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  • Classical Density Functional for the Weeks-Chandler-Andersen Soft-Sphere Repulsive Potential using Soft Fundamental Measure Theory

    Creator:
    Finster, Kirstie L.
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    We present a classical density functional to model the soft, repulsive potential of a Weeks-Chandler-Andersen (WCA) fluid using Soft Fundamental Measure Theory (SFMT) with temperature-dependent parameters inspired by the Barker-Henderson method. Our functional uses soft spheres to model the soft-sphere WCA potential, and gives results that are in good agreement...
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    encouraged me to move forward with applying to physics program), Dr. Ethan Minot (my inspiring professor in

  • Theory of Inhomogeneous Fluids

    Creator:
    Krebs, Eric J.
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    This dissertation reports on the computational physics research in the area of inhomogeneous fluids. I first discuss the theory background for this work beginning with water, which is important for the two published articles that are presented in this work (Chapters 5 and 6). Next, I give a brief overview...
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  • Generating and using terahertz radiation to explore carrier dynamics of semiconductor and metal nanostructures

    Creator:
    Jameson, Andrew D.
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    In this thesis, I present studies in the field of terahertz (THz) spectroscopy. These studies are divided into three areas: Development of a narrowband THz source, the study of carrier transport in metal thin films, and the exploration of coherent dynamics of quasi-particles in semiconductor nanostructures with both broadband and...
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  • Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy of carbon-based and semiconductor nanostructures

    Creator:
    Tomaino, Joseph L.
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    This thesis will cover work that I have completed relating to the field of terahertz (THz) science. My work has consisted of generating tunable, narrowband THz pulses in a table-top optical setup and using both narrow- and broadband THz pulses to study various material systems. Broadband THz pulses were used...
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  • Multicellular monolayer’s self-organization under external stimuli

    Creator:
    Li, Guanyu
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    Cell signaling under external stimulation is a critical mechanism that governs many biological processes such as cell proliferation, cell migration, and cell apoptosis, etc. For multicellular organisms, the ability to synchronize heterogeneous individual cellular responses through intercellular communication is crucial to maintain normal functionality. However, even though the biological pathways...
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    Ph.D and master degree, David McIntyre, Ethan Minot, Weihong Qiu. I would like to give special thanks

  • Quantum and Classical Simulation of Electronic Transport at the Nanoscale

    Creator:
    Gruss, Daniel S.
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    Time-dependent electronic transport is increasingly important to the state-of-the-art device design and fabrication. The development of nanoscale sensing, the harnessing and control of structural fluctuations, and the advancement of next-generation materials all require a treatment of quantum dynamics beyond the level of traditional methods and a more nuanced approach to...
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    committee members Ethan Minot, David Roundy, and Guenter Schneider. Fellow collaborators Kirill Velizhanin

  • Hard spheres within classical density functional theory and Min proteins in Escherichia coli

    Creator:
    Schulte, Jeff B.
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    This thesis reports on computational research in two different areas. I first discuss the Min-protein system found within Escherichia coli. Following this I discuss an extended investigation into improving free energy functionals that are used within Classical Density Functional Theory in order to model water. Chapter 2 examines the dynamics...
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    would also like to thank my committee mem- bers Ethan Minot, Yun-Shik Lee, and Henri Jansen, for their