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Molecular Organisation in “de Vries” Smectic Liquid Crystals: Characterisation and Theory
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Electronic & Elect. Engineering, 2018)The study of anomalous temperature dependence of smectic layer thickness began fifty years ago. Liquid crystals exhibiting such properties were later classified as de Vries smectic liquid crystals. In this thesis I have ... -
Probing the neural mechanisms of adult-onset isolated focal dystonia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Electronic & Elect. Engineering, 2018)Adult onset isolated focal dystonia (AOIFD) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with a reduced penetrance of 12-15%; cervical dystonia (CD) is the most common phenotype in northern Europe. It is believed that the ... -
The sense ensemble; An approach to music composition for deaf and hearing alike
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Electronic & Elect. Engineering, 2018)Effective music composition approaches for the deaf are investigated. After a review of existing methods for deaf musical engagement, the reasons for music being popularly regarded as an auditory-centred experience are ... -
Development of audio-based signal processing methods to objectively assess patient adherence in respiratory medicine
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Electronic & Elect. Engineering, 2018)Over four million people die every year from chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is no cure currently available for these diseases; however, they may be ... -
Transient Stability of Power Generating Stations synchronously connected to Low Inertia Electrical Power systems
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Electronic & Elect. Engineering, 2018)The ever-present requirement to decarbonize energy generation, consequently the impetus to increase energy levels from sustainable sources means that wind turbines and solar photovoltaic installations have become major ...
