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The Photorefractive Effect In Batio3, Tom Savard Jan 1991

The Photorefractive Effect In Batio3, Tom Savard

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

The photorefractive effect was observed in a sample of BaTiO, crystal. In two-beam coupling experiments, the crystal failed to amplify the signal beam even though experimental configurations that provided other researchers with large gains were used. However, beam fanning, a two-beam coupling effect, was observed. The unmeasurable gain of our crystal in twc-beam coupling experiments might be due to multiple domains in the crystal or competition between hole and electron charge carriers. In addition, a self-pumped phase conjugate mirror was made using the "cat" configuration. The formation of the phase conjugate mirror in the crystal was observed using the image …


Interaction Of Hemispheric Brain Dominance And Treatment Type On Lowering The Frontalis Muscle Tension In College Students, Lynda S. Haag Jan 1991

Interaction Of Hemispheric Brain Dominance And Treatment Type On Lowering The Frontalis Muscle Tension In College Students, Lynda S. Haag

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

It was hypothesized that a combination of imagery and biofeedback would be more effective in reducing frontalis muscle tension than either imagery or biofeedback alone. Also, because spatial and artistic abilities are often attributed to right-brain strategies, it was hypothesized that subjects who use a "right-brained cognitive style would be more successful using guided imagery than subjects who use a "left-brained" cognitive style. Subjects were 12 college students, six "right-brained and six "left-brained" as determined by a hemispheric strategy questionnaire. Each subject received imagery, biofeedback or both for 6 nonconsecutive days.


A Meta-Analysis Of Sibling Sex Ratio And Sexual Orientation, Naomi Irene Gribneau Jan 1991

A Meta-Analysis Of Sibling Sex Ratio And Sexual Orientation, Naomi Irene Gribneau

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

In the past, several researchers have commented on a disproportionate number of brothers in the siblings of their (generally male) homosexual subjects. Conflicting data has also been presented, and the question remains unresolved. This paper explores the relationship of sexual orientation and sibling sex ratio through a meta-analysis of eighteen previously published studies from 1940 through 1982. A recent survey of adult heterosexual women provides more data, resulting in final sample sizes of 5553 homosexual male subjects, 1100 heterosexual male subjects, 445 homosexual female subjects, 436 female heterosexual subjects and 1880 male controls (sexual orientation undetermined). It was found that …


Heidegger And The Wander Of Poetry, John T. Pollard Jan 1991

Heidegger And The Wander Of Poetry, John T. Pollard

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Empty Stomachs And Empty Fields: The Domestic Hunger Problem And U.S. Agriculture Policy, Jason Terwey Jan 1991

Empty Stomachs And Empty Fields: The Domestic Hunger Problem And U.S. Agriculture Policy, Jason Terwey

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Das Wunscht Hans Sachs: The Marriage Of Virtue And Deception, Vachel W. Miller Jan 1991

Das Wunscht Hans Sachs: The Marriage Of Virtue And Deception, Vachel W. Miller

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Tea With Suleyman A Play, Omer Kerem Durdag Jan 1991

Tea With Suleyman A Play, Omer Kerem Durdag

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Black Liberation Theology In The United States: An Historical Survey, Jennifer L. Decker Jan 1991

Black Liberation Theology In The United States: An Historical Survey, Jennifer L. Decker

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Tocqueville's Critique Of Individualism: Relevant Today?, Michael G. Atkins Jan 1991

Tocqueville's Critique Of Individualism: Relevant Today?, Michael G. Atkins

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Understanding Postretirement Benefit Accounting, Paul Northway Wilmesmeier Jan 1991

Understanding Postretirement Benefit Accounting, Paul Northway Wilmesmeier

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


The Probabilities Associated With The Game Jai-Alai, Robert Hesse Jan 1991

The Probabilities Associated With The Game Jai-Alai, Robert Hesse

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

This paper studies the probabilities within the game Jai-alai. Before explaining the probabilities, one first needs to understand the game itself. Jai-alai is a racquetball-like game where eight ordered players compete against one another in the following manner: Player 1 plays Player 2. The winner of this game plays Player 3, while the loser goes to the end of the line behind Player 8. In the first seven games, 1 versus 2," versus 3,"""? versus 8, the winner is awarded one point, and in every game after that two points. A player wins the match when he is the first …


The Unification Of Germany: A General Disequalibrium With Labor Migration, Geraint Powell Jan 1991

The Unification Of Germany: A General Disequalibrium With Labor Migration, Geraint Powell

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

Among the many effects of German unification, there will be a disequilibrium in the labor market. The disequilibrium is a result of forty years of different economic systems. In East Germany, a relatively large percentage of the labor force is expected to become unemployed in the next year as compared to West Germany. The high rates of unemployment in the east compared to the west mean an excess supply of labor. There are reasons to expect both changes in the equilibrium wage, as well as migration from east to west. The purpose of the paper is to describe the process …


What More Do We Want? Feminism Redefines Moral Education, Lisa M. Needham Jan 1991

What More Do We Want? Feminism Redefines Moral Education, Lisa M. Needham

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Strange Gods: An Anthology Of Short Fantasy And Science Fiction, Robert P. Kruger Jan 1991

Strange Gods: An Anthology Of Short Fantasy And Science Fiction, Robert P. Kruger

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Workers' Supply Of Labor At A Road Construction Company: A Case Study, Richard Leo Bauerly Jan 1991

Workers' Supply Of Labor At A Road Construction Company: A Case Study, Richard Leo Bauerly

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


The Quantum Magneto Effect Of Bismuth, Omar Kerem Durdag Jan 1991

The Quantum Magneto Effect Of Bismuth, Omar Kerem Durdag

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

Using a standard field modulation technique, the de Haas-van Alphen effect was measured in bismuth for various crystal orientations. Measurements performed using a d.c. magnetic field that was ramped up from -0.05 T to -0.6 T at 4.2 K with a w.01 T modulating field. Data shows a variation of dHvA period with orientation that is in good agreement with the results of Bhargava'.


Citizenship Through Osmosis, Terese Sian Maier Jan 1991

Citizenship Through Osmosis, Terese Sian Maier

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


Modeling Radon Transport And Entry, Michael John Bergmann Jan 1991

Modeling Radon Transport And Entry, Michael John Bergmann

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

Techniques and devices for measuring the emanation power and permeabdity of soil samples are developed. A Monte Carlo simulation is used to model the transport of radon to 112 basements in Minnesota. Correlation between this model and the measured indoor radon concentration is compared to other leading models' correlations. This model has been found to have the strongest correlation.


Elena Poniatowska: La Voz Femenina A Traves De Tres Obras, Jennifer Zachman Jan 1991

Elena Poniatowska: La Voz Femenina A Traves De Tres Obras, Jennifer Zachman

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.


David Hume: A Philosopher Discovered, Steven Viner Jan 1991

David Hume: A Philosopher Discovered, Steven Viner

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

No abstract provided.