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Zero Kinetic Energy Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Creator:: Harthcock, Colin
Abstract:: In this dissertation, I describe spectroscopic studies of jet-cooled polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and one nitrogen substituted PAH (PANH) using pulsed field zero kinetic energy (ZEKE) photoelectron spectroscopy and resonantly enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI) spectroscopy. Recently, there has been a demand for far-infrared (FIR) spectral information of astrophysically relevant molecules...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: states. Each state of the cation has its own series of Rydberg states, and the limit of these states

Computational nanooptics in hyperbolic metamaterials and plasmonic structures

Creator:: Thongrattanasiri, Sukosin
Abstract:: This dissertation concerns several problems in the fields of light interaction with nanostructured media, metamaterials, and plasmonics. We present a technique capable of extending operational bandwidth of hyperbolic metamaterials based on interleaved highly-doped InGaAs and undoped AlInAs multilayer stacks. The experimental results confirm theoretical predictions, exhibiting broadband negative refraction response...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Department of Physics, Oregon State University. Especially, I would like to thank my entire family members

Label free biosensing with carbon nanotube transistors

Creator:: Leyden, Matthew R.
Abstract:: As electronics reach nanometer size scales, new avenues of integrating biology and electronics become available. For example, nanoscale field-effect transistors have been integrated with single neurons to detect neural activity. Researchers have also used nanoscale materials to build electronic ears and noses. Another exciting development is the use of nanoscale...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Terahertz Induced Non-linear Electron Dynamics in Nanoantenna Coated Semiconductors at the Sub-picosecond Timescale

Creator:: Stickel, Andrew
Abstract:: This dissertation is an exploration of the material response to Terahertz (THz) radiation. Specifically we will explore the ultrafast electron dynamics in the nonperturbative regime in semiconductors that have been patterned with nanoantenna arrays using broadband, high intensity, THz radiation. Three main semiconductor materials will be studied in this work....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Generating and using terahertz radiation to explore carrier dynamics of semiconductor and metal nanostructures

Creator:: Jameson, Andrew D.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Synthesis and catalytic applications of derivatives of 7,7'-dihydroxy-8,8'-biquinolyl (azaBINOL)

Creator:: Wang, Chao
Abstract:: The synthesis of axially chiral polyfunctional derivatives of 8,8'-biquinolyl was explored and the catalytic action of appropriate derivative types investigated in three separate processes: (1) the silylcyanation of carbonyl groups and imines, (2) alkylation of a glycine Schiff-base via phase transfer-catalysis, and (3) direct amide bond formation from simple amines...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

An Ising-like model to predict dielectric properties of the relaxor ferroelectric solid solution BaTiO3 - Bi(Zn1/2Ti1/2)O3, An Ising-like model to predict dielectric properties of the relaxor ferroelectric solid solution BaTiO₃ − Bi(Zn₁/₂Ti₁/₂)O₃

Creator:: Jackson, Dennis L.
Abstract:: We developed a model to investigate the dielectric properties of the BaTiO₃ − Bi(Zn₁/₂Ti₁/₂)O₃ (BT-BZT) solid solution, which is a relaxor ferroelectric and exhibits long range disorder. The model uses ab initio methods to determine all polarization states for every atomic configuration of 2 x 2 x 2 supercells of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: interaction energy of each cell with its neighbors for one equilibrium state for pure BT (x=1) at 250K

Growth and characterization of the p-type semiconductors SnS and BiCuOSe

Creator:: Francis, Jason
Abstract:: BiCuOSe and SnS are layered, moderate band gap (ε[subscript G] ≈ 1 eV) semiconductors that exhibit intrinsic p type conductivity. Doping of BiCuOSe with Ca results in a slight expansion of the lattice and an increase of the hole concentration from 10¹⁸ cm⁻³ to greater than 10²⁰ cm⁻³. The large...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: within the valence band. The majority of the weight of the p states is at lower energy than the s states

Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy of carbon-based and semiconductor nanostructures

Creator:: Tomaino, Joseph L.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Molecular Gas Lasers Taking advantage of low-energy molecular state transitions, molecular gas lasers are

Monte Carlo studies of classical Heisenberg spins on face-centered-cubic lattices : effects of strain, interlayer coupling, and dilution of lattice

Creator:: Park, Seongweon
Abstract:: This thesis presents the results from Monte Carlo calculations on classical vector spins in face-centered-cubic (FCC) lattices. The goal of the study was to understand the effect of interlayer coupling, dilution of magnetic atoms in the lattice, and symmetry-changing strain. Experimental work by T. M. Giebultowicz et al. and J....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of

Terahertz transmission & spectroscopy of vertically grown multi-walled carbon nanotube forests

Creator:: Maizy, Louis
Abstract:: In this thesis, I present studies in the field of terahertz [THz] spectroscopy. It covers both the generation and detection of ultra-fast broadband THz pulses, as well as the transmission properties of vertically grown multi-walled carbon nanotube forests [MWCNTs]. We have found that these vertically grown MWCNTs respond strongly to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2012 APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Physics Chair of the Department of Physics Dean of the

The optical properties of multi-scale plasmonic structures and their applications in optical characterization and imaging

Creator:: Kuhta, Nicholas Anthony
Abstract:: The optical response of metallic structures is dominated by the dynamics of their free electron plasma. Plasmonics, the area of optics specializing in the electromagnetic behavior of heterogeneous structures with metallic inclusions, is undergoing rapid development, fueled in part by recent progress in experimental fabrication techniques and novel theoretical approaches....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: on July 9, 2012 APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Physics Chair of the Department of Physics

Optical trapping and acoustical probing of ultrasound contrast agent microbubbles confined in capillaries

Creator:: Almaqwashi, Ali
Abstract:: In an effort to develop an optical-acoustical understanding of ultrasound contrast agent microbubble dynamics in a micro-environment that resembles blood vessels, this thesis presents experimental work on optical trapping and acoustical probing of ultrasound contrast agent microbubbles confined in regenerated cellulose capillaries. First, we showed by acoustical means that the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Influence of processing parameters on diffusion of divalent nickel in wet silica sol-gel monoliths

Creator:: Dickson, David J.
Abstract:: The diffusion of divalent nickel (Ni²⁺) from wet silica gels was investigated. Silica gel is gaining interest as an encapsulation matrix for biological components. The transport of biologically relevant species within the gel is determined by the structural characteristics of the gel, which are in turn governed by synthesis parameters....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Theoretical study of beryllium borohydride Be(BH₄)₂

Creator:: Alghamdi, Maha D.
Abstract:: Ab initio calculations using the B3LYP and CCSD(T) methods were employed in this work to explore the most stable structure of the intriguing compound Be(BH₄)₂, for which as many as seven different structures have been proposed in the literature. Use of the B3LYP density functional method with several large basis...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: calculated for both isomers tended to lower the ground state energy of the D3d structure relative to that

Thermal conductivity measurements of amorphous metal thin films via the 3ω method

Creator:: Zhan, Kai
Abstract:: Amorphous multicomponent metals have promising applications in novel electronic devices because of their atomically smooth surface morphology and lack of grain boundaries. It is important to understand the thermal transport properties of amorphous metals and an accurate measurement of their thermal conductivity will be essential for further improvement of device...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Department of Physics Dean of the Graduate School I understand that my thesis will become part of the

High-Field Terahertz Spectroscopy of Nanoscale Materials

Creator:: Mousavian, Ali
Abstract:: This dissertation covers my work relating to the application of strong terahertz (THz) radiation to study the nonlinear properties of nano-scale material. It presents experimental and numerical studies on the optical and electronic properties of various material system including single-layer graphene, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), nanoantenna-patterned gallium arsenide (GaAs) and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Gene Expression, Structure Elucidation, and Bioactivity of Aspergillus Natural Products

Creator:: Neuhaus, George F.
Abstract:: The study of natural products (NPs) and their application has shaped humanity. Starting with the idea of using plants as medicine, it has now grown into the science of purifying and identifying organic molecules from nature to study their inherent biological activities. Understanding the molecular structures of NPs is the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Interlayer Electronic Interactions in Twisted and Stacked Bilayer Graphene

Creator:: Patel, Hiral
Abstract:: The photophysical properties of two-dimensional (2D) layered van der Waals (vdW) materials, and their heterostructures are manifestly distinct from crystalline bulk materials. Recently, the discovery of new 2D vdW materials and strongly-bound interlayer excitons in these materials has created a new branch in nanoscience. As such, there are a number...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: excitonic state. To further investigate the nature of the excitonic states and the exciton binding

Terahertz Imaging and Nonlinear Spectroscopy of Semiconductors using Plasmonic Devices

Creator:: Thompson, Zachary James
Abstract:: In this dissertation, a series of studies in the field of terahertz (THz) science are presented, specifically using nonlinear THz spectroscopy. We exploit huge field enhancement and subwavelength confinement in plasmonic structures. There are three distinct projects which will be discussed: nonlinear THz spectroscopy using plasmonic induced transparency (PIT), THz-triggered...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -diffraction-limit imaging bulls-eye structures in the Oregon State University cleanroom. During the course of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Zero Kinetic Energy Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Computational nanooptics in hyperbolic metamaterials and plasmonic structures

Label free biosensing with carbon nanotube transistors

Terahertz Induced Non-linear Electron Dynamics in Nanoantenna Coated Semiconductors at the Sub-picosecond Timescale

Generating and using terahertz radiation to explore carrier dynamics of semiconductor and metal nanostructures

Synthesis and catalytic applications of derivatives of 7,7'-dihydroxy-8,8'-biquinolyl (azaBINOL)

An Ising-like model to predict dielectric properties of the relaxor ferroelectric solid solution BaTiO3 - Bi(Zn1/2Ti1/2)O3, An Ising-like model to predict dielectric properties of the relaxor ferroelectric solid solution BaTiO₃ − Bi(Zn₁/₂Ti₁/₂)O₃

Growth and characterization of the p-type semiconductors SnS and BiCuOSe

Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy of carbon-based and semiconductor nanostructures

Monte Carlo studies of classical Heisenberg spins on face-centered-cubic lattices : effects of strain, interlayer coupling, and dilution of lattice

Terahertz transmission & spectroscopy of vertically grown multi-walled carbon nanotube forests

The optical properties of multi-scale plasmonic structures and their applications in optical characterization and imaging

Optical trapping and acoustical probing of ultrasound contrast agent microbubbles confined in capillaries

Influence of processing parameters on diffusion of divalent nickel in wet silica sol-gel monoliths

Theoretical study of beryllium borohydride Be(BH₄)₂

Thermal conductivity measurements of amorphous metal thin films via the 3ω method

High-Field Terahertz Spectroscopy of Nanoscale Materials

Gene Expression, Structure Elucidation, and Bioactivity of Aspergillus Natural Products

Interlayer Electronic Interactions in Twisted and Stacked Bilayer Graphene

Terahertz Imaging and Nonlinear Spectroscopy of Semiconductors using Plasmonic Devices

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