Physics and Astronomy Dissertations and Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Analyzing the on Source Window of Supernova SN2019EJJ With a Multi Layered Signal Enhancement Algorithm With Coherent Waveburst and a Convolutional Neural Network, Michael Gale Benjamin
Exploring the Localization of Light in Discrete Systems With Conducted Symmetries, Aria Hajikhani
Design of Topological Structures with desired-shape mid-gap state, Elnaz Hamdarsi
Determination of Effective Index of Refraction of Structured Materials (Photonic Crystals), Md Arafat Hossain
Optimizing Convolutional Neural Networks for Transient Detection in Optical Astronomy With Augmented Datasets, Wendy Mendoza
A Novel Technique to Solve Fractional Differential Equations Using Fractional-Order B-Polynomial Basis Set, Md Habibur Rahman
Time-Domain Analysis of Accreting Ultra Compact White Dwarf Binaries from Continuous Space-Based Observations, Luis E. Salazar Manzano
Defect-Based Approaches to Achieving Robust Modes in Hermitian and Non-Hermitian Systems, Fargol Seifollahi
Spatiotemporal Modulated Non-Hermitian Structures and Their Application in Photonic Devices, Amir Targholizadeh
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Search for Gravitational Waves from Core Collapse Supernovae in Ligo's Observation Runs Using a Network of Detectors, Shahrear Khan Faisal
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Contributions to the Heat Capacity of Neutron Stars, Pedro Paulo Barboza Sanson
Numerical Modeling for Patch Antennas, Luis Mario Bres Castro
Automated Identification of Lines in Data from Gravitational Wave Detectors, Thomas A. Cruz
Dynamical Casimir Effect in a Superconducting Circuit Periodic Lattice, Andres Cuellar Vega
Topologically Robust Bulk State in Non-Hermitian Acoustic System, Jannatul Ferdous
Absolute Power Measurements for Advanced LIGO Photon Calibrator, Francisco Llamas Villarreal
Enhanced Detection Efficiencies and Reduced False Alarms in Searching for Gravitational Waves from Core Collapse Supernovae, Gaukhar Nurbek
Design and Modeling a Tunable Non-Hermitian Acoustic Filter, Sandeep Puri
Conceptual Insight into the Application of Innovative Educational Methods in Astronomy, Wahltyn A. Rattray
Effects of Collaborative Group Activities on Students’ Interest, Course Participation, and Performance in an Online Physics Course, Airik R. Sanchez
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Searching for Low Frequency Fast Radio Bursts with VLITE, Suryarao Bethapudi
Searching for Pulsars Using the Long Wavelength Array Telescope, Keeisi A. Caballero Valdez
Searching for Optical Counterparts to Gravitational Waves, Richard Camuccio
Developing a UHF/VHF Phased-Array Satellite Ground Station, Brent K. Cole
Topography Estimation Using Particle Swarm Optimization, Yelbir Kazhykarim
Effects of Incubation Temperature on Nanomechanical Properties of β-Lactoglobulin Amyloid Fibers, Santosh Khatri
Magnesium Diboride Embedded Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Yarns, Ujjal Lamichhane
Exploring Mechanical Properties and Configurational Energetics of Toxbox Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Shams Mehdi
Methods for Multi-Source Resolution in Pulsar Timing Array Based Gravitational Wave Detection, Yiqian Qian
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Laminar Composite Structures Reinforced with Titanium Carbide (TIC), Rakibul Alam Shohan
Using Artificial Neural Networks to Detect Astronomical Transients, Katarzyna Wardęga
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
A Search for A High-Order Excitation of Surface Phonon Polaritons on Silicon Carbide Metasurfaces, MD Litan Ali
Pipeline for Variable Star Detection and Eclipsing Binary Characterization, Moises Castillo
The Conical Diffraction and Adiabatic Elimination in PT-Symmetric Systems, Mojgan Dehghani
Object Enhancement, Noise Reduction, Conversion and Collection of Spatiotemporal Image Data, Michael Izaguirre Jr.
High-Powered LED Assembly as Replacement for Conventional HBO Lamps in High Resolution, High Magnification Microscopy System, Christian Y. Miranda Solis
Enhancing Transport in Classical and Quantum Systems Using Non-Hermiticity, Fatemeh Mostafavi
Bubble Nucleation and Cooperativity in Duplex Stretching of a Helicoidal DNA Model, Pawan Kumar Thapaliya
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Carbon Nanotube Yarn Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cells with Enhanced Electron/Hole Pair Recombination Prevention Characteristics, Glenn E. Grissom
Design and Development of Inquiry-based Materials for Conducting Observational Astronomy Research at UTRGV, Americo Francisco Hinojosa Lee
Magnetic Polymer Composite as a Thermosensitive Agent for Induced Hyperthermia, Nareg Ohannesian
Design and Characterization of an Affordable Laser Communication System, Andrea Tellez
Studying Mechanical and Structural Properties of β-LG and β-CN Fibrils Using Atomic Force Microscopy, Hugo A. Villar
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Biocidal Defeat Agents Produced by Silver-Iodine Nanoenergetic Gas Generators, Ivan Davila
Development of an Innovative Observational Astronomy Class for High School Students in Collaboration with the University of Texas/Rio Grande Valley, Alan W. Hendrick
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of DNA Duplex Stretching, Ramin Salimi
Thermal Consolidation of Dredge Sand for Artificial Reef Formations, Alexandro Trevino
Nanoenergetic Gas Generators Based on Metal Hydroxides, Srbuhi Yolchinyan
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Does lowest order perturbation of Λ affect LIGO detection?, Shuang Liang
Development of a phased array using LNBs with non-synchronized clocks, James I. Murray
Optical method for high magnification imaging and video recording of live cells at sub-micron resolution, Jaime E. Romo Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
First astrophysical observations with the low frequency all sky monitor, Emma Youmans Handzo
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
A digital backend for the low frequency all sky monitor, Louis Percy Dartez
Globular cluster simulations by MOCCA code, Dongming Jin
Pulsar J0453+1559, the 10th double neutron star system in the universe, Jose Guadalupe Martinez
Detection of gravitational wave signals from NS-NS inspirals in presence of non-stationary noise, Wenhui Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Design and configuration of laser tweezers microscopy for force measurements on single DNA molecules, Carlos Jeziel Gonzalez Banuelos
Simulation of electronic processes of nanoenergetic gas generator using Cabrera Mott oxidation model, Zamart Ramazanova
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Experimental setup to demonstrate low-frequency high-precision stabilization of 1500nm cavity lasers, Steven Shoen