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The influence of numbers when students solve equations
(2023)
Is it possible that some students’ primary difficulty with equation-solving is neither
handling the literal symbols nor the equality, but the numbers used as coefficients?
It is well known that many students find algebra ...
Spectroscopy of Stable and Radioactive Negative Ions
(2023-04-03)
Negative ions are unique quantum systems which are of fundamental interest within the field of atomic physics due to the importance of the electron correlation in their creation, stability, and existence. Properties of ...
Prospects for performing tests of quantum electrodynamics with high-intensity lasers
(2023)
Charged particles emit radiation in the presence of strong electromagnetic
fields. Emission implies a recoil on the charge, altering its dynamics and is
referred to as radiation reaction (RR). Current experiments are on ...
Towards an improved understanding of precipitation variations over the Tibetan Plateau
(2023-05-09)
The Tibetan Plateau (TP) and surrounding regions are known as the ``Third Pole'' because of their polar-like environment and large reservoirs of fresh water. Due to the latter aspect, the TP is also considered the ``Water ...
Numerical approximation of mixed dimensional partial differential equations
(2023)
In this thesis, we explore numerical approximation of elliptic partial differential
equations posed on domains with a high number of interfaces running through.
The finite element method is a well-studied numerical method ...
Tomorrow is yesterday: early-life conditions shape ectotherm life histories
(2023-09-29)
Life history theory seeks to explain the overwhelming diversity of resource allocation strategies in nature by exploring how evolutionary forces optimise survival and reproduction within an organism’s environment. Central ...
Climate-associated human health effects
(2023-08-11)
The intensifying impacts of climate change on human health represent a significant and pressing global health threat of the current century. This encompasses both short and long-term effects on human health, as well as ...
Leaving dry land: Water, heritage and imaginary agency
(2023-09-01)
This doctoral dissertation explores the interplay between water, heritage and the agency of the imagination. Instead of seeking how to map subjects or heritage, the research focuses on the ways in which mapping and the ...
Membrane morphology and homeostasis: An electron microscopy approach
(2023-06-26)
Biological membranes allow life as we know it to exist. Primarily assembled from lipids and proteins, their morphology and function can greatly vary between species or even within the same cell. They create physical ...