Browsing Physics and Astronomy electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2005 Fall"

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  • Mechanical properties of complex biological systems using AFM-based force spectroscopy 

    Graham, John Stephen, 1965- (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
    An atomic force microscope (AFM) was designed and built to study the mechanical properties of small collagen fibrils and the plasma membrane of living cells. Collagen is a major component of bone, skin and connective ...

  • Theory of lattice effects on magnetic interactions in solids 

    Meskine, Hakim, 1972- (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
    This dissertation focuses on studying the effect of lattice distortions on the magnetic properties of nickelates and manganites. These two families of materials have great potential in industrial applications in the fields ...