Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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Fabrication and assembly of micron-scale ceramic components
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)The micron-scale manufacturing industry has grown to hundreds of billions of dollars since the advent of the transistor in 1947. Increasing demands for integration of surface mount components, greater use of portable ... -
Fabrication and buckling of thin spherical shells containing precise geometric imperfections
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)We revisit the classic problem of buckling of thin spherical shells under uniform pressure and explore the effect that geometric imperfections can have on their buckling behavior. Since the 1960s, numerous theoretical and ... -
Fabrication and characterization of germanium-on-silicon photodiodes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Germanium is becoming an increasingly popular material to use in photonic systems. Due to its strong absorption in the near infrared and its relative ease of integration on silicon, it is a promising candidate for the ... -
Fabrication and characterization of hybrid organic/inorganic electroluminescent devices based on cadmium selenide nanocrystallites (quantum dots)
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Fabrication and characterization of multilayers for focusing hard x-ray optics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)This study investigated the growth of multilayers with depth-graded thicknesses and their performance as x- ray mirrors for the next generation of focusing telescopes. Different material combinations were studied for the ... -
Fabrication and characterization of nanostructured magnetic particles for applications in data storage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)Arrays of nanostructured magnetic particles ('nanomagnets') have potential applications in ultra-high-density data storage devices and dynamic magnetic memories, and are model systems for the study of magnetic phenomena ... -
Fabrication and characterization of nanostructures from self-assembled block copolymers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Nanoscale magnetic dot arrays have attracted considerable interest, both for fundamental studies of micromagnetism and for possible applications in high-density magnetic data storage. Self-assembled block copolymers provide ... -
Fabrication and characterization of novel nanostructures based on block copolymer lithography
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Microphase-separation of block copolymers into periodic nanoscale structures has drawn considerable attention as a method for pattern generation in nanolithography. One of the main challenges is to create complex nanostructures ... -
Fabrication and characterization of quantum-confined optoelectronic devices based on CdSe nanocrystals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)Colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), or nanocrystals (NCs), are the subject of intense research for their novel size dependent optical and electronic properties. Since the development of synthetic methods to produce ... -
The fabrication and characterization of surface-functionalized microstructures : monolayers as precursors to molecular wires
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993) -
Fabrication and characterization of wafer-level gold thermocompression bonding
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Packaging is an important aspect of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design. As MEMS devices traverse multiple energy domains, sometimes operating in hostile conditions, the need to maintain reliability and functionality ... -
Fabrication and electrical characterization of transistors made from carbon nanotubes and graphene
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Carbon nanotubes and graphene are low-dimensional allotropes of carbon which exhibit novel mechanical and electrical properties. The methods for producing these materials and fabricating electronic devices from them are ... -
Fabrication and electromagnetic applications of periodic nanostructures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988) -
Fabrication and measurement of a niobium persistent current qubit
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)Recent successes with superconducting Josephson junction qubits make them prime candidates for the implementation of quantum computing. This doctoral thesis details the study of a niobium Josephson junction circuit for ... -
Fabrication and microstructural control of advanced ceramic components by three dimensional printing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996) -
Fabrication and structural studies of sequentially adsorbed polyelectrolyte multilayers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997) -
Fabrication and use of conducting polymer linear actuators
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)The development of biomimetic devices will benefit from the incorporation of actuators with combinations of properties common to biological systems, for example low density, controllable mechanical flexibility, and compact ... -
Fabrication Information Modeling (FIM)
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)This thesis discusses novel strategies to include physical media information at multiple dimensions and relating to diverse disciplines within traditional design tools. Specifically, it addresses challenges that arise when ... -
Fabrication of 1-dimensional nanowires from genetically modified M13 phage through surfactant-mediated hybridization and the applications in medical diagnosis, energy devices, and catalysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Biological building blocks served as excellent templates for the preparation of various nano-materials due to their beneficial interactions at the molecular level. The bio-mineralization of genetically engineered M13 ... -
Fabrication of advanced ceramic components using Slurry-Based Three Dimensional Printing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)