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Evolving the Urban Dwelling
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)In examining the Canadian residential fabric, this thesis advocates for the design of urban dwellings which respond directly to a number of contemporary urban challenges. A number of these challenges stem from the largely ... -
An Ex-Ante Rational Distributed Resource Allocation System using Transfer of Control Strategies for Preemption with Applications to Emergency Medicine
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-20)Within the artificial intelligence subfield of multiagent systems, one challenge that arises is determining how to efficiently allocate resources to all agents in a way that maximizes the overall expected utility. In this ... -
Exact and Perturbed Friedmann-Lemaitre Cosmologies
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-07)In this thesis we first apply the 1+3 covariant description of general relativity to analyze n-fluid Friedmann-Lemaitre (FL) cosmologies; that is, homogeneous and isotropic cosmologies whose matter-energy content consists ... -
Exact C*-algebras and the Kirchberg-Phillips Nuclear Embedding Theorem
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-08)A C*-algebra A is exact if the functor A ⊗ min (·) preserves short exact sequences. This is equivalent to the algebra A having a nuclear faithful *-representation. Exact C*-algebras are a class of C*-algebras which is ... -
Exact Formulas for Averages of Secular Coefficients
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-29)We study averages of secular coefficients that frequently appear in random matrix theory. We obtain exact formulas, identities and new asymptotics for these integrals as well as a technique to deal with singularities that ... -
Exact Results in Gauge Theories
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-23)This thesis is devoted to the study of observables in the four dimensional superconformal N = 4 Yang-Mills theory. We will be focused on the problem of computing higher point correlation functions, scattering amplitudes ... -
Exact results in QFT: Minimal Areas and Maximal Couplings
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-14)This thesis is devoted to a two-pronged study of non-perturbative quantum field theory. In Part I we focus on the four-dimensional super conformal $\mathcal{N}=4$ Yang Mills theory. We compute smooth Wilson loops and ... -
Exact Results in Supersymmetric Gauge Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-30)Exact results are a key component for understanding any physical theory. Unfortunately in the context of quantum field theory (QFT) they are in general impossible to obtain, and we need some sort of approximations. However ... -
Exact Solutions and Black Hole Stability in Higher Dimensional Supergravity Theories
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-20)This thesis examines exact solutions to gauged and ungauged supergravity theories in space-time dimensions D⩾5 as well as various instabilities of such solutions. I begin by using two solution generating techniques for ... -
Exact, Approximate, and Online Algorithms for Optimization Problems Arising in DVD Assignment
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-01)Zip.ca is an online DVD rental company that faces two major operational problems: calculation of the assignment of DVDs to customers every thirty minutes throughout the day and purchasing of new inventory in regular ... -
Exactness and Noncommutative Convexity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-02)This thesis studies two separate topics in connection to operator systems theory: the dynamics of locally compact groups, and noncommutative convex geometry. In Chapter 1 we study exactness of locally compact groups as ... -
An Examination of Sea Ice Spring and Summer Retreat in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago: 1989 to 2010
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-22)The sea ice extent change and variability of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (CAA) are quite different compared to the Arctic as a whole due to its unique geographic settings. In this thesis, the sea ice retreat processes, ... -
An Examination of Accessibility Planning for Persons with Disabilities in Mid-size Canadian Municipalities
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-22)Approximately one out of every seven Canadians over the age of 15 years (3.4 million people) has some level of disability. The increasing prevalence of disability in our aging society is commonly accepted as fact with both ... -
Examination of binding elements and conditions of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts to assess its detection potential in water
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)Cryptosporidium parvum is an intestinal parasite that can be spread through environmental and recreational waters, most often in the form of oocysts. As an oocyst, this parasite is resistant to chlorine disinfection, and ... -
Examination of Cadmium-Induced Heat Shock Protein Gene Expression in Xenopus laevis A6 Kidney Epithelial Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Cadmium is a highly toxic chemical and has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a human carcinogen. Cadmium is abundant in the environment, at specific work places, and in food and water. ... -
Examination of Contact Lenses and Dry Eye Using Evaporimetry
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-14)Purpose: Evaporimetry is a non-invasive technique used to assess the stability of the tear film. The test measures the rate of tear evaporation, and has been used to investigate dry eye, contact lenses, and the efficacy ... -
Examination of curcumin-induced heat shock protein gene expression in Xenopus laevis A6 kidney epithelial cells
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-11)The heat shock response is a cellular homeostatic mechanism that is activated in response to stressful stimuli (e.g. heat shock, heavy metals, disease states etc.), which causes an increase in unfolded protein, which ... -
Examination of Driving Practices, Well-being and Community Engagement in Retirement Living Seniors
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-17)Introduction: Almost all the research on transportation use and travel patterns of older adults has been confined to community-dwelling seniors. This multi-phase project was initiated to gain a better understanding of ... -
An examination of environmental policy regarding the 2008 Koi Herpesvirus (CyHV-3) outbreak in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada: the disposal of Cyprinus carpio carpio L. on First Nation and off-reserve land
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-24)Koi Herpesvirus (KHV), a species-specific DNA virus of the family Herpesviridae, is responsible for mass mortalities of common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio L.) throughout the world. KHV’s broad geographical distribution ... -
Examination of Factors Related to Driving, Travel Patterns and Falls in Retirement Living Seniors
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-21)Introduction: To date, there has been little research on driving or transportation use in retirement living seniors or the associations with quality of life, including staying active, socially engaged and connected with ...