Browsing Physics Masters Theses by Title
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Hot Electron Effect in Ultrathin Photovoltaic Junctions
(North Dakota State University, 2012)The focus of the research work described in the following thesis is increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic devices by reducing hot carrier thermalization losses. In principle this can be achieved by reducing the size ... -
Inspection of Excited State Properties in Defected Carbon Nanotubes from Multiple Exciton Generation to Defect-Defect Interactions
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Covalent SP3-hybridization defects in single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been prevalent in recent experimental and theoretical studies for their interesting photophysical properties. These systems are able to act ... -
A Novel Macroscopic Technique to Measure the Nanomechanics of Durable Multifunctional Nanosheets
(North Dakota State University, 2017)In the recent advancement of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have shown promise and potential for a wide variety of applications due to their excellent mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. A network of ... -
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Thin Films: Processing Measurement and Methodology
(North Dakota State University, 2016)As society advances to desire smaller, faster, and cheaper electronics along with stronger materials, the search for novel materials continues. Thin films made from single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer a possible ... -
Synthesis of Small Silicon Carbide Nanocrystals in Low Pressure Nonthermal Plasma
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Nanoparticles have attracted much attention because of their unusual physical properties. This work represents original, incipient research into small crystalline silicon carbide nanoparticles synthesized in a low-pressure ...