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String Theory Effects on Black Hole Physics
(2009)
This thesis focuses on recent developments in black hole physics in the context of string theory. The two main topics discussed here are: the effects of quantum/string corrections to five dimensional black holes; and the ...
Quantum Computing Over Long Time Scales in a Singly Charged Quantum Dot.
(2011)
In this thesis, we will study the continuous wave optical spectroscopy of self-assembled quantum dots (SAQDs), focusing on the use of these dots toward quantum computing and information processing applications. Probing the ...
Spin and Lattice Dynamics in Thin Films: From Femtoseconds to Nanoseconds.
(2010)
In this dissertation we set out to quantitatively investigate the dynamics of magnetic thin films. Specifically, we studied the spin dynamics in epitaxial metallic ferromagnets and the coupling to other degrees of freedom, ...
Modeling R8 Specification in the Drosophila Eye, from Genes to Tissue.
(2011)
Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, has compound eyes consisting of around 750 facets called ommatidia, arranged in a regular hexagonal grid. Each facet is centered on a suite of 8 photoreceptor neurons (R1-R8), of ...
From structure to dynamics and back: The interplay between topology and activity in brain networks.
(2011)
The brain is an enormously complex network of neurons and supporting cells. The topological structure of these neuronal networks form the basis for learning, memory, cognition, and every other function. In return, those ...
Pore Characterization of Ultralow-k Dielectric Thin Films Using Positronium Annihilation Spectroscopy.
(2008)
In this thesis, a series of nanoporous ultralow dielectric constant (ULK) thin films fabricated using spin-coating and sacrificial pore generators (degradable porogens embedded in a host matrix) were studied as a function ...
Structural and Dynamical Properties of Complex Networks.
(2009)
Recent years have witnessed a substantial amount of interest within the physics community
in the properties of networks. Techniques from statistical physics coupled with the widespread availability of computing resources ...
Components for Monolithic Fiber Chirped Pulse Amplication Laser Systems.
(2009)
The first portion of this work develops techniques for generating femtosecond-pulses
from conventional fabry-perot laser diodes using nonlinear-spectral-broadening techniques
in Yb-doped positive dispersion fiber ampliers. ...
Ultrafast Dynamics of Photoexcited Bismuth Films.
(2010)
The carrier and lattice relaxation processes following photoexcitation in solids
occur over time-scales ranging from femtoseconds to nanoseconds. The eventual
conversion of the light to lattice heating involves carrier-carrier, ...
Measurement of Z --> cc Transverse Momentum Distribution in Proton-proton Collisions at s = 7 TeV in the ATLAS Detector.
(2011)
The normalized distribution of Z->ee transverse momentum spectrum is measured in proton-proton collisions at center-of-mass energy of 7 TeV with the ATLAS detector. The results are based on a dataset corresponding to an ...