This repository contains the LaTeX source code for my Master's thesis.

This thesis presents an FPGA-based laser control system designed for trapped-ion quantum computing experiments. The system delivers precise pulse waveforms using a Xilinx Zynq platform, providing 32 pulsed and 32 static voltage signals with sub-microsecond timing accuracy.

You'll need a LaTeX distribution installed on your system:

• Install MiKTeX or TeX Live

• Install MacTeX

sudo apt-get install texlive-full

sudo dnf install texlive-scheme-full

The thesis uses the following packages (most are included in full LaTeX distributions):

• amsmath - Mathematical typesetting
• hyperref - Hyperlinks and PDF metadata
• graphicx - Image inclusion
• float - Float positioning
• tabularx - Enhanced table formatting
• multirow - Multi-row table cells
• alltt - Verbatim text with LaTeX commands

1. Clone or download the repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>

2. Compile the thesis

   latexmk -auxdir=_build -xelatex

   Note: This project must use xelatex to compile

3. Clean up auxiliary files (optional)

   # Remove temporary files
   rm *.aux *.bbl *.blg *.log *.toc *.lof *.lot *.out

Popular LaTeX editors with GUI:

• TeXstudio (Cross-platform)
• TeXworks (Cross-platform)
• Overleaf (Web-based)
• VS Code with LaTeX Workshop extension

1. Open uwthesis.tex in your preferred editor
2. Build using the editor's build function (usually F5 or Ctrl+R)
3. The editor should automatically handle multiple compilation passes

If you encounter errors about missing figures, ensure all image files are present in the figures/ directory as referenced in the chapter files.

If you encounter missing package errors:

miktex-console # Use package manager to install missing packages

• Edit individual chapter files in the chapters/ directory
• Update bibliography entries in uwthesis.bib
• Add new figures to the figures/ directory and reference them in the text

Key thesis information is defined in uwthesis.tex:

\Title{Programmable System for Laser Control of Trapped-Ion Experiments}
\Author{Haochen "Eric" Yu}
\Year{2025}
\Program{Electrical and Computer Engineering}
\Chair{Scott Hauck}{}{Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering}
\Signature{Sara Mouradian}

This thesis uses the official UW thesis class (uwthesis.cls) which ensures compliance with university formatting requirements.

This thesis document is subject to University of Washington academic regulations. The LaTeX class file (uwthesis.cls) is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.