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Design and applications of single-photon devices based on waveguides coupled to quantum emitters
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-28)Engineering photon-photon interactions is fundamentally challenging because photons in vacuum do not interact with each other. While their interactions can be mediated using optical nonlinearities, these effects are ... -
Design and Assessment of External Displays on Autonomous Vehicles for Pedestrian Safety
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)The most vulnerable group in road agents is pedestrians. In the Netherlands, from 2005 to 2009, the average lethality rate for vulnerable road users was 14 per 100 serious road injuries. Prior to autonomous vehicles (AV), ... -
Design and Characterization of a Transceiver Telescope for Quantum Communications with Satellites
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-30)Since the feasibility of free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) was realized, a new race has begun amongst researchers to achieve the highest secure key rate and the most efficient protocols to form quantum communication ... -
Design and Characterization of an 8x8 Lateral Detector Array for Digital X-Ray Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2011-02-01)X-ray imaging has become one of the most pervasive and effective means of diagnosis in medical clinics today. As more imaging systems transition to digital modes of capture and storage, new applications of x-ray imaging, ... -
Design and Characterization of Resist and Mold Materials for Electron-Beam and Nanoimprint Lithography
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)Electron beam lithography (EBL) and Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) are the promising tools for today’s technology in terms of resolution capability, fidelity and cost of operation. Achieving highest possible resolution is ... -
Design and Characterization of Self-Biasing NiTi Spring Actuator
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-14)Spring actuators are essential components in vehicles as they are used for climate control, braking ventilation, engine control and fuel management. However, commercially available spring actuators are heavy and expensive ... -
Design and Characterization of Silicon-on-Insulator Passive Polarization Converter with Finite-Element Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2005)As optical fiber systems evolve to higher data rates, the importance of polarization control and manipulation steadily increases. Polarization manipulating devices, such as polarization splitters and converters, can be ... -
Design and Characterization of Various Lipid, Polymer, and Gemini-Surfactant – Based Vectors and DNA as Non-Viral Delivery Systems for Gene Therapy Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)The bulk of this thesis work is the result of a pharmaceutical collaboration, and it utilizes several proprietary systems. While Chapters 3 and 4 will provide an in-depth discussion of the results, the specific names, ... -
Design and construction of an ion trapping apparatus for quantum simulation experiments
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-26)The trapped ions platform represents an excellent framework for Quantum information science experiments. Long coherence times, extremely high state initialization and detection fidelity, inherent full-connectivity between ... -
Design and Construction of Graphene-Based Advanced Materials for Emerging Concept Supercapacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-25)Supercapacitors (SCs) as a new class of energy storage devices have attracted great attention in industry and academia community due to their higher energy density than dielectric capacitors, higher power density than ... -
Design and Control of a Unique Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-20)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) is a student team that designs and builds vehicles with advanced powertrains. UWAFT uses alternatives to fossil fuels because of their lower environmental impacts ... -
Design and Cryptanalysis of Lightweight Symmetric Key Primitives
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-23)The need for lightweight cryptographic primitives to replace the traditional standardized primitives such as AES, SHA-2 and SHA-3, which are unrealistic in constrained environments, has been anticipated by the cryptographic ... -
Design and Development of a Dynamic Knee Injury Simulator
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-02)The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, relying entirely on ligaments and muscles for stabilization. With the rise in people participating in sports, including a significant increase in female athletes, ... -
Design and Development of a Power Modulator for Insulation Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Variable speed drives allow for more precise speed control of induction motors, are of high power factor, and offer fast response characteristics, compared to older technologies, such as motor-generator sets and eddy current ... -
Design and Development of a Self-contained and Non-Invasive Integrated System for Electricity Monitoring Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-30)Growing interest in improving the energy consumption efficiency in residential and commercial buildings has led to the emergence of intelligent energy management systems. This growing technology allows the transformation ... -
Design and Development of a Training System for Manual Handling Tasks in Masonry
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-24)The construction industry is one of the industries with the highest rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Masons are particularly susceptible to overexertion and back injuries due to the physical demands of their ... -
Design and Development of IGBT-Based Pulse Voltage Generator for Insulation Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-21)With the desire for energy conservation and lower costs, the application of pulse-width modulated (PWM) voltage source converter (VSC) drives has grown at an exponential rate. However, due to their high switching frequency ... -
Design and Development of Microneedle Pads for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-19)With the prominent and life-threatening issue of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the demands for increased accessibility and effectiveness of AEDs continue to rise. Timely access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) ... -
Design and development of nanocomposites by carbon-based 2D materials for piezoresistive sensing application
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-08)In the realm of wearable electronic devices, considerable attention has been directed toward flexible compressive piezoresistive sensors, given their potential applications in real-time human health monitoring and gesture ... -
Design and Engineering of Hierarchically Porous Transition Metal-based Electrocatalysts for Rechargeable Zn-air Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-17)Electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are the critical cathodic and anodic reactions, respectively, in electrically rechargeable Zn-air battery. With a variety of advantages ...