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Application of laser spectroscopy to structure and dynamics of small molecular systems

Creator:: Bozlee, Brian J.
Abstract:: A variety of laser spectroscopic methods are employed in this thesis research for studies of CF₃NO, an interesting model photodissociative system, and for investigation of low energy rotations and vibrations of small molecules and low molecular weight clusters in free jet expansions. Nonradiative energy decay for electronically excited CF₃NO is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dynamics of small molecular systems AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brian J. Bozlee for the degree of

The role of iron-oxides in U(VI) adsorption and the kinetics of contaminant organic reduction

Creator:: Logue, Brian A.
Abstract:: Contaminant transport in ground water is an important environmental process that affects a host of natural systems. Transport of contaminants is affected by many processes, including aqueous complexation, adsorption, and redox reactions. One of the most important components of an aquifer that controls transport is iron-oxide. In this study, the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Modeling Adsorption on Heterogeneous Environmental Materials Brian A. Logue', Robert W. Smith2, and John

Applications of redox indicators for evaluating redox conditions in environmental samples

Creator:: Jones, Brian Dion
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Conditions in Environmental Samples AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brian D. Jones for the degree of Doctor

Ion-pair high pressure liquid chromatography techniques for the determination of quaternary ammonium compounds

Creator:: Starbuck, Brian J.
Abstract:: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Qams, are an important class of chemicals which present interesting challenges to analysts. This thesis reports results of investigations on uses of ion-pairing techniques for separations and detection of Qams. Special apparatus for post-column solvent extraction of liquid chromatographic eluates was developed as part of this work....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the determination of quaternary ammonium compounds AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brian J. Starbuck

Carbonium ion intermediates in the tetracyclo [4,3.0.0²[superscript ,]⁴.0³[superscript ,]⁷] and tetracyclo [4.3.0.0²[superscript ,]⁴.0³[superscript ,]⁸] - nonane ring systems

Creator:: Stevenson, Brian Keith
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF BRIAN KEITH STEVENSON for

Structure and properties of new, complex copper and zinc borates

Creator:: Smith, Robert W.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: borates AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Robert W. Smith for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

The relation of a soluble factor to phosphorylation during the oxidation of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides

Creator:: Smith, Karin Ann
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: her gratitude to her professors, especially Dr. R. W. Newburgh and Dr. Vernon H. Cheldelin, for

Functional transition metal oxides : structure-property relationships

Creator:: Smith, Andrew E.
Abstract:: Transition metal oxides are an important class of materials for the wide variety optical, electrical, dielectric, magnetic, and thermal properties observed. Their unique structure-property relationships allow for property tuning and often provide insight into the fundamentals of chemistry. The work in this thesis was focused on the design, synthesis and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Andrew E. Smith Title Pages AN ABSTRACT OF THE

The application of the Schmidt reaction to the preparation of certain w-amino acids and diamines

Creator:: Parsons, Raymond Edward
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: CERTAIN W..AMINO ACIDS AND DI INES by RAYMOND EDWARD PARSONS A THESIS submitted to OREDON STATE

Addition of substituted phenylthiyl radicals to substituted α-methylstyrenes

Creator:: Geers, Brian Nicholas
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: substituted α-methylstyrenes AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF BRIAN NICHOLAS GEERS for the degree of MASTER OF

Biosynthetic studies on the chromophore of pseudobactin from Pseudomonas fluorescens B10

Creator:: Nowak-Thompson, Brian
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: from Pseudomonas fluorescens B10 An Abstract of the Thesis of Brian Nowak-Thompson for the degree of

The effect of azetidine-2-carboxylic acid on proline biosynthesis in Escherichia coli

Creator:: Smith, Faith Irene
Abstract:: The effect of the proline analogue, L-azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, on proline biosynthesis in Escherichia coli has been studied. The analogue inhibits the formation of proline precursor by acting as a false feedback inhibitor, Analysis of kinetic constants in whole-cell preparations indicate that the inhibition is noncompetitive. Comparative inhibitor constants for proline...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Biosynthesis in Escherichia Coli AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Faith Irene Smith (Name) for the M. S. in

Gas phase x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of compounds containing multiply-bonded oxygen

Creator:: Smith, Steven Reid
Abstract:: A new x-ray source capable of operating at up to 80 watts has been designed and developed, and put to use with the Oregon State University Cylindrical Electrostatic Analyzer. The new source produces over four times the photoelectron intensity of its predecessor, from gaseous samples, and accommodates a wider selection...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF STEVEN REID SMITH for the

A multivariate statistical approach to identifying organic compounds using an oscillating plasma glow discharge detector for gas chromatography

Creator:: Smith, Diane Lynn
Abstract:: An oscillating plasma glow discharge detector for gas chromatography is used to obtain fingerprint information about an analyte by combining both the average cell current and oscillation frequency signals. Five homologs each of the n-alkanes, 1-alkenes, 1-alkynes, 2-ketones and aldehydes are studied. Although triplicate determinations had some scatter due to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THESIS OF Diane Lynn Smith for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry presented on Apr, 1. 4

The heteroatom effect in intramolecular cyclizations of organoaluminum and -lithium compounds

Creator:: Smith, Michael James
Abstract:: Intramolecular cyclization of organometallic compounds represents a promising tool for synthesis in general. The use of strategically- placed heteroatoms in the cyclizing molecule can influence the stereochemistry and/or efficiency of an organometallic cyclization while providing for functionality in the cyclic product. The work described herein first concerns cyclizations of organolithiums....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: organoaluminum and -lithium compounds AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael James Smith for the degree of

The thiobarbituric acid test in irradiation-sterilized beef

Creator:: Smith, Norman Lee
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Beef THE THIOBARBITURIC ACID TEST IN IRRADIATION-STERILIZED BEEF by NORMAN LEE SMITH A THESIS

A chemical and petrological study of igneous lithic clasts from the kapoeta howardite

Creator:: Smith, Monty Ray
Abstract:: Instrumental and radiochemical neutron activation analyses supported by electron microprobe mineral analyses (Paul Warren, University of New Mexico) and petrographic observations are presented for approximately forty individual clasts separated from the Kapoeta howardite. These clasts are classified into eucritic, cumulate-like, mafic (plagioclase ± olivine-bearing pyroxenites), pyroxenite, polymict and/or metal-rich and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: from the Kapoeta Howardite AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF MONTY RAY SMITH for the degree of DOCTOR OF

The preparation of some tetrahydropyrimidines and related compounds of possible biological interest

Creator:: Smith, Victor Herbert
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OMPOIThIDS OF POSSIBLE BIOLOGICAL INTEREST by Victor Herbert Smith A TJ1ESIS submitted to ORFGON

Designing Dielectric Materials through Complex Metal Oxides

Creator:: Nikkel, Jason W.
Abstract:: This dissertation demonstrated that the electrical properties of complex oxide-based perovskite materials could be controlled through the careful modification of both material composition and structure. This was first shown through the modification of lead zirconate titanate (Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3, PZT) solid solutions with bismuth indate (BiInO3, BI) where the relative stability of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Natthaphon Raengthon, Jenny Forrester, Jonathon Guerrier, Charles Culbertson, Alyssa Johnson, Brian Zanca

Chemical properties of color centers in alkali halides

Creator:: Smith, William Alton, 1921-
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THL TKIS OF ii11iaiia Alton Smith, Jr. for the Ph.D. in Chemistry (Name) (Degree I (Major

Formation of hybrid supramolecular assemblies using biological molecules and transition metals

Creator:: Smith, Rachelle M. S.
Abstract:: Naturally occurring assemblies, such as DNA and proteins, utilize intermolecular forces (i.e H-bonding and van der Waals) to assemble. Utilizing these electrostatic interactions has only just started in the past five decades to be a tool used in synthetic chemistry in what is known as supramolecular chemistry. Supramolecular chemistry has...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Simpson Smith for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry presented on August 12, 2021

A method of analysis for tritium as hydrogen gas

Creator:: Smith, William Alton, 1921-
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -vapor .from reservoir W was al.J.owed to f'low 1nt-o bulb Bl untU the pressure was approximatel,y the

Effect of oxygen concentration on the structural and magnetic properties of LaRh₁/₂Mn₁/₂O₃ thin films

Creator:: Sheets, W. C., Smith, A. E., Subramanian, M. A., and Prellier, W.
Abstract:: Epitaxial LaRh₁/₂Mn₁/₂O₃ thin films have been grown on (001)-oriented LaAlO₃ and SrTiO₃ substrates using pulsed laser deposition. The optimized thin film samples are semiconducting and ferromagnetic with a Curie temperature close to 100 K, a coercive field of 1200 Oe, and a saturation magnetization of 1.7μB per formula unit. The...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: magnetic properties of LaRh1/2Mn1/2O3 thin films W. C. Sheets,1 A. E. Smith,2 M. A. Subramanian,2 and W

Searching for new niobium oxide based superconductors

Creator:: Bacon, Paul Eric
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Arthur W. Sleight A new niobium compound, represented by the formula Ca,NbO3, with a range of

Synthesis of polybenzimidazoles containing arylene sulfone and ether linkages

Creator:: Cook, Diana Lynn
Abstract:: Polybenzimidazoles were synthesized from 3,3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB) and dicarboxylic acids. The polymerizations using the dicarboxylic acid monomers were carried out in polyphosphoric acid (PPA) and phosphorus pentoxide/methansulfonic acid (PPMA) which acted as the solvent and condensing agent. The resulting polybenzimidazoles had inherent viscosities in the range of 0.12 to 0.84 dL/g....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Barofsky Brian Arbogast for their assistance in obtaining spectroscopic data Dow Chemical Oregon State

Synthesis, properties and structural characterization of novel oxo, nitrido molybdenum compounds with alkoxy and siloxy ligands

Creator:: Kim, Gyu Shik
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: with Alkoxy and Siloxy Liciands Abstract approved: ( Redacted for Privacy Dr. Carroll W. DeKock

Structural distortions, phase transitions, and cation ordering in the perovskite and tungsten trioxide structures

Creator:: Woodward, Patrick M.
Abstract:: See pdf
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . I particularly want to thank Sam, Brian, Brent, Brian, Tony, and Loyan for their continual

Nonlinear Raman spectroscopy in supersonic jets

Creator:: Pubanz, George A.
Abstract:: The techniques of coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) and inverse Raman spectroscopy (IRS) are used to examine carbon dioxide aggregation in a supersonic jet expansion. To promote the formation of small clusters, a BMW injector valve is modified to permit its use as a pulsed nozzle at very cold temperatures....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Redacted for privacy Professor Joseph W. Nibler The techniques of coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy

Coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy of acetylene clusters

Creator:: Lee, Kyung Hee
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy P,eofessor Joseph W. Nibler The Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman

Laser excited fluorescence and vibrational relaxation of matrix isolated metal oxides

Creator:: Bares, Steven J.
Abstract:: The work presented in this thesis deals with the mechanisms by which a vibrationally excited diatomic molecule gives up its energy to a host monatomic lattice at low temperature. The vibrational lifetimes (v"=1) of the metal oxides Ba0 and A10 in their ground electronic states are studied using pulsed dual...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Joseph W. Nibler The work presented in this thesis deals with the mechanisms by which a vibrationally

Synthesis of large-ring analogs of estrone

Creator:: Pierce, John Robert
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: privacy Richard W. Thies Various ring expansion routes from benzo medium-ring ketones to large-ring

Studies in molybdenum oxide catalysts : I. Metal vapor reactions of molybdenum trioxide with various alkoxy silanes : II. Investigation of oxide supported molybdenum catalysts prepared from molybdenum(VI)dioxodiethoxide

Creator:: Huffman, David Earl
Abstract:: The cocondensation reactions of molybdenum trioxide vapor with tetraalkoxysilanes, trimethylalkoxysilanes, and hexamethyldisiloxane at -196°C were investigated. The products from the metal vapor reactions of tetramethoxysilane, tetraethoxysilane, and tetrapropoxysilane were characterized as molybdenum(VI)dioxodialkoxy compounds. The isolated compounds were found to be polymeric in the solid state by bridging through alkoxide groups....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Carroll W. DeKock The cocondensation reactions of molybdenum trioxide

Quantitative determination of emerging contaminants, solvent stabilizers and fullerene nanomaterials, in biological and environmental systems

Creator:: Isaacson, Carl W.
Abstract:: To determine the impact of emerging environmental contaminants on human and environmental health, quantitative analytical methods are required. Analysis of emerging contaminants is hampered by their widely varying physical-chemical properties. Therefore quantitative analytical methods must be developed to determine the behavior of emerging contaminants in environmental systems. A quantitative analytical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THE DISSERTATION OF Carl W. Isaacson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry presented on

The chemical nature of the "lignin" of the bark of Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco

Creator:: Smith, James E. (James Edward)
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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The nature of the chemical constituents of incense cedar, Libocedrus decurrens (Torr.) bark

Creator:: Smith, James E. (James Edward)
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the nature of the chemical constituents of incense cedar bark with the hope that such an endeavor would spur future research, development and use of a now neglected natural raw material. The bark from nine trees, which were separated into three age...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , (Libocedrus Decurrens Torr.) Bark AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James Edward Smith for the U.S. in

Analysis of fourteen trace elements in Saudi Arabian layered gabbros by radiochemical neutron activation analysis

Creator:: Palmer, Curtis Allyn
Abstract:: Eight layered gabbro samples from two layered complexes, two xenoliths, one basalt from a hot brine area and a standard basalt rock (BCR-1) were analyzed by RNAA (radiochemical neutron activation analysis) for 14 trace elements, Au, Ni, Co, Ag, Sb, Se, Zn, In, T1, Rb, Cs, U, Ba and Sr....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: helpful during the experimental phases of this work. I would like to thank Vern Smith and all my fellow

Synthesis and oligomerization of Delta, 4-diamino-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinehexanoic acid

Creator:: Huang, Sung-ben
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: also like to thank Dr. Richard W. Thies, Christopher K. Mathews, James H. Krueger, and Austin W

Design of B-form specific DNA binding oligonucleotide analogues : investigations of novel recognition moieties for triple helix formation

Creator:: Hogeland, Jane S.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: me. I would also like to thank Drs. Richard W. Thies, Douglas A. Keszler, W. Curtis Johnson, and

The use of the Diels-Alder reaction in asymmetric synthesis

Creator:: Dei Rossi, Dale Raymond
Abstract:: The Diels-Alder reaction represents a promising tool for use in asymmetric synthesis. The reaction involves a rigid transition state that facilitates the formation of one diastereomeric transition state and is reversible. This satisfies two necessary criteria for asymmetric synthesis. The Diels-Alder reactions of 1,l-dialkylspiro[2.4]-4,6- heptadienes with maleic anhydride and p-benzoquinone...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) Chum, and Mike Smith, for their help and friendship along the way."Remember The Peacock!". Dr. John T

Growth, optical and magnetic behavior of YMn0.35In0.65O3 thin film

Creator:: Mangalam, R. V. K., Smith, Andrew E., Boudin, S., McLoughlin, C., Subramanian, M. A., and Prellier, W.
Abstract:: The growth of YMn₀.₃₅In₀.₆₅O₃ thin films and their optical and magnetic behavior are reported. The YMn₀.₃₅In₀.₆₅O₃ thin film grows along the (0001) orientation with hexagonal structure similar to YMnO₃ on c-plane sapphire. The film shows paramagnetic behavior in the temperature range measured. The film exhibits a blue color due to...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: #cite_note-naka-0. 4 A. E. Smith, H. Mizoguchi, K. Delaney, N. A. Spaldin, A. W. Sleight, and M. A

Structure-property relationships in oxides containing select platinum group metals

Creator:: Gatimu, Alvin J.
Abstract:: Oxide materials exhibit a wide variety of structures and properties. In particular, transition metal oxides tend to be highly stable while exhibiting a wide range of properties that can be used for numerous applications. This work focuses on investigating how the structures’ of 4d and 5d transition metal oxides influences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: group members over the last four years. I sincerely thank Dr. Andrew E. Smith, and Dr. Hiroshi

Coherent anti-stokes raman spectroscopy of transient species

Creator:: Triggs, Nancy E.
Abstract:: The CARS apparatus at OSU was modified to permit studies in the 0-500 cm⁻¹ spectral region. The new low frequency capabilities were then used to study molecular clusters formed in free expansion jets of carbon dioxide. A strong cluster band was observed at 73 cm⁻¹, with a weaker shoulder at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Professor Joseph W. Nibler The CARS apparatus at OSU was modified

Coherent raman spectroscopy of non-polar molecules and molecular clusters

Creator:: Brown, Kirk W.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kirk W. Brown for the degree

Water and methanol adsorption on a series of organic complexes of montmorillonite

Creator:: Carter, Loren Sheldon
Abstract:: Water and methanol adsorption isotherms at 25° and 37° C. were determined on a series of organo-bentonite clays. The clays differed in the length of the carbon chain attached to the amine adsorbed in the cation exchange position. The amines used had carbon chains of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: express his appreciation to Dr. W. H. Slabaugh for his patience, encouragement, and guidance during

A dietary factor essential for guinea pigs : the identification of the active factor in the low-melting fraction obtained from cane juice

Creator:: Ross, Laurids Edward
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciation to Dr. W. J. van Wagtendonk for his inspiration and assistance during the course of' this work

Gas-phase electron-diffraction investigations of, I. WF₆, ReF₆, OsF₆, IrF₆, PtF₆, O₂⁺PtF⁻₆, II. 3-aminoacrolein, III. 3-chloro-1-propanol, IV. 2,2',5,5'-tetramethyl-1,1'-distibacerrocene

Creator:: Richardson, Alan D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: uncertainties are: r(W-F) = 1.829 (2); r(Re-F) = 1.829 (2); r(Os-F) = 1.828 (2); r(Ir-F) = 1.839 (2); r(Pt-F

Tissue metabolism of guinea pigs deficient in the anti-stiffness factor

Creator:: Simonsen, Donald Howard
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciation to Dr. W. J. van Wagtendonk ±or his valuable advice. The author also wishes to thank LIiss

An investigation of the molecular structure and vibrational potential function of thiazyl chloride (NSCl) by electron diffraction and infrared spectroscopy

Creator:: Emken, Walter Charles
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved Redacted for privacy IK6nneth W, edberg The molecular structure of thiazyl chloride has

Negative thermal expansion in AOMO₄ compounds

Creator:: Amos, Tammy G.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 24, 2000. Title: Negative Thermal Expansion in AOMO4 Compounds Abstract approved: Arthur W. Sleighi

The photodecomposition of t-butyl bicyclo [7.1.0] decane-2-percarboxylate

Creator:: McRitchie, Donna Louise
Abstract:: This paper describes the synthesis of t-butyl bicyclo[7.1.0] decane-2-percarboxylate and its photolytic decomposition. The title compound was found to undergo simple homolytic cleavage when exposed to light of 2537 A; producing the cyclodecyl radical, carbon dioxide, and t-butoxy radical. The largest percentage of products arose from an intimate radical pair...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Richard W. Thies This paper describes the synthesis of t-butyl

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