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Standard model physics and beyond from non-commutative geometry.
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-25)Non-commutative differential geometry (NCG) extends Riemannian geometry and yields a striking reinterpretation of the standard model of particle physics (SM) as gravity on a `non-commutative' manifold. The basic idea behind ... -
Standard model physics from abstract mathematical objects?
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)This thesis constitutes a first attempt to derive aspects of standard model particle physics from purely abstract mathematical objects. We begin abstractly with an algebra, and argue that physical concepts such as particles, ... -
Standardization and Certification in Lean Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-22)Lean manufacturing is a term that we have been hearing very often in many sectors and areas. Lean started as a manufacturing system and philosophy that was first developed by Toyota using key production principles that ... -
Standardization and use of colour for labelling of injectable drugs
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-25)Medication errors are one of the most common causes of patient injuries in healthcare systems. Poor labelling has been identified as a contributing factor of medication errors, particularly for those involving injectable ... -
Standards for the control of algorithmic bias in the Canadian administrative context
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-30)Governments around the world use machine learning in automated decision-making systems for a broad range of functions, including the administration and delivery of healthcare services, education, housing benefits; for ... -
Star Formation and Environmental Quenching of Group Galaxies from the GEEC2 Survey at z~1
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)This work presents detailed analysis from the GEEC2 spectroscopic survey of galaxy groups at 0.8<z<1. This deep survey, which has a magnitude limit of r_AB<24.75, had previously found a population of intermediate ('green') ... -
Star Formation and Quenching in Galaxies: Groups, Clusters, and Mergers
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-21)This thesis studies the impact of galaxy environment on star formation and ‘quenching’, by using simple physically-motivated models that can be fit using available observed quantities. Quenching refers to the close to total ... -
The Star Formation Histories of Red-Sequence Galaxies
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-02)This thesis addresses the challenge of understanding the typical star formation histories of red sequence galaxies, using linestrength indices, mass-to-light ratios and redshift evolution as complementary constraints on ... -
Star Formation in Molecular Clouds Associated with HII Regions
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)We have studied the properties of molecular clouds and the stellar population associated with 10 H II regions. We used the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) to make 12CO(2-1) maps in order to study the structure of the ... -
The Star Unfolding from a Geodesic Curve
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-06)An unfolding of a polyhedron P is obtained by `cutting' the surface of P in such a way that it can be flattened into the plane into a single polygon. For most practical and theoretic applications, it is desirable for an ... -
Starch Glycan Utilization by the Gut Microbiota: Structural and Biochemical Insights Into Starch Digestion and the Role of the Colon Microbiota
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-12)The human digestive system is resident to a highly populated ecosystem of bacterial species known as the colon microbiota, which contributes significantly to our assimilation of dietary and mucosal carbohydrates. Bacteroides ... -
Starch modification for sustainable and functional material applications
(University of Waterloo, 2019-02-07)Among biodegradable polymers, starch has attracted significant interest and is currently used in numerous industrial applications. This is because of its renewability, biodegradability, abundance, and cohesive film-forming ... -
Starch Nanoparticles for Targeted Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)In the field of anti-cancer drug delivery, nanoparticles have become an active topic of research. Nanoparticles made of biodegradable materials such as polylactic acid, proteins, and polysaccharides have been reported for ... -
Starch nanoparticles: modifications, toxicity, and drug loading
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-30)Nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles have been well tested and transferred into clinical practice in the past few decades. The success of most nanocarriers is attributed to their biocompatibility, controlled release and ... -
Starch-based Polymers as Flocculants of Oil Sands Mature Fine Tailings and for Extraction of Bitumen from Oil Sands
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-25)Mature fine tailings (MFT) generated by oil sands extraction operations in Alberta pose significant environmental challenges. Polymeric flocculants are often needed to accelerate the consolidation and dewatering of MFT. A ... -
StarMX: A Framework for Developing Self-Managing Software Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-25)The scale of computing systems has extensively grown over the past few decades in order to satisfy emerging business requirements. As a result of this evolution, the complexity of these systems has increased significantly, ... -
State and Parameter Estimation of Vehicle-Trailer Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-05)Vehicle-trailer systems have different unstable modes that should be considered in their stability control, including trailer snaking, jack-knifing, and roll-over. In general, vehicle control systems require vehicle ... -
The State as a High Modernist Planner: Planning of Food System Transitions in Nanjing, China
(University of Waterloo, 2022-02-23)Food system planning is a nascent concept in both food studies and planning studies. Recent food planning studies point out that food issues have been mostly left out in modern planning practices and research, despite the ... -
A State Estimation Approach for a Skid-Steered Off-Road Mobile Robot
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-22)This thesis presents a novel state estimation structure, a hybrid extended Kalman filter/Kalman filter developed for a skid-steered, six-wheeled, ARGO® all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The ARGO ATV is a teleoperated unmanned ... -
State Estimation in Power Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-19)State estimation in power distribution systems is a key component for increased reliability and optimal system performance. Well understood in transmission systems, state estimation is now an area of active research in ...