Two co-existing and opposing mechanisms of proton transfer in one-dimensional open-end water chains.

The proton transport in one-dimensional (1D) confined water chains has been extensively studied as a model for ion channels in cell membrane and fuel cell. However, the mechanistic understanding of the proton transfer (PT) process in 1D water chains remains incomplete. In this study, we demonstrate that the two limiting structures of the hydrated excess proton, H5O2+ (Zundel) and H3O+ (linear H7O3+), undergo a change in dominance as the water chain grows, causing two co-existing and opposing PT mechanisms.

Dual-Band and Multi-State Polarization Conversion Using aTerahertz Symmetry-Breaking Metadevice.

We numerically and experimentally demonstrate a terahertz metadevice consisting of split-ring resonators (SRRs) present within square metallic rings. This device can function as a dual-band polarization converter by breaking the symmetry of SRRs. Under -polarized incidence, the metastructure is able to convert linearly polarized (LP) light into a left-hand circular-polarized (LCP) wave.

Histone Modifications in NAFLD: Mechanisms and Potential Therapy.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a progressive condition that encompasses a spectrum of liver disorders, beginning with the simple steatosis, progressing to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and possibly leading to more severe diseases, including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In recent years, the prevalence of NAFLD has increased due to a shift towards energy-dense dietary patterns and a sedentary lifestyle. NAFLD is also strongly associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity and hyperlipidemia.

Out-of-plane resonances in terahertz photonic crystal slabs modulated by optical pumping.

This paper describes detailed optical-pump-terahertz-probe studies of two-dimensional photonic crystal slabs for propagation perpendicular to the slabs. When the slabs are excited by an 800 nm pump pulse and the effect of shielding by photocarriers is removed, we find that the decaying tail in the transmitted terahertz radiation is strikingly enhanced. The photocarriers weaken guided resonances, but they also greatly enhance the excitation efficiency of guided resonances and the ability of the guided resonances to transfer energy back to the radiation field.