We work out properties of smooth projective varieties X over a (not necessarily algebraically closed) field $\textit{k}$ that admit collections of objects in the bounded derived category of coherent sheaves D$^{b}$(X) that ...

This thesis is devoted to the study of excitations in atomic and polariton Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC). These two specimens are prime examples for equilibrium and non equilibrium BEC. The corresponding condensate wave ...

We present highly-excited charmonium, $\textit{D}$$_{s}$ and $\textit{D}$ meson spectra from dynamical lattice QCD calculations with light quarks corresponding to $\textit{M}$$_{π}$ ∼ 240 MeV and compare these to previous ...

I discuss some recent investigations of excited mesons using first-principles lattice QCD calculations. Over the last few years we have made significant advances in studying near-threshold states, resonances and related ...

We prove the following results for projective klt pairs of dimension 3 over an algebraically closed field of characteristic $p$>5: the cone theorem, the base point free theorem, the contraction theorem, finiteness of minimal ...

One promising means of increasing the capacity of existing shear-deficient beams is to strengthen the structure using external prestressed carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) straps. In this system, layers of CFRP tape ...

This thesis describes the first application of ultra-fast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) towards the characterisation of bubbly flow systems. The principle goal of this study is to provide a hydrodynamic characterisation ...

Hydraulic fracturing is a procedure by which a fracture is initiated and propagates due to pressure (hydraulic loading) applied by a fluid introduced inside the fracture. In this study we focus on a crack driven by an ...

The effect of the substrate wettability on the deposition of picolitre droplets by drop-on-demand technology is investigated experimentally. Substrates with a broad range of wettabilities are considered with contact ...

This thesis describes experiments to investigate high-altitude relight of a lean direct injection (LDI) combustor. The features that make LDI technology less polluting in terms of NOx compared to conventional combustors ...

The recent CMS searches for the right handed gauge boson WR reports an interesting deviation from the Standard Model. The search has been conducted in the eejj channel and has shown an excess around meejj ~ 2 TeV. In this ...

Designers are required to evaluate their designs against the needs and capabilities of their target user groups in order to achieve successful, inclusive products. This dissertation presents exploratory research into the ...

The field of nonlinear regression is a long way from reaching a consensus. Once a method decides to explore nonlinear combinations of predictors, a number of questions are raised, such as what nonlinear combinations to ...

This thesis studies the geometry of objects from 2-dimensional statistical physics in the continuum. Chapter 1 is an introduction to Schramm-Loewner evolutions (SLE). SLEs are the canonical family of non-self-intersecting, ...

AbstractApplications of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology to biomedical texts have generated significant interest in recent years. In this paper we identify and investigate the phenomenon of linguistic subdomain ...

Abstract Background Some organisms can survive extreme desiccation by entering a state of suspended animation known as anhydrobiosis. The free-living mycophagous nematode Aphelenchus avenae can be induced to enter anhydrobiosis ...

The use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) for the strengthening and repair of existing concrete structures is a field with tremendous potential. The materials are very durable and, hence, ideally suited for use as external ...