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Fourier optics for wavefront engineering and wavelength control of lasers
(2014-02-25)
Since their initial demonstration in 1994, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) have become prominent sources of mid-infrared radiation. Over the years, a large scientific and engineering effort has led to a dramatic improvement ...
Particle Focusing in Microchannels
(2014-02-25)
The ability to control the motion of particles and cells in microchannels has been a center of fascination since the advent of microfluidics. Entire fields have been created in order to accomplish separation, volume reduction ...
Magnetic trapping of molecules via optical loading and magnetic slowing
(2014-02-25)
This thesis demonstrates a new cooling and trap loading technique for molecules, leading to trapping of calcium monofluoride (CaF).
Chemical Vapor Deposition of Cobalt-based Thin Films for Microelectronics
(2014-02-25)
In microelectronics, the device size continues to shrink to improve the performance and functionality, which sets technical challenges for the integrated circuit (IC) fabrication. Novel materials and processing techniques ...
Computations and Algorithms in Physical and Biological Problems
(2014-06-06)
This dissertation presents the applications of state-of-the-art computation techniques and data analysis algorithms in three physical and biological problems: assembling DNA pieces, optimizing self-assembly yield, and ...
Perception, Cognition, and Effectiveness of Visualizations with Applications in Science and Engineering
(2014-06-06)
Visualization is a powerful tool for data exploration and analysis. With data ever-increasing in quantity and becoming integrated into our daily lives, having effective visualizations is necessary. But how does one design ...
Physical Nature of Cytoplasm
(2014-10-22)
Forces are increasingly recognized as major regulators of cell physiology and function, and the mechanical properties of cells are essential to the mechanisms by which cells sense forces, transmit them to the cell interior ...
Optomechanics and nonlinear mechanics of suspended photonic crystal membranes
(2014-10-21)
The recent demonstration of strong interactions between optical force and mechanical motion of an optomechanical structure has led to the triumphant result of mechanical ground-state cooling, where the quantum nature of a ...