Browsing Queen's Graduate Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Fabrication and DC characterization of single electron transistors at low temperature
(2007-08-02)The metallic single electron transistor (SET) has been shown to provide charge sensitivity on the order of 10-6 e/(Hz)1/2, when operated as a charge amplifier. This makes it an ideal candidate for low-noise measurement ... -
Fabrication and Optimization of Organic FET and Organic Electrolyte Gated FET Devices for Applications as Label-free Biosensors
Organic Thin-Film Transistors are carbon-based semiconductor devices. Their simple fabrication makes them an ideal candidate for disposable, wearable technologies; an implementation being aptamer-based biosensors. This ... -
Fabrication and Properties of Bi1/2Na1/2TiO3 Based Ferroelectric Ceramics with Low Levels of B-site Additives
(2008-10-09)Three different B-site additives, Mg1/3Nb2/3, Zr4+, and Cu1/2W1/2, were added to BNT ceramics in varying concentrations. These were abbreviated as BNMN, BNZ, and BNCW, respectively. The compositions were calcined to form ... -
Fabrication and Study of AC Electro-Osmotic Micropumps
(2013-05-07)In this thesis, microelectrode arrays of micropumps have been designed, fabricated and characterized for transporting microfluid by AC electro-osmosis (ACEO). In particular, the 3D stepped electrode design which shows ... -
Fabrication of a Bioactive Scaffold Material for Meniscus Tissue Engineering
(2013-11-20)Injuries to the meniscus are a common and important source of mobility issues in the knees of young active individuals, as well as elderly individuals. Conventional treatments for these injuries involve surgical resections ... -
Fabrication of novel power sources for portable and wearable devices
Practical applications of portable and wearable electronics is linked with the development of power sources that address the physical requirements of these electronic devices, such as flexibility and a small footprint. In ... -
Fabrication, Characterization, and Irradiation of an Austenitic Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steel Suited for Next Generation Nuclear Applications
As nuclear energy systems become more advanced, the materials encompassing them need to perform at higher temperatures for longer periods of time. In this Master’s thesis we experiment with an oxide dispersion strengthened ... -
Fabrication, Photoluminescence, and Electrical Measurements of Molybdenum DiSulphide Films and Heterostructures
Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) exhibit unique optical and electronic properties that make them highly appealing to the scientific community. Like graphene, they have strong in-plane bonds allowing for easy fabrication ... -
Faces of the Courtroom: How the Visual Elements of Portraiture Contribute to the Construction and Communication of Courtroom Sketches
The purpose of this study is to interrogate the composition and influence of courtroom sketches from an art historical perspective with the aim of demonstrating not only their importance in the public’s understanding of ... -
Facies Architecture and Stratigraphy of Tidal Ridges in the Eocene Roda Formation, Northern Spain
(2011-05-02)ABSTRACT The Eocene Roda Formation in northern Spain documents the deposits from a range of coastal depositional environments. These include alluvial plains, distributary channels, mouth bars, upper to lower-shorefaces, ... -
The Facing-the-Viewer Bias in the Perception of Depth Ambiguous Human Figures
(2013-08-13)Orthographically-projected biological motion point-light displays generally contain no information about their in-depth orientation, yet observers consistently prefer the facing-the-viewer (FTV) interpretation (Vanrie, ... -
Factors affecting activities and participation in persons with disabilities - informing models and measures
(2008-06-19)Purpose- The World Health Organization describes ‘activities’ as what one does, and ‘participation’ as life situations or roles. This thesis explores and describes important influencers of activities and participation ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING GCL SELF-HEALING AND ITS SUBSEQUENT HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE
A number of researchers have studied GCLs’ self-healing capacity, however, most examined either regular holes or relatively benign hydrating/permeating fluids not representative of typical field applications. This thesis ... -
Factors Affecting Pediatric Asthma in Rural Saskatchewan
(2012-09-20)Background: Previous research suggests that children living on farms have a lower prevalence of asthma compared to their more urban counterparts. Four potential explanations may underlie this association: personal factors, ... -
Factors Affecting the Stability of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
(2012-01-04)Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is a relatively new procedure that is used to treat shoulders with massive rotator cuff tears combined with arthritis, a condition that is not well managed using conventional shoulder arthroplasty. ... -
Factors Affecting Traction Coefficients During Intermittent Sliding Motion in Textured Metal-Polyethylene Bearings
In cases of severe arthritis, a metal-on-ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is the primary solution. Wear of UHMWPE is a concern as it causes poor bearing performance and a ... -
Factors Associated With Worsening Menopause-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Discontinuation in a Breast Cancer Chemoprevention Trial
(2015-09-10)Background: The Mammary Prevention.3 (MAP.3) randomized placebo-controlled trial evaluating exemestane for breast cancer prevention demonstrated a 65% relative reduction in invasive breast cancer incidence. Up to 50% of ... -
Factors contributing to the successful transition of preschoolers with and without Developmental Delay into school
(2008-09-03)Entry into kindergarten marks the beginning of formal education and has the potential to pave the way for future academic success or failure. The transition into school is expected to be a challenging time for children ... -
Factors Controlling Tungsten Mobility in W-Cu Skarn Tailings from the Cantung Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada
Few studies have addressed the mobility of tungsten in mine waste, which could act as a point source for metal leaching. This study addresses the behaviour of tungsten in tailings at the Cantung Mine in the Northwest ... -
Factors mediating the distribution and impact of the non-native invertebrate predator Bythotrephes longimanus
(2013-06-17)Predicting the impacts of non-native species remains one of the greatest challenges to invasion ecologists. Because of their insularity, freshwater systems are particularly vulnerable to invasions, especially from non-native ...