Essays about: "terracotta"

Found 3 essays containing the word terracotta.

  1. 1. Exploring the effects of pressure on the magnetic properties of quasi-low dimensional quantum magnets via thermodynamic measurements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Emelie Zhu; [2024]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Four model solid state compounds were used to experimentally investigate the effects of pressure on the interactions in one- and two-dimensional Heisenberg magnetic models. BaCuSi2O6, BaCu2V2O8, SrCuO2 and CuGeO3 were successfully synthesized via solid-state reactions and characterized via x-ray diffraction. READ MORE

  3. 2. Terracotta Vessels : Food storage addressing global challenges

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Malin Björklund; [2021]
    Keywords : food waste; design; sustainability; industrial design; product design; terracotta; clay; food storage; global goals; UN; food; concept design; green design; nudge; behaviour; evaporative cooling; evaporation; emotional durable design; zeer pot; pot-in-pot cooler; refrigerator; fridge; appliances; low tech; ceramics; hållbarhet; design; industridesign; produktdesign; grön design; terrakotta; keramik; vitvaror; matförvaring; globala målen; FN; matsvinn; mat; avdunstning; konceptdesign; beteendemönster;

    Abstract : Terracotta vessels are about understanding how we can store food by using a new product solution and how we could use less energy and waste less food in doing so. This project is an attempt to minimise the energy usage in our homes but also to gain greater understanding about the food we choose to bring into our homes and what we can do to avoid throwing it away. READ MORE

  4. 3. The females of Labraunda : Presence or absence?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Klara Lagerlöf; [2014]
    Keywords : Labraunda; Sanctuary; Zeus Labraundos; Visiting gods; Female representation; Mortals; Immortals; Kybele; Artemis; Nike; Hestia; Aphrodite; Hera; Athena; Artemisia; Julia Domna; Terracotta figurines; Sculptures; Reliefs; Inscriptions; Pottery;

    Abstract : The history of the Zeus sanctuary Labraunda in Karia began in the Archaic period and continued until Late Antiquity. The focus of this paper is to investigate a side of the sanctuary which hitherto has not been subject to extensive study: the females of Labraunda, both immortal and mortal. READ MORE