The Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM) is the simplest supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model (SM). It predicts 4 additional Higgs bosons, including a charged Higgs. If the charged Higgs is lighter than ...

This thesis explores the possibility of utilising liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) for thermal sensing applications. To measure its thermal properties, a thin film of LCE was photopolymerised in splayed nematic alignment ...

Fractals are not only beautiful mathematical constructions, but they can be found all around in nature. Temporal fractals characterize a variety of fluctuations in human functions, such as in gait, heart rate and breathing. ...

A recently discovered perturbation-induced quantum scarring phenomenon is an example of quantum mechanical suppression of chaos. The phenomenon is seen on some eigenstates of the system as quantum scars, which are remnants ...

The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the impact of the glass composition on the formation of Ag nanoparticles in Er3+ doped phosphate glasses. The first task was to prepare Er3+ doped oxyfluoride phosphate ...

Optical projection tomography (OPT) is a biomedical imaging technique that uses visible and near-infrared light to investigate the spatial distribution and shapes of objects contained in a sample. It bears close resemblance ...

Tissue engineering and biodegradable implants were developed to avoid problems caused by long-term use of non-metabolizing implants. Tissue engineering aspires to produce new tissues by using the patient’s own cells. ...

Rubbers used in automotive and tire industries are typically plasticized with mineral oils, which are derived from dwindling fossil sources. Furthermore, the use of certain mineral oils that contain polycylic aromatic ...

Nonlinear optical (NLO) microscopy has raised much interest with its superior capabilities in high-resolution imaging of a variety of nanostructures without photodamage or labeling. Contrast in NLO microscopy relies on NLO ...