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  • Qualitative Analysis of Maxwell-Duffing Models in Nonlinear Optics

    Creator:
    Tro, Sara K.
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    In this thesis we analyze a model for Kerr optical materials consisting of Maxwell's equations along with the dispersive Duffing model. We consider Duffing models with cubic and quintic polynomial nonlinearities. We assume a traveling wave solution to this nonlinear electromagnetic system and analyze it using the theory of dynamical...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Nathan L. Gibson, Committee Member, representing Department of Mathematics Toni Doolen, Dean, Oregon

  • Finite Element and Finite Difference Methods for Maxwell’s Equations in Metamaterials

    Creator:
    Stallcup, Isaac A.
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    In this thesis, we consider Maxwell's Equations and their numerical discretization using finite difference and finite element methods. We first describe Maxwell's equations in linear dielectrics and then present finite difference and finite element methods for this case. We then describe Maxwell's equations in linear metamaterials using the Lorentz and...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    APPROVED: Vrushali Bokil, Mentor, representing Mathematics Nathan Gibson, Committee Member, representing

  • Diversity and distribution of bacterial symbionts in Vesicomyid clams along the Cascadia Margin

    Creator:
    Robinson, Hannah R.
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    Deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems remain a frontier in marine science. Essential to their role in the ocean ecosystem are endosymbiotic bacteria which support larger megafauna, including the widespread symbiont-bearing Vesicomyid clams. The diversity and characteristics of these symbionts in these clams is only just beginning to be understood with technological advances...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Nathan Kirk, Committee Member, representing Integrative Biology