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Studies of symmetries that give special quantum states the "right to exist"
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-01)In this thesis we study symmetric structures in Hilbert spaces known as symmetric informationally complete positive operator-valued measures (SIC-POVMs), mutually unbiased bases (MUBs), and MUB-balanced states. Our tools ... -
Studies of the Growth Conditions, Plasmonic and Magnetoplasmonic Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-22)Magnetoplasmonic nanostructures, as a branch of multifunctional materials, have recently attracted research interests due to the coexistence of magnetic and plasmonic properties.1-4 To accomplish the simultaneous control ... -
Studies of the Lewis Acidity of Dicarbonyl Iodonium Ylides in Ionic and Photochemical Reactions
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-28)Hypervalent iodine compounds have been established as useful reagents in synthetic chemistry due to their ease of handling and the diverse amount of chemical reactivity that can be accessed under mild reaction conditions. ... -
Studies of the Upper Rainy River Food Web and Variations in Spawning Critical Habitats in Relation to Flow
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-12)While the impacts of large hydroelectric dams are now well recognized, there is growing awareness of the pivotal role of the flow regime as a key driver of the ecology of rivers. Specifically, studies have identified low ... -
Studies of Visual Attention
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-22)Aim The experiment proposed to study the effect of sustained visual attention in an effective visual field of 40 degrees, in cued and uncued conditions with different set-sizes. Methods The participants had a normal ... -
STUDIES ON IMPACT RESISTANCE OF SPECTACLE LENS MATERIALS
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-01)Introduction: The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z94.3-07 ballistic impact test for industrial lenses, tests the ability of a lens material to withstand the impact of a 6.4 mm diameter steel ball travelling at a ... -
Studies on the Optimization of Neuropeptides Detection in the Human Tear Film
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-13)Introduction: Dry Eye Disease (DED) stems from a disruption of the homeostasis of the tear film (TF), a thin layer of fluid covering the ocular surface. The TF consists of numerous constituents that include proteins, ... -
Studies Related to Tandem Reactivity of 1-Carbomethoxy-5-dicyanomethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene
(University of Waterloo, 2006)A set of studies centered around the reactions of the active methine compound 1-carbomethoxy-5-dicyanomethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene (the "ring-opened adduct"), obtained by base-induced ring-opening of the Diels-Alder adduct ... -
Study of a Molecular Promoter for Enhancing Cisplatin Cancer Chemotherapy
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-25)Cisplatin is one of the most widely used chemotherapeutic anti-cancer drugs due to its ability to effectively damage DNA and cause cell death. Despite this, cisplatin still suffers from two main drawbacks: toxicity and ... -
Study of a Non-Platinum-Based Antitumor Agent for Targeted Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-29)Cancer has been a significant impediment to human life extension. Pancreatic cancer, the third largest cause of cancer mortality, presently lacks a viable therapy and is only detectable at a late stage. The advancement of ... -
Study of Arborescent Poly(L-Glutamic Acid) by Pyrene Excimer Formation
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)The biological function of a protein is determined by its amino acid sequence, structure, and internal dynamics. In turn the prediction of a protein structure from its folding pathway involves the characterization of the ... -
The Study of Carbon Nanotube based Chemi-resistive Portable Biosensors used for the Detection of Bacteria
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-14)The successful fabrication and characterization of a portable, disposable single walled carbon nanotube biosensor used for the detection of bacteria was demonstrated by this work. The Si/SiO2 based SWNT growth using chemical ... -
Study of Cell Nucleation in Nano Ploymer Foams: An SCFT Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-26)This thesis is about "nano-cellular" polymer foams, i.e., to understand nano-bubble nucleation and growth mechanisms, we used Self-Consistent Field Theory(SCFT) for the research.\\ Classical Nucleation Theory (CNT) ... -
A Study of Electrochemically Induced Lattice Distortions in Layered Perovskites
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-05)The intermittency of renewable electricity necessitates the development of energy storage solutions that are rapidly deployable. Solid state devices such as fuel cells, electrolyzers and batteries have could potentially ... -
A Study of Electronic Nematicity in Cuprate Superconductors using Resonant Soft X-Ray Scattering
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-29)The cuprate high-temperature superconductors involve a complex interplay between different structural and electronic symmetry-breaking phases. In the last decade, rotational and translational symmetry-breaking phases — ... -
A study of innate antiviral mechanisms using fish cell lines
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Understanding basic antiviral mechanisms in vertebrates is essential for developing methods to enhance antiviral responses and promote human and animal health. In fish these antiviral mechanisms are poorly understood, ... -
Study of Ion and Solvent Transport through Graphene Oxide Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-10)Filtration membranes are required to be thin, robust, energy efficient, and accurate on selectivity. Graphene oxide (GO) is believed to be a potential next generation material for industrial membrane applications because ... -
A Study of Mechanisms Governing Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Thin Film Electric Biosensors
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-07)The successful fabrication and characterization of two chemiresistive platforms for biomolecule detection was demonstrated by this work. The Si/Silica based single walled nanotube thin film (SWNTTF) platform was developed ... -
A Study of Order-by-Disorder Phenomenon in Frustrated Magnetic Systems Near Criticality
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-25)Order-by-disorder is the phenomenon of the selection of a long-ranged ordered state by fluctuations in a many-body system. This mechanism, at first sight, seems paradoxical, since fluctuations (disorder) intuitively tend ... -
Study of Ozone Sensitivity to Precursors at High Spatial Resolution Using the Modified CMAQ-ADJ Model
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-25)In this thesis, I apply the adjoint for the Community Multiscale Air Quality model (hereafter CMAQ-ADJ) in a high spatial resolution study of the sensitivity of ozone to several of its precursors in the regions surrounding ...