Science (Faculty of): Recent submissions
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Variational Quantum Computing: Optimization and Geometry
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-27)Quantum computing potentially offers unprecedented computational capabilities that transcend the limitations of classical computing paradigms. Despite its conceptual inception over three decades ago, recent years have ... -
Dynamics and phases of matter in open quantum many-body systems
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-24)The thesis is divided into two parts, both focusing on the topic of open quantum many-body systems. The first part explores the properties of quantum circuits interspersed with measurements. Tuned by the frequency of ... -
Assessing the biodegradability of dissolved organic carbon in freshwater systems
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-18)Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is an important contributor to both carbon (C) cycling and other biogeochemical processes in aquatic ecosystems as it is the most mobile fraction of organic matter. The biodegradable fraction ... -
Leveraging Polarization in the Era of Submillimeter VLBI
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-14)With the advancement of technology, global very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) observations at millimeter wavelengths become possible. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is the first such experiment, which makes observing ... -
Effects of Noncommuting Charges in Quantum Information and Thermodynamics
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-13)The advancement of quantum theory is rooted in challenging established assumptions. This trend persists as quantum theory extends into other fields, including thermodynamics. One such assumption in thermodynamics is that ... -
Isoform-specific Roles of Prolyl-Hydroxylases in the Regulation of β-cell Insulin Secretion during Diet-Induced Obesity in Males
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-13)Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 480 million individuals worldwide and is associated with impaired tissue insulin sensitivity and β-cell dysfunction. Although there has been much research into nutrient-regulated insulin ... -
Entangled photon source for a long-distance quantum key distribution
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-11)Satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) leverages quantum principles to offer unparalleled security and scalability for global quantum networks, making it a promising solution for next-generation secure communication ... -
Patterns in stream biofilm communities and organic matter processing in an agricultural stream network: A multi-scale assessment of the influence of groundwater
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-03)Benthic stream biofilm communities support stream ecosystem structure and function by mediating nutrient and carbon cycling. Understanding how environmental factors shape biofilm communities in stream ecosystems is therefore ... -
USER EXPERIENCE WITH MEDICATION ADHERENCE TECHNOLOGY: DETERMINING USABILITY BY CAPABILITIES
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-27)Background: As populations worldwide grow older, the prevalence of chronic conditions and the complexity of managing multiple medications significantly increase. This challenge is further complicated by a range of barriers ... -
Developing a robust quantum simulator with trapped ions
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-27)Trapped ion systems have experienced significant growth in recent years as their potential for excelling as quantum simulators has become recognized. Ions make an excellent qubit due to their long coherence times with ... -
The Development and Evaluation of Next-Generation Metallic Nanomedicines for Oncology
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-27)Nanoparticles (NPs) are ultrasmall objects with profound applications in research, industry, and medicine. Next-generation nanomedicines, such as gold, hafnium, iron, and copper nanoparticles, are particularly interesting ... -
Random State Production for Quantum Key Distribution using Weak Coherent Pulse Source
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-27)This thesis addresses two challenges involved in the culmination of the Quantum En- crYption and Science Satellite mission. This mission aims to demonstrate quantum key distribution (QKD) in space. The first part of the ... -
A Curiosity Driven Exploration of Hypervalent Iodine(III) Reagents
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-27)Hypervalent iodine (HVI) reagents have established themselves in the literature as reagents with diverse reactivity and utility in many different transformations. Their unique bonding structure often leads to divergent ... -
Programmatic Representation of Quantum Many Body Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-23)The problem of simulating quantum many-body systems is fundamental in condensed matter physics, quantum computing, and quantum chemistry. The exact simulation of quantum many-body systems is generally intractable on classical ... -
Exploring Ruthenium Nanoparticles Geometric Complexity to Boost Kellogg Advanced Ammonia Process Through Confinement Effect
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-23)Ammonia consumption is expected to increase in the future due to its use as a zero-carbon fuel and as a material for hydrogen storage and shipping. Among all single metal catalysts, ruthenium has the highest catalytic ... -
New method to improve the diagnostic utility of OCTA images in retinal disease
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-23)Purpose: Diagnosing medical images necessitates years of experience to ensure accurate diagnoses. However, the current workforce available for this task falls significantly short compared to the volume of images requiring ... -
Towards the Development of a Prototype Ion Mobility Spectrometer
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-22)Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) is an analytical technique that separates ions in the gas-phase based on differences in their mobility under the influence of an electric field. In traditional drift-tube IMS systems, an ... -
Advancements in ThermOcular image processing algorithms for precise ocular surface temperature analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-22)In recent advancements in the field of Ocular Surface Temperature (OST) measurement, this thesis presents significant enhancements to the ThermOcular system, primarily focusing on its application in real-world clinical and ... -
Trapping of Ba+ using an Autoionizing Resonance and Construction of an Academic Ba+ Testbed
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-21)Trapped ions are at the forefront of the quantum information processing field. This platform has demonstrated some of the highest native gate fidelities, in addition to offering fully connected qubits with incredibly long ... -
Design and Implementation of an Experimental Setup for Entanglement Harvesting
(University of Waterloo, 2024-05-17)Relativistic quantum information is an emerging field of study at the interface of relativity and quantum theories. One key result is the prediction of extracting entanglement from quantum fields known as “entanglement ...