Browsing Physics and Astronomy Electronic Theses and Dissertations (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2013 Fall"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ...