Physics & Astronomy Theses
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Recent Submissions
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Bridging the gap : stellar and gas kinematics from integral field spectroscopy and cosmological simulations
(University of St Andrews, 2021-06-21) - ThesisWe are now in an era of spatially resolved spectroscopic observations for thousands of galaxies. Labelled integral field spectroscopy, a natural product is detailed kinematics of both stars and gas enabling accurate ... -
Dynamical backaction effects between localised spins and electronic conductors
(University of St Andrews, 2020-12-01) - ThesisIn this thesis we present an investigation of the influence of quantum correlations on a quantum system’s dynamical behaviour. Our focus is specifically on the time dependence of quantum spins in an environment of itinerant ... -
Generation and characterisation of ultrashort diode laser pulses
(University of St Andrews, 2002-02-08) - ThesisThis thesis is concerned with the development of a compact diode laser source of picosecond optical pulses having enhanced average powers. This is realised by the application of a large amplitude sinusoidal modulation ... -
Advanced 3D Monte Carlo algorithms for biophotonic and medical applications
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-27) - ThesisThe Monte Carlo radiation transfer (MCRT) method can simulate the transport of light through turbid media. MCRT allows the modelling of multiple anisotropic scattering events, as well as a range of microphysics such as ... -
Mapping galaxy components with kinematics : dynamical models with stellar and gaseous kinematics
(University of St Andrews, 2020-12-01) - ThesisMapping galaxy mass distribution is an important means of understanding galaxy morphology and the nature of dark matter haloes, and therefore build up our knowledge of galaxy formation and evolution. Analytical and ...
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