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Boston University

1. Arai, Erin. Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2019, Boston University

► This work describes the development of a numerical model to simulate multiphase flows with surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics. Multiphase flows are ubiquitous in nature… (more)

▼ This work describes the development of a numerical model to simulate multiphase flows with surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics. Multiphase flows are ubiquitous in nature and throughout mechanical systems and the interfacial dynamics within these flows can significantly impact overall system characteristics. Given the limited number of analytic solutions and the potential expense and constraints of experimental work, numerical simulations can provide tools to aid in the fundamental understanding and optimization of such systems. Multiphase flows, especially those with large parameter gradients and geometric deformations, pose a number of unique numerical challenges that require careful consideration of numerical stability, flexibility and efficiency. Many multiphase flow models have difficulty representing large parameter gradients and geometric deformations simultaneously. They also frequently distinguish fluid and gas phases by evolving a volume fraction, but do not have the capability of solving different governing equations in each phase. This work uses smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), a Lagrangian particle based method uniquely capable of accommodating large geometric deformations and arbitrary numbers of fluids, to model transient surface tension dominated dynamics of droplets and bubbles under a variety of circumstances. Existing implementations of multiphase SPH are plagued by technical challenges that are addressed here in order to develop a more robust formulation for physically realistic parameters that can be applied to a broad range of multiphase systems. The simulation of droplets and bubbles, which are inherently dynamic, multiphase and characterized by an interface, is first considered in the context of fundamental droplet and bubble behavior. The deformations of isolated droplets and bubbles under body forces and surface tension are modeled and the results verified and validated. Then the acquired numerical insight is applied to more complicated systems, including drop-drop collisions and bubble deformations in constrained environments. Two fundamentally different surface tension formulations are studied and observations regarding their optimal usage are made. Advisors/Committee Members: Ryan, Emily (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics

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APA (6^th Edition):

Arai, E. (2019). Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/36151

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Arai, Erin. “Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/36151.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Arai, Erin. “Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics.” 2019. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Arai E. Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/36151.

Council of Science Editors:

Arai E. Modeling surface tension dominated interfacial dynamics using smoothed particle hydrodynamics. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/36151

2. Tsai, Carol Leanne. Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts.

Degree: 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423067

► Block copolymers are composed of chemically distinct polymer chains that can be covalently linked in a variety of sequences and architectures. They are ubiquitous… (more)

▼ Block copolymers are composed of chemically distinct polymer chains that can be covalently linked in a variety of sequences and architectures. They are ubiquitous as ingredients of consumer products and also have applications in advanced plastics, drug delivery, advanced membranes, and next generation nano-lithographic patterning. The wide spectrum of possible block copolymer applications is a consequence of block copolymer self-assembly into periodic, meso-scale morphologies as a function of varying block composition and architecture in both melt and solution states, and the broad spectrum of physical properties that such mesophases afford. Materials exploration and discovery has traditionally been pursued through an iterative process between experimental and theoretical/computational collaborations. This process is often implemented in a trial-and-error fashion, and from the computational perspective of generating phase diagrams, usually requires some existing knowledge about the competitive phases for a given system. Self-Consistent Field Theory (SCFT) simulations have proven to be both qualitatively and quantitatively accurate in the determination, or forward mapping, of block copolymer phases of a given system. However, it is possible to miss candidates. This is because SCFT simulations are highly dependent on their initial configurations, and the ability to map phase diagrams requires a priori knowledge of what the competing candidate morphologies are. The unguided search for the stable phase of a block copolymer of a given composition and architecture is a problem of global optimization. SCFT by itself is a local optimization method, so we can combine it with population-based heuristic algorithms geared at global optimization to facilitate forward mapping. In this dissertation, we discuss the development of two such methods: Genetic Algorithm + SCFT (GA-SCFT) and Particle Swarm Optimization + SCFT (PSO-SCFT). Both methods allow a population of configurations to explore the space associated with the numerous states accessible to a block copolymer of a given composition and architecture. GA-SCFT is a real-space method in which a population of SCFT field configurations “evolves” over time. This is achieved by initializing the population randomly, allowing the configurations to relax to local basins of attraction using SCFT simulations, then selecting fit members (lower free energy structures) to recombine their fields and undergo mutations to generate a new “generation” of structures that iterate through this process. We present results from benchmark testing of this GA-SCFT technique on the canonical AB diblock copolymer melt, for which the theoretical phase diagram has long been established. The GA-SCFT algorithm successfully predicts many of the conventional mesophases from random initial conditions in large, 3-dimensional simulation cells, including hexagonally-packed cylinders, BCC-packed spheres, and lamellae, over a broad composition range and weak to…

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Computational chemistry

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Tsai, C. L. (2019). Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts. (Thesis). University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423067

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tsai, Carol Leanne. “Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts.” 2019. Thesis, University of California, Santa Barbara. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423067.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tsai, Carol Leanne. “Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts.” 2019. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Tsai CL. Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California, Santa Barbara; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423067.

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Council of Science Editors:

Tsai CL. Heuristic Algorithms for Agnostically Identifying the Globally Stable and Competitive Metastable Morphologies of Block Copolymer Melts. [Thesis]. University of California, Santa Barbara; 2019. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423067

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University of California – Merced

3. Copenhagen, Katherine. Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems.

Degree: Physics, 2017, University of California – Merced

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8750d6nj

► Collective motion is a widespread phenomenon in nature where individuals actively propel themselves, gather together and move as a group. Some examples of collective motion… (more)

▼ Collective motion is a widespread phenomenon in nature where individuals actively propel themselves, gather together and move as a group. Some examples of collective motion are bird flocks, fish schools, bacteria swarms, cell clusters, and crowds of people. Many models seek to understand the effects of activity in collective systems including things such as environmental disorder, density, and interaction details primarily at infinite size limits and with uniform populations. In this dissertation I investigate the effects of finite sizes and behavioral heterogeneity as it exists in nature. Behavioral heterogeneity can originate from several different sources. Mixed populations of individuals can have inherently different behaviors such as mutant bacteria, injured fish, or agents that prefer individualistic behavior over coordinated motion. Alternatively, agents may modify their own behavior based on some local environmental dependency, such as local substrate, or density.In cases such as mutant cheaters in bacteria or malfunctioning drones in swarms, mixed populations of behaviorally heterogeneous agents can be modelled as arising in the form of aligning and non-aligning agents. When this kind of heterogeneity is introduced, there is a critical carrying capacity of non-aligners above which the system is unable to form a cohesive ordered group. However, if the cohesion of the group is relaxed to allow for fracture, the system will actively sort out non-aligning agents the system will exist at a critical non-aligner fraction. A similar heterogeneity could result in a mixture of high and low noise individuals. In this case there is also a critical carry capacity beyond which the system is unable to reach an ordered state, however the nature of this transition depends on the model details. Agents which are part of an ordered collective may vary their behavior as the group changes environments such as a flock of birds flying into a cloud. Using a unique model of a flock where the group behaves as a rigid disk reveals interesting behaviors as the system crosses a boundary between interfaces. The collective rotates and reorients or becomes stuck on the boundary as it crosses. I also investigate the effects of variable behavior depending on local density, and find that a frustration driven transient rotational phase arises in clusters where agents with low local density move faster than those with high local density as in cell clusters. All together I have shown that behavioral heterogeneity in collective motion can lead to unique phases and behaviors that are not seen in their homogeneous counterparts.

Subjects/Keywords: Biophysics; Computational physics

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Copenhagen, K. (2017). Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems. (Thesis). University of California – Merced. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8750d6nj

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Copenhagen, Katherine. “Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems.” 2017. Thesis, University of California – Merced. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8750d6nj.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Copenhagen, Katherine. “Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems.” 2017. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Copenhagen K. Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Merced; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8750d6nj.

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Copenhagen K. Collective motion in behaviorally heterogeneous systems. [Thesis]. University of California – Merced; 2017. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/8750d6nj

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4. Stirewalt, Heather R. Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom.

Degree: 2018, California State University, Long Beach

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785706

► The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have established computational thinking as one of the science and engineering practices that should be developed in high… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Education; Physics

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Stirewalt, H. R. (2018). Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom. (Thesis). California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785706

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stirewalt, Heather R. “Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom.” 2018. Thesis, California State University, Long Beach. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785706.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stirewalt, Heather R. “Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Stirewalt HR. Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785706.

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Council of Science Editors:

Stirewalt HR. Computation as a Model Building Tool in a High School Physics Classroom. [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785706

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The Florida State University

5. Clarke, David A. Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT.

Degree: 2019, The Florida State University

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10935396

► In this dissertation, we investigate the approach of pure SU(2) lattice gauge theory to its continuum limit using the deconfinement temperature, six gradient scales,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Statistical physics; Physics; Theoretical physics

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Clarke, D. A. (2019). Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT. (Thesis). The Florida State University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10935396

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Clarke, David A. “Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT.” 2019. Thesis, The Florida State University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10935396.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Clarke, David A. “Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT.” 2019. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Clarke DA. Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT. [Internet] [Thesis]. The Florida State University; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10935396.

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Clarke DA. Scale Setting and Topological Observables in Pure SU(2) LGT. [Thesis]. The Florida State University; 2019. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10935396

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University of Oxford

6. Randisi, Ferdinando. Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes.

Degree: PhD, 2019, University of Oxford

URL: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1b8cf9be-8034-4aed-b488-35e7a3c7c97f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.780718

► We use basic statistical mechanics and computer simulations with coarse-grained models to investigate the response of (inhomogeneous) DNA duplexes to linear and torsional mechanical stress.… (more)

▼ We use basic statistical mechanics and computer simulations with coarse-grained models to investigate the response of (inhomogeneous) DNA duplexes to linear and torsional mechanical stress. While the response of homogeneous DNA to more modest external stresses has been studied in detail, much less is know about DNA response to very strong over or under twisting, or about the biologically relevant case of inhomogeneous DNA under external torsion. By simulating geometries that resemble single-molecule molecular tweezers experiments previously reported in the literature, we validate our basic models, and measure the end-to-end duplex extension, torque, and the denaturation states of individual base-pairs, as well as the position of plectonemes when present in the post-buckling state. We generalise previous observations that plectonemes are preferentially localised (i.e. pinned) on sequence mismatches to predict that any sequence that is either significantly more bent or more flexible than the rest of the duplex should present a similar effect. We develop a simple theory to quantify this preference and test it in simulations, observing a semi-quantitative agreement. We also propose a general protocol to extend the popular oxDNA coarse-grained model of DNA to treat such bent/flexible sequences, and apply it to model thymine dimers, the most common DNA photoproducts. The theory provides almost quantitative agreement with simulations; in particular, the prediction that the pinning is dependent only on the bending angle and flexibility of the sequence, but not on the detail of how these are generated, is confirmed. Some consequences of the presence of a thymine dimer in biological DNA are also proposed. Finally, we use oxDNA to investigate the boundaries between the pre-buckling, post-buckling, and torsionally melted states, as well as the features of torsionally-melted underwound and overwound DNA, respectively called L-DNA and P-DNA. Unexpectedly, we observe that both torsionally-melted forms preferentially relax writhe by forming solenoids, rather than plectonemes. We compare our results with previous experimental and theoretical work and propose some experiments to confirm or deny this peculiar feature.

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Biochemistry; Computational chemistry; Molecular biology

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APA (6^th Edition):

Randisi, F. (2019). Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Oxford. Retrieved from http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1b8cf9be-8034-4aed-b488-35e7a3c7c97f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.780718

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Randisi, Ferdinando. “Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oxford. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1b8cf9be-8034-4aed-b488-35e7a3c7c97f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.780718.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Randisi, Ferdinando. “Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes.” 2019. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Randisi F. Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1b8cf9be-8034-4aed-b488-35e7a3c7c97f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.780718.

Council of Science Editors:

Randisi F. Theory and simulation of twisted DNA duplexes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2019. Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1b8cf9be-8034-4aed-b488-35e7a3c7c97f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.780718

University of California, San Diego

7. Kaardal, Joel Thomas. Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons.

Degree: 2018, University of California, San Diego

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10633582

► The nervous system encodes information about external stimuli through sophisticated computations performed by vast networks of sensory neurons. Since the space of all possible… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Neurosciences; Biophysics

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Kaardal, J. T. (2018). Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons. (Thesis). University of California, San Diego. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10633582

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kaardal, Joel Thomas. “Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons.” 2018. Thesis, University of California, San Diego. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10633582.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kaardal, Joel Thomas. “Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Kaardal JT. Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California, San Diego; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10633582.

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Kaardal JT. Decoding the Computations of Sensory Neurons. [Thesis]. University of California, San Diego; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10633582

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Georgia State University

8. Aiken, John M. Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation.

Degree: MS, Physics and Astronomy, 2013, Georgia State University

URL: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/phy_astr_theses/18

► The Engage to Excel (PCAST) report, the National Research Council's Framework for K-12 Science Education, and the Next Generation Science Standards all call for… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational Modeling; Physics; Education

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Aiken, J. M. (2013). Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation. (Thesis). Georgia State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/phy_astr_theses/18

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Aiken, John M. “Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation.” 2013. Thesis, Georgia State University. Accessed August 19, 2019. https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/phy_astr_theses/18.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Aiken, John M. “Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation.” 2013. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Aiken JM. Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Georgia State University; 2013. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/phy_astr_theses/18.

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Aiken JM. Transforming High School Physics With Modeling And Computation. [Thesis]. Georgia State University; 2013. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/phy_astr_theses/18

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9. Fedak, Adam. A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids.

Degree: 2018, University of California, Davis

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682563

► A fourth-order accurate finite volume method for curvilinear grids based on Hermitian interpolation and splines is here presented in one and two dimensions. The… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Aerospace engineering

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Fedak, A. (2018). A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids. (Thesis). University of California, Davis. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682563

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fedak, Adam. “A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids.” 2018. Thesis, University of California, Davis. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682563.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fedak, Adam. “A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Fedak A. A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California, Davis; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682563.

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Council of Science Editors:

Fedak A. A Compact Fourth-Order Finite Volume Method for Structured Curvilinear Grids. [Thesis]. University of California, Davis; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682563

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University of Washington

10. He, Shushan. Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions.

Degree: PhD, 2019, University of Washington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43328

► The structure of cellular membranes gives rise to important biological phenomena, and understanding the (de)mixing behavior of multicomponent lipid bilayers is an important step toward… (more)

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He, S. (2019). Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Washington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43328

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

He, Shushan. “Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Washington. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43328.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

He, Shushan. “Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions.” 2019. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

He S. Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Washington; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43328.

Council of Science Editors:

He S. Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Statistical Modeling to Explore Membrane Structure and Membrane-Protein Interactions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Washington; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43328

Colorado School of Mines

11. Wang, Cong. A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs.

Degree: 2018, Colorado School of Mines

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10684514

► In this study, several efficient and accurate mathematical models and numerical solutions to unconventional reservoir development problems are developed. The first is the three-dimensional… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Engineering; Petroleum engineering

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Wang, C. (2018). A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs. (Thesis). Colorado School of Mines. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10684514

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Cong. “A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs.” 2018. Thesis, Colorado School of Mines. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10684514.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Cong. “A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Wang C. A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs. [Internet] [Thesis]. Colorado School of Mines; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10684514.

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Wang C. A Multi-Scale, Multi-Continuum and Multi-Physics Model to Simulate Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics in Shale Gas Reservoirs. [Thesis]. Colorado School of Mines; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10684514

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12. Giffin, Brian Doran. Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics.

Degree: 2018, University of California, Davis

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10752138

► This work presents a novel polytopal finite-element framework that addresses the collective issues of discretization sensitivity and mesh generation for computational solid mechanics problems.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Mechanics; Applied mathematics

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Giffin, B. D. (2018). Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics. (Thesis). University of California, Davis. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10752138

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Giffin, Brian Doran. “Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics.” 2018. Thesis, University of California, Davis. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10752138.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Giffin, Brian Doran. “Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Giffin BD. Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California, Davis; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10752138.

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Council of Science Editors:

Giffin BD. Partitioned Polytopal Finite-Element Methods for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics. [Thesis]. University of California, Davis; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10752138

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13. Wang, Shaokang Jerry. Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers.

Degree: 2018, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10840412

► The search for robust, low-noise modelocked comb sources has attracted significant attention during the last two decades. Passively modelocked fiber lasers are among the… (more)

▼ The search for robust, low-noise modelocked comb sources has attracted significant attention during the last two decades. Passively modelocked fiber lasers are among the most attractive comb sources. The most important design problems for a passively modelocked laser include: (1) finding a region in the laser’s adjustable parameter space where it operates stably, (2) optimizing the pulse profile within that region, and (3) lowering the noise level. Adjustable parameters will typically include the cavity length, the pump power, and the amplifier gain, which may be a function of the pump power, the pump wavelength, and both the material and geometry of the gain medium. There are two basic computational approaches for modeling passively modelocked laser systems: the evolutionary approach and the dynamical approach. In the evolutionary approach, which replicates the physical behavior of the laser, one launches light into the simulated laser and follows it for many round trips in the laser. If one obtains a stationary or periodically-stationary modelocked pulse, the laser is deemed stable and, if no such pulse is found, the laser is deemed unstable. The effect of noise can be studied by using a random number generator to add computational noise. In the dynamical approach, one first obtains a single modelocked pulse solution either analytically or by using the evolutionary approach. Next, one finds the pulse parameters as the laser parameters vary by solving a root-finding algorithm. One then linearizes the evolution equations about the steady-state solution and determines the eigenvalues of the linearized equation, which we refer to as the equation’s dynamical spectrum. If any eigenvalue has a positive real part, then the modelocked pulse is unstable. The effect of noise can be determined by calculating the noise that enters each of the modes in the dynamical spectrum, whose amplitudes are described by either a Langevin process or a random walk process. The evolutionary approach is intuitive and straightforward to program, and it is widely used. However, it is computationally time-consuming to determine the stable operating regions and can give ambiguous results near a stability boundary. When evaluating the noise levels, Monte Carlo simulations, which are based upon the evolutionary approach, are often prohibitively expensive computationally. By comparison, the dynamical approach is more difficult to program, but it is computationally rapid, yields unambiguous results for the stability, and avoids computationally expensive Monte Carlo simulations. The two approaches are complementary to each other. However, the dynamical approach can be a powerful tool for system design and optimization and has historically been undertilized. In this dissertation, we discuss the dynamical approach that we have developed for design and optimization of passively modelocked laser systems. This approach provides deep insights into the instability mechanisms of the laser that impact or limit…

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Electrical engineering; Optics

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Wang, S. J. (2018). Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers. (Thesis). University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10840412

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Shaokang Jerry. “Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers.” 2018. Thesis, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10840412.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Shaokang Jerry. “Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Wang SJ. Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Maryland, Baltimore County; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10840412.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Wang SJ. Analysis of Stability and Noise in Passively Modelocked Comb Lasers. [Thesis]. University of Maryland, Baltimore County; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10840412

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14. Nagai, Toshiki. Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems.

Degree: 2018, University of Colorado at Boulder

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844711

► This thesis presents a space-time extended finite element method (space-time XFEM) based on the Heaviside enrichment for transient problems with moving interfaces, and its… (more)

▼ This thesis presents a space-time extended finite element method (space-time XFEM) based on the Heaviside enrichment for transient problems with moving interfaces, and its applications to the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis. The Heaviside-enriched XFEM is a promising method to discretize partial differential equations with discontinuities in space. However, significant approximation errors are introduced by time stepping schemes when the interface geometry changes in time. The proposed space-time XFEM applies the finite element discretization and the Heaviside enrichment in both space and time with elements forming a space-time slab. A simple space-time scheme is introduced to integrate the weak form of the governing equations. This scheme considers spatial intersection configuration at multiple temporal integration points. Standard spatial integration techniques can be applied for each spatial configuration. Nitsche's method and the face-oriented ghost-penalty method are extended to the proposed space-time XFEM formulation. The stability, accuracy and flexibility of the space-time XFEM for various interface conditions including moving interfaces are demonstrated with structural and fluid problems. Moreover, the space-time XFEM enables analyzing complex FSI problems using moving interfaces, such as FSI with contact. Two FSI methods using moving interfaces (full-Eulerian FSI and Lagrangian-immersed FSI) are studied. The Lagrangian-immersed FSI method is a mixed formulation of Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions. As solid and fluid meshes are independently defined, the FSI is computed between non-matching interfaces based on Nitsche's method and projection techniques adopted from computational contact mechanics. The stabilized Lagrange multiplier method is used for contact. Numerical examples of FSI and FSI-contact problems provide insight into the characteristics of the combination of the space-time XFEM and the Lagrangian-immersed FSI method. The proposed combination is a promising method which has the versatility for various multi-physics simulations and the applicability such as optimization.

Subjects/Keywords: Fluid mechanics; Computational physics

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Nagai, T. (2018). Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems. (Thesis). University of Colorado at Boulder. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844711

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nagai, Toshiki. “Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems.” 2018. Thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844711.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nagai, Toshiki. “Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Nagai T. Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844711.

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Council of Science Editors:

Nagai T. Space-time Extended Finite Element Method with Applications to Fluid-structure Interaction Problems. [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844711

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Case Western Reserve University

15. Lukashev, Pavel. Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides.

Degree: PhD, Physics, 2007, Case Western Reserve University

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1164213394

► Copper sulfides with different copper concentration exist in mineral form ranging from CuS to Cu₂S. Among these, chalcosite Cu₂S, and digenite Cu_1.8S were the… (more)

▼ Copper sulfides with different copper concentration exist in mineral form ranging from CuS to Cu₂S. Among these, chalcosite Cu₂S, and digenite Cu_1.8S were the subject of extensive research for decades mainly because of their use as the absorber in photovoltaic cells. Yet, their electronic structure is poorly understood because their crystal structure is complex. Most of the results published so far report the semiconducting nature of these compounds with the energy band gap being in the range of 0.84 to 1.9 eV. The crystal structure consists of a close-packed lattice of S with mobile Cu occupying various types of interstitial sites with a statistical distribution depending on temperature. In this thesis we present the first computational study of their electronic band structure. Initially, we investigated the simpler antifluorite structure. Both local density approximation (LDA) and self-consistent quasiparticle GW calculations with the full-potential linearized muffin-tin orbital method give a semimetallic band structure. Inspection of the nature of the bands shows that the lowest conduction band is mainly Cu-s-like except right near the center of the Brillouin zone where a Cu-s-like state lies about 1 eV below the valence band maximum. Significantly, in GW calculations, this state shifts up by several 0.1 eV but not sufficiently to open a gap. A random distortion of the Cu atoms from the perfect antifluorite positions is found to break the degeneracy of the d state at the Gamma-point and thus opens up a small gap of about 0.1 eV in LDA. As our next step we constructed supercell models for the cubic and hexagonal phases with the Cu positions determined by a weighted random number generator. The low temperature monoclinic phase was also studied. The computed total energies of these structures follow the same order as the reported phases with increasing temperatures. All these models gave similar small band gaps of order 0.1 – 0.2 eV. However, their conduction band is now mainly s-like and addition of an expected Cu-s level shift opens the gap to about 0.5 eV. Some simpler hexagonal model structures gave slightly larger band gap but were found to be unrealistic. The optical absorption data all show a strong intraband absorption with a minimum in absorption at about 1 eV. Our calculations suggest a significantly lower gap of order 0.5 eV with low absorption cross section, the true nature of which is masked by the free carrier absorption. As part of our study of the related Cu-compounds, we analyzed the quasiparticle effects beyond LDA obtained from a GW calculation on the effective masses and Kohn-Luttinger hamiltonian parameters for CuBr. Advisors/Committee Members: Lambrecht, Walter (Advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Physics, Condensed Matter; electronic structure; computational physics

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Lukashev, P. (2007). Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides. (Doctoral Dissertation). Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1164213394

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lukashev, Pavel. “Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, Case Western Reserve University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1164213394.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lukashev, Pavel. “Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides.” 2007. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Lukashev P. Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Case Western Reserve University; 2007. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1164213394.

Council of Science Editors:

Lukashev P. Crystal and Electronic Structure of Copper Sulfides. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Case Western Reserve University; 2007. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1164213394

ETH Zürich

16. Solórzano, Sergio. Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena.

Degree: 2017, ETH Zürich

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/228259

Subjects/Keywords: physics; Computational physics

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Solórzano, S. (2017). Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena. (Doctoral Dissertation). ETH Zürich. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/228259

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Solórzano, Sergio. “Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, ETH Zürich. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/228259.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Solórzano, Sergio. “Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena.” 2017. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Solórzano S. Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. ETH Zürich; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/228259.

Council of Science Editors:

Solórzano S. Transport: Lattice Kinetic Methods & Thermal Rectification Phenomena. [Doctoral Dissertation]. ETH Zürich; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/228259

University of Waterloo

17. Murray, Ryan. Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications.

Degree: 2011, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5863

► We look at the theory of ionization of atoms and molecules in the presence of a strong laser field. The history of ionization of atoms… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: atomic physics; femtosecond; molecular physics; attosecond; computational

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Murray, R. (2011). Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5863

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Murray, Ryan. “Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications.” 2011. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5863.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Murray, Ryan. “Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications.” 2011. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Murray R. Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5863.

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Council of Science Editors:

Murray R. Tunnel Ionization in Strong Fields in atoms and molecules and its applications. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5863

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18. Stefferson, Michael W. Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems.

Degree: 2018, University of Colorado at Boulder

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10823834

► Interactions between particles and their environment can alter the dynamics of biological systems. In crowded media like the cell, interactions with obstacles can introduce… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computational physics; Condensed matter physics; Biophysics

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Stefferson, M. W. (2018). Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems. (Thesis). University of Colorado at Boulder. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10823834

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stefferson, Michael W. “Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems.” 2018. Thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10823834.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stefferson, Michael W. “Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Stefferson MW. Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10823834.

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Council of Science Editors:

Stefferson MW. Dynamics of Crowded and Active Biological Systems. [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10823834

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Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz

19. Diaz Ochoa, Juan G. Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle.

Degree: 2005, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz

URL: http://ubm.opus.hbz-nrw.de/volltexte/2005/856/

► The fundamental aim in our investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle is the extraction of information on the dynamics of… (more)

▼ The fundamental aim in our investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle is the extraction of information on the dynamics of the liquid using a single tracking particle. In this work two theoretical methods were used: one passive, where the motion of the particle measures the dynamics of the liquid, one active, where perturbations in the system are introduced through the particle. In the first part of this investigation a thin polymeric film on a substrate is studied using molecular dynamics simulations. The polymer is modeled via a 'bead spring' model. The particle is spheric and non structured and is able to interact with the monomers via a Lennard Jones potential. The system is micro-canonical and simulations were performed for average temperatures between the glass transition temperature of the film and its dewetting temperature. It is shown that the stability of the nanoparticle on the polymer film in the absence of gravity depends strongly on the form of the chosen interaction potential between nanoparticle and polymer. The relative position of the tracking particle to the liquid vapor interface of the polymer film shows the glass transition of the latter. The velocity correlation function and the mean square displacement of the particle has shown that it is caged when the temperature is close to the glass transition temperature. The analysis of the dynamics at long times shows the coupling of the nanoparticle to the center of mass of the polymer chains. The use of the Stokes-Einstein formula, which relates the diffusion coefficient to the viscosity, permits to use the nanoparticle as a probe for the determination of the bulk viscosity of the melt, the so called 'microrheology'. It is shown that for low frequencies the result obtained using microrheology coincides with the results of the Rouse model applied to the polymer dynamics. In the second part of this investigation the equations of Linear Hydrodynamics are solved for a nanoparticle oscillating above the film. It is shown that compressible liquids have mechanical response to external perturbations induced with the nanoparticle. These solutions show strong velocity and pressure profiles of the liquid near the interface, as well as a mechanical response of the liquid-vapor interface. The results obtained with this calculations can be employed for the interpretation of experimental results of non contact AFM microscopy

Subjects/Keywords: Stochastik, Brownsche Bewegung, Polymer Physik, Computational Physik, Hydrodynamik; Stochastics, Brownian Motion, Polymer Physics, Computational Physics, Hydrodynamics; Physics

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Diaz Ochoa, J. G. (2005). Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle. (Doctoral Dissertation). Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz. Retrieved from http://ubm.opus.hbz-nrw.de/volltexte/2005/856/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Diaz Ochoa, Juan G. “Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle.” 2005. Doctoral Dissertation, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://ubm.opus.hbz-nrw.de/volltexte/2005/856/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Diaz Ochoa, Juan G. “Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle.” 2005. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Diaz Ochoa JG. Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz; 2005. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://ubm.opus.hbz-nrw.de/volltexte/2005/856/.

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Diaz Ochoa JG. Theoretical investigation of the interaction of a polymer film with a nanoparticle. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz; 2005. Available from: http://ubm.opus.hbz-nrw.de/volltexte/2005/856/

University of California – Berkeley

20. Yuen, Albert. Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams.

Degree: Nuclear Engineering, 2016, University of California – Berkeley

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/20v479dc

► The radial control of high current ion beams from induction accelerators or generated by short pulsed intense laser-plasma interactions is generally limited by Coulomb repulsion… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Physics; Plasma physics; Nuclear engineering; Accelerator Physics; Beam Physics; Computational Physics; Plasma Physics

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Yuen, A. (2016). Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/20v479dc

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yuen, Albert. “Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/20v479dc.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yuen, Albert. “Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams.” 2016. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Yuen A. Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/20v479dc.

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Council of Science Editors:

Yuen A. Passive Focusing of Intense Ion Beams. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/20v479dc

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Linköping University

21. Fransson, Thomas. Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series.

Degree: Chemistry and Biology, 2009, Linköping University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-19554

► This thesis presents briefly the application of quantum mechanics on systems ofchemical interest, i.e., the field of quantum chemistry and computational chemistry.The molecules of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: computational physics; computational chemistry; quantum chemistry; bond analysis; electron population; electron transfer; Chemical physics; Kemisk fysik; Computational physics; Beräkningsfysik

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Fransson, T. (2009). Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series. (Thesis). Linköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-19554

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fransson, Thomas. “Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series.” 2009. Thesis, Linköping University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-19554.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fransson, Thomas. “Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series.” 2009. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Fransson T. Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linköping University; 2009. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-19554.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Fransson T. Chemical bond analysis in the ten-electron series. [Thesis]. Linköping University; 2009. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-19554

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Universiteit Utrecht

22. Rottier, O.G. One-loop corrections at future linear colliders.

Degree: 2014, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/297077

► In order to benefit from high precision measurements at a future Linear Collider, we need to go beyond the tree level for cross section calculations… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: High energy physics; Particle physics; Phenomenology; Computational physics; Higgs

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Rottier, O. G. (2014). One-loop corrections at future linear colliders. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/297077

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rottier, O G. “One-loop corrections at future linear colliders.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/297077.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rottier, O G. “One-loop corrections at future linear colliders.” 2014. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Rottier OG. One-loop corrections at future linear colliders. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/297077.

Council of Science Editors:

Rottier OG. One-loop corrections at future linear colliders. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2014. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/297077

Boston University

23. Tang, Ying. Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems.

Degree: PhD, Physics, 2014, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14301

► Strongly correlated low-dimensional quantum spin models provide a well-established frame- work to study magnetic properties of insulators, and are of great theoretical interest and experimental… (more)

▼ Strongly correlated low-dimensional quantum spin models provide a well-established frame- work to study magnetic properties of insulators, and are of great theoretical interest and experimental relevance in condensed-matter physics. In this thesis, I use quantum Monte Carlo methods to numerically study quantum critical behavior in low-dimensional quantum spin models and wavefunctions. First, I study spinons &ndash emergent spin-1/2 bosonic excitations &ndash at certain one- and two-dimensional quantum phase transitions (QPTs) in spin models, by characterizing their size and confinement length quantitatively. In particular, I focus on the QPT from an antiferromagnetic (AFM) phase into a valence-bond solid (VBS) phase, which is an example of a violation of the standard Landau-Ginzburg-Wilson paradigm for phase transitions. This transition in two dimensions (2D) is instead likely described by a novel theory called "deconfined quantum criticality" (DQC). According to the theory, spinons should be deconfined. The degree of deconfinement is quantified in my calculations. Second, I present a comprehensive study of so-called short-bond resonating-valence-bond (RVB) spin liquids in 2D, which have been suggested as a good starting point for understanding the spin physics of high-temperature cuprates. I find that these RVB states can also be classified as quantum-critical VBS states, which indicates that RVB is less disordered than expected. This work suggests a possible mapping from the quantum RVB states to classical dimer models via a classical continuum field theory – the height model. This map explicitly bridges well-established classical results to future quantum studies. Third, I consider 1D amplitude product (AP) states, which are generalized versions of RVB states, with different wavefunction weightings of bonds according to their lengths. AP states constitute a good ansatz for certain Hamiltonians and are of broad interest in quantum magnetism. I study phase transitions from AFM-VBS phases in AP states by tuning their amplitudes, and obtain continuously varying critical exponents. In addition, I classify the 1D AP states through entanglement entropy calculations of the central charge in (1+1)D conformal field theory. This new classification could serve as guide for AP states as trial wavefunctions to search for ground states of corresponding quantum spin models.

Subjects/Keywords: Physics; Computational physics; Condensed matter theory; Quantum spin model; Statistical physics

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Tang, Y. (2014). Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14301

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tang, Ying. “Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14301.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tang, Ying. “Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems.” 2014. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Tang Y. Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14301.

Council of Science Editors:

Tang Y. Quantum Monte Carlo studies of quantum criticality in low-dimensional spin systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/14301

University of Arizona

24. Khan, Souratosh. Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission .

Degree: 2018, University of Arizona

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/631402

► Singlet fission (SF), in which a photoexcted spin singlet exciton dissociates into a pair of low lying triplet excitons has the potential to overcome the… (more)

▼ Singlet fission (SF), in which a photoexcted spin singlet exciton dissociates into a pair of low lying triplet excitons has the potential to overcome the Shockley-Quessier limit of conventional solar cells. It is well understood that a key intermediate - the multiexcitonic, quantum entangled ¹(TT)₁ state plays a vital role in making the process spin-allowed. Early experiments based on transient absorption spectroscopy (TA) conducted on molecular crystals and dimers of organic molecules reported highly efficient SF. However, with the emergence of optical probes in the infra-red (IR) regime, the ``bound'' triplet pair state has been shown to be stable against decoherence thereby raising questions on SF itself. In this thesis, within a correlated electron model, we report calculations of excited state absorptions (ESAs) from the singlet and triplet excitons and from the triplet-triplet biexciton for pentacene crystal and dimers. We formulate a broad theory of quantum entanglement of triplet-triplet state in these molecular systems and show that spectroscopic differences in the ESA signals between free and bound triplets exist beyond the visible. The triplet exciton primarily absorbs in the visible and any near IR (NIR) absorption depends on the strength of the intermolecular coupling. In contrast, the ¹(TT)₁ state has additional weak ESA in the IR. In the dimers, we show that entanglement between triplets is a function of the proximity as well as the steric hindrance between the molecular chromophores. A weak signal from the singlet exciton is found in the IR and attributed to a transition to a different kind of triplet-triplet state. In summary, our theory of ESA can be extended to other weakly coupled bimolecular systems without any loss of generality. Advisors/Committee Members: Mazumdar, Sumitendra (advisor), Stafford, Charles A. (committeemember), Monti Masel, Oliver L A (committeemember), Hassan, Mohammed (committeemember), Schaibley, John R. (committeemember).

Subjects/Keywords: Chemical Physics; Computational Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Organic Photovoltaics

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Khan, S. (2018). Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission . (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Arizona. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10150/631402

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Khan, Souratosh. “Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission .” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Arizona. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/631402.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Khan, Souratosh. “Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission .” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Khan S. Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission . [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Arizona; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/631402.

Council of Science Editors:

Khan S. Theory of Transient Excited State Absorptions in Molecular Crystals and Dimers : Effects of Electron Correlations and their Role in Singlet Fission . [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Arizona; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/631402

25. Thompson, Amy V. Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity.

Degree: 2014, University of California – eScholarship, University of California

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/6ds701tc

► Hopfions are a class of fields whose topology is derived from the Hopf fibration, with field lines that are linked circles which lie on a… (more)

▼ Hopfions are a class of fields whose topology is derived from the Hopf fibration, with field lines that are linked circles which lie on a set of space-filling nested toroidal surfaces. In this thesis, we use analytic and computational methods to study hopfions and their generalization to field configurations based on torus knots in both plasma and gravity.The Kamchatnov-Hopf solution to the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations is a topological soliton, a field configuration that is stable due to a conserved topological quantity, with linking number one. By realizing that the angular momentum can also serve as a secondary stabilizing mechanism for certain field configurations, we generalize this solution to a class of topological solitons with linking number greater than one and show they are stable in ideal MHD. When studied in full resistive MHD, the results of simulations indicate that the non-zero linking number serves to inhibit the decay of the magnetic field energy.The vacuum Maxwell and linearized Einstein equations take a similar form when expressed as spin-N field equations, suggesting that electromagnetic and gravitational radiation possess analogous topologically non-trivial field configurations. The solutions to the massless spin-N equations can be found by complex contour integral transformations with generating functions in terms of twistor variables. Using these methods, we construct the null electromagnetic hopfion and the analogous Petrov Type N gravitational solution. The fields are decomposed into tendex and vortex lines, the analog of the electromagnetic field lines, to investigate their physical properties and characterize their topology. For both electromagnetism and gravity the topology manifests in the lines of force.We then show that the hopfion solutions are the simplest case in a class of Type N linked and knotted gravitational solutions based on torus knots. Reparameterizing the twistor generating functions in terms of the winding numbers of the field lines allows one to choose the degree of linking or knotting of the associated field configuration. Finally, we discuss how the singularity structure of the twistor generating functions determines the spinor classification of the fields in Minkowski space. Since the solutions are constructed by contour integral transformations, the poles of the generating functions are directly related to the geometry of the physical fields. By modifying the generating functions, we extend the construction of the Type N gravitational hopfion to find the analogous spin-2 solutions of different Petrov classifications and characterize their tendex and vortex line configurations.

Subjects/Keywords: Physics; computational physics; gravitational radiation; knotted fields; plasma physics; topological solitons

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Thompson, A. V. (2014). Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity. (Thesis). University of California – eScholarship, University of California. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/6ds701tc

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thompson, Amy V. “Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity.” 2014. Thesis, University of California – eScholarship, University of California. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/6ds701tc.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thompson, Amy V. “Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity.” 2014. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Thompson AV. Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – eScholarship, University of California; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/6ds701tc.

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Council of Science Editors:

Thompson AV. Linked and Knotted Fields in Plasma and Gravity. [Thesis]. University of California – eScholarship, University of California; 2014. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/6ds701tc

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26. Smith, Katherine Margaret. Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean.

Degree: 2018, University of Colorado at Boulder

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10623667

► In this dissertation, Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are used to model the coupled turbulence-reactive tracer dynamics within the upper mixed layer of the ocean.… (more)

▼ In this dissertation, Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are used to model the coupled turbulence-reactive tracer dynamics within the upper mixed layer of the ocean. Prior work has shown that LES works well over the spatial and time scales relevant to both turbulence and reactive biogeochemistry. Additionally, the code intended for use is able to carry an arbitrary number of tracer equations, allowing for easy expansion of the species reactions. Research in this dissertation includes a study of 15 idealized non-reactive tracers within an evolving large-scale temperature front in order determine and understand the fundamental dynamics underlying turbulence-tracer interaction in the absence of reactions. The focus of this study, in particular, was on understanding the evolution of biogeochemically-relevant, non-reactive tracers in the presence of both large (~5 km) submesoscale eddies and smallscale (~100 m) wave-driven Langmuir turbulence. The 15 tracers studied have different initial, boundary, and source conditions and significant differences are seen in their distributions depending on these conditions. Differences are also seen between regions where submesoscale eddies and small-scale Langmuir turbulence are both present, and in regions with only Langmuir turbulence. A second study focuses on the examination of Langmuir turbulence effects on upper ocean carbonate chemistry. Langmuir mixing time scales are similar to those of chemical reactions, resulting in potentially strong tracer-flow coupling effects. The strength of the Langmuir turbulence is varied, from no wave-driven turbulence (i.e., only shear-driven turbulence), to Langmuir turbulence that is much stronger than that found in typical upper ocean conditions. Three different carbonate chemistry models are also used in this study: time-dependent chemistry, equilibrium chemistry, and no-chemistry (i.e., non-reactive tracers). The third and final study described in this dissertation details the development of a reduced-order biogeochemical model with 17 state equations that can accurately reproduce the Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) ecosystem behavior, but that can also be integrated within high-resolution LES.

Subjects/Keywords: Fluid mechanics; Computational physics; Physical oceanography

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Smith, K. M. (2018). Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean. (Thesis). University of Colorado at Boulder. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10623667

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Katherine Margaret. “Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean.” 2018. Thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10623667.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Katherine Margaret. “Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean.” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

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Smith KM. Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10623667.

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Smith KM. Effects of Submesoscale Turbulence on Reactive Tracers in the Upper Ocean. [Thesis]. University of Colorado at Boulder; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10623667

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27. Capobianco, Vincent J. Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis.

Degree: 2017, California State University, Long Beach

URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10639011

► Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations were conducted on a known low aspect ratio wing design as well as four variant designs incorporating Coanda effect… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Fluid mechanics; Computational physics; Aerospace engineering

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Capobianco, V. J. (2017). Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis. (Thesis). California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10639011

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Capobianco, Vincent J. “Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis.” 2017. Thesis, California State University, Long Beach. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10639011.

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Capobianco, Vincent J. “Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis.” 2017. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Capobianco VJ. Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10639011.

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Capobianco VJ. Effect of slot height variation on the aerodynamic performance of a circulation control airfoil| A CFD analysis. [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2017. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10639011

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28. -9616-6165. Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems.

Degree: Chemical Engineering, 2015, University of Texas – Austin

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/32359

► This research focuses on the computational modeling of fluctuations, interactions, phase behavior and structural characteristics of multicomponent polymeric systems. The role of fluctuations is studied… (more)

▼ This research focuses on the computational modeling of fluctuations, interactions, phase behavior and structural characteristics of multicomponent polymeric systems. The role of fluctuations is studied in the context of block copolymer melts and polymer blends stabilized using copolymers exhibiting different sequence architectures. The relationship between interparticle interactions and structural characteristics of the aggregates formed in particle-polymer solutions is examined for charged nanoparticle-polymer and charged dendrimer-polyelectrolyte system. A hybrid Monte Carlo and self consistent field theory approach employed in single chain in mean field simulations (SCMF) is utilized in order to achieve the equilibrium morphologies/aggregates in such polymeric systems. We examine the effect of composition fluctuations on the phase behavior of polydisperse block copolymer melts quantified in terms of fluctuation-induced shift in the order-disorder transition temperature from the corresponding mean-field predictions. Fluctuation effects can also play an important role in stabilizing bicontinuous microemulsions phases. To study this effect, we examine polymer blend systems compatibilized by a copolymer having different sequence architectures such as monodisperse and polydisperse block copolymer, and gradient copolymer. We systematically assess the efficiency of such system in forming bicontinuous microemulsions phases. We also study the effect of sequence architecture on the phase behavior of gradient copolymer solutions. We extend above framework to account for electrostatic effects arising from charged polymers and dendrimers. Using such a framework, we characterize the clusters formed due to electrostatic binding between oppositely charged dendrimers and polyelectrolytes. Our results indicate that, the binding is maximum when the charge on dendrimers is balanced by the charge on the polyelectrolytes. We extend the above study to probe the phase behavior of charged nanoparticles suspended in polymer solutions. We examine the influence of polymer concentration, particle volume fraction, and particle charge on the structure and size of clusters. We also examine the influence of multibody effects on the resulting structure of nanoparticle clusters. The charged nanoparticle-polymer solution is seen to exhibit significant multibody effects and the effective two-body interparticle potentials are seen to be a function of nanoparticle density. Advisors/Committee Members: Ganesan, Venkat (advisor), Ellison, Christopher (committee member), Sanchez, Isaac (committee member), Truskett, Thomas (committee member), Henkelman, Graeme (committee member), Johnston, Keith (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Fluctuations; Nanoparticle-polymer; Polymer physics; Computational modeling

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-9616-6165. (2015). Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems. (Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/32359

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-9616-6165. “Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems.” 2015. Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/32359.

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-9616-6165. “Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems.” 2015. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

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-9616-6165. Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2015. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/32359.

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-9616-6165. Computational modeling of fluctuations and phase behavior in polymeric systems. [Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/32359

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University of California – San Francisco

29. Garrido Ruiz, Diego. Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins.

Degree: Biophysics, 2017, University of California – San Francisco

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0k0350df

► Changes in pH are important regulatory signals for biological function, under physiological and pathological conditions. Recent advances in computer simulations strategies have made the exploration… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biophysics; Computational physics; information theory; pH sensing

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Garrido Ruiz, D. (2017). Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins. (Thesis). University of California – San Francisco. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0k0350df

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Garrido Ruiz, Diego. “Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins.” 2017. Thesis, University of California – San Francisco. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0k0350df.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Garrido Ruiz, Diego. “Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins.” 2017. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

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Garrido Ruiz D. Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0k0350df.

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Garrido Ruiz D. Computational studies of pH sensing design principles in proteins. [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2017. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0k0350df

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Cornell University

30. Su, Yu. Massive distributed computational algorithm for simulating many-body hydrodynamic interactions .

Degree: 2018, Cornell University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/64861

► Complex fluids comprise two phases of materials: a solvent phase and a non-continuum phase such as microscopic particles or polymers. Suspensions of colloids – microscopic… (more)

▼ Complex fluids comprise two phases of materials: a solvent phase and a non-continuum phase such as microscopic particles or polymers. Suspensions of colloids – microscopic particles small enough to undergo Brownian motion – are an important example and model system for understanding general complex fluids. The particles are distributed in the suspending solvent, forming a "microstructure". The formulation of detailed models for the dynamics of condensed soft matter including colloidal suspensions and other complex fluids requires accurate description of the physical forces between microstructural constituents. In dilute suspensions, pair-level interactions are sufficient to capture hydrodynamic, interparticle, and thermodynamic forces. In dense suspensions, many-body interactions must be considered. Prior analytical approaches to capturing such interactions such as mean-field approaches replace detailed interactions with averaged approximations. However, long-range coupling and effects of concentration on local structure, which may play an important role in e.g. phase transitions, are smeared out in such approaches. An alternative to such approximations is the detailed modeling of hydrodynamic interactions utilizing precise couplings between moments of the hydrodynamic traction on a suspended particle and the motion of that or other suspended particles. For two isolated spheres, a set of these functions was calculated by Jeffrey and Onishi, Kim and Karrila, and Jeffrey. Along with pioneering work by Batchelor and Green, these are the touchstone for low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamic interactions and have been applied directly in the solution of many important problems related to the dynamics of dilute colloidal dispersions. The Reynolds number, Re, is the dimensionless strength of flow inertia relative to viscous stress, Re = ρ U L / η, where ρ is the fluid density, η is the fluid viscosity, U is the characteristic speed of the flow, and L is the characteristic length scale such as channel width, particle size, or a surface dimension. The overall goal of this dissertation is development of new theoretical and computational models for many-body interactions in concentrated colloidal suspensions. In the first part of the dissertation, we extend the theoretical framework of the pair-level mobility functions to concentrated systems, utilizing a new stochastic sampling technique we developed in order to rapidly calculate an analogous set of mobility functions describing the hydrodynamic interactions between two hard spheres immersed in a suspension of arbitrary concentration. This was carried out utilizing Accelerated Stokesian Dynamics simulations. These mobility functions provide precise, radially dependent couplings of hydrodynamic traction moments to particle velocity derivatives, for arbitrary colloid volume fraction φ=4πη a³/n, where η is the suspending solvent viscosity, a is the hydrodynamic particle radius, and n=N/V is the number density of colloids in the volume… Advisors/Committee Members: Koch, Donald L. (committeeMember), Bindel, David S. (committeeMember).

Subjects/Keywords: Applied mathematics; Computer science; Computational physics

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Su, Y. (2018). Massive distributed computational algorithm for simulating many-body hydrodynamic interactions . (Thesis). Cornell University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1813/64861

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Su, Yu. “Massive distributed computational algorithm for simulating many-body hydrodynamic interactions .” 2018. Thesis, Cornell University. Accessed August 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1813/64861.

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Su, Yu. “Massive distributed computational algorithm for simulating many-body hydrodynamic interactions .” 2018. Web. 19 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Su Y. Massive distributed computational algorithm for simulating many-body hydrodynamic interactions . [Internet] [Thesis]. Cornell University; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/64861.

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