• An alternative derivation of orbital-free density functional theory 

  Thompson, Russell B. (AIP, 2019-05-28)

  Polymer self-consistent field theory techniques are used to derive quantum density functional theory without the use of the theorems of density functional theory. Instead, a free energy is obtained from a partition function ...

• Characterization and Analysis of the Microbiota of Bangia atropurpurea and other Freshwater and Marine Algae in North America 

  Novik, Elaine (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-14)

  Algae are a diverse polyphyletic group of photosynthetic organisms that contribute to forming rich ecosystems within marine and freshwater habitats. Many factors contribute to algal function and growth, such as the chemistry ...

• Single photon measurements: from spin-orbit lattices to ultrafast pulses 

  Cheng, Sandra (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-13)

  Single photons are naturally suited to quantum information processes as they can carry entanglement in multiple degrees of freedom and maintain coherence easily. In order to fully harness single photons for this use, it ...

• Reconstructing Cosmic Velocities with the Kinetic Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect 

  Giri, Utkarsh (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-13)

  Over the last few decades, Physical Cosmology has come a long way from a primitive and data-deprived field of research with several speculative theories of origin, evolution, and composition of the Universe to a mature, ...

• Molecular beam epitaxial growth of InSb quantum well heterostructures for applications in topological quantum computing 

  Shi, Yinqiu (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-09)

  The small effective mass, large Landé g-factor, and strong spin-orbit coupling of InSb make high-quality InSb quantum well (QW) structures particularly appealing for the experimental realization of Majorana bound states ...

• Development of Novel Molecules as Modulators of Amyloid-β Aggregation 

  Pham, Amy Trinh (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-08)

  Our brain is remarkably special and unique. It has billions of neurons that govern actions and reactions, and enables us to have thoughts, memories, and personality traits – outmost precious assets – that define who we are ...

• Rescuing Historical Climate Observations to Support Hydrological Research: A Case Study of Solar Radiation Data 

  Odunayo, Ogundepo; Sookoo, Naveela; Bathla, Gautam; Cavallin, Anthony; Persaud, Bhaleka; Szigeti, Kathy; Van Cappellen, Philippe; Lin, Jimmy (ACM, 2021-08-16)

  The acceleration of climate change and its impact highlight the need for long-term reliable climate data at high spatiotemporal resolution to answer key science questions in cold regions hydrology. Prior to the digital ...

• Hybrid Cathode for All-Solid-State Li-S Batteries 

  Xu, Shiqi (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)

  Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is one of the most promising energy storage candidates to satisfy the rising demands in multi-functional personal electronics, and the development of electric vehicles due to its high energy ...

• DNA and Metal Ion Mediated Modification of Nanomaterials 

  Huang, Zhicheng (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-01)

  DNA-modified nanomaterials have been applied in diverse areas such as biosensing, catalysis, drug delivery, and biomedical diagnostics. Metal ion mediated DNA conjugation is an important strategy for the construction of ...

• Simple and Accurate Calibration of the Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter 

  Willis, James (University of Waterloo, 2021-09-01)

  This work improves on a standard method used to calibrate χ, the Flory-Huggins interaction parameter, in experimental systems. The common method is to fit the order-disorder transition (ODT) of symmetric diblock copolymer ...

• Modeling age-related ocular media changes using the Farnsworth Munsell (FM) 100-Hue Test 

  Opoku-Yamoah, Victor (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-31)

  Introduction: Evaluation of chromatic discrimination can help diagnose and monitor diseases and disorders of the visual system; however, normal age-related changes can make diagnosing colour discrimination losses challenging. ...

• Optical Design for an Open Access Trapped Ion Quantum Processor 

  Videnov, Nikolay (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-31)

  The future of quantum information is scaling to a ever larger number of qubits. Doing so will require advances in the approach for all aspects of current experimental systems. The QuantumION project is a large step in this ...

• Machine Learning and Optimization Techniques for Trapped-ion Quantum Simulators 

  Teoh, Yi Hong (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-31)

  In recent years, quantum simulators have been the focus of intense research due to their potential in unraveling the inner workings of complex quantum systems. The exponential scaling of the Hilbert space of quantum systems ...

• Bacterial Communities in the Glenmore Reservoir with an emphasis on the Cyanobacteria 

  Aljoudi, Ghadeer (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)

  Lakes and reservoirs play an essential role as a source for freshwater that can be potable after proper treatment, or for irrigation to meet the water needs of the population, industry, and agriculture. However, freshwaters ...

• Changes in corneal thickness in keratoconic eyes with variation in scleral contact lens central clearance 

  Carter, Kirsten (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)

  Purpose: There has been a resurgence of scleral lens wear, particularly for patients with corneal ectasia, such as keratoconus. This method of lens correction provides good visual acuity for these individuals and is often ...

• Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Environmental Analysis: Metal Sensing and Solvent Effect 

  Yang, Dongchang (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)

  Raman spectroscopy is a form of molecular spectroscopy that can provide structural information on analyte molecules based on the scattering of incident light. However, Raman scattering is intrinsically weak which makes ...

• Solvent production by the hyperthermophilic archaeon Hyperthermus butylicus 

  Kim, Sarah Danielle (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)

  Hyperthermus butylicus is one of the few hyperthermophilic (organisms that thrive in temperatures 80°C and above) archaea that can produce 1-butanol as a major fermentation end-product. The reported end-products (acetone, ...

• Red-shifted Spectrum in Multi-frequency Raman Generation 

  Xu, Zujun (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)

  Multi-frequency Raman Generation (MRG) is a promising technique to generate few-femtosecond to sub-femtosecond pulses with high energy conversion efficiency. During the transient MRG experiments coupled with two chirped ...

• DNA and Hydrogels for Sensing and Binding Purine Nucleosides 

  Li, Yuqing (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)

  Purine nucleosides, such as adenosine and guanosine, are important biomolecules to regulate physiological functions, including maintain heart and brain health, exert inflammatory responses, and take part in metabolisms. ...

• Electrophysiological measures of optic nerve function 

  Afari, Clement (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-26)

  The contribution of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) to human electroretinograms (ERGs) is known, but that of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is not clear. This project seeks to determine the effect of RGC dysfunction on ...

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