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Development Of A Smart Power Lab For Advanced Power Electronic Research, Joseph Lentz
Development Of A Smart Power Lab For Advanced Power Electronic Research, Joseph Lentz
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In the pursuit of enhancing power systems efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, the establishmentof advanced research laboratories plays a pivotal role. This thesis dives into the development and integration of a cutting-edge power laboratory aimed at fostering innovation across three key domains: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) analysis, Microgrid studies, and Energy Storage exploration. The first section focuses on the creation of an EMI laboratory tailored for the comprehensive evaluation of both radiated and conducted emissions. EMI poses significant challenges in modern electronic systems, necessitating meticulous analysis and mitigation strategies. By meticulously designing and equipping an EMI lab, researchers can gain insights into …
Growth And Studies Of Novel Quantum Materials, Niloufar Yavarishad
Growth And Studies Of Novel Quantum Materials, Niloufar Yavarishad
Theses and Dissertations
By harnessing the extraordinary properties of quantum materials, researchers are not just conducting experiments but shaping the future of technology. Quantum materials enable the development of smaller, faster, and more efficient electronic components, potentially surpassing the physical limits of silicon-based devices. This dissertation will delve into quantum materials' electrical, optical, and thermal characteristics, specifically focusing on cadmium arsenide (Cd3As2) crystalline platelets. This topological semimetal, which is a three-dimensional analog of graphene, has potential in applications such as infrared light detection and thermoelectricity. The study also explores the possible uses of a heterojunction formed by combining bismuth selenide (Bi2Se3), a topological …
Enhancing Interactions Among Dipole Excitations Using Surface Plasmon Polaritons: Quantum Entanglement And Classical Interactions, Jay Berres
Theses and Dissertations
The interaction of light with matter at the nano-scale continues to be an important research area for the application of nano-optical devices in wide ranging areas such as biosensing, light harnessing, and optical communications, to name a few. An important aspect of this is the interaction among dipole excitations (which includes classical dipole emitters, and dipole approximations of atoms, molecules, and other quantum objects), mediated by the device medium where they are located. Since the dimensions of these devices, by design, are at the nano-scale, the size of the dipole-dipole interaction space is much less than the wavelength of light …
Study Of Accidental Sliding-Mode Control, April Mary Miller
Study Of Accidental Sliding-Mode Control, April Mary Miller
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The objective of this paper is to examine the Quanser SRV-02 motor servo for the presence of an accidental sliding mode. The SRV-02 is used by undergraduate students to learn basic concepts in controls engineering and will display unexpected sliding mode behavior when its in the “out of box” configuration. To gain a strong background understanding in characteristics of sliding mode, a review of literature on sliding-mode control and sliding mode behavior is completed. Next, a theoretical analysis of the SRV-02 motor servo during the sliding mode is developed. An effort is made to find a Lyapunov function that proves …