Physics & Astronomy (School of): Recent submissions

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    • Neutron scattering and muon-spin rotation studies of superconducting materials 

      Drew, Alan J. (University of St Andrews, 2005) - Thesis
      Small angle neutron scattering (SANS), muon spin rotation (μSR) and associated characterisation techniques have been used to measure novel properties of supercon¬ ducting materials. The coexistence of Type-I and Type-II ...

    • A μSR study of unconventional superconductors 

      Hillier, Adrian (University of St Andrews, 1999) - Thesis
      The problem of finding an appropriate classification scheme for the remarkably diverse range of known superconducting materials is a long standing one. Nevertheless the literature abounds with claims of discoveries of "new ...

    • Dynamical backaction effects between localised spins and electronic conductors 

      Matern, Stephanie (University of St Andrews, 2020-12-01) - Thesis
      In 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 

      Birkin, David J. L. (University of St Andrews, 2002-02-08) - Thesis
      This 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 

      McMillan, Lewis (University of St Andrews, 2020-07-27) - Thesis
      The 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 ...