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OppropBERT: An Extensible Graph Neural Network and BERT-style Reinforcement Learning-based Type Inference System
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-20)Built-in type systems for statically-typed programming languages (e.g., Java) can only prevent rudimentary and domain-specific errors at compile time. They do not check for type errors in other domains, e.g., to prevent ... -
Optical and Microwave Beamforming for Phased Array Antennas
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-19)Phased array antenna has been used for a variety of military and civil applications, over the past five decades. Being structurally conformal and flexible, phased array antenna is highly suitable for mobile applications. ... -
Optical MEMS Switches: Theory, Design, and Fabrication of a New Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2007-06-28)The scalability and cost of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) optical switches are now the important factors driving the development of MEMS optical switches technology. The employment of MEMS in the design and fabrication ... -
Optical Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-20)Graphene is the first practically fabricated and stable two-dimensional material. It is an atomically thin layer of graphite with a unique gapless electronic band structure which leads to the observation of near-relativistic ... -
Optimal Control of a Heterogeneous Two Server System With Consideration for Power and Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)In this thesis we consider a system of two heterogeneous servers with a shared queue, and examine a scheduling policy for the optimal control of such a system. Previous results by Lin and Kumar and Koole found that a ... -
Optimal Control Theory Techniques for Nitrogen Vacancy Ensembles
(University of Waterloo, 2022-03-01)Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) centers have been used for many quantum sensing and navigation based applications. A diamond NV sensor with enhanced sensitivity through an ensemble measurement, and the ability to coherently and ... -
Optimal Coordination of Home Energy Management Systems in a Distribution Grid
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-02)Involving end-users in Demand Side Management (DSM) programs with home energy management systems (HEMS) is an important requirement in realizing a smart grid. One of the main advantages of smart grids is the presence of ... -
Optimal Demand Response of Controllable Loads in Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2014-07-24)The electric power industry worldwide has undergone significant changes over the last decade. Environmental compliance and energy conservation issues have occupied the forefront of the new age power system which have ... -
Optimal Energy Management of Distribution Systems and Industrial Energy Hubs in Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-24)Electric power distribution systems are gradually adopting new advancements in communication, control, measurement, and metering technologies to help realize the evolving concept of Smart Grids. Future distribution ... -
Optimal Learning Theory and Approximate Optimal Learning Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-12)The exploration/exploitation dilemma is a fundamental but often computationally intractable problem in reinforcement learning. The dilemma also impacts data efficiency which can be pivotal when the interactions between the ... -
Optimal Load Management Application for Industrial Customers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)The urgent need for greater planning and operation efficiency of current and future electrical networks, as well as the reduction of environmental impact due to current levels of greenhouse gas emissions have led to the ... -
Optimal Multiresolution Quantization for Broadcast Channels with Random Index Assignment
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-30)Shannon's classical separation result holds only in the limit of infinite source code dimension and infinite channel code block length. In addition, Shannon theory does not address the design of good source codes when the ... -
Optimal Node Placement in Wireless Multiple Relay Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-09)This thesis explores the optimal node placement for linear Gaussian multiple relay networks of an arbitrary size and with one source-destination pair. Consider the the low attenuation regime (path loss exponent less ... -
Optimal Operation of Climate Control Systems of Indoor Ice Rinks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-24)The electric power sector is undergoing significant changes with the development of Smart Grid technologies and is rapidly influencing the way we consume energy. Demand Response (DR) is an important element in the emerging ... -
Optimal Operation of Energy Hubs in the Context of Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-16)With the rapid growth of energy demand and consequently growth in supply, increasing energy costs, and environmental concerns, there is a critical need to find new ways to make better use of existing energy systems and ... -
Optimal Operation of Power Distribution Feeders with Smart Loads
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-21)Distribution systems have been going through significant changes in recent years, moving away from traditional systems with low-level control toward smart grids with high-level control, with improved technologies in ... -
Optimal Planning and Operation of AC-DC Hybrid Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-29)Recent years have been marked by a significant increase in interest in green technologies, which have led to radical changes in the way electric power is generated and utilized. These changes have been accompanied by greater ... -
Optimal Planning and Scheduling of Battery Energy Storage Systems for Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-07)Balancing the energy demand in isolated microgrids is a critical issue especially in the presence of intermittent energy sources. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can be installed in such circumstances to supply the ... -
Optimal Power Allocation for a Successive Refinable Source with Multiple Descriptions over a Fading Relay Channel Using Broadcast/Multicast Strategies
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-29)In a wireless fading relay system with multicast/broadcast transmission, one of the most crucial challenges is the optimization of a transmission rate under multiuser channel diversity. Previously reported solutions for ... -
Optimal Power-Sharing Control for MTDC Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-27)Power systems have been developing over the past few decades, especially in terms of increasing efficiency and reliability, as well as in meeting the recent rapid growth in demand. Therefore, High Voltage Direct Current ...