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Interactions between drag reducing polymers and surfactants
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)Drag reduction in turbulent pipe flow using polymeric and surfactant additives is well known. Although extensive research work has been carried out on the drag reduction behavior of polymers and surfactants in isolation, ... -
Interactions between Surfactants and Biodegradable Thermo-Responsive Polymeric Nanostructures in Bulk and at Interfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-21)Interactions between surfactants and polymeric nanostructures have gained increasing attention due to their potential application in many disciplines. In this study, a well-defined random copolymer containing 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ... -
Interactions of Cationic Peptides and Ions with Negatively Charged Lipid Bilayers
(University of Waterloo, 2006)In this thesis we study the interactions of ions and cationic peptides with a negatively charged lipid bilayer in an ionic solution where the electrostatic interactions are screened. <br /><br /> We first examine the ... -
Interactions of ciliates with cells and viruses of fish
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-29)This thesis develops and utilizes in vitro approaches to study ciliate/fish interactions. The thesis is divided into six chapters. Chapter one reviews the literature on culturing ciliates and fish cells. Chapter two develops ... -
The Interactions of Graphene with Ionic Solutions and Their Effects on the Differential Capacitance for Sensing Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-28)Nano-scale devices continue to challenge the theoretical understanding of microscopic systems. Of particular interest is the characterization of the interface electrochemistry of sensors, which operate as field effect ... -
Interactions of Magnetic Pendulums
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)In recent years, coupled magnetic oscillators have received remarkable attention due to their application in vibration energy harvesting techniques and also its promising ability to help researchers to have a better ... -
Interactions of Phosphate and Silicate with Iron oxides in Freshwater Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-29)Internal phosphorus loads, from bottom sediments to surface waters, are often comparable in magnitude to external phosphorus loads, particularly in water bodies with a history of high external phosphorus inputs from point ... -
Interactions, Entanglement, and Anomalies in Topological Semimetals
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-04)Topology and symmetry have become one of the backbones of modern condensed matter physics. These concepts play a large role in determining the possible effects of interactions and entanglement in both gapped and gapless ... -
Interactive and Static Statistical Graphics: Bridge to Integration
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-17)There are plenty of graphical packages in R which play an important role in building graphics for data analysis, either static graphics (e.g., `graphics`, `grid`, `ggplot2`) or interactive graphics (e.g., `loon`, `shiny`). ... -
Interactive Processes and Evidence-Informed Knowledge Use in Public Health: The Example of Youth Physical Activity in the SHAPES-Ontario KE Extension
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Objective: Significant investments to address childhood obesity require that we understand the factors that facilitate the use of research among public health practitioners in order to support evidence-informed strategies. ... -
Interactive Real Time Deep Brain Stimulation System
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-08)Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a developing therapeutic technique with a high potential to control and treat central nervous system diseases through neuromodulation. DBS utilizes through implanted electrodes that are ... -
Interactive Visualization and Exploration of High-Dimensional Data
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-21)Visualizing data is an essential part of good statistical practice. Plots are useful for revealing structure in the data, checking model assumptions, detecting outliers and finding unanticipated patterns. Post-analysis ... -
Interactive Voice-Visual Tracking of Construction As-Built Information
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-06)The documentation of complete and timely as-built information related to construction projects is essential for tracking progress, planning corrective action, and analyzing the schedule. The collection of site information, ... -
Interband Cascade Lasers, from Fabry-Pérot Waveguides to Subwavelength Cavities
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)This research in centered around engineering approaches to improve the electro-optical performance of interband cascade lasers. The enhancement strategies are ranging from empirical design optimizations and fabrication and ... -
Interconnected Air Suspensions with Independent Height and Stiffness Tuning
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-02)Suspensions play a crucial role in vehicle comfort and stability. Different types of suspensions have been proposed to fulfill the essential characteristics of vehicle suspensions. A semi-active suspension with adjustable ... -
The Interdependence of Attention, Memory, and Performance Based Reward
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-15)Attention is frequently described as a distinct process with distinct effects, and many researchers have suggested that it has a distinct place in the brain. And yet attention is necessarily entangled with the systems ... -
The Interdependency of Myth and Magic in the Fionavar Tapestry
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-15)Guy Gavriel Kay's high fantasy trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry, contains an intricate system of mythological and magical interdependencies. Myth and magic are presented in the light of a traditional interaction, with a ... -
An interdisciplinary approach to monitoring the hydroecology of thermokarst lakes in Old Crow Flats, Yukon Territory, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-28)Lake-rich thermokarst landscapes, such as Old Crow Flats (OCF) in northern Yukon, Canada have been identified as amongst the most vulnerable to climate change. This has raised concerns of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation ... -
Interface Design for Sonobuoy System
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-25)Modern sonar systems have greatly improved their sensor technology and processing techniques, but little effort has been put into display design for sonar data. The enormous amount of acoustic data presented by the traditional ... -
Interface dynamics of soft solids with liquids, solids, and gels
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-01)Soft solids are commonly composed of polymeric networks suspended in liquids while maintaining their physical form. They have intermediate properties between viscous liquids and elastic solids, which are easily deformed ...