Political corruption is a more or less universal phenomenon, but occurs much more frequently in some places than in others. This variation has been attributed to a range of factors on which...Show morePolitical corruption is a more or less universal phenomenon, but occurs much more frequently in some places than in others. This variation has been attributed to a range of factors on which countries perform either poorly or well. Yet, political corruption also occurs in countries that seem to perform well on most known indicators. As this has been an object of little scholarly attention, it remains largely unclear how we can explain the occurrence of political corruption in ‘unlikely places’; countries where such corruption is theoretically least likely to occur. This study explores the contours of an explanation by investigating a particular case in-depth: the case of Jos van Rey. The results suggest four potential explanations, that range from conceptual issues to the possibility that political corruption in unlikely places is to some extent unique, and driven by a distinct set of factors.Show less
In this research, we aim to achieve sub-mK effective electron measurements to better analyze effects that occur at these very low temperatures. We do this by using a Faraday cage, through which we...Show moreIn this research, we aim to achieve sub-mK effective electron measurements to better analyze effects that occur at these very low temperatures. We do this by using a Faraday cage, through which we send a signal using sets of inductors. In order to test this, we define an effective frequency range for our signal by analyzing the theoretical electrical side effects that occur in our system. We perform multiple room temperature tests on our system within the defined frequency range, and work towards testing the effectiveness of our system at millikelvin temperatures as well.Show less
In research project, it was examined if an array of six receive coils for MRI has a higher SNR than an array of two receive coils with the same surface. In order to do so, both an array of six and...Show moreIn research project, it was examined if an array of six receive coils for MRI has a higher SNR than an array of two receive coils with the same surface. In order to do so, both an array of six and an array of two coils were built. The coils were impedance matched and tuned at a frequency of 298.10 MHz. Q-spoiling circuits were used to detune the coils during the transmission of the RF pulses. To decouple the coils, the method of inductive decoupling was used. To compare the two arrays, low tip angle gradient echo images of phantom bottles were acquired. The conclusion of these images was that an array of six receive coils for MRI indeed had a higher SNR than an array of two receive coils with the same surface.Show less
