2020-04-07
110Alexander Korneev
2nd -year term papers topics:
1. Numerical simulation of normal domain evolution in superconducting detectors
2. Optical modeling using transfer matrix method
3. Four-wire method of IV-curve measurement
4. Bolometers for single-photon detection
5. Prospects of single-photon detection by normal-metal thin film
6. Proximity effect correction in electron-beam lithography
7. Upgrade of resistance vs temperature measurement setup for superconducting films
8. Implementation of Wavelength Electronics laser driver for biasing Nolatech FPL-1550 laser diode
9. Open topic: if you have any interesting topic that you want to study, you may discuss it with me.
3rd year term papers topics:
1. Numerical simulation of normal domain evolution in superconducting detectors
2. Optical modeling using transfer matrix method
3. Four-wire method of IV-curve measurement
4. Bolometers for single-photon detection
5. Prospects of single-photon detection by normal-metal thin film
6. Proximity effect correction in electron-beam lithography
7. Upgrade of resistance vs temperature measurement setup for superconducting films
8. Implementation of Wavelength Electronics laser driver for biasing Nolatech FPL-1550 laser diode
9. Open topic: if you have any interesting topic that you want to study, you may discuss it with me.
Yury Lobanov
2nd -year term papers topics:
1. Numerical root-finding algorithms and their implementation to physics problems: examples from Mechanics, Electricity, and Optics.
2. Linear programming problems in physics. Finding solutions graphically and by implementation of the simplex method.
3. Solving physics problems by solving a system of linear equations numerically: examples from Mechanics, Electricity, and Optics.
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4. Optical illusions: experimental demonstration and insight.
5. Animated optical illusions: development using computer technologies.
6. Aberrations in Optics: observation and methods for correction.
7. Experimental study of the quantum-cascade-laser output power.
3rd year term papers topics:
1. Addressing physics problems by solving integral equations numerically: introduction to the theory and methods, solution for a set of examples.
2. Solving physics problems by solving a system of linear equations numerically: examples from Mechanics, Electricity, and Optics.
3. Linear programming problems in physics. Finding solutions graphically and by implementation of the simplex method.
4. Closed-cycle refrigeration for cryogenic research: different methods and equipment overview.
Sergey Seliverstov
2nd -year term papers topics:
Terahertz applications: trends and challenges.
3rd year term papers topics:
Technological applications of superconductivity
Sergey Ryabchun
2nd -year term papers topics:
The Fourier-transform spectrometer: principles and applications.
3rd year term papers topics:
Noether's theorem in classical field theory.
Anna Kardakova
2nd -year term papers topics:
Strip line resonators for cryogenic microwave spectroscopy on metals
3rd year term papers topics:
Thermometry at low temperatures
Denis Sych
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
1. Multi-slit interference
2. Polarization issues in optical fibers
3. Multi-path optical fiber interferometers
4. Stabilization of optical fiber interferometers
Alexander Shurakov
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
1. Modeling nonlinear microwave signal conversion devices. (chosen by student)
2. Schottky and Mott diodes: pros and cons in various applications
3. Electro-thermal modelling of an electronic device
Alexander Semenov
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
1. Lateral stability of a moving bicycle
2. Bolometers as single-photon counters
Mikhail Elezov
3rd year term papers topics:
1. Balancing a fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer by a polarization controller (Labview programming).
2. Studying the basic properties of thermo-optical phase modulators on a chip.
Igor Gayduchenko
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
1. Introduction to graphene plasmonics.
2. Terahertz radiation detectors based on carbon nanotubes.
3. Terahertz radiation detectors based on graphene.
Vitaly Seleznev
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
1. Deposition and optical characterisation of dielectrical films.
2. Deposition and surface characterisation of dielectrical Si films.
Sergey Vladimirovich Biryukov
2nd and 3rd year term papers topics:
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1. Taylor cone for charged liquid nanoparticles generation (Taylor cone — a step to the Nobel prize)
2. Solving physics problems in open source CAS Maxima
3. Space debris: how much and what to do?
4. Computer optical workbench OSLO (Geometrical optics in CAD OSLO)
Annotations
1. Taylor cone for charged liquid nanoparticles generation. (Taylor cone — a step to the Nobel prize)
Taylor cone [1] is formed by strong electric field applied to a conductive liquid (tin, indium, solution of sodium iodide in glycerin, etc.). The tip of the cone emits a jet that turns into droplets with very high velocity (up to 17 km/s). The control of applied voltage, fluid viscosity and hydraulic resistance of the feed channel leads to different speeds and diameters of the emitted particles. Using fine conditions one can emit individual molecules.
Indium positive charged jet was used on the space station MIR to compensate electrons emission by sun ultraviolet radiation and thus to achieve spacecraft electro-neutrality. Nowadays colloid jet engines are used to control spacecraft orientation and compensation of aerodynamic resistance of the residual atmosphere. It is especially actual for micro and nano satellites.
Nobel prize winner in Chemistry John Finn [2-5] used Taylor cone to emit droplets of a very volatile solvent with zero or one giant biological macromolecule (~100000 amu) inside. After the complete evaporation of the solvent, the beam of charged giant molecules was separated in a large mass spectrometer. Regular method of molecular beams generation is heating and evaporation of the substance. But it is not applicable to giant organic biological macromolecule as it decompose at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
The proposed study has two options: short - literature review only, and full — review + real physical experiments and its interpretation. In the latter case, it is required to recreate the colloidal engine with potassium iodide dissolved in glycerin (see diploma thesis by Pavel Makeev supervised by S.V. Biryukov in 2002) and, if possible, indium and tin jets. Tin jet engine will be original and a lot cheaper than the indium one, but it will have to be heated 100 degrees higher. Mercury jet engine is very effective but very dangerous and thus is not used.
References
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_cone
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fenn_(chemist)#Nobel_Prize
3. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2002/popular-information/
4. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2002/fenn/lecture/
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrospray_ionization
2. Solving physics problems in open source CAS Maxima
Mathematics is widely used in physics. So, Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) are very helpful for solving physics problems. You can plot 2D and 3D graphs, solve ordinary differential equations, solve all linear and some nonlinear systems of equations in analytical form and solve many problems numerically. There are many CASs available: Mathcad, Mathematica, Axiom, Maxima, etc. The last two are open source i. e. ~free software. Maxima was selected for physics education [2] an research, as there are many “Getting Started“ English guides and one Russian book [3] about Maxima.
The aim of the study is to present several original examples of solving physics problems using Maxima, write a short “Introduction to Maxima for General Physics course problems solving” and translate it into Russian. Many examples are presented in book [4].
References
1. CAS Maxima with IDE wxMaxima - https://sourceforge.net/projects/wxmaxima/
2. Sergey V. Biryukov, Teaching Physics with Derive - http://mpgu.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/TeachingPhysicsWithDerive.pdf
3. Евгений Чичкарев, Компьютерная математика с Maxima. Руководство для школьников и студентов - https://www.altlinux.org/Books:Main_page
4. CAS for Physics Examples by Leon Magiera and Josef Böhm - http://rfdz.ph-noe.ac.at/acdca/materialien.html
