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Aqueous systems from first-principles : structure, dynamics and electron-transfer reactions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In this thesis, we show for the first time how it is possible to calculated fully from first-principles the diabatic free-energy surfaces of electron-transfer reactions. The excitation energy corresponding to the transfer ...
New perspectives on ab initio calculation and physical insights gained through linkage to continuum theories
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
We explore the use of ab initio, density-functional methods for the study of large-scale materials problems. Three examples are presented: (i) the interplay of surface and edge reconstructions in long silicon nanowires, ...
Defects, thermal phenomena and design in photonic crystal systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The physics of blackbodies has been an ongoing source of fascination and scientific research for over a hundred years. Kirchhoff's law states that emissivity and absorptivity are equal for an object in thermal equilibrium. ...
aVoilà : optimizing and evaluating procurement paths across the commercial aviation product life cycle
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Spirit AeroSystems is engaged in an unprecedented collaboration to supply a composite fuselage section for a new aircraft program. In most cases, Spirit cannot effectively leverage its composite sourcing experience with ...
The blame game : how colonial legacies in Hong Kong shape street vendor and public space policies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Hong Kong has seen several social movements emerge since 2003 that have focused on saving quotidian public spaces, such as traditional shopping streets and markets, from redevelopment. This thesis explores how the most ...
Fiscal federalism and its potential effects on public transportation in mid-sized cities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
The current fiscally conservative climate on Capitol Hill, as the next surface transportation bill is being negotiated, may possibly carry over to a greater dependence on fiscal federalism for funding public transportation. ...
Sustainability transformations in Olympic host cities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
The Olympic Games represent an unparalleled fast-track urban development opportunity for Olympic host cities. Taking the premise that the transformational effect of the Olympics has a potential to drive long-term urban ...
Collective intelligence in financial markets : does consumer sentiment influence valuation of financial products?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
This paper examines the relationship between the public mood associated with the economies of Italy, Spain and Greece, and prices of Credit Default Swaps on sovereign bonds of aforementioned countries. The effect of the ...
A kinetic approach for the estimation of intracellular concentrations of nitrosative species in cells challenged by nitric oxide
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy of electronic and vibrational responses in condensed matter systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
In this work, I describe experiments utilizing high-field terahertz (THz) pulses to initiate nonlinear responses in several classes of materials. We have developed several methods for interrogating the nonlinear THz response ...