Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Nieva, Patricia"
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Determination of the fracture strength of brittle material thin films at high temperature using MEMS
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-27)Brittle materials are widely used as structural materials in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Their mechanical properties make them suitable for high-temperature environments where MEMS are exposed to different types ... -
Development of Multifunctional Fiber Optic Sensors for Lithium Ion-Battery Monitoring
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-08)The objective of this thesis is to develop a fiber optic sensor that is capable of simultaneously measuring temperature and the optical properties of lithium ion batteries. The ultimate goal of the project is the integration ... -
Optical Properties of Lithiated Graphite In Relation to a Lithium Ion Battery Fiber Optic Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-12)As the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has increased, research to increase their life and reliability has also continued. To further advance the ability of determining the material status of a battery during ... -
Opto-Mechanical Analysis of a Harsh Environment MEMS Fabry-Perot Pressure Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-30)The objective of this thesis is to develop an optically interrogated pressure sensor that is capable of measuring the applied fluid pressure in harsh environments. In its completed state, this sensor is intended be used ... -
SIMULTANEOUS SENSING OF PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE USING A SELF-TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED FABRY–PÉROT MEMS MECHANISM
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-01)This thesis presents the design and development of a self-temperature-compensated sensor for measuring temperature and pressure in harsh environments using a combination of Fabry–Pérot interferometry and microelectromechanical ... -
Study of a MEMS fiber-optic pressure sensor based on Optical Interferometry.
(University of Waterloo, 2017-11-27)The main focus of this thesis is the development of a MEMS optical pressure sensor capable of giving real-time, accurate measurements to a mid-high pressure range. Some traditional devices for acquisition of parameters ...