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Freezing a Softly Repulsive Fluid : Monte Carlo Methods and the Weeks-Chandler-Andersen Potential

Creator:: May, Christopher
Abstract:: The equation of state for a fluid described by the Weeks-Chandler-Andersen (WCA) potential was solved to determine at what pressures and temperatures the fluid will theoretically freeze. A Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm was used to sample a system of 256 spheres for a set of thermodynamic averages to locate and...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: the atoms. The energy of a micro-state can be found with a simple summation, Eµ = 1 2 ∑ i ∑ j>i V

The Two Wells System: A Benchmark for Monte Carlo Methods in Statistical Mechanics

Creator:: Sprueill, Henry
Abstract:: Computational statistical mechanics leans heavily on the class of Markov Chain Monte Carlo Algorithms. Many such algorithms exist, and simulations can run for several weeks, making the selection of algorithms a difficult, but critical task. In this work, we introduce a benchmark system of two quadratic wells with an analytical...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: properly distributed according to ϕ,M must satisfy detailed balance with respect to ϕ[1, 2]: M(j ←[ k)ϕ(j

Simulating the Dynein Motor Protein: A Monte Carlo Approach to Achieve Coordinated Stepping

Creator:: Kiatvongcharoen, Jin
Abstract:: The motor protein dynein is responsible for cellular processes such as axonal transport and cell division by delivering vital information along the microtubule track. A failed delivery can cause severe damage to the cell’s functionality and lead to neurological diseases. Despite dynein’s rich history in cellular research, the mechanism of...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Organic Semiconductors : Incorporating Xylindein into (Opto)Electronic Devices

Creator:: Rath, Jeremy J.
Abstract:: This research investigates the electronic properties of a fungi-derived pigment, xylindein as a novel sustainable material for organic electronics. Xylindein molecules were characterized in solution and in film. Absorption spectra and (photo)luminescence spectra were taken at various excitation wavelengths. Xylindein’s molecular properties were computed with the Gaussian 09 software suite....
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: (Opto)Electronic Devices Jeremy J. Rath Advised by: Oksana Ostroverkhova Department of Physics Oregon

Exploiting Diffraction Orders from a Phase Limited SLM to Remove and Model Zernike Aberrations

Creator:: Goschie, Aaron J.
Abstract:: Using a plastic bottle, we explore the capabilities of a reflective phase-only Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) in removing wavefront aberrations using a Zernike polynomial phase mask, with the modulators phase depth limited to 0.8π radians. Wavefront aberrations, which can be modeled with Zernike polynomials, distort image transmission through various optical...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Remove and Model Zernike Aberrations by Aaron J. Goschie An undergraduate thesis advised by Professor

Anti-Reflective Films: Spectroscopy and Ellipsometry of Porous Films

Creator:: Ramm, Joshua J.
Abstract:: The relationship between the index of refraction and the porosity of a material is that the index decreases with respect to the porosity. This property can be used to change the index of refraction of films which allows control of the reflection of the material. This is important because being...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: . 91–138, Jan. 2002. [5] J.-Q. Xi et al., “Very low-refractive-index optical thin films consisting of

Project BoxSand : Impact of Online Course Material and Mastering Physics Interactions on Exam Performance in a Flipped Classroom Environment

Creator:: Bigelow, Jake J.
Abstract:: A flipped classroom provides students with course content in the form of videos, readings, and/or simulations that they complete during the time traditionally used for homework assignments while in-class time is devoted to hands-on group learning activities. Project BoxSand is gathering quantitative data on how students in a flipped classroom,...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: , December 2014. [2] A. Roehl, S. L. Reddy, and G. J. Shannon, “The flipped classroom: an opportunity to

Measuring Low Intensity Light Reflections of High Temperature CO₂ Adsorbed on SiO₂ Near Brewster's Angle

Creator:: Ferron, Thomas J.
Abstract:: This investigation expands on earlier methods of using surface polarization reflection (SPR) to characterize the first few monolayers of a surface. Past research measured intensities of light reflecting off an SiO₂ optical flat inside a vacuum. Pressure of applied gas was changed to view a change in reflection. In an...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: -8300 M/C CCD Camera Operating Manual. [2] David J. Griffiths. Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd

Optical Modelling of Thin Films: Applying Effective Medium Theory to Mixtures of TiO₂ and SnO₂

Creator:: Wulf, Julian J.
Abstract:: This study used SCOUT optical modelling software to create models of the reflectance and transmittance spectra generated by mixtures of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and tin oxide (SnO2). These models enabled identification of how altering the ratio of a mixture changes the optical response. By being able to identify how altering...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Films, Vol. 496, No.2, pp.505-514. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2005.08.173.** [2]. Garahan, L. Pilon, J. Yin

Synchronized Cellular Mechanosensing due to External Periodic Driving

Creator:: Chase, Katelyn J.
Abstract:: The response of cells to periodic driving is important for many biological processes, particularly blood flow and heart functioning. Our research analyzes the collective shear stress response of fibroblast cells due to a periodic driving frequency. When cells experience shear stress, they release calcium into the cytosol. To quantify the...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: ., Zawieja, D. C., & Moore, J. E. (2015). Measurement of shear stress-mediated intracellular calcium

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Freezing a Softly Repulsive Fluid : Monte Carlo Methods and the Weeks-Chandler-Andersen Potential

The Two Wells System: A Benchmark for Monte Carlo Methods in Statistical Mechanics

Simulating the Dynein Motor Protein: A Monte Carlo Approach to Achieve Coordinated Stepping

Organic Semiconductors : Incorporating Xylindein into (Opto)Electronic Devices

Exploiting Diffraction Orders from a Phase Limited SLM to Remove and Model Zernike Aberrations

Anti-Reflective Films: Spectroscopy and Ellipsometry of Porous Films

Project BoxSand : Impact of Online Course Material and Mastering Physics Interactions on Exam Performance in a Flipped Classroom Environment

Measuring Low Intensity Light Reflections of High Temperature CO₂ Adsorbed on SiO₂ Near Brewster's Angle

Optical Modelling of Thin Films: Applying Effective Medium Theory to Mixtures of TiO₂ and SnO₂

Synchronized Cellular Mechanosensing due to External Periodic Driving

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