Essays about: "16th century"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 44 essays containing the words 16th century.

  1. 16. Studies of Cipher Keys from the 16th Century : Transcription, Systematisation and Analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Crina Tudor; [2019]
    Keywords : keys; ciphers; historical keys; cryptography; key transcription;

    Abstract : In historical cryptography, a cipher key represents a set of rules by which we can convert between plaintext and ciphertext within an encryption system. Presently, there are not many studies that focus on analysing keys,especially not on a large scale or done in a systematic manner. READ MORE

  3. 17. Culture in motion : Material culture in the inventory of Catherine Jagiellon’s dowry from 1562 and its analysis from culture transfer perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Urszula Frick; [2019]
    Keywords : Catherine Jagiellon; Poland; Sweden; inventory; dowry; renaissance; material culture; culture transfer; culture hybridization;

    Abstract : On the 4th of October 1562, the Polish princess Catherine Jagiellon married the Swedish prince and duke of Finland Johan Vasa. Leaving Poland, Catherine Jagiellon was equipped with a very rich dowry and followed by an entourage of nearly 50 people. READ MORE

  4. 18. LOOM

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Ida Gudrunsdotter; [2018]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This project addresses the problems the traditional loom has in our modern so- ciety resulting in a product that provides a new and modernized way of looking at the loom. A lighter, easier and more intuitive version that one could use even without having previous experience with weaving. READ MORE

  5. 19. Optical Fiber Phase Noise Cancellation for Slow Light Crystal Cavity Locking

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Atomfysik

    Author : Mohammad Tasnimul Haque; [2016]
    Keywords : Optical Fiber; Phase Noise; Slow Light; Stabilisation; Quantum Information; Quantum Optics; Optical Clocks; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Recent developments in the field of optical clocks and quantum information have fueled the necessity for both fiber phase noise cancellation and laser stabilisation. The Quantum Information group at Lund University is conducting research on quantum computation experiments based on rare earth ion doped crystals and also application of slow light effects induced by spectral hole burning in these rare earth ion doped crystals. READ MORE

  6. 20. 'Cum organum dicitur' : The transmission of vocal polyphony in pre-Reformation Sweden and bordering areas

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för musikvetenskap

    Author : Erik Bergwall; [2016]
    Keywords : polyphony; organum; discant; Swedish music; the Middle Ages; oral transmission; flerstämmighet; organum; discant; svensk musik; medeltiden; muntlig tradering;

    Abstract : The polyphonic sources of medieval Sweden are very few, although well-documented in musicological research. However, while most of the earlier research has tended to focus on interpreting the sources themselves rather than to examine the cultural and historical context in which they were written, the present dissertation aims at providing a broader narrative of the transmission and practice of polyphony. READ MORE