2020s
2024
- Greenburg, Michael, “Computationally Modeling Rough Circular Conducting Mirrors,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2024).
- Rydalch, Tanner, “Stability and oxidation of Al mirrors coated with Xe-passivated LiF thin films,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Jun 2024).
- Stapley, Alexandra Kathryn Kanani, “"Vampire Plastics": An Investigation of Poly(olefin sulfone) Depolymerization and Its Dust Mitigation Abilities,” Advisor: David Allred (Masters Thesis, Jun 2024).
2023
- Bradford, Collin, “Automating Nuclear Reactor Modeling for Simulation Using OpenMC and Python,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2023).
- Dille, Mara, “A Synthesis: Comparing and contrasting my experience in the two areas of scientific/ technical writing and reflections on classroom learning,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Jun 2023).
- Galland, Isaiah, “At-wavelength Reflectance Measurements for Aluminum Mirrors in the Far Ultraviolet,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2023).
- Gallion, Alex, “Photodegradation of Self-Immolating Polymers as a Potential Solution to Optical Scattering,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2023).
- Mitchell, Kendall, “Slowing of Oxidation for Aluminum Thin-Films through use of High-Volume Oxygen Absorbers,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2023).
- Smith, Donovan, “Retardation of the oxidation of aluminum thin films in low-oxygen and cryogenic environments,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2023).
2022
- Croxall, Brooke, “The Indices of Refraction of SiO2 and AlF3 in the XUV Determined from Simultaneous Reflection and Transmission Measurements on XUV Diodes,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2022).
- Hart, Merlin, “Retarding the Growth of Oxide on Aluminum Thin-Films,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2022).
- Krzymowski, Ed, “Electron Cryotomography of Bacterial Secretion Systems,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Dec 2022).
- McElwain, Winston, “National Vision Optics Lab Order of operations manual,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, May 2022).
2021
- Fronk, Kenan, “Storage of Al/AlF3 Thin-Film Mirrors in 327 K Oven,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2021).
- Kang, Jenny, “Red/green Colorblindness Simulation: Creating a Colorblind Friendly Environment,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2021).
- Lewis, Devin, “Degradation of Lithium Fluoride Mirror Coatings in Humid Environments,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Nov 2021).
- Page, Logan, ““Stainless Uranium” - Oxidation Prevention in Uranium-Niobium Alloys,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2021).
- Richardson, Gabe, “Computational Development of a Miniature Quantum Dot Spectrometer for Use in Space,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2021).
2020
- Erikson, James, “Photoluminescence Lifetime as an Indicator of Temperature in Materials,” Advisor: David Allred, John Colton (Senior Thesis, Apr 2020).
2010s
2019
- Jones, Daniel, “Photometric and Polarimetric Signatures of Geosynchronous Satellites,” Advisor: David Allred, Joseph Moody (Senior Thesis, Apr 2019).
- Steil, Nick, “Connecting Physics and Finance,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Dec 2019).
2018
- Davis, Alexandra, “Oxidation of Aluminum Under Various Thicknesses of Aluminum Fluoride,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Dec 2018).
- Richmond, Jesse, “Surface-Atmosphere Interactions with Ultraviolet Light on Mars,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2018).
2017
- Thomas, Stephanie, “Preventing Oxidation of Aluminum Mirrors with Cadmium and Zinc Barriers,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, May 2017).
- Willett, Spencer, “Making aluminum shine again, removing polymers used to protect aluminum from oxidization,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2017).
2015
- McKeon, Brandon, “Characterization of Silicon Dioxide Thin Film Deposition,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2015).
2014
- Anderson, Jason Kyle , “Developing Atomic Layer Deposition Techniques of Tungsten on Carbon Nanotube Microstructures,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2014).
- Brown, Collin, “Infiltration of CNT forests by Atomic Layer Deposition for MEMS Applications,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2014).
2013
- Bell, Jordan, “Thickness Uniformity Of Uranium Oxide Films Sputtered While Undergoing Planetary Motion,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2013).
- Schwab, James, “Investigations of the Causes of Expansion for Yttrium Oxide Films,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2013).
2012
- Hansen, Richard, “Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Carbon-Nanotube-Templated Metallic Microstructures,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Jul 2012).
- Harper, Stuart, “Statistical Analysis of Noise From Solid Rocket Motors,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Oct 2012).
2011
- Wells, Alison, “Determining The Cause Of Metal Oxide Film Growth Due To Exposure To Vacuum Ultraviolet Light,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2011).
2010
- Mortensen, Devon, “Determining The Cause Of Yttria Film Growth Due To Exposure To Vacuum-Ultraviolet Light,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2010).
2000s
2009
- Brame, Jon, “Selectively Grown Silicon Nanowires For Transistor Devices,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2009).
- Rasmussen, Michael, “,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2009).
2008
- Hicks, Bryan, “Diode Properties of Nanotube Networks,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Apr 2008).
- Strein, Elisabeth, “Studying And Eliminating Adventitious Carbon Contamination On Silicon Wafers,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2008).
2007
- Acosta, Guillermo Antonio, “Scandium Oxide Thin Films and Their Optical Properties in the Extreme Ultraviolet,” Advisor: David Allred (PhD Dissertation, Dec 2007).
- Gillis, Robert, “Determining The Extreme Ultraviolet Constants Of Thoria By Spectral Ellipsometry.,” Advisor: David Allred (Capstone, Aug 2007).
- Jackson, Jacqualine, “Determining The Refractive Index Of Scandium Oxide In The Euv Using Kramers-Kronig On Thin-Film Transmission Data,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Apr 2007).
2006
- Ning, S. Andrew, “Creation of an Intermediate Environment and Utilizing Switchable Microwave Absorbent Material to Aid in Performing Work on Mars,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Aug 2006).
2005
- Evans, William Ray, “Determining Optical Constants for ThO2 Thin Films Spluttered under Different Bias Voltages from 1.2 to 6.5 eV by Spectroscopic Ellipsometry,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Jan 2005).
2004
- Acosta, Guillermo Antonio, “Developing a Technique for measuring Thickness of Thin Films, From 5 to 15 Nanometers, Using Atomic Force Microscopy ,” Advisor: David Allred (Masters Thesis, Aug 2004).
- Adamson, Kristi, “Determining Chemical Composition of Sputtered Uranium Oxide Thin Films through X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2004).
- Archer, Paul, “Determining Favorable Conditions for Endolithic Growth: UV Protection and Desiccation Prevention,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Jun 2004).
- Bissell, Luke, “Determining Ruthenium's Optical Constants in the Spectral Range 11-14 NM,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2004).
- Johnson, Jedediah Edward Jensen, “Thorium Based Mirrors for High Reflectivity in the EUV,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Aug 2004).
- Sandberg, Richard, “Optical Applications of Uranium Thin-Film Compounds for the Extreme Ultraviolet and Soft X-Ray Region,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2004).
2003
- Camacho, Ryan, “Microstructural Analysis of Copper Thin Films for Characterization of Stress-Induced Voiding Mechanisms,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, May 2003).
- Robinson, Ross, “Removing Contaminates from Silicon Wafers to Facilitate EUV Optical Characterization,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Aug 2003).
2001
- Choi, Joseph S., “In Situ Ellipsometry of Surfaces in an Ultrahigh Vacuum Thin Film Deposition Chamber,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Jun 2001).
- Johnson, Cort, “Developing an Improved Extreme Ultraviolet Filter,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Apr 2001).
- Squires, Matthew B, “The Measurment (58.4-164.0 nm) and Analysis (40.0- 600.0 nm) of the Atom Scattering Factors of Diamond and Graphite ,” Advisor: David Allred (Masters Thesis, Aug 2001).
1990s
1999
- Squires, Matthew B., “On Determining the Optical Constants of Sputtered U and a-Si at 304 and 484 Å,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Mar 1999).
1998
- Brovkin, Pavel Leonidovich, “The Physics of Low-Capacitance JFETs,” Advisor: David Allred (Masters Thesis, Apr 1998).
- Fennimore, Adam, “Morphology and Oxidation of U/Al and UN/Al Multilayer MIrrors,” Advisor: David Allred (Honors Thesis, Feb 1998).
1996
- Thompson, Gregory B., “Reactive Gas Sputtering of Lithium Compound Thin Films,” Advisor: David Allred (Senior Thesis, Jun 1996).
1993
- Cai, Ming, “The Characterization of Mo/Si Soft X-Ray Multilayers by Raman Spectrpscopy and Other Techniques,” Advisor: David Allred (PhD Dissertation, Dec 1993).
1991
- Davis, Cheryl Barnett, “Deep-Level Photoluminescience of ZNxCd1-xTe,” Advisor: David Allred (Masters Thesis, Dec 1991).
- Yuan, Fang, “Characterization of Boron Films Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition and their Applications in X-Ray Imaging,” Advisor: David Allred (PhD Dissertation, Dec 1991).