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  • Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

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    Cerny, Leonard Thomas
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    A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...
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    E&M Classroom Abstract approved: _____________________________________ Corinne A. Manogue

  • A case study of how upper-division physics students use visualization while solving electrostatics problems

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    Browne, Kerry P.
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    Presented here is a case study of the problem-solving behaviors of upper-division undergraduate physics majors. This study explores the role of visual representations in students' problem solving and provides a foundation for investigating how students' use of visualization changes in the upper-division physics major. Three independent studies were conducted on...
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    Physics Students Use Visualization 'While Solving Electrostatics Problems. Abstract Approved: Corinne A

  • Octonions and supersymmetry

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    Schray, Jörg
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    . Title: Octonions and Supersymmetry Abstract approved- Corinne A. Manogue The purpose of this

  • Students' Understanding of Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics

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    Smith, Emily M.
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    Mathematical sophistication increases rapidly as students transition from lower- to upper-division physics courses. Complex algebra is one of the mathematical tools that is not introduced or used in lower-division physics courses but is pervasive throughout upper-division courses. In this dissertation, I study middle-division physics students' developing fluency with complex number...
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    Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics Abstract approved: Corinne A. Manogue Mathematical

  • Coordinatization Activated: How Students Understand and Apply Coordinate-Independent Integral Equations to Physics Situations

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    Mulder, Gregory S.
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    Physics problems that require integration, such as finding the center of mass of an object or finding the electric field from a continuous distribution of charge, are one type of problem that is difficult for introductory physics students to solve. These problems require students to define a coordinate system in...
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    and Dr. Corinne Manogue for the guidance, encouragement, and personal attention they have given to

  • Sub-diffraction light propagation and imaging in planar negative refraction waveguides

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    Wangberg, Robyn
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    In this dissertation we study the electromagnetic properties of planar waveguides with non-magnetic strongly anisotropic dielectric cores. We develop an analytical description of the mode propagation in these systems and show that the index of refraction can be either positive or negative depending on the specific material parameters. Propagating modes...
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    . Corinne Manogue throughout my graduate career. I also thank my research group and physics col- leagues

  • The use of NAEP data in a state context

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    Ha, Jung-Mi
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    The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has measured the condition and progress of education since 1969 to provide information on performance of American students in core subjects to policymakers, educators, and the public. Yet, there has been a perception that theses federal resources are under utilized. An analysis of...
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    , Dr. Maggie Niess, and Dr. Corinne Manogue) who willingly read various drafts and provided critical

  • Generation of narrowband THz pulses and THz studies of ultrafast phenomena in semiconductor quantum wells

    Creator:
    Danielson, Jeremy R.
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    This work comprises two main parts: creating and shaping narrowband, pulsed THz radiation in a table-top optical setup; and applying THz pulses to semiconductor nanostructures to study electron dynamics. I developed a scheme to shape the THz output of a fanned-out periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) crystal. The pulses are...
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    : creating and shaping narrowband, pulsed THz radiation in a table-top optical setup; and applying THz

  • Students' Understanding of Discrete and Continuous Systems in Quantum Mechanics and Computation's Supporting Role

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    Solorio, Christian D.
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    Quantum mechanics is increasingly being taught with a spins-first approach where instructors use simple spin systems to introduce the principles of quantum mechanics rather than systems with wavefunctions. One of the defining characteristics of a spins-first approach is that systems studied have discrete bases, whereas systems with wavefunctions have continuous...
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    , I am incred- ibly grateful to Dr. Corinne Manogue for her instructive feedback and professional

  • Supporting Learning and Thinking with Multiple Representations in Upper Division Physics Courses

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    Alfson, Jonathan W.
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    Physicists solve problems and communicate their work using many external representations, such as equations, words, diagrams, graphs, sketches, pictures, and more. To learn physics, then, students must learn to use external representations. In this dissertation, I present three manuscripts. Each manuscript discusses how upper-division Paradigms in Physics students use multiple...
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    of all the representations. In the third manuscript, I looked at a thermodynamics activity and