Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The Effect of Anisotropic Scatter on Atmospheric Neutron Transport, Nicholas J. McIntee
Operational Exploitation of Satellite-Based Sounding Data and Numerical Weather Prediction Models for Directed Energy Applications, David C. Meier
Temperature Dependent Rubidium-Helium Line Shapes and Fine Structure Mixing Rates, Wooddy S. Miller
Scaling of an Optically Pumped Mid-Infrared Rubidium Laser, Paul J. Moran
Tropical Cyclone Intensity and Position Analysis Using Passive Microwave Imager and Sounder Data, David C. Moreno
Multiple Detector Optimization for Hidden Radiation Source Detection, Michael Morrison
Coupling Nuclear Induced Phonon Propagation with Conversion Electron Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Michael J. Parker
Absorption Spectroscopy of Rubidium in an Alkali Metal Dispenser Cell and Bleached Wave Analysis, James M. Rosenthal
Multidimensional Analysis of Nuclear Detonations, Robert C. Slaughter
Investigation of Field-Collected Data Using Diffuse and Specular, Forward and Reverse Radiative Transfer Models, Dimitar Stoyanov
Investigating the Impacts of Particle Size and Wind Speed on Brownout, Brandy A. Swanson
Utilizing Four Dimensional Lightning and Dual-Polarization Radar to Develop Lightning Initiation Forecast Guidance, Andrew J. Travis
Photon Sieve Bandwidth Broadening by Reduction of Chromatic Aberration Effects Using Second-Stage Diffractive Optics, Christopher M. Tulip
Modeled and Measured Partially Coherent Illumination Speckle Effects from Sloped Surfaces for Tactical Tracking, Noah R. Van Zandt
Evidence for the Inhibition of Dengue Virus Binding in the Presence of Silver Nanoparticles, Kelley J. Williams
Non-destructive Techniques for Classifying Aircraft Coating Degradation, Kody A. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Imaging Fourier Transform Spectroscopy of the Boundary Layer Plume from Laser Irradiated Polymers and Carbon Materials, Roberto I. Acosta
Finite Element Analysis Modeling of Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon Carbide, Brandon M. Allen
Direct Emissivity Measurements of Painted Metals for Improved Temperature Estimation During Laser Damage Testing, Sean M. Baumann
Potential Energy Curves and Associated Line Shape of Alkali-Metal and Noble-Gas Interactions, Larry A. Blank
Structural Characterization of Atomically Thin Hexagonal Boron Nitride via Raman Spectroscopy, James M. Bondy
Validation of the Air Force Weather Agency Ensemble Prediction Systems, William B. Clements
Verification and Validation of Monte Carlo n-Particle Code 6 (MCNP6) with Neutron protection Factor Measurements of an Iron Box, Andrew W. Decker
Production Potential of Scandium-47 Using Spallation Neutrons at Los Alamos Isotope Production Facility, Kerriann A. DeLorme
An Experimental Evaluation of Image Quality for Various Scenarios In a Chromotomographic System With a Spinning Prism, Kyle J. Dufaud
Iron-Doped Zinc Selenide: Spectroscopy and Laser Development, Jonathan W. Evans
Sensitivity of 96 and 120-hour Numerical Model Tropical Cyclone Position Forecasts to Initial Position Errors, Coy C. Fischer
Characterization and Mitigation of Resistive Losses in a Large Area Laser Power Converter, Eli A. Garduno
Automated Synthetic Scene Generation, Ryan N. Givens
Hyperfine Interactions in the Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectra of Point Defects in Wide-Band-Gap Semiconductors, Eric M. Golden
Hydrothermal Crystal Growth of Lithium Tetraborate and Lithium 𝛾-Metaborate, Jeffrey J. Graham
Investigating Time and Spectral Dependence in Neutron Radiation Environments for Semiconductor Damage Studies, Matthew R. Halstead
Development of Imaging Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy for the Characterization of Turbulent Jet Flames, Jacob L. Harley
A Systematic Study of the Optical and Electrical Properties of Ge1-ySny and Ge1-x-ySixSny Semiconductor Alloys, Thomas R. Harris
Polarimetric Calibration and Characterization of the Telops Field Portable Polarimetric-Hyperspectral Imager, Joel G. Holder
Comparison of Ensemble Mean and Deterministic Forecasts for Long-Range Airlift Fuel Planning, Haley A. Homan
Sensitivity of IFM/GAIM-GM Model to High-cadence Kp and F10.7 Input, Jeremy J. Hromsco
Effect of Variation of Silicon Nitride Passivation Layer on Electron Irradiated Aluminum Gallium Nitride/ Gallium Nitride HEMT Structures, Helen C. Jackson
Proton Damage Effects on Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistors, Evan R. Kemp
Investigation of the Potential for FTIR as a Nondestructive Inspection Technique for Aircraft Coating Degradation, Hans G. Korth
Nuclear Structure of Rhenium-186 Revealed by Neutron-Capture Gamma Rays, Andrew G. Lerch
Measurements of DNA Damage and Repair in Bacillus anthracis Sterne Spores by UV Radiation, Chelsea C. Marcum
Utilizing Near-IR Tunable Laser Absorption Spectroscopy to Study Detonation and Combustion Systems, Christopher J. McGahan
Electrical Characterization of Spherical Copper Oxide Memristive Array Sensors, James P. Orta
Optimization of Graphene Sensors to Detect Biological Warfare Agents, Matthew J. Quinton
Range Finding with a Plenoptic Camera, Robert A. Raynor
Copper Doping of Zinc Oxide by Nuclear Transmutation, Matthew C. Recker
Band Gap Transition Studies of U:ThO2 Using Cathodoluminescence, Joshua D. Reding
Characterizing Optical Loss in Orientation Patterned III-V Materials Using Laser Calorimetry, Dushyant A. Sadhwani
Positron Spectroscopy of Hydrothermally Grown Actinide Oxides, Edward C. Schneider
Radiation Effects on Ytterbium-doped Optical Fibers, Briana J. Singleton
Fully Automated Sunspot Detection and Classification Using SDO HMI Imagery in MATLAB, Gordon M. Spahr
Comparative Analysis of Reconstructed Image Quality in a Simulated Chromotomographic Imager, Ryan L. Tervo
Operational Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Initiation Forecasting Utilizing S-Band Dual-Polarization Radar, Kyle R. Thurmond
Development and Characterization of a High Speed Mid-IR Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectrometer for CO and CO2 Detection in Detonation Events, Stephen D. Wakefield
Memristive Responses of Jammed Granular Copper Array Sensors to Mechanical Stress, Gary A. Willey
Wigner Distribution Functions as a Tool for Studying Gas Phase Alkali Metal Plus Noble Gas Collisions, Keith A. Wyman
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
A Characterization Study of Highly-Tailorable 3-D Metamaterials in the Thermal Infrared for Spectral and Directive Emission Behaviors, Bryan M. Adomanis
An Inverse Kinematic Approach Using Groebner Basis Theory Applied to Gait Cycle Analysis, Anum Barki
Electron Damage Effects on Carbon Nanotube Thin Films, Jeremy S. Best
Electronic Characteristics of Rare Earth Doped GaN Schottky Diodes, Aaron B. Blanning
Development and Characterization of a Chromotomosynthetic Hyperspectral Imaging System, Randall L. Bostick
A Comparison of Ionospheric Model Performance for International Space Station Orbits, David J. Broadwater
Development of a Spectropolarimetric Capability, Evan J. Carlson
Crystal Growth and Characterization of ThO2 and UxTh1-xO2, Jacob G. Castilow
Timing And Spectroscopy Requirements For A Plastic Scintillating Fiber Bundle Time-Of-Flight Neutron Spectrometer, Paul A. Clement
Three Dimensional Positron Annihilation Momentum Spectroscopy of Lithium Tetraborate Crystals, Stefan B. Fagan-Kelly
Neutron Spectroscopy Using LiF Thin-Film Detectors, Michael A. Ford
Modeling the Thermosphere as a Driven-Dissipative Thermodynamic System, William R. Frey
Optically Pumped Atomic Rubidium Lasers: Two-Photon and Exciplex Excitation Mechanisms, Jeffrey E. Gallagher
Investigation of the Atmospheric Propagation of Alkali Lasers in a Maritime Environment Using Tunable Diode Laser Atmospheric Spectroscopy, Matthew R. Guy
Cathodoluminescence and Thermoluminescence of Undoped LTB and LTB:A (A = Cu, Ag, Mn), Zachary L. Hadfield
Modeling Radioactive Decay Chains with Branching Fraction Uncertainties, Timothy M. Higley
Chip-Scale Magnetic Source of Cold Atoms, Eric A. Imhof
Discrimination of Neutral Postures in Computer Based Work, Alanna R. Keith
Discrimination Between Child and Adult Forms Using Radar Frequency Signature Analysis, Stephanie R. Keith
Electronic and Physical Characterization of Hydrothermally Grown Single Crystal ThO2, Tony D. Kelly II
Analysis of a Van De Graaff Generator for EMP Direct Current Survivability Testing, Robert J. Kress
Depth-Resolved Cathodoluminescence of ThO2, Michael G. Lee
Multipactor Discharge in High Power Microwave Systems: Analyzing Effects and Mitigation through Simulation in ICEPIC, Robert L. Lloyd
Collisional Broadening and Shift of D1 and D2 Spectral Lines in Atomic Alkali Vapor - Noble Gas Systems, Robert D. Loper
Passive, Low Cost Neutron Detectors for Neutron Diagnostics at the National Ignition Facility, Nathaniel C. Loyd
Neutron Shielding Effectiveness of Multifunctional Composite Materials, Anthony D. Marchand
Mirrorless Lasing in Optically Pumped Rubidium Vapor, Ryan M. Richards
Directional Thermal Emission and Absorption from Surface Microstructures in Metalized Plastics, Michael D. Seal
Modeling Sodium Iodide Detector Response Using a Parametric Equations, Neeraj Sethi
Optimization of Coronal Mass Ejection Ensemble Forecasting Using WSA-ENLIL with Coned Model, Jack A . Shepherd III
Changes to Tensile Strength and Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness in Neutron Irradiated Carbon Nanocomposites, James F. Shinn
Pump Diode Characterization for an Unstable Diode-Pumped Alkali Laser Resonator, Chad T. Taguba
Solving Point-Reactor Kinetics Equations Using Exponential Moment Methods, Paul M. Thelen
Enhanced Discrete Element Methods for Neutron Transport, Joel R. Turinetti
Study of Laminar Flame 2-D Scalar Values at Various Fuel to Air Ratios Using an Imaging Fourier-Transform Spectrometer and 2-D CFD Analysis, Andrew J. Westman
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Characterization and Measurements from the Infrared Grazing Angle Reflectometer, Michael R. Benson
Collisional Dynamics, Lasing and Stimulated Raman Scattering in Optically Pumped Cesium and Potassium Vapors, Kirk C. Brown
EPR and ENDOR Studies of Point Defects in Lithium Tetraborate Crystals, Douglas A. Buchanan
Turbulence Measurement in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer Using Cellular Telephone Signals, Lee R. Burchett
Comparison of High Energy Laser Expected Dwell Times and Probability of Kill for Mission Planning Scenarios in Actual and Standard Atmosphere, Jarred L. Burley
3-D Scene Reconstruction from Aerial Imagery, Jared M. Ekholm