Abstract:I owe my gratitude to all the people who have made this thesis possible and because of whom my graduate experience has been one that I will cherish forever. First and foremost, I am thankful to my advisor, Dr. Wan Chunru for giving me an invaluable opportunity to work on challenging research over the past three years. He has always made himself available for help and advice. It is a pleasure to work with and learn from such an extraordinary individual. His encouragement and expert application of essential idea… Show more
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