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Integrated Waveguide Interfaces for Quantum Optics Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-30)This dissertation explores the integration and interfacing of a variety of photonic devices with optical waveguides, aiming to minimize the optical losses and physical footprint of such systems. The specific investigations ... -
Integrating Security Mechanisms in Hard Real-Time Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)Traditionally Real-Time Systems (RTSs) and security have been considered as separate domains. This is mostly because traditional systems employed isolated customized components, while modern systems tend to be highly ... -
Integration of Local Positioning System & Strapdown Inertial Navigation System for Hand-Held Tool Tracking
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-25)This research concerns the development of a smart sensory system for tracking a hand-held moving device to millimeter accuracy, for slow or nearly static applications over extended periods of time. Since different operators ... -
Integration of Nanostructures and Quantum Dots into Spherical Silicon Solar Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-26)In order to improve the optical losses of spherical silicon solar cells, new fabrication designs were presented. The new device structures are fabricated based on integration of nanostructures into spherical silicon solar ... -
An Integrative Overview of the Open Literature's Empirical Data on In-tunnel Radiowave Propagation's Power Loss
(University of Waterloo, 2006)This paper offers a comprehensive and integrative overview of all empirical data available from the open literature on the in-tunnel radiowave-communication channel's power loss characteristics, as a function of the tunnel's ... -
Intelligent Condition Assessment of Power Transformer Based on Data Mining Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-18)In recent years, the trade-off between quality and cost of power system components has become a matter of interest for many utilities. The widespread use of costly electricity networks either in residential or industrial ... -
Intelligent Low Voltage Series Arc Detection System
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-15)Protection from electric power hazardous has been used ever since applications of electricity were discovered. Hazards in the electric system can be in the form of over voltage or over current leading to catastrophic system ... -
Intelligent Microwave Detection of Surface and Sub-Surface Anomalies
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-21)Microwave near-field testing is a promising nondestructive testing method because of its unique capability to interrogate metallic surfaces and multi-layer dielectric structures. Due to today's need for lighter, stronger, ... -
Intelligent Microwaves-Based Modalities for Breast Cancer Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2020-03-13)Breast cancer is considered to be one of the major causes of mortality in women worldwide. Detection of breast tumors in their early stage is the key factor for possible successful treatment and can significantly reduce ... -
Intelligent Multi-Dimensional Resource Management in MEC-Assisted Vehicular Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-27)Benefiting from advances in the automobile industry and wireless communication technologies, the vehicular network has been emerged as a key enabler of intelligent transportation services. Allowing real-time information ... -
An Intelligent Multi-stage Channel Acquisition Model for CR-WBANs: A Context Aware Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-31)Cognitive Radio (CR) came as a solution to mitigate challenges that wireless body area networks (WBANs) suffer from. CR is an intelligence-based technology that senses, observes, and learns from its operating environment ... -
An Intelligent Sensor Management Framework for Pervasive Surveillance
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-29)The nature and complexity of the security threats faced by our society in recent years have made it clear that a smart pervasive surveillance system constitutes the most effective cure, as it presents a conducive framework ... -
Intent Classification during Human-Robot Contact
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-15)Robots are used in many areas of industry and automation. Currently, human safety is ensured through physical separation and safeguards. However, there is increasing interest in allowing robots and humans to work in close ... -
Interactive Real Time Deep Brain Stimulation System
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-08)Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a developing therapeutic technique with a high potential to control and treat central nervous system diseases through neuromodulation. DBS utilizes through implanted electrodes that are ... -
Interband Cascade Lasers, from Fabry-Pérot Waveguides to Subwavelength Cavities
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)This research in centered around engineering approaches to improve the electro-optical performance of interband cascade lasers. The enhancement strategies are ranging from empirical design optimizations and fabrication and ... -
Interference Management in a Class of Multi User Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2014-03-13)Spectrum sharing is known as a key solution to accommodate the increasing number of users and the growing demand for throughput in wireless networks. Interference is the primary barrier to enhancing the overall throughput ... -
Interference Management in MIMO Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-17)The scarce and overpopulated radio spectrum is going to present a major barrier to the growth and development of future wireless networks. As such, spectrum sharing seems to be inevitable to accommodate the exploding ... -
Interference Management in Non-cooperative Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-27)Spectrum sharing is known as a key solution to accommodate the increasing number of users and the growing demand for throughput in wireless networks. While spectrum sharing improves the data rate in sparse networks, it ... -
Interval Type Inference: Improvements and Evaluations
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-20)Interval analysis estimates the run-time values of numerical expressions in the source code by computing a lower bound and an upper bound. Interval analysis for integral types is useful in providing facts of the target ... -
Intra-Cortical Microelectrode Arrays for Neuro-Interfacing
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-01)Neuro-engineering is an emerging multi-disciplinary domain which investigates the electrophysiological activities of the nervous system. It provides procedures and techniques to explore, analyze and characterize the functions ...