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2024

Akbari, Hamidreza (2024) Characterization and Tuning of Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/qz1v-3696. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02262024-184235077

Böhme, Annette Ellen (2024) Observation of the Microenvironment Around CO₂ Reduction Electrodes via Fluorescent Confocal Laser-Scanning Microscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ceqb-ew84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222024-182628149

Iton, Zachery William Benjamin (2024) Superionic Conduction of Next-Generation Mobile Ions in Solids Enabled by Coordinating Ligands. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fwyd-2w86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302024-015407649

Kim, Areum (2024) Probing Active Nanophotonic Materials Phenomena Under Electrostatic Modulation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/16x8-7x89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302024-043707549

Su, Magel Powei (2024) Exploring Thermal Photonics for Sustainability: From Selective Solar Absorbers to Terrestrial Radiative Cooling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rrf2-4979. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032024-223707990

Virgil, Kyle Allan (2024) Polarization-Resolved, Oblique Incidence Terahertz Spectroscopy of Highly Uniform 2D Hybrid Perovskite Films. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cr97-p373. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192024-000137690

Wray, Parker Ryan (2024) How to Make Small Things Do Big Things: Exploring Engineered Disorder for Massively Scalable Metasurfaces and Metamaterials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kvz3-jn93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01032024-012340742

Yuan, Zhiquan (2024) Physics and Applications of Optical Nonlinearity in High-Q Microresonators. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vj6e-wr82. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01262024-232942660

2023

Biswas, Souvik (2023) Electro-Optic Excitations in van der Waals Materials for Active Nanophotonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tz4z-ed06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04032023-062047194

Lucas, Éowyn (2023) Advancement of Asymmetric Bipolar Membranes for Tailoring Chemical Environments in Electrochemical Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/jken-ty64. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02162023-233344819

Phelan, Megan Elisabeth (2023) Optimization of Photovoltaic Performance for Luminescent Solar Concentrator Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/aqhb-s069. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02232023-035632589

2022

Bauser, Haley Coddington (2022) High Contrast Nanophotonics for Scalable Photovoltaics and Solar Fuels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2xqd-c773. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242022-235412996

Glaudell, Rebecca Denise (2022) Interface Optimization for Improved Photovoltaic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kxdy-h496. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022022-002941282

Jahelka, Phillip Robert (2022) Progress in Low-Cost Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/btbp-6h76. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242022-235428954

Kim, Yonghwi (2022) Light Modulation with Vanadium Dioxide-Based Optical Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pkxj-9584. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06232021-050358035

Loke, Samuel Pei Hao (2022) Photovoltaic Technologies Developed for Space-Based Solar Power. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6jhy-2623. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05142022-060038327

Needell, David Robert (2022) High-Efficiency Luminescent Solar Concentrators for Photovoltaic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5r7z-zd88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10072021-154010065

Welch, Alexandra Justine (2022) Understanding and Optimizing the Local Catalyst Environment in CO₂ Reduction Electrodes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4s78-cq55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062021-151820825

Went, Cora Margaret (2022) Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Ultrathin Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xrxk-3q08. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04082022-171550192

Wong, Joeson (2022) Optoelectronic Physics and Engineering of Atomically Thin Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pxk0-3d19. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12132021-004403821

2021

Chen, Yalu (2021) Computational Investigation of Nanoscale Electrocatalysts for Clean Energy Conversion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tgw8-c485. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152020-221422639

Kafaie Shirmanesh, Ghazaleh (2021) Electro-Optically Tunable Metasurfaces for a Comprehensive Control of Properties of Light. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/m554-as73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09172020-190836007

Kwon, Hyounghan (2021) Dielectric Metasurfaces for Integrated Imaging Devices and Active Optical Elements. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j08n-0q77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05112021-170331252

Lin, Wei-Hsiang (2021) Synthesis of 2D Quantum Materials for Nanoelectronic and Nanophotonic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vh7k-4w84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04262021-085536699

2020

Cheng, Wen-Hui (Sophia) (2020) Towards High Solar to Fuel Efficiency: From Photonic Design, Interface Study, to Device Integration. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kd6a-xt88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282020-183139057

Mitskovets, Anna (2020) Using DNA Origami to Create Hybrid Nanophotonic Architectures for Single-Photon Emitters. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kqaj-ex65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312020-234931669

Tokpanov, Yury (2020) Towards Next Generation of Optoelectronics: from Quantum Plasmonics and 2D Materials to Advanced Optimization Techniques of Nanophotonic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tg1b-hn35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:06012020-093627645

2019

Brouillet, Jeremy Jean (2019) Graphene-Mediated Light-Matter Interaction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VRFE-ZY57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022019-011156429

Bukowsky, Colton Robert (2019) Scalable Nanophotonic Light Management Design for Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J5FG-1B48. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012019-002405475

Fleischman, Dagny (2019) Nanophotonic Structures: Fundamentals and Applications in Narrowband Transmission Color Filtering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RA1G-GS84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12032018-173954965

Kamali, Seyedeh Mahsa (2019) Dielectric Metasurfaces from Fundamentals to Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TPN1-XA53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05112019-120905666

Kim, Laura (2019) Novel Light Emitting Mechanisms Originating from Graphene Plasmons Near and Far from Equilibrium. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1CDC-HV37. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05062019-203520662

Lai, Yu-Hung (2019) Microresonator Brillouin Laser Gyroscope. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/10XE-G776. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282019-120721714

Mauser, Kelly Ann Weekley (2019) Resonant Thermoelectric Nanophotonics: Applications in Spectral and Thermal Sensing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0HJF-X691. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062019-191307495

Omelchenko, Stefan Thomas (2019) Towards a Net-zero Carbon Energy System: High Efficiency Photovoltaics and Electrocatalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B6AS-EA22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022019-111830413

Qian, Jin (2019) From Quantum Mechanics to Experimental Observables: Computational Investigations of Energy-Related Heterogeneous Catalysts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SPEJ-5X35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072018-215548214

Thomas, Nathan Hoover (2019) Passive and Active Control of Radiative Heat Flow. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FGWC-0244. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02102019-152730366

Whitney, William Schuyler (2019) Electrically-Tunable Light-Matter Interactions in Quantum Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KKB7-KN62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252019-154108242

Yalamanchili, Sisir (2019) Light Management in Photovoltaics and Photoelectrochemical Cells using Tapered Micro and Nano Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RRYM-VK03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12182018-111020369

2018

Chernow, Victoria Fay (2018) Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of 3D Nanolattice Photonic Crystals for Bandgap and Refractive Index Engineering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FK5P-FA29. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05112018-154344223

Kucharczyk, Christopher James (2018) High-throughput Characterization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathode Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z094-9907. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302018-201642452

Lloyd, John Vickery (2018) Optoelectronic Design and Prototyping of Spectrum-Splitting Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/G1CG-E962. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212018-185007265

Papadakis, Georgia Theano (2018) Optical Response in Planar Heterostructures: From Artificial Magnetism to Angstrom-Scale Metamaterials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z97H1GS1. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03082018-161639906

Peng, Siying (2018) 2D and 3D Photonic Crystals: Synthesis, Characterization and Topological Phenomenon. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9NZ85V2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09112017-095117655

Sherrott, Michelle Caroline (2018) Active Infrared Nanophotonics in van der Waals Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9J964M8. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01262018-171457982

Yang, Kiyoul (2018) Integrated Ultra-High-Q Nonlinear Photonic Platform for On-Chip Optoelectronic Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z96T0JTQ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:10042017-102201104

2017

Batara, Nicolas Anthony (2017) Spontaneous Pattern Formation in Photoelectrodeposited Semiconductor Films. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98S4MZ4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032017-161239736

Darbe, Sunita (2017) Optics for High-Efficiency Full Spectrum Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z96W9833. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01032017-032640614

Ding, Ding (2017) Nanoscale Thermal Transport with Photons and Phonons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94Q7RZ0. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01062017-221235563

Flowers, Cristofer Addison (2017) Full Spectrum Ultrahigh Efficiency Photovoltaics: System Design, Integration, and Characterization. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9DF6P90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082017-225442178

Kim, Seyoon (2017) Electronically Tunable Light Modulation with Graphene and Noble Metal Plasmonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9ZW1HXJ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02152017-220505611

Saadi, Fadl Hussein (2017) Acid-Stable Electrocatalysts for the Solar Production of Fuels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9QF8QV4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01132017-091611769

Verlage, Erik A. (2017) High-Efficiency Solar Fuel Devices: Protection and Light Management Utilizing TiO2. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9MC8X2P. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012017-152250262

2016

Brown, Ana Maii (2016) Classical and Quantum Effects in Plasmonic Metals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9QV3JHT. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04242016-093536420

Chen, Christopher Tien (2016) Heteroepitaxy of Group IV and Group III-V semiconductor alloys for photovoltaic applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9KW5CX0. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062015-161003458

Coronel, Naomi Cristina (2016) Earth-Abundant Zinc-IV-Nitride Semiconductors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9CF9N28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252016-080726422

Crowley, Jason Michael (2016) Resolution of the Band Gap Prediction Problem for Materials Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9D21VKZ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312016-081457742

Eisler, Carissa Nicole (2016) Photonic and Device Design Principles for Ultrahigh-Efficiency (>50%), Spectrum-Splitting Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9PN93HB. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11242015-234332347

Emmer, Hal S. (2016) Paths Towards High Efficiency Silicon Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9RV0KN6. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04102016-142401400

Evoen, Vanessa (2016) Electrocatalysis in Solid Acid Fuel Cell Electrodes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9NV9G72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032016-203656058

Shaner, Matthew Reed (2016) An Experimental and Technoeconomic Study of Silicon Microwire Arrays for Fuel Production Using Solar Energy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z98C9T7Z. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312016-151045544

Shing, Amanda M. (2016) Development of Zn-IV-Nitride Semiconductor Materials and Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94Q7RXJ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272016-161721247

Tolstova, Yulia (2016) Cu₂O Heterojunction Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92V2D22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012016-163813213

2015

Brown, David Ross (2015) Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance at the Superionic Phase Transitions of Mixed Ion-Electron Conducting Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9B56GNM. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08112014-121653693

Callahan, Dennis Michael (2015) Nanophotonic Light Trapping In Thin Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92N506Z. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10082014-105407332

Fakonas, James Spencer (2015) Quantum Interference and Entanglement of Surface Plasmons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9MG7MD3. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12052014-101005469

Fountaine, Katherine Theresa (2015) Mesoscale Optoelectronic Design of Wire-Based Photovoltaic and Photoelectrochemical Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9P26W1K. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292015-151831184

Narang, Prineha (2015) Light-Matter Interactions in Semiconductors and Metals: From Nitride Optoelectronics to Quantum Plasmonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9513W4S. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052015-164458210

Weitekamp, Raymond Andrew (2015) Multifunctional Materials: Bottom-Up and Top-Down. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z90C4SSB. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042015-140901217

Wilson, Samantha Stricklin (2015) Zn-VI/Cu2O Heterojunctions for Earth-Abundant Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9N58J9H . https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212015-091546304

2014

Beardslee, Joseph Allen (2014) Magnetic Alignment of High-Aspect Ratio Microwires into Vertical Arrays. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KNHK-AK52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292014-124316181

Bosco, Jeffrey Paul (2014) Rational Design of Zinc Phosphide Heterojunction Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/09NG-5E90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052014-153503097

Jeon, Seokmin (2014) Structure, Chemistry, and Energetics of Organic and Inorganic Adsorbates on Ga-rich GaAs and GaP(00l) Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1T2B-J793. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10082013-111509695

Kosten, Emily Dell (2014) Optical Designs for Improved Solar Cell Performance. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8Y5H-AM79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222014-154510725

Warmann, Emily Cathryn (2014) Design Strategies for Ultra-High Efficiency Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0K8F-9871. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052014-163757869

2013

Burgos, Stanley P. (2013) Coupled Plasmonic Systems and Devices: Applications in Visible Metamaterials, Nanophotonic Circuits, and CMOS Imaging. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/N2JK-5318. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042013-150337959

Chen, Tong (2013) Ultralow-Loss Silica Resonators and Waveguides on a Silicon Chip. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QBR4-3980. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02072013-163825736

Darvish, Davis Solomon (2013) Cu₂O Substrates and Epitaxial Cu₂O/ZnO Thin Film Heterostructures for Solar Energy Conversion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0KEM-KG56. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042013-144822210

Deceglie, Michael Gardner (2013) Advanced Silicon Solar Cell Device Physics and Design. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PV2J-1429. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02152013-094838378

Jang, Min Seok (2013) Plasmonics and Electron Optics in Graphene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/59RB-9653. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11262012-160659812

Leenheer, Andrew Jay (2013) Light to Electrons to Bonds: Imaging Water Splitting and Collecting Photoexcited Electrons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A8ZZ-Z189. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12102012-191527683

Li, Jiang (2013) Nonlinear Optics in Planar Silica-on-Silicon Disk Resonators. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/20G7-EM85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312013-151745220

Santori, Elizabeth Anne (2013) Si Microwire Array Photoanodes for Artificial Photosynthetic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5YDX-5Y66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11172012-135639556

Turner-Evans, Daniel B. (2013) Wire Array Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8E75-WH21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292013-225612828

Warren, Emily Lowell (2013) Silicon Microwire Arrays for Photoelectrochemical and Photovoltaic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8Q2S-DX81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01212013-111210437

2012

Kimball, Gregory Michael (2012) Zn₃P₂ and Cu₂O Substrates for Solar Energy Conversion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q4F1-H538. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10302011-182613259

Huang, Jingqing (2012) Wavelength-Scale Confinement of Light and Its Applications in On-Chip Photonic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6F0A-TD74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05062012-225422868

Langeland, Krista S. (2012) Thin-Film Silicon Photovoltaics: Characterization of Thin-Film Deposition and Analysis of Enhanced Light Trapping from Scattering Nanoparticle Arrays. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZS04-AH18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03072012-191033678

Miller, Gerald Matthew (2012) Electron Transport in Silicon Nanocrystal Devices: From Memory Applications to Silicon Photonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FAZ1-XZ98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062011-172253692

Tan, Hongjin (2012) A Study of the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of LiₓFePO₄ as a Cathode Material for Li Batteries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NQC1-J605. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11232011-221537072

Tham, Douglas Weng Wah (2012) Silicon Nanostructure Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2B6T-Q315. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04222012-210013999

2011

Briggs, Ryan Morrow (2011) Hybrid Silicon Nanophotonic Devices: Enhancing Light Emission, Modulation, and Confinement. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/G19Z-CY24. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312011-175622776

Ferry, Vivian Eleanor (2011) Light Trapping in Plasmonic Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AMD4-Q845. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202011-180941490

Hodas, Nathan Oken (2011) Nonlinear Dynamics of Nanoscale Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8CK3-8F45. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202011-154531397

Knapp, David (2011) Chemistry and Electronics of the Ge(111) Surface. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CGA1-QJ35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152010-142322737

Pryce, Imogen Mary (2011) Resonant Metallic Nanostructures for Active Metamaterials and Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1RB7-ME80. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282011-153554049

2010

Cui, Xiquan (2010) Optofluidic Microscopy and Wavefront Microscopy: Innovations in Biological Imaging. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BJY0-NJ69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12032009-160213018

Diest, Kenneth Alexander (2010) Active Metal-Insulator-Metal Plasmonic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7J9Z-N927. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09222009-133531

Hofmann, Carrie Elizabeth (2010) Optics at the Nanoscale: Light Emission in Plasmonic Nanocavities. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B774-EW86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282010-101941747

Kelzenberg, Michael David (2010) Silicon Microwire Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/99RA-7Z65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082010-074917811

Purewal, Justin (2010) Hydrogen Adsorption by Alkali Metal Graphite Intercalation Compounds. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/20CE-T553. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03042010-183429960

Putnam, Morgan Charles (2010) Si Microwire-Array Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JSVM-J029. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072010-170215356

Shearn, Michael Joseph, II (2010) Silicon Integrated Optics: Fabrication and Characterization. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VKA1-B695. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232010-110330796

Spurgeon, Joshua Michael (2010) Wire Array Solar Cells: Fabrication and Photoelectrochemical Studies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PTMZ-C585. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12142009-114256569

Sun, Xiankai (2010) Supermode Si/III-V Lasers and Circular Bragg Lasers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6797-0136. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05072010-002329705

Wiest, Aaron (2010) Thermoplastic Forming and Related Studies of the Supercooled Liquid Region of Metallic Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W2G5-1S16. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12222009-004407068

2009

Deshpande, Vikram Vijay (2009) One-Dimensional Physics of Interacting Electrons and Phonons in Carbon Nanotubes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RTMF-SF53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10312008-123250

Dicken, Matthew James (2009) Active Oxide Nanophotonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WPBT-C144. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05032009-154839

Dionne, Jennifer Anne (2009) Flatland Photonics: Circumventing Diffraction with Planar Plasmonic Architectures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3DCC-CZ57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10302008-115303

Hofmann, Douglas Clayton (2009) Designing Bulk Metallic Glass Matrix Composites with High Toughness and Tensile Ductility. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CJZ7-VV41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09102008-101837

Kayes, Brendan Melville (2009) Radial pn Junction, Wire Array Solar Cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X9WE-V642. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09222008-173738

Maiolo, James Reynold, III (2009) Photoelectrochemistry of Microstructured Silicon Materials for Solar Energy Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1WDR-M120. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05142009-130434

Ostby, Eric Paul (2009) Photonic Whispering-Gallery Resonators in New Environments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ER2J-WT93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292009-172708

2008

Archer, Melissa Jane (2008) Multijunction Solar Cells on Epitaxial Templates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9CFK-G982. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272008-103359

Boukai, Akram Issam (2008) Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth and Silicon Nanowires. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QEE9-4H11. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01172008-141725

Sweatlock, Luke A. (2008) Plasmonics: Numerical Methods and Device Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8GPE-SB31. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06112008-051943

Tanabe, Katsuaki (2008) Low-Cost High-Efficiency Solar Cells with Wafer Bonding and Plasmonic Technologies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4W2B-RD63. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05272008-123439

Traub, Matthew C. (2008) Chemical Functionalization and Electronic Passivation of Gallium Arsenide Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2A4E-HV45. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07172007-124916

2007

Dodd, Joanna Lynn (2007) Phase Composition and Dynamical Studies of Lithium Iron Phosphate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0B7N-ZF63. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05072007-184544

Miao, Shu (2007) Electronic Structure and Bonding in Energy Storage Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FD8F-2H41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02052007-090808

Richardson, Christine Esber (2007) Low-Temperature Hot-Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition of Epitaxial Films for Large-Grained Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GG0F-1775. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07052006-123702

Ruglovsky, Jennifer Lynn (2007) Correlating Microscopic Ferroelectric Properties and Macroscopic Thin Film Device Performance. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K3BG-N315. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02252007-153131

Veazey, Christopher Thomas (2007) Amorphous Metallic Foam: Synthesis and Mechanical Properties. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JXDW-9224. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01212007-235934

Walters, Robert Joseph (2007) Silicon Nanocrystals for Silicon Photonics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TKXK-8930. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06042007-160130

2006

Biteen, Julie Suzanne (2006) Plasmon-Enhanced Silicon Nanocrystal Luminescence for Optoelectronic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B77G-WS08. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05312006-163455

Feng, Tao (2006) Silicon Nanocrystal Charging Dynamics and Memory Device Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/N8JK-ZQ70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06052006-141803

Holunga, Dean Marcu (2006) Aerosol Technologies for Fabrication, Collection, and Deposition of Engineered Nanoparticles. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/42Z7-PY73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09252008-110728

Maune, Brett Michael (2006) Fluidic and Polymeric Integration and Functionalization of Optical Microresonators. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2746-3104. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11222005-163249

Min, Bumki (2006) Ultrahigh–Q Microtoroid On-Chip Resonators for Low Threshold Microlasers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KGE9-J792. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07062006-135109

2005

Green, William M. J. (2005) InGaAsP-InP Semiconductor Microcavity Geometries for Annular Bragg Reflection, Optical Switching, and Sensing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GGH2-AQ53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292005-111904

Zahler, James Michael (2005) Materials Integrations for High-Performance Photovoltaics by Wafer Bonding. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/05F0-K740. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06022005-234526

Zhang, Qingsong (2005) Atomistic Simulation of Barium Titanate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SQ9J-4H73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10292004-152709

2004

Brewer, Rhett Ty (2004) Quantitative Biaxial Texture Analysis with Reflection High-Energy Electron Diffraction for Ion Beam-Assisted Deposition of MgO and Heteroepitaxy of Perovskite Ferroelectrics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J5PY-RS79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08182003-150957

Casperson, Julie Diane (2004) Design and Characterization of Layered Tunnel Barriers for Nonvolatile Memory Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D90P-6821. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262004-111123

Hunt, Cynthia Lee (2004) Transition-Edge Superconducting Antenna-Coupled Bolometer. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RG6K-C898. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282004-131005

Kippenberg, Tobias Jan August (2004) Nonlinear Optics in Ultra-High-Q Whispering-Gallery Optical Microcavities. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/T5B6-9R14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06072004-085555

Mason, Maribeth Swiatek (2004) Synthesis of Large-Grained Polycrystalline Silicon by Hot-Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition for Thin Film Photovoltaic Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7K9R-VX22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03182004-221215

2003

Gallivan, Martha Anne (2003) Modeling and Control of Epitaxial Thin Film Growth. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FXZB-XT91. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10222002-115711

Holt, Jason Knowles (2003) Hot-Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon and Silicon Nitride for Photovoltaics: Experiments, Simulations, and Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9S6-8J66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11262002-143938

Maier, Stefan Alexander (2003) Guiding of Electromagnetic Energy in Subwavelength Periodic Metal Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TKPX-3H40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02062003-155401

2002

Ragan, Regina (2002) Direct Energy Bandgap Group IV Alloys and Nanostructures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1WKJ-RZ66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02142002-211940

Vučković, Jelena (2002) Photonic Crystal Structures for Efficient Localization or Extraction of Light. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VDXC-S449. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08252004-130544

2001

Bhardwaj, Ashish Ishwar Singh (2001) All-Optical Logic Circuits Based on the Polarization Properties of Non-Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CMAB-WF06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07132001-112041

Boer, Elizabeth A. (2001) Synthesis, Passivation and Charging of Silicon Nanocrystals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZB66-SN79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01132002-032219

Bossuyt, Sven Cecile Rene (2001) Microstructure and Crystallization Behavior in Bulk Glass Forming Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MHKM-QR74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07022001-164944

Cai, Ming (2001) Optical Fiber Taper Coupled Glass Microsphere Resonators. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JB4C-VR78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10212010-100027618

Chen, Claudine Minnie (2001) Polycrystalline Silicon Thin Films for Photovoltaics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fgh9-ze28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12162010-081444511

Glade, Stephen Clarke (2001) The Cu47Ti34Zr11Ni8 glass-forming alloy : thermophysical properties, crystallization, and the effect of small alloying additions on the thermal stability. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4ZJQ-RP66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242005-084824

Ostraat, Michele Louisa (2001) Synthesis and Characterization of Aerosol Silicon Nanoparticle Nonvolatile Floating Gate Memory Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/FDGV-GS71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04072005-081230

Qi, Yue (2001) Molecular dynamics (MD) studies on phase transformation and deformation behaviors in FCC metals and alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9NXP-E603. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09172008-112120

1999

Alonzo, Alicia Cristina (1999) Effects of geometry on the wet thermal oxidation of aluminum arsenide. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q286-WB43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02082008-165325

1998

Taylor, Maggie Elizabeth (1998) Pulsed laser deposition : energetic growth effects in group iv semiconductor materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1vfn-ax53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02062008-104635

1997

He, Gang (1997) Novel group IV alloy semiconductor materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/tett-t906. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07222008-093116

Melnik, M. Susan (1997) Diamond surfaces : interactions with hydrogen and halogens. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gdrt-7n92. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01162008-075117

Shcheglov, Kirill Vadim (1997) Synthesis, optical and electronic properties of group IV semiconductor nanocrystals. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/59ar-ek67. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01172008-081522

Yang, Chih Meng (1997) Manipulation of Si and Ge Crystallization. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3693-9p48. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01162008-112621

1996

Brain, Ruth Amy (1996) Capillary-Driven Reflow of Thin Cu Films with Submicron, High Aspect Ratio Features. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/nt1r-kp46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11052019-121746850

Lie, Yu-Chun Donald (1996) Ion implantation in epitaxial GexSi1-x on Si(100). Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6GA1-F433. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12192007-083658

1994

Hashim, Imran (1994) Microstructural and magnetic properties of polycrystalline and epitaxial permalloy (Ni80Fe20) multilayered thin films. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X1XA-W810. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11302007-112544

1993

Neugebauer, Charles F. (1993) Parallel Analog Computation with Charge Coupled Devices. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3e7h-9p50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08312007-094832

1992

Tsai, Cho-Jen (1992) Low energy ion-surface interaction and epitaxial growth in the SiGe system. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/886t-t311. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08152007-092600

1990

Chen, Howard ZeHua (1990) GaAs/AlₓGa₁₋ₓAs Quantum Well Lasers Grown on GaAs and Si by Molecular Beam Epitaxy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/thfh-4627. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02212007-153159

1989

Chow, David Hsingkuo (1989) Growth, Characterization, and Simulation of Novel Semiconductor Tunnel Structures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/96gc-kc14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11212003-115412

Lu, Lun-Tseng (1989) Dynamics, Noise Properties, and Spectral Characteristics of Semiconductor Lasers with External Coupling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/frs6-t936. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02082007-092122

1988

Kim, Sung Joon (1988) I. Ion-Solid Interactions with Markers. II. Oxidation Phenomena in Silicides and Aluminides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/av5j-xe20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11062007-081348