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From source to brain : modelling sound propagation and localisation in rooms (2013)
Thesis
Sheaffer, J. From source to brain : modelling sound propagation and localisation in rooms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Human localisation of sound in enclosed spaces is a cross-disciplinary research topic, with important applications in auditory science, room acoustics, spatial audio and telecommunications. By combining an accelerated model of $3$D sound propagation... Read More about From source to brain : modelling sound propagation and localisation in rooms.

The analysis and improvement of focused source reproduction with wave field synthesis (2013)
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Oldfield, R. The analysis and improvement of focused source reproduction with wave field synthesis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a treatise on the rendering of focused sources using wave field synthesis (WFS). The thesis describes the fundamental theory of WFS and presents a thorough derivation of focused source driving functions including, monopoles, dipo... Read More about The analysis and improvement of focused source reproduction with wave field synthesis.

The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys (2012)
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Quinn, C. The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys. (Thesis). University of Salford

Understanding the fundamental physics and properties of smart materials is a very important area of research for nano and micro mechanical systems especially in the applications of sensing and actuation, such as SONAR.
This thesis is focused on the... Read More about The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys.

Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration (2012)
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Koziel, Z. Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The main aim of this thesis is to develop exposure-response relationships for noise, vibration, and combined effects from noise and vibration. Examinations of non-acoustical factors such as noise sensitivity, noise acceptance, gender, age, and sleep... Read More about Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration.

Oscillatory oseenlets (2011)
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Elmazuzi, R. Oscillatory oseenlets. (Thesis). University of Salford

Consider uniform flow past an oscillating body. Assume that the resulting far-field flow
consists of both steady and time periodic components. The time periodic component can
be decomposed into a Fourier expansion series of time harmonic terms. The... Read More about Oscillatory oseenlets.

Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics (2010)
Thesis
Jeong, H. Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This project deals with several issues on the use of Finite Difference Time
Domain (FDTD) method for room acoustic simulation. The main features covered
are: source implementation; modeling of frequency dependent boundary conditions;
and modeling... Read More about Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics.

Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD (2009)
Thesis
Clarke, C. Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A comprehensive examination of the feasibility of producing new titania precursors by
ligand substitution reactions involving the reaction between titanium tetra-isopropoxide
and various dimethylamino alcohols has resulted in the synthesis, charact... Read More about Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD.

Investigation of space charge neutralization effects in high-current positive ion beams (2008)
Thesis
Fiala, J. Investigation of space charge neutralization effects in high-current positive ion beams. (Thesis)

Through the experience gained during the industrial development of low energy implanters,
it is commonly believed that improvements in forced space-charge neutralization
are responsible for the maintenance of high currents down to an energy
of abo... Read More about Investigation of space charge neutralization effects in high-current positive ion beams.

Optical Emission and Mass Spectrometric Diagnostics of Laser-Induced Silicon Plasmas (2008)
Thesis
Cowpe, J. Optical Emission and Mass Spectrometric Diagnostics of Laser-Induced Silicon Plasmas. (Thesis). University of Salford

Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) were employed in tandem for diagnostic studies of Nd:YAG (532 nm) laser induced plasma plumes. OES measurements of laser-induced silicon plasmas were performed through a range of ambient... Read More about Optical Emission and Mass Spectrometric Diagnostics of Laser-Induced Silicon Plasmas.

The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products (2007)
Thesis
Lawson, W. The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The reliability of electronic products is fast becoming of major importance with the
demand for increased safety, especially in the automotive industry. Tracks, pads and vias
on printed circuit boards can suffer a variety of problems if circuits ar... Read More about The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products.

Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation (2007)
Thesis
King, N. Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The investigations reported here address the issue of overcoming loss in a typical
isotropic metamaterial. The possibility of adding functionality to such materials,
through gyrotropic effects, and diffraction management of nonlinear beams, driven... Read More about Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation.

An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, M. An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study presents the story of a three-year ethnographical field study, from December
2000 to December 2003, conducted at a North West based Management Consultancy.
Throughout this period the organisation experienced accelerated growth from two s... Read More about An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination.

Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes (2007)
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Aldeeb, A. Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Two different types of inorganic membranes were prepared in this study,porous-silica/y-alumina membranes and palladium/a-alumina composite membranes.
Porous silica/y-alumina membranes were prepared by dip coating, characterized by gas permeation at... Read More about Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes.

Improved membrane absorbers (2006)
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Oldfield, R. Improved membrane absorbers. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

This thesis presents research into two novel techniques for improving the low frequency performance, tunability and efficiency of membrane absorbers. The first approach uses a loudspeaker surround as the mounting for the membrane, increasing the movi... Read More about Improved membrane absorbers.

Damage formation and annealing studies of low energy ion implants in silicon using medium energy ion scattering (2006)
Thesis
Werner, M. Damage formation and annealing studies of low energy ion implants in silicon using medium energy ion scattering. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The work described in this thesis concerns studies of damage and annealing
processes in ion implanted Si, relevant for the formation of source / drain extensions in
sub 100 nm CMOS devices. Implants were carried out using 1-3 keV As, BF2 and Sb
io... Read More about Damage formation and annealing studies of low energy ion implants in silicon using medium energy ion scattering.

On the theory of Helmholtz solitons (2006)
Thesis
Christian, J. On the theory of Helmholtz solitons. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with spatial optical solitons in (quasi-two
dimensional) planar waveguides, where there is a single longitudinal and
(effectively) a single transverse dimension, and whose symmetry the solutions
respect consistently. A key... Read More about On the theory of Helmholtz solitons.

Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis (2006)
Thesis
Gutierrez, G. Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this PhD was to undertake a study of combustion chemical
vapour deposition (combustion CVD or CCVD) for the optical thin film
materials synthesis. The most common variables for thin film formation were
investigated, e.g. precursor volat... Read More about Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis.

Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce (2005)
Thesis
McLean, R. Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

From a Critical Social Theory (CST) perspective this research critiques assumptions that
the internet brings about consumer empowerment through increased product information,
and opportunities to communicate and share knowledge with companies and... Read More about Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce.