Thesis (Ph. D.)--Oregon State University, 2007. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 218-225). Also available on the World Wide Web.

An investigation of the problem of inelastic scattering process under the Coulomb Born approximation is given. Different approaches to calculate Coulomb wavefunctions in the momentum space representation are analyzed and a discussion of their existences in the generalized distribution sense is provided. Inokuti’s approach of finding the differential cross section in the momentum space representation under the Coulomb Born approximation is described and a different approach with an application of the Bremsstrahlung integral is developed and compared with Inokuti’s approach.

An investigation of the problem of inelastic scattering process under the Coulomb Born approximation is given. Different approaches to calculate Coulomb wavefunctions in the momentum space representation are analyzed and a discussion of their existences in the generalized distribution sense is provided. Inokuti’s approach of finding the differential cross section in the momentum space representation under the Coulomb Born approximation is described and a different approach with an application of the Bremsstrahlung integral is developed and compared with Inokuti’s approach.

Urban development and habitat fragmentation threaten recovery and management of the endangered Florida Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium). Urban development has reduced deer dispersal from their core habitat resulting in deer “overabundance” and has increased deer-human interactions (mostly deer-vehicle collisions [DVCs]). Conversely, deer populations on outer islands have declined in recent years due to limited deer dispersal from source populations. In order to expand the Key deer’s range and reduce DVCs within their core habitat, wildlife managers determined translocations and DVC mitigation were needed. Thus, the objectives of my thesis were to determine (1) effects of translocation on the establishment of outer-island local populations, and (2) effects of United States 1 Highway (US 1) improvements (i.e., exclusion fencing, underpasses, deer guards, and extra lane creation) on DVCs and deer movements. I evaluated the efficacy of translocations by comparing annual survival and seasonal ranges between resident and translocated deer and by analyzing reproduction of translocated deer. Translocated females (yearlings and adults) had lower annual survival than resident deer. Conversely, males (yearlings and adults) demonstrated higher annual survival than resident males. Due to low sample sizes and large variation, these numbers are potentially less important than the high overall survival (only 4 of 38 died). Seasonal ranges were generally smaller for resident deer than translocated deer. I attribute differences in ranges to differences in habitat quality between the core habitat and destination islands and to use of soft releases. Presence of fawns and yearlings indicated successful reproduction of translocated deer. Overall, the project was successful in establishing populations on the destination islands. The US 1 Highway improvements reduced DVCs along the fenced section of US 1 (2003, n = 2; 2004, n = 1; 2005, n = 0); however, overall DVCs increased on Big Pine Key (1996–2000, x¯ = 79; 2003, n = 91; 2004, n = 84; 2005, n = 100). Data suggest DVCs shifted to the unfenced segment of US 1. However, monthly deer surveys also suggested an increase in deer numbers that may explain overall DVC increases observed in my study.

Th. doct.--Physique théorique--Göteborg (Suède)--Göteborgs université, 2003. / Bibliogr. p. 69-75.

Reproduction de : Thèse de doctorat : Physique des agrégats : Toulouse 3 : 2007. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. p. 207-216.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Lehigh University, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references and vita.

Thesis (M.S.)--Creighton University, 2008. / Abstract. Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 8, 2010). Bluebrary (DSpace). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-113).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2008. Graduate Programme in Physics and Astronomy. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-130). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:NR45983

Pedestrian and cyclist collisions with motor vehicles are a growing problem in the United States and in particular Austin, Texas. These collisions cause unnecessary loss of life and injury. This research explores strategies in the realms of engineering, education and enforcement from three leading cities for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Based on the analysis, I have identified possible strategies for use in Austin, Texas to prevent these collision types. I also offer a conceptual model that can be used as a framework for organizing and thinking about the various components involved in preventing pedestrian and cyclist collisions with motor vehicles. / text