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Laser ablation in liquid of Germanium in externally applied electric fields
(2013)
Laser ablation in liquids has been proven to be an effective path to synthesize nanomaterials.1 Laser ablation in liquids provides unique advantages since materials are fabricated under nonequilibrium, high-pressure, ...
Correlates of gender and achievement in introductory algebra based physics
(2013)
The field of physics is heavily male dominated in America. Thus, half of the
population of our country is underrepresented and underserved. The identification of
factors that contribute to gender disparity in physics is ...
Constructing massive blue elliptical galaxies in the local universe
(2013)
Over cosmic time, galaxy mass assembly has transitioned from low-mass, starforming
disk galaxies to massive, quiescent elliptical galaxies. The merger hypothesis for
the formation of new elliptical galaxies provides one ...
Effects of pressure and temperature on the yield strength of tantalum and rhenium
(2013)
The effects of pressure and temperature on the yield strength of tantalum and
the effects of pressure on the yield strength of rhenium were investigated using ruby
fluorescence. A new Raman system with a motorized stage ...
Energy and Data Conversion Circuits for Low Power Sensory Systems
(2013)
This dissertation focuses on the problem of increasing the lifetime of wireless sensors. This problem is addressed from two different angles: energy harvesting and data compression. Energy harvesting enables a sensor to ...
Pressure-induced phase transitions in select molybdates and tungstates
(2013)
Mao-Bell and symmetric diamond anvil cells were used to study the effect of
high-pressure on a series of tungstate and molybdate compounds. The experimental
techniques of powder x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy ...
Ab initio computational applications of electronic structure and spectroscopic Properties of bulk Crystalline materials
(2013)
Boron-rich compounds and elemental boron have amazing chemical, physical and mechanical properties, but puzzling structures. The uncertain stoichiometric value of foreign elements in boron-rich compounds greatly influences ...