Browsing Theses by Subject "optics"
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Computational Polarimetry: A Bayesian Framework for Polarimetric System Design
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)In this thesis, we propose a novel polarimetric system design framework that computationally evaluates a design to solve an optical problem. It does this by explicitly formulating the logical connections and dependencies ... -
Developments Towards Chromophore-Selectivity in Photoacoustic Remote Sensing Microscopy
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-28)Medical imaging serves to diagnose and monitor illnesses in clinical settings. Several modalities such as X-Ray and Ultrasound have become ubiquitous due to their high utility. Photoacoustic microscopy, based on the ... -
Experimental and theoretical demonstration of the feasibility of global quantum cryptography using satellites
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-15)Information security is a growing concern in our modern world, where almost everything can be done online. To protect security, classical encryption protocols, such as RSA, are used. These encryption protocols are almost ... -
Few-Cycle Laser Pulse Generation and Characterization for Coulomb Explosion Imaging of Molecules
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-22)Ultrashort pulses can induce coulomb explosions of molecules through which ionic fragments receive substantial momentum. These momenta, measured in coincidence, carry information about the molecule's initial geometry. ... -
Fundamental Tests of Quantum Mechanics using Two-Photon Entanglement
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)In this thesis, we experimentally test fundamental properties of quantum mechanics, namely non-locality (in the form of three new families of Bell's inequalities) and the symmetry of envariance. To accomplish these we ... -
Measurements and Models Related to Solar Optics in Windows with Shading Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-13)Shading devices have the potential to reduce peak cooling load and annual energy consumption because they can be used to control solar gain. Thus, the need to model shading devices in a glazing system analysis is ... -
Multiphysics Modelling of Liquid Crystal Based Adaptive Lenses
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-30)Conventional lenses are limited by their fixed shaped and optical properties. Liquid crystal adaptive lenses (LCLAs) are a promising candidate to move beyond these limitations thanks their tuneable optical properties. A ... -
Opto-Mechanical Analysis of a Harsh Environment MEMS Fabry-Perot Pressure Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-30)The objective of this thesis is to develop an optically interrogated pressure sensor that is capable of measuring the applied fluid pressure in harsh environments. In its completed state, this sensor is intended be used ... -
Photonic Three-Level Systems Within the Framework of Generalised Probabilistic Theories
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-24)If one seeks to test quantum theory not against a particular alternative but against many alternatives in a landscape of possibilities, it is crucial to be able to analyze experimental data in a theory-agnostic way. This ... -
A Ray Optics Framework for the Computation of The Sieve Effect Factor for Blood
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-20)Light may traverse a turbid material, such as blood, without encountering any of its pigment particles, a phenomenon known as sieve effect. This phenomenon may result in a decrease in the amount of light absorbed by the ... -
Squashing Models for Optical Measurements in Quantum Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-02)Many protocols and experiments in quantum information science are described in terms of simple measurements on qubits. However, in an experimental implementation, the exact description of the measurement is usually more ... -
Study of a MEMS fiber-optic pressure sensor based on Optical Interferometry.
(University of Waterloo, 2017-11-27)The main focus of this thesis is the development of a MEMS optical pressure sensor capable of giving real-time, accurate measurements to a mid-high pressure range. Some traditional devices for acquisition of parameters ...