω D and reduce the flow shear rate ω shear in the stationary L-mode state preceding the L-H transition, thereby disrupting the turbulence shear suppression mechanism. RMPs also reduce the Reynolds stress drive for poloidal flow, contributing to the reduction of ω shear . On the ~100 μ s timescale of the L-H transition, RMPs reduce Reynolds-stress-driven energy transfer from turbulence to flows by an order of magnitude, challenging the energy depletion theory for the L-H trigger mechanism. In contrast, non-resonant magnetic perturbations, which do not significantly affect P LH , do not affect Δ ω D and only slightly reduce ω shear and Reynolds-stress-driven energy transfer.<

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗

Magnetic Materials at finite Temperatures: thermodynamics and combined spin and molecular dynamics derived from first principles calculations

We present a unified approach to describe the combined behavior of the atomic and magnetic degrees of freedom in magnetic materials. Using Monte Carlo simulations directly combined with first principles the Curie temperature can be obtained ab initio in good agreement with experimental values. The large scale constrained first principles calculations have been used to construct effective potentials for both the atomic and magnetic degrees of freedom that allow the unified study of influence of phonon-magnon coupling on the thermodynamics and dynamics of magnetic systems. The MC calculations predict the specific heat of iron in near perfect agreement with experimental results from 300K to above Tc and allow the identification of the importance of the magnon-phonon interaction at the phase-transition. Further Molecular Dynamics and Spin Dynamics calculations elucidate the dynamics of this coupling and open the potential for quantitative and predictive descriptions of dynamic structure factors in magnetic materials using first principles derived simulations.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗

Impact of dynamic Jahn-Teller effect on magnetic excitations, lattice vibration, and thermal conductivity in U 𝑥 ⁢T⁢h 1−𝑥 ⁡O 2 system

Vibrational and magnetic properties of single-crystal uranium-thorium dioxide (U 𝑥 ⁢T⁢h 1−𝑥⁡ O 2 ) with a full range of 0 < 𝑥 < 1 are investigated. Thorium dioxide is a diamagnet whose thermal properties are governed by lattice vibration. The addition of paramagnetic uranium ions leads to the emergence of magnetic effects that alter the thermophysical properties noticeably even at room temperature. The interaction of phonons with magnetic moments of uranium 5⁢𝑓 electrons mediated by magnetoelastic coupling results in an anomalous low-temperature thermal conductivity profile. Analysis of the magnetic susceptibility measurements indicates a departure from the Curie-Weiss relationship characteristic of noninteracting paramagnetic ions, previously associated with the dynamic Jahn-Teller (DJT) effect characterized by coupling between spin and the oxygen sublattice. The T 2⁢g Raman peak position follows a nonlinear trend as a function of uranium concentration and hints that these Raman active optical modes play a role in either DJT or in mediating quadrupole-quadrupole interactions. A first-principle-based thermal transport model is implemented to explain the low-temperature transport measurements, where the anomalous reduction is attributed to phonon-spin resonant scattering. The interplay between spins and phonons is also captured using high-resolution inelastic x-ray scattering (IXS) measurements of phonon linewidths. Our results provide insights into the phonon interactions with the magnetic excitations governing DJT effect and impacting the low-temperature thermal transport processes in this material system. Furthermore, these findings have implications for understanding low-temperature thermal transport and magnetic properties in advanced materials for information processing and energy applications.

36 - MATERIALS SCIENCE↗

FLOWS AND WAVES IN BRAIDED SOLAR CORONAL MAGNETIC STRUCTURES

We study the high frequency dynamics in the braided magnetic structure of an active region (AR 11520) moss as observed by the High-Resolution Coronal Imager (Hi-C). We detect quasi-periodic flows and waves in these structures. We search for high frequency dynamics while looking at power maps of the observed region. We find that shorter periodicities (30–60 s) are associated with small spatial scales which can be resolved by Hi-C only. We detect quasi-periodic flows with a wide range of velocities, from 13–185 km s{sup −1}, associated with braided regions. This can be interpreted as plasma outflows from reconnection sites. We also find short period and large amplitude transverse oscillations associated with the braided magnetic region. Such oscillations could be triggered by reconnection or such oscillations may trigger reconnection.

79 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS↗

3D Realistic Modeling of the Interaction of Quiet-Sun Magnetic Fields with the Chromosphere

High-resolution observations and 3D simulations suggest that a local dynamo operates near the surface and produces ubiquitous small-scale magnetic elements, thus contributing to the magnetic carpet in the photosphere and to the magnetic structure and dynamics of the solar atmosphere. It appears that the traditional mechanisms of chromospheric energy and mass transport by acoustic waves and shocks are likely to play a secondary role; instead, the primary drivers in the energetics and dynamics of the chromosphere and transition region are small-scale, previously unresolved, quiet-Sun magnetic fields. These fields appear as ubiquitous, rapidly changing (on the scale of a few seconds), tiny magnetic loops and magnetized vortex tubes. Questions then arise about their origin and dynamics in the chromosphere, their links to magnetic fields in the photosphere, and their role in the energy storage and exchange between subsurface layers and the chromosphere. In the talk we will present results of 3D radiative MHD simulations obtained with the StellarBox code and discuss the energetics and dynamical interlinks between the subphotospheric layers and low chromosphere, their effects on the structure of the chromosphere, and signatures of the fine-scale magnetic features in high-resolution spectro-polarimetric observations.

Quie-Sun↗

{sup 1}H nuclear magnetic resonance study of hydrated water dynamics in perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer Nafion

We have studied the dynamics of hydrated water molecules in the proton exchange membrane of Nafion by means of high-resolution {sup 1}H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements. “Bound” and “free” states of hydrated water clusters as well as the exchange protons were identified from the NMR chemical shift measurements, and their activation energies were obtained from the temperature-dependent laboratory- and rotating-frame spin-lattice relaxation measurements. Besides, a peculiar motional transition in the ultralow frequency region was observed at 373 K for the “free” hydrated water from the rotating-frame NMR spin-lattice relaxation time measurements.

75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND↗