Browsing Engineering (Faculty of) by Title
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Grid Filters for Local Nonlinear Image Restoration
(University of Waterloo, 1998)A new approach to local nonlinear image restoration is described, based on approximating functions using a regular grid of points in a many-dimensional space. Symmetry reductions and compression of the sparse grid make ... -
Grid-able Plug-in Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids: Incorporation into Demand Response
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Electric transportation has attracted a great deal of interest within the transport sector because of its notable potential to become a low-carbon substitute for conventional combustion engine vehicles. However, widespread ... -
Gromit An In-Memory Graph Database
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-28)This work presents the implementation of an in-memory graph database management system called Gromit. This graph database represents large and complex networks using labelled property graphs, and encodes semantic information ... -
Group vs Individual: Impact of TOUCH and TILT Cross-Device Interactions on Mixed-Focus Collaboration
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2018-04-28)Cross-device environments (XDEs) have been devel-oped to support a multitude of collaborative activities. Yet, little is known about how different cross-device in-teraction techniques impact group collaboration; in-cluding ... -
Growth and Characterization of Epitaxial Al Layers on GaAs and Si Substrates for Superconducting CPW Resonators in Scalable Quantum Computing Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-20)The growth of Aluminum (Al) on semiconductors and dielectrics is a cornerstone in the quest for scalable quantum computing systems. Indeed the electrical properties of Al make it an exceptional candidate for the realization ... -
Growth and Characterization of epitaxial FeCo/MgO/EuS Magnetic Tunnel Junctions on MgO buffered (100)-Si
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-15)In the last few decades, due to the dramatic improvement of the TMR (tunneling magnetoresistance) effect in MTJs (Magnetic Tunnel Junctions), the data storage industry has been revolutionized. There are so many applications ... -
Growth of graded quantum wells for THz polaritonics
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-02)Rectangular quantum wells have long dominated the landscape of layered nanostructures. They exhibit a rich variety of physics and can be reliably grown with techniques such as molecular beam epitaxy. Rectangular wells ... -
Guarded Evaluation: An Algorithm for Dynamic Power Reduction in FPGAs
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-25)Guarded evaluation is a power reduction technique that involves identifying sub-circuits (within a larger circuit) whose inputs can be held constant (guarded) at specific times during circuit operation, thereby reducing ... -
A Guide for Foreign Trained Newcomer Architects: Identifying barriers to re-licensure in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-19)Canada has a reputation of maintaining a positive outlook on immigration and prides itself on the belief that its doors are open to individuals all around the world. Canada’s government welcomes a diverse number of immigrants ... -
Guided-Wave Superconducting Quantum Optoelectronic Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-27)This thesis investigates a novel optoelectronic platform based on the integration of superconductive structures, such as thin films and micro-constrictions, with optical waveguides for ultra-fast and ultra-sensitive ... -
Guiding the Grand: Journeying into the Grand River's Diverse Histories
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)The Grand River is a dynamic force that acts on and within the landscape of its watershed. Through the course of an eleven-thousand-year relationship with humanity, its identity has evolved most dramatically in the last ... -
H-Infinity Performance Limitations for Problems with Sensor Time Delays
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-23)Motivated by ongoing research into automating radiotherapy, this thesis is concerned with linear feedback control and estimation problems where only a delayed output signal is measurable. Various discrete-time performance ... -
Hack: Reclaiming the Commons
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-03)Architecture is an act of agency, and a technology that can be learned by anyone for their own purpose. It evolved as a system of organization and a protective shell for our fragile bodies, a vast, complex technology that ... -
Hants County, 45º6’10”N 63º44’2”W
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)How can regionalism and modern building practices synthesize to develop a localized building culture? While regionally conscientious modern architecture demands efficiency, sustainable resource equilibrium may be the ... -
Happiness within the Uncanny: Revitalizing the Street Level in Hong Kong's New Town
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-16)Hong Kong is the physical embodiment of neoliberalism at all levels of society, and the city itself is seen as a domain for private corporations to generate profit, creating spaces that are purely functional and generic. ... -
Haptic Training Simulator for Pedicle Screw Insertion in Scoliosis Surgery
(University of Waterloo, 2015-02-20)This thesis develops a haptic training simulator that imitates the sensations experienced by a surgeon in pedicle screw insertions in a scoliosis surgery. Pedicle screw insertion is a common treatment for fixing spinal ... -
The Haptiverse: A Platform for Reuse of Haptic Content
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-23)Research into haptic technology has accelerated over the past decade, producing more devices and content than ever before. However, due to the innate diversity of its hardware and the sense of touch itself, existing haptic ... -
HARDI Denoising using Non-local Means on the ℝ³ x 𝕊² Manifold
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-05)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has long become one of the most powerful and accurate tools of medical diagnostic imaging. Central to the diagnostic capabilities of MRI is the notion of contrast, which is determined by ... -
The Hardness of Learning Access Control Policies
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-30)The problem of learning access control policies is gaining significant attention in research. We contribute to the foundations of this problem by posing and addressing meaningful questions on computational hardness. Our ... -
Hardware Design and Implementation of an Electromagnetic Levitation System in an Additive Manufacturing Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-29)Magnetic Levitation and Additive Manufacturing are two promising fields with ever growing interest in several industrial settings. There is, however, negligible overlap between the two fields. This research aims to combine ...