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ArticleLambrecht, Walter R. L.The effects of biaxial strain, imposed by epitaxial growth conditions, on the half-metallicity properties of Cr and Mn pnictides and chalcogenides were investigated using local spin-density-functional calculations. The minority band gaps were found to . . .
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ArticleSheng, DonnaTopological phase transitions in a three-dimensional (3D) topological insulator (TI) with an exchange field of strength g are studied by calculating spin Chern numbers C±(kz) with momentum kz as a parameter. When |g| exceeds a critical value gC, a tra . . .
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ArticleLu, RuifengThe effect of high-pressure on the electronic and magnetic properties in perovskite oxide NiCrO3 is explored by using density-functional calculations. The results show that NiCrO3 exhibits antiferromagnetic semiconductor when the external hydrostatic . . . -
ThesisGasparian, NaraReseda Boulevard is a major public asset that reflects the character of the neighborhood and the people. This report aims to understand Northridge's neighborhood character by analyzing different elements that give Northridge its unique identity in ord . . .
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ThesisMendez, MirenaThis project consisted of the creation of a parent centered in-class gardening manual that can be used for future nutrition and gardening programs in elementary schools. The research required for the design of these lessons included parent involvement . . .
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ThesisReeser, ChrisThe natural generalization of the Instant Insanity puzzle to n cubes has been shown to be NP-complete. An algorithm to solve the problem therefore requires exponential time unless P=NP. This fact, however, does not mean that the intelligent use of com . . .
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ArticleZapol, P.We investigate transport properties of ultrananocrystalline diamond films for a broad range of temperatures. Addition of nitrogen during plasma-assisted growth increases the conductivity of ultrananocrystalline diamond films by several orders of magni . . .
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ThesisBenson, AndrewRecumbent vehicles are a growing means of transport in today's green energy society. This need is expanded by the comfort and ability for recumbent tricycles to carry a rider longer distances without fatigue due to its relaxed seating position.The saf . . .
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ThesisDouglas, MeganAbstract Images of African Americans in Film Before and After Civil Rights By Megan Douglas Master of Social Work The film image of Blacks during the first half of the twentieth century was predominantly negative. Blacks struggled with stereotypical a . . .
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Tutorialben Asher, MosheA primer on the basic principles of designing effective flyers.