Novel nonlinear frequency conversion sources in the mid-infrared 

    Wei, Junxiong (Fecha de defensa: 2018-12-18)

    The goal of this thesis has been the development of a new class of advanced solid-state photonic sources for the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral regions, where there exists a severe shortage of practical coherent laser ...

    A novel optimization methodology of modular wiring harnesses in modern vehicles : weight reduction and safe operation 

    Rius Rueda, Armand (Fecha de defensa: 2017-06-02)

    The weight of electric and electronic components of cars has been uninterruptedly increasing through the last decades, and thus the weight of their wiring harnesses. This fact has awakened the interest of car manufacturers ...

    Novel phosphate-based cements for clinical applications 

    Mestres Bea, Gemma (Fecha de defensa: 2012-07-09)

    This Thesis aims at the development of two novel families of inorganic phosphate cements with suitable characteristics for clinical applications in hard tissue regeneration or replacement. It is organized in two distinct ...

    Novel piezoelectric transducers for high voltage measurements 

    Vázquez Carazo, Alfredo (Fecha de defensa: 2000-04-14)

    A prerequisite for safe and stable operation of an electric power system is the accurate and reliable measurement of the system parameters, in particular, current and voltage. Conventionally, this has been achieved on High ...

    Novel planar photonic antennas to address the dynamic nanoarchitecture of biological membranes 

    Winkler, Pamina M. (Fecha de defensa: 2020-11-27)

    The cell membrane is the encompassing protective shield of every cell and it is composed of a multitude of proteins, lipids and other molecules. The organization of the cell membrane is inextricably intertwined with its ...

    Novel pulsed optical parametric sources in the mid-infrared and the application towards high-resolution molecular spectroscopy 

    Ye, Hanyu (Fecha de defensa: 2019-05-03)

    The mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region coincides with fundamental rotational-vibrational transitions of a large number of molecules in the gas phase. The strong interaction between mid-IR light sources and these gaseous ...

    Novel regimes of quantum optomechanics 

    Neumeier, Lukas (Fecha de defensa: 2018-07-02)

    In everyday life the impact of light on the motion of mechanical objects is negligible. However, modern experiments making use of high quality optical resonators are able to observe significant effects originating from the ...

    A novel soft computing approach based on FIR to model and predict energy dynamic systems 

    Jurado Gómez, Sergio (Fecha de defensa: 2020-12-21)

    We are facing a global climate crisis that is demanding a change in the status quo of how we produce, distribute and consume energy. In the last decades, this is being redefined through Smart Grids(SG), an intelligent ...

    Novel system for measuring the scattering of the cornea and the lens 

    Santos Vives, Pau (Fecha de defensa: 2018-07-13)

    Spatial vision features play a key role in human vision quality, which in turn depends on the retinal image quality and posterior neural processing. The retinal image is affected by three optical phenomena: diffraction, ...

    Novel techniques to improve the performance and the energy of vector architectures 

    Barredo Ferreira, Adrián (Fecha de defensa: 2021-07-19)

    The rate of annual data generation grows exponentially. At the same time, there is a high demand to analyze that information quickly. In the past, every processor generation came with a substantial frequency increase, ...

    Novel tools for port environmental management systems 

    Morell Villalonga, Mariano Nicolás (Fecha de defensa: 2023-11-24)

    (English) This thesis addresses the development and evaluation of novel tools and strategies for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) implementation in ports for water quality. Integrating computer vision-based systems ...

    Novel transversal topologies and coupled resonator configurations for acoustic wave filters 

    Perea Robles, Rafael (Fecha de defensa: 2023-06-09)

    (English) During the last years, electro-acoustic technology has been a key factor in the development of portable devices thanks to its high performance and very compact filtering structures. Such a technology has enabled ...

    Novel vector architectures for data management 

    Hayes, Timothy (Fecha de defensa: 2015-07-08)

    As the rate of annual data generation grows exponentially, there is a demand to manage, query and summarise vast amounts of information quickly. In the past, frequency scaling was relied upon to push application throughput. ...

    Noves aplicacions de la trompa d'aigua o trompa dels pirineus: elevació d'aigua, aire comprimit i generació d'electricitat. 

    Fuses Navarra, Victor (Fecha de defensa: 2010-07-22)

    La trompa d'aigua o trompa dels Pirineus és el giny hidropneumàtic pel qual s'introduïa aire al forn en el procediment català d'obtenció directa del ferro a partir dels seus minerals, o de la Farga Catalana. En aquest ...

    Noves aportacions al desenvolupament de motors elèctrics sense coixinets. 

    Prat Ayats, Josep (Fecha de defensa: 1997-12-12)

    Ens proposem fer girar tubs de material conductor (coure o alumini) de diferents llargades i diàmetres. Aquest tub que hom vol fer girar és el secundari d'una màquina elèctrica d'inducció, i actua de rotor o part ...

    Noves estratègies per la millora de les característiques biològiques dels implants dentals 

    Hoyos Nogués, Mireia (Fecha de defensa: 2018-07-23)

    Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are currently the materials chosen for many dental applications, mainly due to their optimum biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties. Despite the success rates of dental implants, ...

    Noves técniques en l'análisi del senyal electrocardiogràfic. Aplicació a l'ECA d'alta revolució 

    Jané Campos, Raimon (Fecha de defensa: 1989-07-10)

    L'estudi del senyal electrocardiogràfic (ECG) obtingut mitjançant elèctrodes de superfície és una prova mèdica freqüent que té una gran significació en el diagnòstic de l'activitat cardíaca. <br/>Des de la incorporació ...

    Nowcasting probabilísitico basado en observaciones de lluvia con radar meteorológico 

    Buil Martínez, Alejandro (Fecha de defensa: 2017-07-05)

    The nowcasting of rainfall based on the extrapolation of the radar precipitation field is a common technique used in different operational and research centers. However, this deterministic forecasting technique is subject ...

    La nueva agenda diplomática y comercial México-Centroamérica : el Proyecto Mesoamérica 

    Contreras Suárez, Aribel (Fecha de defensa: 2015-11-26)

    This doctoral thesis is focused on what nowadays is known as the Mesoamerica Project (MP). The Integration and Development Mesoamerica Project arises due to the need not only to the regional integration but also to the ...

    Nueva metodología basada en un sistema experto para la selección de cimentaciones-contenciones de edificios entre medianeras 

    Huidobro Alberich, David (Fecha de defensa: 2015-12-11)

    The impact of work when constructing a building between party walls is always a concern for the adjoining residents. The buildings are subject to more than just the impact of the vibrations caused by the use of machinery. ...