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The general scope of this thesis is aimed at investigating certain classes of discrete equations through the analysis of certain characteristics of the solutions of these equations. We construct new methods of analysis based on the growth of these characteristics that let us single out known integrable discrete equations from certain class of equations. These integrable discrete equations are discrete analogues of the famous Painleve equations.

This thesis explores and implements techniques for frequency domain modelling and time domain simulation of overhead transmission lines. The popular Vector Fitting algorithm is employed to approximate the frequency domain model using rational functions, and the recursive convolution technique is applied to the rational approximation to generate a time domain form. The frequency domain model is translated into the time domain using delay extraction, modal decomposition, passivity enforcement, and rational approximation. Several approaches to each of these procedures are investigated. The thesis also discusses several choices for the integration method used within the recursive convolution procedure. In order to make the transmission line modeller and simulator easy to use, a Java-based library and partial graphical interface were developed. Specifically, the goal was to develop a platform-independent program that can run either stand-alone or as an applet inside a web page. / October 2005

This thesis explores and implements techniques for frequency domain modelling and time domain simulation of overhead transmission lines. The popular Vector Fitting algorithm is employed to approximate the frequency domain model using rational functions, and the recursive convolution technique is applied to the rational approximation to generate a time domain form. The frequency domain model is translated into the time domain using delay extraction, modal decomposition, passivity enforcement, and rational approximation. Several approaches to each of these procedures are investigated. The thesis also discusses several choices for the integration method used within the recursive convolution procedure. In order to make the transmission line modeller and simulator easy to use, a Java-based library and partial graphical interface were developed. Specifically, the goal was to develop a platform-independent program that can run either stand-alone or as an applet inside a web page.

This thesis explores and implements techniques for frequency domain modelling and time domain simulation of overhead transmission lines. The popular Vector Fitting algorithm is employed to approximate the frequency domain model using rational functions, and the recursive convolution technique is applied to the rational approximation to generate a time domain form. The frequency domain model is translated into the time domain using delay extraction, modal decomposition, passivity enforcement, and rational approximation. Several approaches to each of these procedures are investigated. The thesis also discusses several choices for the integration method used within the recursive convolution procedure. In order to make the transmission line modeller and simulator easy to use, a Java-based library and partial graphical interface were developed. Specifically, the goal was to develop a platform-independent program that can run either stand-alone or as an applet inside a web page.

abstract: The advancement of technology has substantively changed the practices of numerous professions, including teaching. When an instructor first adopts a new technology, established classroom practices are perturbed. These perturbations can have positive and negative, large or small, and long- or short-term effects on instructors’ abilities to teach mathematical concepts with the new technology. Therefore, in order to better understand teaching with technology, we need to take a closer look at the adoption of new technology in a mathematics classroom. Using interviews and classroom observations, I explored perturbations in mathematical classroom practices as an instructor implemented virtual manipulatives as novel didactic objects in rational function instruction. In particular, the instructor used didactic objects that were designed to lay the foundation for developing a conceptual understanding of rational functions through the coordination of relative size of the value of the numerator in terms of the value of the denominator. The results are organized according to a taxonomy that captures leader actions, communication, expectations of technology, roles, timing, student engagement, and mathematical conceptions. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Mathematics Education 2017

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Molecular nonlinear optical (NLO) properties are extensively studied using both theory and experiment because of their use in myriad applications. Experimental measurements of the most interesting molecules’ NLO properties are difficult, so experimental data for molecules with desirable NLO properties is scarce. Theoretical tools don’t suffer from the same limitations and can provide significant insights into the physico-chemical phenomena underlying the nonlinear responses, can help in interpreting response behaviour of molecules, and can guide design the materials with desirable response properties. Here, I present my work on developing methods for accurately calculating the NLO properties of molecules using the finite field (FF) approach. The first chapter provides a background for the finite field and electronic structure methods used in this dissertation. Chapter two is a thorough investigation of the finite field method. The limitations of the method are highlighted and the optimal conditions for overcoming its drawbacks and obtaining meaningful and accurate results are described. Chapter three presents the first systematic study of the dependence of optimal field strengths on molecular descriptors. The first protocol for predicting the optimal field for the second hyperpolarizability is presented and successfully tested, and the dependence of the optimal field strength for the first hyperpolarizability on the molecular structure is investigated. Chapter four is an assessment of various DFT functionals in calculating the second hyperpolarizabilities of organic molecules and oligomers. This study shows the limitations of conventional DFT methods and the importance of electron correlation to response properties. In chapter five we present a new method of calculating NLO properties using a rational function model that is shown to be more robust and have lower computational cost than the traditional Taylor expansion. Finally, chapter six includes a summary of the thesis and an overview of future work. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第25090号 / 理博第4997号 / 新制||理||1714(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院理学研究科数学・数理解析専攻 / (主査)教授 COLLINSBenoit Vincent Pierre, 教授 泉 正己, 准教授 窪田 陽介 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DFAM