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Probing the dark universe with gravitational lensing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-17)Since its early success as an experimental test of the theory of general relativity in 1919, gravitational lensing has come a long way and is firmly established as an indispensable element for many astrophysical applications. ... -
Probing the Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Transparent Semiconductor Nanowires using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopic Methods
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-16)Control of electron spins in individual magnetically doped semiconductor nanostructures has considerable potential for quantum information processing and storage. The manipulations of dilute magnetic interactions have ... -
Probing the Environmental Dependence of Star Formation in Satellite Galaxies using Orbital Kinematics
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)(Abridged) Physical processes regulating star formation in satellite galaxies represent an area of ongoing research, but the projected nature of observed coordinates makes separating different populations of satellites ... -
Probing the interactions that drive RNA binding and self-association of hnRNPA1 implicated in neurodegeneration
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-17)The heteronuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 (hnRNPA1 or A1) is associated with the pathology of different diseases, including neurological disorders and cancers. In particular, the aggregation and dysfunction of A1 has been ... -
Probing the large-scale clustering of fast radio bursts with CHIME/FRB
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-23)Explaining the nature of extragalactic fast radio bursts (FRBs) has puzzled astrophysicists since 2007. In this thesis, we introduce the CHIME/FRB instrument, an FRB search engine that could solve this puzzle through FRB ... -
Probing the Unruh and Hawking effects using Unruh-DeWitt detectors
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Quantum field theory is so far the best description of the fundamental laws of Nature, yet it does not fully incorporates gravitation. The first attempt toward unifying the quantum field theory and gravity is a semi-classical ... -
Probing universality with entanglement entropy via quantum Monte Carlo
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-30)Our understanding of physical phenomena hinges on finding universal core mechanisms that unite them. The concept of universality is deeply ingrained in the study of quantum many-body systems. At zero temperature, microscopically ... -
Problem Determination In Message-Flow Internet Services Based On Statistical Analysis of Event Logs
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-23)In a message-flow Internet service where messages travel through multiple nodes, event log analysis is one of the most important methods to identify the root causes of problems. Traditional approaches for event log analysis ... -
The Problem of Stretching in Persian Calligraphy and a New Type 3 PostScript Nastaliq Font
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)This research is about a typeface for implementing Persian calligraphy called Nastaliq. The main purpose for developing this font was to handle stretching of letters in order to achieve line justification through a dynamic ... -
The Problem with Too Much Fear: Testing the Interaction between Fear Appeals, Message Framing and Visual Metaphors
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-28)In Canada, recreational activities account for 60% of all drowning related deaths (LSS, 2012). How can we influence people to adopt safe behaviours while engaging in recreational activity around the water? One popular ... -
Problem-Resolution Dissemination
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-23)The current problem-solving paradigm for software developers revolves around using a search engine to find knowledge about the problem and its solutions. This approach provides the developer with search results that are ... -
Problems in Cloud Security, Access Control and Logic Locking
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-22)In this thesis, we study problems related to security in three different contexts: cloud scheduling, access control, and logic locking to protect digital ICs. The first set of problems relates to security in cloud ... -
Problems in Combinatorial and Analytic Number Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-01)We focus on three problems in number theory. The first problem studies the random Fibonacci tree, which is an infinite binary tree with non-negative integers at each node. The root consists of the number 1 with a single ... -
Problems Related to Shortest Strings in Formal Languages
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-11)In formal language theory, studying shortest strings in languages, and variations thereof, can be useful since these strings can serve as small witnesses for properties of the languages, and can also provide bounds for ... -
Problème d'expression: L'Alternance codique et ses retombées sur l'identité individuelle et collective - Étude d'un corpus littéraire franco-ontarien et acadien
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-25)Aspect central de la vie sociale, la langue est un des marqueurs identitaires des plus prononcés. Elle marque non seulement l’identité individuelle et la cohésion collective mais elle peut être en même temps un élément de ... -
Procedurally Rhetorical Verb-Centric Frame Semantics as a Knowledge Representation for Argumentation Analysis of Biochemistry Articles
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)The central focus of this thesis is rhetorical moves in biochemistry articles. Kanoksilapatham has provided a descriptive theory of rhetorical moves that extends Swales' CARS model to the complete biochemistry article. ... -
Process Analysis of Asymmetric Hollow Fiber Permeators, Unsteady State Permeation and Membrane-Amine Hybrid Systems for Gas Separations
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-25)The global market for membrane separation technologies is forecast to reach $16 billion by the year 2017 due to wide adoption of the membrane technology across various end-use markets. With the growth in demand for high ... -
A process evaluation of the Breakfast For Kids (BFK) student nutrition programs: perspectives of program coordinators
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-30)Ensuring students are well fed can have positive social, behavioural, and academic benefits. Schools reach almost all children and the food they consume there can significantly contribute to their overall dietary intake. ... -
The Process for Adopting Technology in Ontario Municipalities and the Implications for Innovation in Development
(University of Waterloo, 2014-06-24)The purpose of this thesis is to provide a stepping stone for technological innovation in the development control process. As a foundational piece of research on this topic, it leverages classic technology adoption theory ... -
The Process Fundamentals and Parameters of Electro-Spark Deposition
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)Electrospark Deposition (ESD) is a micro-bonding process that is capable of depositing wear and corrosion resistance coating to repair, to improve and to extend the service life of the components and tools. During the ...