Browsing Physics and Astronomy by Type "Master Thesis"
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1H MAS NMR Study of Water on Pd-MCM-41
(University of Waterloo, 2015-06-18)Hydrogen spillover represents one of the most promising avenues to achieve hydrogen storage at the density required for transportation applications. The spillover phenomenon, however, is a topic of much debate, with many ... -
400 kHz Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Corneal Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-23)The cornea is the transparent, outermost layer of the human eye that contributes approximately 70% of the refractive power of the eye in air. It is composed of five major tissue layers: the epithelium, the Bowman’s membrane, ... -
A 4d Lorentzian Spin Foam Model With Timelike Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2010-10-07)We construct a 4d Lorentzian spin foam model capable of describing both spacelike and timelike surfaces. To do so we use a coherent state approach inspired by the Riemannian FK model. Using the coherent state method we ... -
Above Bandgap Hyperpolarization Mechanism in Isotopically Purified Silicon and Optimal Bayesian Experiment Design for $T_1$ Estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-24)This thesis is concerned with the mechanism underlying the above bandgap illumination Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) of phosphorus donors in isotopically purified silicon-28. Two proposed DNP models are introduced and ... -
Abundance Matching with the Galaxies of the Virgo Cluster and the Stellar-to-Halo Mass Relation
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-27)Using data from the Next Generation Virgo Cluster Survey and high-resolution simulations of Virgo cluster-like halos, we determine the stellar-to-halo mass relation (SHMR) for subhalos, using the technique of abundance ... -
Achievable Polarization for Heat-Bath Algorithmic Cooling
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-17)Highly pure quantum states play a central role in applications of quantum information science, both as initial states for quantum algorithms and as resources for quantum error correction. Controlled preparation of pure ... -
Aluminium-Palladium Transition Edge Sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-15)A superconducting Transition Edge Sensor (TES) can be used to make the most sensitive thermometer which operates in a very narrow temperature range. The thin film bi-layer fabrication details are discussed as well as ... -
Amended Model of Large Scale Dark Matter Structure
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-03)Dark matter makes up around a quarter of the total energy density in the universe, but its identity remains elusive. Current ways of studying dark matter have centered around its macroscopic properties, such as density ... -
Analysis of the Thermal Fisher Information in 2+1 Dimensional Black Hole Spacetimes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-24)In the past decade, relativistic quantum information (RQI) has presented itself as a promising avenue for examining the interaction between relativistic and quantum effects. This is most commonly achieved by coupling ... -
Analytical and Numerical Studies of 2D XY Models with Ring Exchange
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)In this thesis we take several different analytic and numerical approaches to studying the classical J-K model. This model describes an interacting many-body system of spins with continuous symmetry which interact via ... -
An apparatus for studying interactions between Rydberg atoms and metal surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)A system suitable for studying interactions between ⁸⁷Rb Rydberg atoms and metal surfaces has been constructed. This thesis describes the design and construction of the apparatus, and some test results. Atoms in a vapor ... -
Application of the Flag-State Squashing Model to Numerical Quantum Key Distribution Security Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-18)The squashing model proof technique is a powerful tool in proving security of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols since it reduces the dimension of the associated computational problem from infinite to finite. In the ... -
Applications of Entanglement and Nonlocality
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-20)Entanglement and nonlocality are two of the features demonstrated by quantum systems which give rise to new possibilities in a variety of fields such as communication technology, cryptography and the study of fundamental ... -
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-22)This thesis is devoted to exploring experimental applications of Raman spectroscopy. The ability of Raman spectroscopy to investigate the vibrational modes of a molecule was explored in several studies. The work included ... -
Applications of the Quantum Kernel Method on a Superconducting Quantum Processor
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-29)The widespread benefits of classical machine learning along with promised speedups by quantum algorithms over their best performing classical counterparts have motivated development of quantum machine learning algorithms ... -
Aspects of Quantum Field Theory with Boundary Conditions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-02)This thesis has two modest goals. The primary goal is to deliver three results involving particle detectors interacting with a quantum field in presence of non-trivial boundary conditions (Dirichlet, Neumann, periodic; ... -
Assessing the Practicality of a Simple Multi-node Quantum Repeater
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-25)This thesis assesses the theoretical performance of a realistic multi-node quantum repeater that is implementable with current technology. A quantum repeater, by definition, allows for communication rates in a channel to ... -
Atomic Force Microscopy Study of Model Lipid Monolayers
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-26)Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is prevalent among the elderly population. Aß protein has been heavily implicated in the pathogenesis of AD. This protein in its fibrillar form is a major ... -
Atomic Shell Structure in a Ring Polymer Formulation of Orbital-Free Density Functional Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-18)An alternative approach to orbital-free density functional theory based on self-consistent field theory for ring polymers is proposed and applied to isolated atoms on the periodic table in their ground-state. Using a ... -
Beyond General Relativity: New Structure and Stability Predictions from Modified Gravity and High-Density Interaction Models
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)In this thesis a number of topics are explored in an attempt to further understand gravitation and highly dense matter on a fundamental level. The notion of “quark stars” (QS), hypothetical compact stars composed of quark ...