Three-Phase Systems and High-Order Rectifiers - Lecture 22
Explore three-phase diode bridge rectifiers and higher-order rectifiers, including transformer use for phase-shifted voltage sets in advanced power electronics applications.
EMI Filters Design and Optimization - Lecture 29
Explore EMI filter design, focusing on component parasitics, layout optimization, and damping effects in power electronics. Gain insights into advanced filter design techniques.
Resonant Power Conversion - Part 1
Explore resonant power conversion through series LRC circuits, introducing high-frequency sinusoidal waveforms in resonant converters and inverters for advanced power electronics applications.
Switched-Mode Rectifiers - Lecture 20
Explore switched-mode rectifiers for efficient grid energy control and high power factor. Learn techniques to optimize power conversion from AC to DC in electronic systems.
Introduction to DC/DC Power Conversion - Part 1
Explore DC-DC power conversion fundamentals, including analysis methods for periodic steady state and introduction to buck and boost converters in this comprehensive lecture.
Isolated DC/DC Converters - Flyback and Forward Converters - Lecture 13
Explore isolated DC-DC converters using transformers, focusing on flyback and forward converters. Learn principles and applications of these power electronics designs.
Control in Power Electronics - Lecture 24
Explore dynamic control and modeling of DC-DC converters, focusing on the local average operator for describing averaged behavior through direct circuit averaging.
Resonant Converters: Matching Networks - Lecture 37
Explore resonant techniques for scaling voltage and current using matching networks. Learn characteristics and applications of these networks in power electronics.
DC/DC Converter Design: Component Ratings and Ripple Analysis - Lecture 7
Explore device and passive component ratings, converter ripple modeling techniques, and their relation to component selection in power electronics design.
EMI Filters - Introduction and Basic Considerations - Lecture 28
Explore EMI filtering basics in power electronics, focusing on preventing interference with nearby devices. Learn key considerations and requirements for effective EMI filter design.
Thermal Modeling and Heat Sinking in Power Electronics - Lecture 16
Explore thermal modeling and heat sinking in power electronics, covering essential concepts for efficient thermal management and device performance optimization.
Introduction to Power Electronics - Lecture 1
Explore the history, evolution, and goals of power electronics, focusing on processing and controlling electrical energy in various applications and systems.
DC/DC Power Converters: Switch Implementation and Analysis - Lecture 6
Explore switch implementation, external networks, and control in DC/DC converters. Analyze power flows and examine the inverting buck-boost converter as a practical example.
Switched-Capacitor Converters: Introduction and Modeling - Lecture 31
Explore switched-capacitor converters: operation principles, modeling techniques, and applications in power electronics. Learn about slow and fast switching limits for efficient energy transfer.
Principles of Plasma Diagnostics - Neutral Particles - Lecture 18
Explore neutral particle behavior in plasmas, their diagnostic applications, and impact on plasma dynamics. Gain insights into advanced plasma physics concepts and measurement techniques.
Molding and Casting Tutorial - Making Challenge
Hands-on demonstration of molding and casting techniques, offering practical insights into materials, processes, and applications for creating precise replicas and custom objects.
Why on Earth Should We Study the Health Issues of the Space Environment?
Explore health challenges in space environments, focusing on microgravity effects, human adaptations, and bed rest studies. Learn about NASA's research methodologies and their implications for future space missions.
Design of an Automated Re-entry Vehicle for Priority Sample Returns
Innovative design for low-cost cargo return from ISS using modified NASA heat-shield, modern subsystems, and automotive-grade parts. Explores applications beyond ISS payload return.
Man-Made Debris Problems in Geosynchronous Orbit
Explore geosynchronous orbital debris: sources, impacts, and challenges. Learn about satellite collisions, tracking methods, and potential solutions for space sustainability.
Non-Linear Effects in Dense Nano-Particulate Systems
Explore complex systems, magnetic viruses, and non-linear effects in dense nano-particulate systems, with applications and functionalization insights from a NASA research engineer.
PHYS 5531 - Midterm Review
Comprehensive review covering integration techniques, series analysis, and Fourier transforms, preparing students for advanced physics concepts and problem-solving.