Saviformuojantys puslaidininkiniai kvantiniai taškai (quantum dots, QDs), kurių charakteringos elektronų subjuostinių (intraband) šuolių energijos yra infraraudonajame spektriniame ruože (3–25 μm), sudaro daugelio fotojutiklių aktyviąją terpę ir yra aktualūs taikymams šiuolaikinėje optoelektronikoje. Disertacijoje nagrinėjami molekulinio pluoštelio epitaksijos būdu užauginti: -- InAs kvantiniai taškai, įterpti į GaAs matricą ir GaAs/AlAs supergardelę; -- InAs kvantiniai taškai be ir su įtempimus sumažinančiuoju InGaAs sluoksniu, įterpti į kompozitinę GaAs/AlAs kvantinę duobę; -- skirtingo aukščio koloniniai InGaAs kvantiniai taškai arba kvantiniai strypeliai (quantum rods, QRs), apsupti dvimačiu InGaAs sluoksniu, ir užauginti naudojant arba As2, arba As4 šaltinį. Taikant moduliacinę atspindžio spektroskopiją ir fotoliuminescenciją, buvo ištirtos šių darinių optinės savybės bei jų elektroninė sandara, o taip pat atskleista auginimo sąlygų įtaka darinių struktūrai. Eksperimentiniai tyrimai buvo interpretuojami atliekant teorinį modeliavimą skaitmeniniu (nextnano3 programa) bei analitiniu (sukurtas algoritmas) metodais. / Self-assembled InAs quantum dots (QDs), whose intersublevel transition energies lie in the mid- and far-infrared spectral range (3–25μm), have attracted particular interest as active elements of infrared photodetectors. This interest is mainly due to intriguing atomic-like quantum confinement and unique optical and electronic properties of QDs. Moreover, QD electronic structure can be adjusted by varying the dots size and shape or their environment. These features make QDs to be of importance in creation of photoelectronic devices with a desired spectral range. The dissertation is concerned specifically with molecular beam epitaxy grown InGaAs QD structures with: -- InAs QD stacks embedded in GaAs matrix and GaAs/AlAs superlattice (SL), or alternatively InAs/GaAs QD-SL structures with and without AlAs barriers between the dot layers; -- InAs QDs with and without InGaAs strain-reducing layers, embedded within GaAs/AlAs quantum wells; -- columnar InGaAs QDs, also referred to as quantum rods (QRs) or quantum posts, of different morphology. (The quantum confined structure consists of vertically oriented InGaAs QRs immersed in a two-dimensional InGaAs layer). These QD structures were studied by modulated reflectance and photo- luminescence spectroscopies to reveal their optical properties and the full- extent of electronic structure. Experimental data were interpreted by numerical (nextnano3 software) and analytical (algorithm developed) modelling.

The interaction of light and matter at nanoscale is the subject of study of this dissertation. Particularly, the coupling of light to surface plasmons and their applications in the fields of spectroscopy and sensing is the focus of this work. In terms of spectroscopy, the simple reason of using light to study the chemical structures of different materials is the fact that the energy of light lies in the range of vibrational and electronic transitions of matter. Further, the ability to squeeze light to subwavelength dimensions opens up new possibilities of designing nano-optical devices. In this work we explore surface plasmons for two major applications: (i) Directivity enhanced Raman spectroscopy and (ii) Chemical/biological sensing. Here a new enhancement phenomenon has been demonstrated experimentally in regards to Raman spectroscopy. Typically, Raman enhancement is considered in terms of local fields only. Here we show the use of directive nanoantennas to provide additional enhancement of two orders of magnitude. The nanoantenna design is optimal in the sense that almost all of the scattered light is coupled into the numerical aperture of the collecting lens. It is shown that the additional enhancement from directivity pushes the sensitivity to single molecule regime. Further, the out of plane radiation and simplicity of the design makes it an ideal candidate for use with typical commercial microscope setups. Extra ordinary transmission through nanohole arrays in metallic films is studied for refractive index sensing. Bulk resolution of 6×10-7 is demonstrated by optimizing array dimensions, wavelength of operation, noise reduction and consideration of sensitivity of the detecting CCD camera. Self-assembled nanostructures are investigated for spectroscopic applications. Time dependent studies of nanorods assembled in end-to-end and side-by-side configurations are conducted. The end-to-end configuration results in higher local field enhancements whereas; the side-by-side configuration shows a reduction in local fields because of the cancellation of radial field components between the neighbouring nanorods. It should be noted that higher fields are desirable for Raman spectroscopy. Grating structures have been analysed using reduced coupled mode theory. In most cases, only three lowest order modes prove to be sufficient for accurate description of the system response. Here we present design guidelines for broadband operation and optimization of high quality factor resonators. Finally the complex reflection coefficient from arbitrary terminated nanorods has been investigated. Phase of reflection plays an important role in the determination of resonance wavelength of nanoantennas. It is shown that the localized surface plasmon resonance of nanoparticles can be considered in terms of propagating surface plasmons along a nanorod of similar geometry where the length of the nanorod approaches zero accompanied with π degrees of phase of reflection. The contributions made in this work can prove useful in the fields of analytical chemistry and biomedical sensing. The directive nanoantenna can find applications in a number of areas such as light emitting devices, photovoltaics, single photon sources and high resolution microscopy. Our work related to EOT based sensing is already approaching the resolution of commercially available refractive index sensors with the added advantage of multiplexed detection. / Graduate

This work has been aimed at developing a mechanistic, transient, 3-D numerical model to predict the behavior of an evaporating thin liquid film on a non-uniformly heated cylindrical rod with simultaneous parallel and cross flow of vapor. Interest in this problem has been motivated by the fact that the liquid film on a full-length boiling water reactor fuel rod may experience significant axial and azimuthal heat flux gradients and cross flow due to variations in the thermal-hydraulic conditions in surrounding subchannels caused by proximity to inserted control blade tip and/or the top of part-length fuel rods. Such heat flux gradients coupled with localized cross flow may cause the liquid film on the fuel rod surface to rupture, thereby forming a dry hot spot. These localized dryout phenomena can not be accurately predicted by traditional subchannel analysis methods in conjunction with empirical dryout correlations. To this end, a numerical model based on the Level Contour Reconstruction Method was developed. The Standard k- turbulence model is included. A cylindrical coordinate system has been used to enhance the resolution of the Level Contour Reconstruction Model. Satisfactory agreement has been achieved between the model predictions and experimental data. A model of this type is necessary to supplement current state-of-the-art BWR core thermal-hydraulic design methods based on subchannel analysis techniques coupled with empirical dry out correlations. In essence, such a model would provide the core designer with a "magnifying glass" by which the behavior of the liquid film at specific locations within the core (specific axial node on specific location within a specific bundle in the subchannel analysis model) can be closely examined. A tool of this type would allow the designer to examine the effectiveness of possible design changes and/or modified control strategies to prevent conditions leading to localized film instability and possible fuel failure.

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Le procédé de rétreint fait partie de la famille des techniques de mise en forme sans enlèvement de matière. La déformation du lopin est obtenue par chocs successifs d'un ensemble de matrices disposées autour de la pièce. Ce procédé est généralement utilisé pour la réduction de section de tubes ou de barres. Dans un contexte industriel, la maîtrise des paramètres procédé et la compréhension des phénomènes sous-jacents est indispensable pour non seulement limiter le temps de développement de nouveaux produits mais aussi diminuer le nombre de rebus des références qui posent problème. L'objectif de la thèse est de répondre à ces attentes en exploitant les possibilités offertes par la simulation numérique. Dans un premier temps, les alliages étudiés ont été caractérisés mécaniquement. En effet grâce à des essais de traction et d'impact de Taylor et à l'emploi d'une méthode d'identification par analyse inverse, les paramètres de la loi d'écoulement de Johnson-Cook ont été déterminés. Dès lors différents modèles, utilisant le code Abaqus/Explicit, ont été mis en place (du 2D axisymétrique au 3D en passant des modèles en reprenant que le quart de la pièce) et la validation s'est faite grâce à des campagnes d'essais réalisés sur site. Enfin, un progiciel développé en C++ sera livré à l'industrie. Il intègre différentes fonctionnalités comme la prédiction des efforts de forge par calcul analytique. Tous ces outils numériques et analytiques ont permis de mieux comprendre le procédé en termes de chemin d'écoulement de la matière, de distribution des contraintes et déformations et de profil d'évolution d'évolution de l'effort tout au long de la mise en forme. ABSTRACT : The shrinking process is part of the family of formatting techniques without removing material. / The shrinking process is part of the family of formatting techniques without removing material.

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