Search for dissertations about: "Mikael Karlsson"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Mikael Karlsson.

  2. 6. Managing Complex Environmental Risks for Sustainable Development

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sustainable development; risk assessment; risk management; complexity; trust; scientific uncertainty; hazardous chemicals; genetically modified organisms; reflexive modernization; ecological modernization; environmental policy; polluter pays principle; pr; Miljö- och energisystem; Environmental and Energy Systems;

    Abstract : The thesis is concerned with the problematic question on how to manage complex environmental risks in a way that promotes sustainable development. While there are some positive signs on progressive and successful environmental policy, environmental change resulting from human activities still causes severe problems and risks worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 7. Managing complex environmental risks for sustainable development : policies for hazardous chemicals and genetically modified organisms

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Hållbar utveckling; Biology; Biologi;

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  5. 8. A study of some energy dependent characteristics of X-ray screens used in diagnostic radiology : screen-film sensitivity, MTF and some related factors

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Intensifying screens; x-ray screens; fluorescent screens; modulation transfer function; MTF; x-ray screen sensitivity; fluorescent K-radiation sources;

    Abstract : Fluorescent x-ray screens are used in medical x-ray diagnostics to absorb x-ray photons and convert these x-ray photons to visible light. The light distribution from these screens are then registered on photographic film to give an x-ray image. READ MORE

  6. 9. Micro-Optical Elements in Gallium Arsenide and Diamond: Fabrication and Applications

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; James R. Leger; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Materials science; Materialvetenskap; Materials science; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Materialvetenskap; Materials Science;

    Abstract : This thesis mainly treats the fabrication and applications of micro-optical elements in the semiconductor materials gallium arsenide (GaAs) and diamond.The recent trend in high-capacity data transfer using light as the information carrier creates new demands on the optoelectronic systems, such as small size, low cost and the integration of many components. READ MORE

  7. 10. Recovery and reuse of TiO2 and other pigments from paint waste

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Titanium dioxide; Paint Waste; Recovery; Pyrolysis;

    Abstract : Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has numerous applications in our society, most notably as a white pigment in products such as paint, paper and plastic. Since 2010 there has been a sharp increase in the demand for and price of TiO2. As a result new and innovative ways of TiO2 production are needed. READ MORE