Browsing Mechanical Engineering - Master's degree by Title
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3D cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) microfluidic chip fabrication using hot embossing method for cell culture platform
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)A microfluidic system has been developed for studying the factors inducing different responses of cells in vascular system using a three-dimensional microenvironment. The devices have been transferred from PDMS to a platform ... -
3D imaging methods for manufacturing, with emphasis on the laser speckle technique
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995) -
3D micro and nanomanufacturing via folding of 2D membranes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003) -
3D particle tracking velocimetry using synthetic aperture imaging
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)3D visualization of fluid flow is of critical significance to a number of applications ranging from micro-scale medical devices to design of ships and airplanes. Of the various techniques currently used to visualize flow ... -
Ab initio simulation and optimization of phonon drag effect for lower-temperature thermoelectric energy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)In recent years, extensive efforts have been devoted to searching for materials with high thermoelectric (TE) efficiency above room temperature for converting heat into electricity. These efforts have led to significant ... -
Ab initio study of electron transport in lead telluride
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Last few years have witnessed significant enhancement of thermoelectric figure of merit of lead telluride (PbTe) via nanostructures. Despite the experimental progress, current understanding of the electron transport in ... -
Above knee prosthesis closed loop computer control and optimization using sound leg landmarks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984) -
Absolute localization of mobile robots in forest environments by correlating ground LiDAR to overhead imagery
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)A method for the autonomous geolocation of ground vehicles in forest environments is presented. The method provides an estimate of the global horizontal position of a vehicle strictly based on finding a geometric match ... -
AC-loss induced quenching in adiabatic coils wound with composite superconductors having different twist pitches
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996) -
Accelerator-based conversion of weapons-grade plutonium
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994) -
Accuracy control risk management for modular submarine hull construction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999) -
Accuracy life of fine wire chromel-alumel thermocouples
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948) -
Accurate capacitive metrology for atomic force microscopy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This thesis presents accurate capacitive sensing metrology designed for a prototype atomic force microscope (AFM) originally developed in the MIT Precision Motion Control Lab. The capacitive measurements use a set of ... -
Achieving Six Sigma printed circuit board yields by improving incoming component quality and using a PCBA prioritization algorithm
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) are the backbone of the electronics industry. PCBA technologies are keeping pace with Moore's Law and will soon enable the convergence of video, voice, data, and mobility onto a ... -
Achieving world-class perceived vehicle quality through improved engineering and manufacturing tools
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Throughout the vehicle development process, automotive manufacturers must work to meet a variety of customer needs. One increasingly important attribute is vehicle exterior perceived quality, which is largely dependent on ... -
Acoustic Bragg reflectors for Q-enhancement of unreleased MEMS resonators
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)In this thesis, the author introduces the first fully unreleased Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) resonator, and the design of acoustic Bragg reflectors (ABRs) for energy localization and quality factor (Q)- enhancement for ... -
Acoustic emission instrumentation system for monitoring large superconducting magnets
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Acoustic function of sound hole design in musical instruments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Sound-hole, an essential component of stringed musical instruments, enhances the sound radiation in the lower octave by introducing a natural vibration mode called air resonance. Many musical instruments, including those ... -
Acoustic scattering from sand dollars (Dendraster Excentricus) : modeling as high aspect ratio oblate objects and comparison to experiment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Benthic shells can contribute greatly to the scattering variability of the ocean bottom, particularly at low grazing angles. Among the effects of shell aggregates are increased scattering strength and potential subcritical ... -
Acoustic scattering of broadband echolocation signals from prey of Blainville's beaked whales : modeling and analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)Blainville's beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) use broadband, ultrasonic echolocation signals (27 to 57 kHz) to search for, localize, and approach prey that generally consist of mid-water and deep-water fishes and ...
