This thesis concerns the creation of Majorana bound states (MBSs) -- a type of condensed matter excitations theorized to have exotic and technologically valuable properties. In particular, they could be used to store and manipulate quantum information in a protected way, forming the building blocks of a topological quantum computer. The search for MBSs has been intense since it was realized that t

The versatile energy carrier hydrogen has the potential to reach otherwise hard-to-abate sectors and is of importance for the energy transition and the full decarbonisation of the energy systems. In the meantime, the offshore wind power is predicted to increase where large amounts of electricity can be produced. Using offshore wind power as an energy supply for water electrolysis enables a large-s

In order for the central auditory organs and auditory cortex to develop correctly, auditory stimulation is required from an early age. Due to this, it is vital to identify children with a hearing impairment as quickly as possible. Apart from the screening performed on all newborns in Sweden, the most common test method is visual reinforcement audiometry, VRA. The visual reinforcement tools used to

The aim of our study was to increase the understanding of women's experiences of violence in close relationships with a special focus on emotional consequences for women. Our empirical data consisted of four autobiographies, which we analyzed through thematic content analysis. The results showed that the emotional consequences are worse than the physical. Emotional pains are for example captur

The aim of this study is to get a deeper understanding of parents' experiences of child protective services, how they experience a report of concern, and which perceptions of social services are shared on a Swedish anonymous online forum. The method used for collecting data was Netnography. Thirteen discussion threads on a Swedish anonymous online forum were selected and processed using themat

The biodiesel sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, leading to a significant increase in glycerol production as a by-product. Addressing the challenge of glycerol valorization is crucial for the sustainability of the biodiesel industry. One promising solution is the conversion of glycerol into more valuable chemicals, such as 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO). Microorganisms offer severa

Rapporten är en del av kursen Brandteknisk Riskvärdering vid Lunds Tekniska Högskola. Syftet är att analysera och utvärdera personsäkerheten på Confidencen, Ulriksdals Slottsteater, vid händelse av brand. Confidencen är byggnadsminnesmärket och är Sveriges äldsta rokokoteater som bedriver teater- och operaverksamhet. Publiken består till mestadels av äldre personer där byggnaden rymmer maximalt 25This rapport is a part of the course “Brandteknisk riskvärdering” given at Lund University of Technology. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the fire safety and evacuation possibilities of the theater Confidencen with the focus on personal safety of the people in the building. If necessary, suggestions of improvements in the fire safety will be provided. Confidencen is the oldest Rococo the

Retrons and Novel Defense Systems Show Activity Against Bacteriophages Bacteria employ a wide array of defense systems against viruses(phages). These defense systems are diverse and novel systems are constantly being uncovered. Retrons are one such example of recently discovered defense systems; although they were discovered in the 1980s, they have only recently been found to play a role in phage

An ongoing campaign has been spreading a message claiming that the Swedish government is abducting Muslim children. The campaign has been portrayed as a threat to Sweden by The Swedish Security Service. Furthermore, the campaign has been described as a threat in the Swedish public debate. The aim of this study was to examine the discourses that characterize the public debate around the campaign, a

This master thesis was carried out at the Department of Design Sciences at Lunds Tekniska Högskola. The goal was to investigate and develop one or more solutions for cooling a door intercom device. A door intercom is a standalone voice communication system used mainly in buildings for access control, surveillance or to let residents communicate with visitors at the entrance. At the start of the pr

The aim of this thesis is to explore how people in 18th century Sweden understood emotional and bodily experiences of pregnant women. By combining devotional books with manuals for childbirth and obstetrics, the separation of theological and medical perspectives by previous historical research is questioned. Instead, ideas about pregnancy and the pregnant body are situated in a religious-medical s

The study investigates the effects of capital regulations on risk-taking within the Euro- zone banking sector from 2013 to 2019, specifically focusing on the impact of moral hazard stemming from bank charter value and ownership influence. Previous research suggests both bank charters and ownership influence can prompt different risk behaviours and po- tentially influence the effectiveness of capit

Denna studie baseras på en enkätundersökning om vad svenska gymnasielärare anser om AI-verktyg som ChatGPT. Det teoretiska ramverket baseras på Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). En majoritet av respondenterna ansåg att deras skola och Skolverket har gett otillräckligt stöd och vägledning för hur AI-verktyg ska användas. De upplevde också att andra lärare och skolornas led

Denna rapport är en brandteknisk riskutvärdering av personsäkerheten vid Nicklagårdens äldreboende i Älmhult. Rapporten syftar till att undersöka möjligheten för boende och personal att utrymma boende vid händelse av brand. Utrymning av ett äldreboende ger upphov till särskilda utmaningar, där de boendes individuella förutsättningar måste tas hänsyn till vid evakueringsmodellering. På äldreboendetThis report aims to evaluate the fire safety of the nursing home Nicklagården in Älmhult, Sweden. The main purpose of the fire evaluation is to investigate whether the existing fire safety systems will enable residents and staff to evacuate before critical conditions are reached. The nursing home houses both regular elderly care, and a special ward for the treatment of patients with dementia. Most

Syftet med uppsatsen är att skapa en större förståelse för privatkunders förtroende och lojalitet till banker och att kartlägga sambandet mellan dessa begrepp. En fördjupning av begreppen förtroende och lojalitet genomförs. Studien kommer att använda en kvantitativ forskningsmetod med digitala enkäter delade på sociala medier. Resultatet av denna studie visade att privatbankkunder blir mer lojala

The purpose of this study was to get a better understanding of why professionals in social work or field work don’t work with questions regarding sexual health for people with an intellectual disability. We hope that this study could provide more knowledge on how professionals guide or don’t guide individuals with an intellectual disability in their sexual health and open up the discussion on the

Abstract This paper's objective is to bring context and important findings on how foreign direct investments can impact Sub Saharan Africa. Based on previous research and theory data has been collected and gone through several econometric tests to set up two different panel datas: 1. How FDI can impact CO2 emissions. 2. How FDI can impact corruption. The method of this study is designed so

This thesis project was done in collaboration with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, and aims to increase efficiency in the design of the guiding tracks for overhead sectional doors. Withstanding wind and structural loads, while being easily installed and manufactured are some of the key aspects being considered, while maintaining the aim of reducing costs and material used. Using finite element analys