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Integrated bio-photonic devices : sensors, imagers, and beyond
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
Optical imaging, sensing, and testing are ubiquitous in biology, offering elegant solutions for diagnostic, therapeutic, and theranostic applications. If these optical systems can be built using complex miniaturized photonic ...
Performance effects and causal mechanisms of mid-channel congestion in diesel particulate filters
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a ~$5,000-$50,000 USD critical component of aftertreatment systems installed in diesel engine-powered vehicles. The device is designed to trap particles emitted by the diesel combustion ...
Tractor design for small farms in resource limited markets
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
This thesis describes the design of a tractor for small farms (<2 ha) in resource limited markets, particularly India, and the analytical framework used to arrive at the design. Indian smallholder farmers typically rely ...
In situ monitoring and control of carbon nanotube synthesis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
While carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have exceptional properties, synthesis --
Hardware-efficient quantum error correction with nitrogen-vacancy centers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Quantum technologies promise to revolutionize many fields, ranging from precise sensing to fast computation. The success of novel technologies based on quantum effects rests on engineering quantum systems robust to ...
Regularized predictive control framework for robust dynamic legged locomotion
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Legged robots have the potential to be highly dynamic machines capable of outperforming humans and animals in executing locomotion tasks within dangerous and unstructured environments. Unfortunately, current control methods ...
Introducing perovskites to the IoT world using photovoltaic-powered ID tags
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Billions of everyday objects could benefit from being augmented with sensors and wireless data transmitters. The prospect of developing advanced battery-powered sensors and smart devices with on-board radio and computing ...
Neuromorphic computing systems : crystalline resistive random access memory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Neuromorphic computing is a promising approach for efficient electronics by shaping computer hardware like the human brain. At the core of neuromorphic architectures are artificial synapses, which store conductance states ...
Optimization of the geometry of axisymmetric point-absorber wave energy converters
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Wave energy represents an abundant source of renewable energy, but as yet the potential is not fully utilized. Aiming to exploit this vast potential, many theoretical, experimental and pilot-scale studies have been conducted ...
Light manipulation with photonic fibers and optical light guides : dynamic structural color and light distribution in microalgae cultures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Optical and photonic fibers represent versatile systems for light manipulation. They are used to guide, reflect, emit, and absorb light, and can be designed to alter the light's spectral composition in any of these ...