Search for dissertations about: "David Eklund"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words David Eklund.
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1. Algebraic C*-actions and homotopy continuation
Abstract : Let X be a smooth projective variety over C equipped with a C*-action whose fixed points are isolated. Let Y and Z be subvarieties of complementary dimentions in X which intersect properly. READ MORE
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2. Topics in computation, numerical methods and algebraic geometry
Abstract : This thesis concerns computation and algebraic geometry. On the computational side we have focused on numerical homotopy methods. These procedures may be used to numerically solve systems of polynomial equations. The thesis contains four papers. READ MORE
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3. Modern multimodal methods in brain MRI
Abstract : Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the pillars of modern medical imaging, providing a non-invasive means to generate 3D images of the body with high soft-tissue contrast. Furthermore, the possibilities afforded by the design of MRI sequences enable the signal to be sensitized to a multitude of physiological tissue properties, resulting in a wide variety of distinct MRI modalities for clinical and research use. READ MORE
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4. Adolescents at risk of persistent antisocial behaviour and alcohol problems : The role of behaviour, personality and biological factors
Abstract : Antisocial behaviour and alcohol problems are areas of great concern to society, not only associated with personal and emotional costs for the affected individuals and their victims, but also with major societal financial costs. What makes some individuals more likely than others to develop these kinds of problems? The general aim of this thesis was to explore the role of individual characteristics in the development of antisocial behaviour and alcohol problems. READ MORE
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5. Sense and Sensibility : Four Essays on Evaluative Discourse
Abstract : The subject of this thesis is the nature of evaluative terms and concepts. It investigates various phenomena that distinguish evaluative discourse from other types of language use. READ MORE