In this thesis, we investigate the ability to implement desired changes in dynamical systems of nonlinear oscillators and also in a particular complex material system. In brief: we explore the dynamics and memory capabilities of a harmonically driven integrate-and-fire oscillato…
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This dissertation presents an investigation into dynamic instabilities and bifurcations in MEMS devices actuated electrostatically and their use to achieve new methods and functionalities for mass and acceleration sensing and detection. These instabilities are induced into a MEM…
Research in second language acquisition has typically focused on classroom and laboratory settings. This study explores second language use in a non-classroom setting. It is based on research from divergent fields including theories of social interaction from sociology, theories…
Converting vibrations to a usable form of energy has been the topic of many recent investigations. The ultimate goal is to convert ambient or aeroelastic vibrations to operate low-power consumption devices, such as microelectromechanical systems, heath monitoring sensors, wirele…
Photonic microwave or millimeter wave (MMW) sources that produce highly stable and broadly tunable microwave frequencies of low phase noise are anticipated for many applications ranging from broadband wireless access networks and satellite communication systems to emerging broad…