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Computational Solutions to Some Challenging Number Theory and Combinatorial Problems
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Author
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Gao, Shanzhen
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Date Created
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2017
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Subjects--Topical
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Computer science
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Description
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We use computational assist approach to tackle some challenging and interesting problems in number theory and combinatorics, such as Markoff-Hurwitz equations, integer matrix enumeration, integer sequences, and self-avoiding walks. We present the ...
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DESIGN, MODELING, FABRICATION & CHARACTERIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL Si SOLAR CELLS
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Author
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Chowdhury, Ahrar Ahmed
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Date Created
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2017
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Subjects--Topical
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Electrical engineering
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Description
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Photovoltaic is a viable solution towards meeting the energy demand in an ecofriendly environment. To ensure the mass access in photovoltaic electricity, cost effective approach needs to be adapted. This thesis aims towards substrate independent f...
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DOPAMINE DETECTION VIA SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
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Author
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Cutler, Eric
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Date Created
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2019
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering, Biomedical engineering
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Description
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Motion is controlled via the excitatory or inhibitory responses of the motor pathway by receptors in Substantia Nigra of the brain, modulated by a main neurotransmitter dopamine (DA). Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the neurological disorder effecting...
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ENHANCED THERMALLY MANAGED PACKAGING OF III-NITRIDE LIGHT EMITTERS
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Author
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Kudsieh, Nicolas
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Date Created
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2014
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Subjects--Topical
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Physics
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Description
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In this Dissertation our work on `enhanced thermally managed packaging of high power semiconductor light sources for solid state lighting (SSL)' is presented. The motivation of this research and development is to design thermally high stable cost-...
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EXTERNAL WAVELENGTH STABILIZATION OF GRATING COUPLED SURFACE EMITTING LASERS AND APPLICATIONS
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Author
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Yilmaz, Yigit
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Date Created
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2012
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Subjects--Topical
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Electrical engineering, Optics, Electromagnetism
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Description
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In this dissertation, we explore a semiconductor optical device configuration based on non-resonant diffraction grating coupler. These devices are coupled with monolithic and external wavelength selection elements to form the resonant cavity lasin...
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Electromagnetic Wave Phenomena In Periodic Metastructures
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Author
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Schenk, John
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Date Created
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2010
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Subjects--Topical
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Electrical engineering, Optics, System theory
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Description
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There is an active effort toward the development of negative index metamaterials for application in high-resolution imaging. In particular, engineering an artificial material exhibiting an index of exactly -1, may permit sub-wavelength imaging. Th...
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Enhanced electron mobility at Gd2O3(100)/Si(100) interface: origin and applications
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Author
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Sitaputra, Wattaka
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Date Created
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2012
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Subjects--Topical
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Materials science, Electrical engineering
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Description
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A growth of a gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) layer with (100) orientation on a Si(100) substrate was obtained for the first time using molecular beam epitaxy deposition (MBE) with the growth temperature in the range of 150-200°C and the oxygen partial p...
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Exploring exciton and trap state recombination dynamics in cadmium sulfide quantum dots
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Author
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Woodall, Danielle
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Nanoscience, Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
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Description
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Colloidal semiconducting quantum dots (QDs) are ideal candidates for optoelectronic devices such as solar cells and LEDs because of their high photoluminescence (PL) quantum yields and photostability. In order to improve device efficiencies, we mu...
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Femtosecond Laser-Induced Breakdown of Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide
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Author
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Solomon, Joel
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Date Created
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2022
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Subjects--Topical
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Optics, Materials science, Physics
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Description
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Two-dimensional materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have been extensively studied due to their extraordinary electronic and optoelectronic properties. In particular, monolayer semiconductor TMDs such as MoS2, WS2...
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Fundamentals of Solar Cells and Advancements in Copper Contacts
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Author
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Grempels, Sarah
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Date Created
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2021
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Subjects--Topical
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Electrical engineering
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Description
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Almost all energy on Earth comes from the sun. Plants use it for photosynthesis, producing nourishment for animals and essentially humans, who not only need the sun for food but also warmth. The sun is sustainable and inexhaustible, making it a re...
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HEXACOORDINATE SILICON COMPLEXES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Author
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Kochegra, Margaret
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Date Created
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2020
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Subjects--Topical
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Nanoscience
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Description
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Organic electronics such as organic light emitting diodes, organic photovoltaics, organic field effect transistors begin to replace classically used technology. This is due to their tailorability, possibility of smaller and flexible devices, and n...
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Hypercoordinate Silicon CNC-Pincer Complexes for Electronic Devices
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Author
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Earnhardt, Adam
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Date Created
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2022
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Subjects--Topical
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Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic, Materials science
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Description
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Previous studies have demonstrated hexacoordinate silicon pincer complexes to be attractive candidates for efficient electron and hole transport layers in organic electronic devices. This work expands the field by incorporating carbon-nitrogen-car...
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INVESTIGATIONS INTO PHOTO-EXCITED STATE DYNAMICS IN COLLOIDAL QUANTUM DOTS
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Author
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Singh, Gaurav
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Optics, Nanotechnology
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Description
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Colloidal Quantum dots (QDs) have garnered considerable scientific and technological interest as a promising material for next generation solar cells, photo-detectors, lasers, bright light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and reliable biomarkers. However, ...
