Effect of Orientation on Structure-Property Relationships of PEBAX/PP Microlayered Films

Kimberly Charlton  with   Eric Baer  ( Macromolecular Sci.)(Don Schuele - physics co-advisor)Effect of Orientation on Structure-Property Relationships of PEBAX/PP Microlayered Films The purpose of the project is to study the effects of orientation on the structure-property relationships of PEBAX/PP microlayered films.  The films will be oriented using the Instron testing machine,...

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Studies in Quantum Computing and Chaos

Anthony Hall with Robert BrownStudies in Quantum Computing and ChaosThe parallel evolution of entangled quantum states is at the heart of quantum computation theory; the most renowned results are the exponentially improved efficiencies for finding hidden stabilizer subgroups (the RSA cryptosystem belongs to this class of problems).  The potential...

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The Study of Diffuse Intracluster Starlight

Nathan Kaib with Chris Mihos  (Astronomy)The Study of Diffuse Intracluster StarlightAs galaxies move throughout clusters, they are subjected to the tidal forces due to the gravitational field of the cluster and gravitational forces called galaxy harassment stemming from close encounters with other cluster galaxies.  Both of these effects tend...

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Halo Signatures in Dark Matter Detection

Cameron Keenan with Lawrence KraussHalo Signatures in Dark Matter Detection Matter plays a crucial role in the nature of the universe.  Features such as the expansion rate of the universe and the value of Einstein's Cosmological Constant are determined by the amount of matter present in the universe.  If dark...

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Atomistic Modeling of the Co/Cu(111) Surface

Joseph Khalil   w.  Guillermo Bozzolo (Ohio Aerospace Inst.)(Gary Chottiner - Physics co-advisor)Atomistic Modeling of the Co/Cu(111) Surface Observed surface features of Co growth on the Cu (111) surface show promise in enhancing electron transport, increasing magnetic sensitivity, and growing quantum wires.  Specific features include triangular-shaped islands with a height of two layers above...

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Models of Biological Evolution

Evan Large with Harsh MathurModels of Biological EvolutionMany complex natural systems are believed to evolve into a non-equilibrium critical state, following which the system experiences change through drastic non-gradual events.  The original Darwinian view of biological evolution was that change happened gradually over the course of time. More recently, Gould...

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