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  • Characterizing spin-orbit torques in β-W/Ta/CoFeB/MgO devices

    Creator:
    Allen, Shane R.
    Abstract:
    Materials with a strong spin Hall effect and Rashba-Edelstein effect have the potential to improve the efficiency of solid-state magnetic memory technologies and other magnetic logic devices. Heavy metals have been identified as having these properties, including the beta crystal phase of tungsten. In this work, we determine the strength...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: Characterizing Spin-Orbit Torques in β-W/Ta/CoFeB/MgO Devices. Abstract approved

  • Action Selection for Heterologous Control of a Continuous-Output Myoelectric Prosthesis

    Creator:
    Sylwester, Sean T.
    Abstract:
    Significance: Movement intent decoding algorithms can interpret human bioelectrical signals to control prosthetic limbs with many degrees of freedom (DOFs). This work involves decoding volitional movement intent from surface electromyogram (sEMG) signals to control prosthetic arms. To train these algorithms, patients flex their muscles to “follow” a movement prompt, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sean T. Sylwester for the degree

  • Implementation Techniques for Variational Data Structures

    Creator:
    Meng, Meng
    Abstract:
    Many applications require not only representing variability in software and data, butalso computing with it. To do so efficiently requires variational data structures thatmake variability explicit in the underlying data and the operations used to manipulate it.Variational data structures have been developed ad hoc for many applications, but thereis little...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Techniques for Variational Data Structures Abstract approved: Eric T. Walkingshaw Many applications require

  • Formative Work Toward a Mixed-Initiative Programming Language

    Creator:
    Abbott, Keeley
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    Mixed-initiative programming entails collaboration between a computer system, and a human to achieve some desired goal or set of goals. Often these goals change or are amended in real time during the course of program execution. As such, the plans these programs are based on must adapt and evolve to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mixed-Initiative Programming Language Abstract approved: Eric T. Walkingshaw Mixed-initiative

  • Efficient power conversion interface circuits for energy harvesting applications

    Creator:
    Le, Triet T.
    Abstract:
    Harvesting energy from the environment for powering micro-power devices have been increasing in popularity. These types of devices can be used in embedded applications or in sensor networks where battery replacement is impractical. In this dissertation, different methods of energy harvesting from the environment are explored as alternative sources of...
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    Dissertation
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    circuits dissipates about 30 nW in sleep mode and 8 μW in active mode. c©Copyright by Triet T. Le

  • Co-planar integration of silicon integrated circuits and microfluidic networks for biosensor applications

    Creator:
    Lindsay, McKay W.
    Abstract:
    Silicon integrated circuit (IC) technology has enabled numerous electrical and optical sensors used in biological and chemical assays, where they can increase performance while decreasing cost and size compared to traditional detectors. There is significant potential to further leverage IC technology for lab-on-chip applications, creating affordable and portable medical diagnostic...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF McKay W. Lindsay for the degree

  • Efficient RF energy scavenging and ultra-low power management for powering wireless sensor nodes

    Creator:
    Arumugam, Vikrant P.
    Abstract:
    As the demand for real-time information in engineering and health care systems keeps increasing, the need for wireless sensor nodes is also continuously increasing. As a result, the cost and effort involved in installing and maintaining batteries to power the numerous sensor nodes is growing exponentially. Providing a cost effective...
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    Masters Thesis
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    committee and reviewing my thesis. Special thanks to the Graduate council representative Dr. Abi T. Farsoni

  • Hybrid electric vehicle converter harmonics

    Creator:
    Bowers, Waylon T.
    Abstract:
    Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV’s) are a very important part of today’s transportation system as they are bridging the gap between fully electric vehicles and conventional internal combustion vehicles (ICV’s). They have much higher efficiencies and lower emissions than ICV’s, while still having the ability to travel long range and refuel...
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    Masters Thesis
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    THE THESIS OF Waylon T. Bowers for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer

  • Global Hierarchical Control of a Park of Spar Buoy-type Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters

    Creator:
    Gaebele, Daniel T.
    Abstract:
    Converting energy from ocean waves is a challenging area for control theory application because of the nonlinear dynamics in various time scales. Generally, wave energy converter (WEC) control is applied in order to maximize power absorption, in the most common wave conditions, and subject to the devices’ physical constraints. Commonly,...
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    Dissertation
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    sea water ρw = 1025 kg g m/s2 earth acceleration g = 9.81 m/s2 λ m wave length T s wave period

  • The Pursuit of Hoppiness : Propelling Hop into the Genomic Era

    Creator:
    Hill, Steven T.
    Abstract:
    Hop (Humulus lupulus L. var lupulus) is a plant of great cultural significance, used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years, and for flavor and as a preservative in brewing beer. Studies of the medicinal effects of the unique compounds produced by hop have led to interest from the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Steven T. Hill for the degree of Master of Science in Computer Science