Nonlinear coupling and dissipation in two-dimensional resonators

Micro and nanomechanical resonators are essential to the state-of-the-art communication, data processing, timekeeping, and sensing systems. The discovery of graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials has been a profound source of inspiration for the next generation of these devices, owing to their exceptional mechanical, electrical, and...

Impact of W doping on Fe-rich (Mn,Fe)₂(P,Si) based giant magnetocaloric materials

The influence of doping with the 5d transition metal W has been studied in the quaternary (Mn,Fe)₂(P,Si) based giant magnetocaloric compounds, which is one of the most promising systems for magnetic refrigeration. It is found that W substitution can separately decrease the Curie temperature T_C and retain the thermal...

The Magnetocaloric Effect in Hexagonal Laves Compounds

Nature of the first-order magnetic phase transition in giant-magnetocaloric materials

This thesis reports on advanced characterizations of giant magnetocaloric materials that show a first order magnetic phase transition (FOMT). The results are of great interest not only for the design of new magnetic refrigerants, but also for a better understanding of the FOMT. This thesis paves the way for further developments and understanding...

Tuning the metamagnetic transition in the (Co, Fe)MnP system for magnetocaloric purposes

The inverse magnetocaloric effect taking place at the antiferro-to-ferromagnetic transition of (Co,Fe)MnP phosphides has been characterised by magnetic and direct ?Tad measurements. In Co0.53Fe0.47MnP, entropy change of 1.5?Jkg?1?K?1 and adiabatic temperature change of 0.6?K are found at room temperature for an intermediate field change (?B?=?1...