Master's degree in Photonics
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Advanced 3D perception based on 2D projection and sensor fusion for autonomous vehicles
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-08)
Master thesis
Open AccessDeep learning (DL) has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to its universal learning approach, robustness, generalization, and scalability. Furthermore, the field of autonomous driving cars (ADC) is continuously ... -
Alkali-atom absorption spectroscopy and magnetometry using functionalized MEMs vapor cells
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-08)
Master thesis
Open AccessOptically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) have gained attention in recent years for their medical application in magnetoencephalography(MEG), a neuro-imaging technique that maps brain activity by measuring the magnetic fields ... -
Characterization and transverse laser cooling of a strontium atomic source
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-08)
Master thesis
Open AccessA strontium atomic source is characterized in terms of flux and angular distribution in this project. Beam collimation via a microcapillary nozzle is studied and tested against theoretical models. Further improvement of ... -
Feasibility analysis of a DIAL system for gas sensing
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-07)
Master thesis
Open AccessThis article introduces a MATLAB-based radiometric model as a crucial initial step in evaluating the feasibility Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) systems for remote sensing of minor gaseous atmospheric constituents ... -
Variational Quantum states for Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis violation in the NISQ-era
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-07)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)The eigenstate thermalisation hypothesis applies to most quantum states, suggest- ing that information about the initial state becomes generally indiscernible as the system evolves. However, certain exceptional states, ... -
Single-pixel imaging with underutilized radiation using artificial intelligence data processing
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-07)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)This project aims at developing a novel imaging system capable of improving performance and reducing complexity with respect to state-of-the-art solutions. The proposed single-pixel camera is designed to work with long ... -
Characterization and optimization of a multi-channel, FPGA-based Time-to-Digital Converter
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-06)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)High-resolution time measurement is a fundamental building block on a wide variety of applications such as time-of-flight based systems, single-photon microscopy and quantum communications. FPGA-based TDCs are the preferred ... -
Tracking exciton diffusion in emerging materials for photovoltaic applications
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-24)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)The exciton diffusion coefficient is a useful parameter in photovoltaics, where excitons need to be splitted in electron-hole pairs to be converted in electrical current. A characteristic scale of this diffusive behaviour ... -
On the effect of the angle of incidence of light on the performance of organic solar cells
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-24)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Institut de Ciència de Materials de BarcelonaOrganic solar cells are attracting attention due to being light-weight, low-cost and having tunable optical properties, which make them interesting for different applications such as integrated building and agrovoltaics. ... -
Setting up and characterization of a Structured Illumination Microscope
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-13)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)Super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) is the preferred super-resolution technique for live cell imaging. Fast acquisition rates are usually required to match the timescales in many biological ... -
Experimental characterization of interacting pairs of chip-integrated optomechanical cavities
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-10)
Master thesis
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Phased array acousto-optic deflectors: enlarging the deflection range for multifrequency signals with applications in microscopy
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-12)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Universitat de Barcelona