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Structural and dynamic investigations of graphite based materials
Thesis
Bailey, A. Structural and dynamic investigations of graphite based materials. (Thesis). University of Salford

Graphite based materials are of particular interest as energy materials. Graphite is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors and there have been investigations into the ability of modified graphites, such as expanded or intercalated graphite, to stor... Read More about Structural and dynamic investigations of graphite based materials.

New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays
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McCoy, E. New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis details an exploration of the behaviour of spatial optical solitons (self-collimated, self-stabilising light beams) interacting with the interface between classes of nonlinear dielectric materials.
Chapter 1 gives the theoretical backgro... Read More about New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays.

Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage
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Khalil, R. Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage. (Thesis). Physics and Materials Research Centre

The study presented in this PhD thesis is related to exploration of the
properties of graphitic materials within the frame-work of ab initio methods.
Structural and dynamical properties of graphitic materials are evaluated using the ab
initio p... Read More about Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage.

Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating
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Aspin, R. Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating. (Thesis). University of Salford

Capturing, recreating and representing a high fidelity virtual representation of the dynamic human form has long been a target for a diverse range of applications including tele-presence, games, film and TV special effects. The complexity of the chal... Read More about Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating.

The impact of selected water and wastewater treatment process variables on sludge dewaterability
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Fitria, D. The impact of selected water and wastewater treatment process variables on sludge dewaterability. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The most significant operational cost in a treatment plant is related to the dewatering and disposal of sludge. Coagulation is the most common process in water and wastewater treatment plants and produces sludge as a by-product. The influence of diff... Read More about The impact of selected water and wastewater treatment process variables on sludge dewaterability.

Ultra-broadband frequency generation in a cavity confined Raman medium
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Rose, C. Ultra-broadband frequency generation in a cavity confined Raman medium. (Thesis). University of Salford

Throughout the past few decades, science has progressed towards the ability to probe many extremely fast processes and a large amount of research has been aimed at the area of few-femtosecond pulse generation. This thesis describes the generation of... Read More about Ultra-broadband frequency generation in a cavity confined Raman medium.

A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene
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Baldissin, G. A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the literature, a number of syntheses of carbon materials under extreme
condition exhibit the presence of a carbon phase, called n-diamond, whose
crystal structure remains unclear. Several crystallographic arrangements
have been proposed, which... Read More about A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene.

Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems
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Hamouda, A. Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many functional electrical stimulation (FES) controllers have been developed using a simulation approach, the performance of these controllers depends on the muscle model accuracy. Realistic models of neuro-musculoskeletal systems can provide a safe... Read More about Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems.

Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments
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Shirley, B. Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates how developments in audio for digital television can be utilised to improve the experience of hearing impaired people when watching television. The work has had significant impact on international digital TV broadcast standar... Read More about Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments.

A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods
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Aqel, D. A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods. (Thesis). University of Salford

Employee performance appraisal systems are widely regarded as fundamental for evaluating employees’ performance and enhancing organisations’ success. Yet, there is evidence that employees doubt their benefits and fairness, organisations find them dif... Read More about A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods.

Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems
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Sturm, M. Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

During driving on rough roads, rattle noise may emanate from (electric power) rack-and-pinion steering gears as a result of reverse feedback from the road. This project is in collaboration with a German steering system manufacturer and aims to develo... Read More about Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems.

Application of mobile and internet technologies for the investigation of human relationships with soundscapes
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Mydlarz, C. Application of mobile and internet technologies for the investigation of human relationships with soundscapes. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This thesis presents a methodology for soundscape research, utilising consumer mobile and internet technologies. This has been used to gather objective environmental data, as well as subjective data from participants in-situ. A total of 323 untrained... Read More about Application of mobile and internet technologies for the investigation of human relationships with soundscapes.

Cost-sensitive decision tree learning using a multi-armed bandit framework
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Lomax, S. Cost-sensitive decision tree learning using a multi-armed bandit framework. (Thesis). University of Salford

Decision tree learning is one of the main methods of learning from data. It has been applied to a variety of different domains over the past three decades. In the real world, accuracy is not enough; there are costs involved, those of obtaining the da... Read More about Cost-sensitive decision tree learning using a multi-armed bandit framework.

Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context
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Duckworth, T. Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates visual, spatial and temporal qualities of video based reconstruction with respect to telepresence. State of the art was improved and validated through a new parallelisation of an established algorithm; a tool that allows visi... Read More about Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context.