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  • Inorganic thin-film solar cells

    Creator:
    Spies, Jack Alexander
    Abstract:
    The primary objective of this thesis is to explore new absorber and p-type window layer materials for thin-film solar cell applications. A new thin-film electron beam deposition system has been installed, is now operational, and has been used to deposit several types of solar cell absorber layers. Material investigations include...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    by Jack Alexander Spies A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of

  • Implementation of Distributed Localized Communications

    Creator:
    Snyder, Thomas
    Abstract:
    Artificial collectives are useful for accomplishing tasks that require teamwork from multiple simple robots. Multiple robot and collective testbeds have been developed, yet none stay committed to leverage the local interactions, group size, and imperfect information assumptions that strengthen biological collectives. A review of the collective and multiple robot literature,...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    By Thomas Snyder A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

  • Electro-optic characterization of SrS-based alternating current thin-film electroluminescent devices

    Creator:
    Nevers, Corey A.
    Abstract:
    Two methods of electro-optically characterizing alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) devices are investigated: photo-induced transferred charge (PIQ) and luminescence (PIL), and subthreshold voltage-induced transferred charge (VIQ) techniques. Both techniques provide information related to traps within the phosphor layer. PIQ/PIL experiments monitor the transport of electrons and holes across the phosphor layer...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    current thin-film electroluminescent devices AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Corey A. Nevers for the

  • Alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent device optical excitation experiments

    Creator:
    Cleary, Bradford A.
    Abstract:
    This thesis investigates two methods of optical excitation of alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) devices. The two experimental methods investigated in this thesis are the photo-induced charge (PIQ) and luminescence (PIL), and the subthreshold-voltage induced transferred charge (VIQ) techniques. PIQ/PIL experiments utilize an above-bandgap laser pulse to investigate the transport properties...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    optical excitation experiments AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Bradford A. Cleary for the degree of Master

  • Characteristics of semi-insulating GaAs photoconductive detectors under steady state illumination

    Creator:
    Yang, Howard C.
    Abstract:
    The optical and electrical characteristics of semi-insulating GaAs photoconductive detectors made with ohmic and Schottky contacts are studied in this thesis. Current - voltage measurements are made both in the dark and under varying power levels of HeNe laser (6328 Å) illumination. DC photocurrent gain is then calculated as a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Redacted for Privacy Thomas K. Plant The optical and electrical characteristics of semi

  • Towards Pactive (Passive + Active) Sensing for Security Applications

    Creator:
    Menon, Arya
    Abstract:
    Increasing threats of terrorism and contraband smuggling have led to a growing interest in millimeter wave/ THz security sensors. Recently, systems combining active and passive sensing into one unit have been proposed where the active mode provides information on range and reflectivity, and the passive mode complements the active by...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Thomas M. Weller

  • Deep ultraviolet solid-state laser development

    Creator:
    Dutton, David A. (David Adam)
    Abstract:
    There is a new possibility of generating deep ultraviolet laser radiation from a solid-state source. With recent advances in material development, a new nonlinear optical crystal provides a greater damage threshold than current materials making higher conversion efficiencies possible. This thesis examines the possibility of using this crystal to generate...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    THESIS OF David A. Dutton for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer

  • A dual-frequency diode laser displacement sensor

    Creator:
    Hwang, Nam
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    A dual-frequency diode laser displacement sensor AN

  • Substrate noise coupling analysis in 0.18um silicon germanium (SiGe) and silicon on insulator (SOI) processes

    Creator:
    Pham, Hui En
    Abstract:
    Analysis of substrate noise coupling has been performed for a 0.18¹m lightly doped silicon germanium BiCMOS process. Techniques to minimize noise coupling in the chip and board design are presented, as well as methods for accurate modeling for substrate noise coupling simulations. Measurements from a test chip were taken to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Terri Fiez Karti Mayaram Analysis of substrate noise coupling has been performed for a 0.18µm

  • A study of the photoresponse of semi-insulating gallium arsenide

    Creator:
    Schumm, Gerhard
    Abstract:
    The photoresponse behavior of semi-insulating GaAs is investigated. The photocarrier lifetime is discussed and the influence of surface and contact recombination is taken into account. Photocurrent-voltage characteristics have been measured and a mechanism for the gain in terms of space charge amplification and avalanching is suggested. The influence of deep...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    A Study of the Photorespone of Semi-Insulating Gallium Arsenide