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Fundamental Limitations of Semi-Supervised Learning
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-05)The emergence of a new paradigm in machine learning known as semi-supervised learning (SSL) has seen benefits to many applications where labeled data is expensive to obtain. However, unlike supervised learning (SL), which ... -
Fundamental Limits of Rate-Constrained Multi-User Channels and Random Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-23)This thesis contributes toward understanding fundamental limits of multi-user fading channels and random wireless networks. Specifically, considering different samples of channel gains corresponding to different users/nodes ... -
Fundamental Tests of Quantum Mechanics using Two-Photon Entanglement
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)In this thesis, we experimentally test fundamental properties of quantum mechanics, namely non-locality (in the form of three new families of Bell's inequalities) and the symmetry of envariance. To accomplish these we ... -
A Fundamentally Topological Perspective on Graph Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2005)We adopt a novel topological approach for graphs, in which edges are modelled as points as opposed to arcs. The model of classical <i>topologized graphs</i> translates graph isomorphism into topological homeomorphism, ... -
Fundamentals of Protein Adsorption at the Solid-Liquid Interface over Short Time Periods
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-16)Purpose: To directly measure the quantity and degree of denaturation of biomaterial- adsorbed proteins over short time periods. Methods: Contact lenses were used as model biomaterials as they are widely used, readily ... -
Fundamentals of SPME extraction of tissue and plasma: experimental and in-silico approaches
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-15)Over the last three decades, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) has continuously evolved and received recognition as a useful tool in various scientific fields. Notable applications have been published including environmental ... -
Funding Liquidity and Limits to Arbitrage
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-14)Arbitrageurs play an important role in keeping market prices close to their fundamental values by providing market liquidity. Most arbitrageurs however use leverage. When funding conditions worsen they are forced to ... -
Fundraising and Theology: How does current Mennonite praxis compare to Paul's collection for Jerusalem?
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-08)This paper compares the theology and praxis of Canadian Mennonite giving to the biblical texts of Paul’s collection for Jerusalem, particularly 1 and 2 Corinthians. It is based on interviewing Mennonite donors and ... -
Funktionen von Lachen in Gesprächen: eine konversationsanalytische Studie
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)This thesis looks at laughter in conversations in order to find out what functions laughter can fulfil. The data that are used for the analysis are conversations involving four different families and one or two researchers. ... -
Furniture Fire Dynamics and Smoke Flow in a Two-Story House With Mechanical Ventilation
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)Synthetic materials in modern furniture, combined with airtight construction practices developed as a response to the call for energy efficient homes, have increased the likelihood of a residential fire becoming ventilation ... -
Further Development of Atmospheric Pressure, Self-Igniting Microplasma Devices (MPDs) for Elemental Analysis of Liquid Microsamples Using Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES)
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-26)The present elemental analysis workhorse worldwide is Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES) and Mass Spectrometry (MS). Due to the high power requirements, large gas consumption and the more ... -
Fusing Terahertz and Mid Infrared Technologies to Recycle E-waste Black Plastics
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-22)Plastic is a unique material, it is lightweight, resilient, non-reactive, waterproof, and low-cost. Due to its versatility and use in everyday products and consumption, it has become a huge environmental concern. In 2015, ... -
Fusion of Estimated Depth and RGB Features for Improved Grasp-Type Selection of Novel Objects
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-01)Prostheses can alleviate some of the challenges faced by upper limb amputees in performing activities of daily living. However, electric-powered prosthetic hands have not seen much improvement over the past decade. Unintuitive ... -
Fusion of ice thickness from passive microwave data and ice ocean model for improved estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-01)The ice cover in the perennial region of the Arctic Circle has reduced signi cantly in recent years. Various models are available to predict the spatial and temporal evolution of the ice cover.Predictions from these ... -
Future climate change impacts on the boreal forest in northwestern Ontario. Implications for the forestry sector and the local community.
(University of Waterloo, 2005)A large body of research has documented evidence of climate change impact already occurring on different systems on earth, future impacts can be expected. Accordingly, research is urgently needed to analyze the potential ... -
The Future of Canada's Ski and Mountain Destinations in an Era of Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-28)Climate change represents a grand challenge for society and the far-reaching risks for the global tourism sector is no exception. As one of the largest sectors globally, tourism is not only highly impacted by the biophysical ... -
Future of Canadian Air Quality and Related Health Benefits from Climate Change Mitigation
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-21)Air pollution has been recognized as the world’s largest environmental health risk. Climate change is expected to exacerbate air pollution. Mitigating the “climate penalty” of climate change on air quality yields air ... -
The Future of Food in Suburbia
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-22)This thesis addresses resilience for the future of Canadian suburbs, through the lens of buildings and food, particularly against the backdrop of peak oil and climate change. Food access is an integral part of how a city ... -
The Future of Warehouses
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-21)The focus of this research is on the future of warehouses and how they could adapt to the needs and necessities of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The fact is that new technological achievements in digital and smart production, ... -
Future projections of rain-on-snow events and their spatiotemporal distribution across the Fraser River Basin, British Columbia, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-11-01)This study analyzes the projected changes of rain-on-snow (ROS) event characteristics (frequency, mechanism and runoff) for the future (2020 – 2099) period with respect to the historical period (1970 – 1999) over the Fraser ...