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Search For Microscopic Black Holes In Pp Collisions At √ S = 8 Tev, The Cms Collaboration, M. M. Baarmand, B. Dorney, M. Hohlmann, H. Kalakhety, F. Yumiceva Jul 2013

Search For Microscopic Black Holes In Pp Collisions At √ S = 8 Tev, The Cms Collaboration, M. M. Baarmand, B. Dorney, M. Hohlmann, H. Kalakhety, F. Yumiceva

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Faculty Publications

A search for microscopic black holes and string balls is presented, based on a data sample of pp collisions at √s = 8 TeV recorded by the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider and corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 12 fb−1. No excess of events with energetic multiparticle final states, typical of black hole production or of similar new physics processes, is observed. Given the agreement of the observations with the expected standard model background, which is dominated by QCD multijet production, 95% confidence level limits are set on the production of semiclassical or quantum black holes, or …


Measurement Of The Λ0/B Lifetime In Pp Collisions At √S = 7 Tev, The Cms Collaboration, M. M. Baarmand, B. Dorney, M. Hohlmann, H. Kalakhety, F. Yumiceva Jul 2013

Measurement Of The Λ0/B Lifetime In Pp Collisions At √S = 7 Tev, The Cms Collaboration, M. M. Baarmand, B. Dorney, M. Hohlmann, H. Kalakhety, F. Yumiceva

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Faculty Publications

A measurement of the Λ0 lifetime using the decay Λ0 → J/ψΛ in proton- √ b b proton collisions at s = 7 TeV is presented. The data set, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of about 5 fb−1, was recorded with the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider using triggers that selected dimuon events in the J/ψ mass region. The Λ0 lifetime is measured to be 1.503 ± 0.052 (stat.) ± 0.031 (syst.) ps.


Understanding Proton Spin Structure Through Polarized P+P Collisions At 200 Gev At Star, Stephen Place Jul 2013

Understanding Proton Spin Structure Through Polarized P+P Collisions At 200 Gev At Star, Stephen Place

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Measurements of spin observables at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory provide unique insight into the contribution of a proton's constituents to its spin. The Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC (STAR) is sensitive to the proton spin from polarized proton-proton collisions. One of the primary products of these collisions are neutral pions, (π0) which decay into two photons. The photons are reconstructed in the endcap electro-magnetic calorimeter of STAR, and are used to reconstruct the π0 and its properties. Measurements of both the longitudinal and transverse spin asymmetries in the production of π0 from data taken in 2006 …


Understanding Azimuthal Angular Resolutions In P + P → Jet + X And P + P → Jet + Π + X At √S = 500 Gev At Star, Jacob Long Jul 2013

Understanding Azimuthal Angular Resolutions In P + P → Jet + X And P + P → Jet + Π + X At √S = 500 Gev At Star, Jacob Long

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Measurements of particle production from polarized-proton collisions at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) give insight into proton spin structure. One way that spin effects are analyzed in these collisions is through the calculation of spin-dependent asymmetries in the final-state particles. The large angular acceptance of the Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC (STAR) allows the reconstruction of full jets in addition to inclusive hadron production. Analyzing spin-dependent azimuthal asymmetries in p + p → jet + X and p + p → jet + π + X allows one to isolate contributions from the Sivers and Collins effects. Understanding …


Systematic Effects In Interferometric Observations Of The Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization, Ata Karakci, Le Zhang, P. M. Sutter, Emory F. Bunn, Andrei Korotkov, Peter Timbie, Gregory S. Tucker, Benjamin D. Wandelt Jul 2013

Systematic Effects In Interferometric Observations Of The Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization, Ata Karakci, Le Zhang, P. M. Sutter, Emory F. Bunn, Andrei Korotkov, Peter Timbie, Gregory S. Tucker, Benjamin D. Wandelt

Physics Faculty Publications

The detection of the primordial B-mode spectrum of the polarized cosmic microwave background (CMB) signal may provide a probe of inflation. However, observation of such a faint signal requires excellent control of systematic errors. Interferometry proves to be a promising approach for overcoming such a challenge. In this paper we present a complete simulation pipeline of interferometric observations of CMB polarization, including systematic errors. We employ two different methods for obtaining the power spectra from mock data produced by simulated observations: the maximum likelihood method and the method of Gibbs sampling. We show that the results from both methods …


Relations Between Distorted And Original Angles In Str, Florentin Smarandache Jul 2013

Relations Between Distorted And Original Angles In Str, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Using the Oblique-Length Contraction Factor, which is a generalization of Lorentz Contraction Factor, one shows several trigonometric relations between distorted and original angles of a moving object lengths in the Special Theory of Relativity.


Topics In Electromagnetic, Acoustic, And Potential Scattering Theory, Umaporn Nuntaplook Jul 2013

Topics In Electromagnetic, Acoustic, And Potential Scattering Theory, Umaporn Nuntaplook

Mathematics & Statistics Theses & Dissertations

With recent renewed interest in the classical topics of both acoustic and electromagnetic aspects for nano-technology, transformation optics, fiber optics, metamaterials with negative refractive indices, cloaking and invisibility, the topic of time-independent scattering theory in quantum mechanics is becoming a useful field to re-examine in the above contexts. One of the key areas of electromagnetic theory scattering of plane electromagnetic waves — is based on the properties of the refractive indices in the various media. It transpires that the refractive index of a medium and the potential in quantum scattering theory are intimately related. In many cases, understanding such scattering …


Characterization Of Microwave Discharge Plasmas For Surface Processing, Milka Nikolic Jul 2013

Characterization Of Microwave Discharge Plasmas For Surface Processing, Milka Nikolic

Physics Theses & Dissertations

We have developed several diagnostic techniques to characterize two types of microwave (MW) discharge plasmas: a supersonic flowing argon MW discharge maintained in a cylindrical quartz cavity at frequency ƒ = 2.45 GHz and a pulse repetitive MW discharge in air at ƒ = 9.5 GHz. Low temperature MW discharges have been proven to posses attractive properties for plasma cleaning and etching of niobium surfaces of superconductive radio frequency (SRF) cavities. Plasma based surface modification technologies offer a promising alternative for etching and cleaning of SRF cavities. These technologies are low cost, environmentally friendly and easily controllable, and present a …


Self-Completeness And Spontaneous Dimensional Reduction, Jonas R. Mureika, Piero Nicolini Jul 2013

Self-Completeness And Spontaneous Dimensional Reduction, Jonas R. Mureika, Piero Nicolini

Physics Faculty Works

A viable quantum theory of gravity is one of the biggest challenges physicists are facing. We discuss the confluence of two highly expected features which might be instrumental in the quest of a finite and renormalizable quantum gravity —spontaneous dimensional reduction and self-completeness. The former suggests the spacetime background at the Planck scale may be effectively two-dimensional, while the latter implies a condition of maximal compression of matter by the formation of an event horizon for Planckian scattering. We generalize such a result to an arbitrary number of dimensions, and show that gravity in higher than four dimensions remains self-complete, …


Why A 15 Minute Biological Detection System?, Doug Lewis Jul 2013

Why A 15 Minute Biological Detection System?, Doug Lewis

Faculty Publications

The biological defense community needs to take a hard look at the requirements and assumptions we use to develop our biological sensors. Today the point sensors currently deployed or in development can offer at best “near real time” detection. This translates into approximately 10-20 minutes from the time an agent passes over the device until an alarm is issued. Why are we working to develop detection hardware which in reality contributes little to no advantage to an operational environment? Should the DOD resist fielding (in the near term) “near real time” detection systems, and instead field slower (but much more …


Field Emission Studies Toward Improving The Performance Of Dc High Voltage Photoelectron Guns, Mahzad Bastaninejad Jul 2013

Field Emission Studies Toward Improving The Performance Of Dc High Voltage Photoelectron Guns, Mahzad Bastaninejad

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Field emission is the main mechanism that prevents DC high voltage photoemission electron guns from operating at the very high bias voltages required to produce low emittance beams. Gas conditioning is shown to eliminate field emission from cathode electrodes used inside DC high voltage photoelectron guns. Measurements and simulation results indicate that gas conditioning eliminates field emission from cathode electrodes via two mechanisms: sputtering and implantation, with the benefits of implantation reversed by heating the electrode. The field emission characteristics of 5 stainless steel electrodes varied significantly upon the initial application of voltage but improved to nearly the same level …


Third Harmonic Flow Of Charged Particles In Au + Au Collisions At √ S Nn = 200 Gev, L. Adamczyk, J. K. Adkins, G. Agakishiev, M. M. Aggarwal, Z. Ahammed, Av. V. Alakhverdyants, I. Alekseev, S. Bültmann, I. Koraly, Star Collaboration Jul 2013

Third Harmonic Flow Of Charged Particles In Au + Au Collisions At √ S Nn = 200 Gev, L. Adamczyk, J. K. Adkins, G. Agakishiev, M. M. Aggarwal, Z. Ahammed, Av. V. Alakhverdyants, I. Alekseev, S. Bültmann, I. Koraly, Star Collaboration

Physics Faculty Publications

We report measurements of the third harmonic coefficient of the azimuthal anisotropy, v3, known as triangular flow. The analysis is for charged particles in Au+Au collisions at √sNN=200 GeV, based on data from the STAR experiment at the BNL Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. Two-particle correlations as a function of their pseudorapidity separation are fit with narrow and wide Gaussians. Measurements of triangular flow are extracted from the wide Gaussian, from two-particle cumulants with a pseudorapidity gap, and also from event plane analysis methods with a large pseudorapidity gap between the particles and the event plane. These results are …


The Correlation Between Radiation Induced Conductivity (Ric) And Electron Beam Induced Luminescence In Disordered Sio2, Ryan Carl Hoffmann, Jr Dennison, Greg Wilson, Amberly Evans Jensen Jun 2013

The Correlation Between Radiation Induced Conductivity (Ric) And Electron Beam Induced Luminescence In Disordered Sio2, Ryan Carl Hoffmann, Jr Dennison, Greg Wilson, Amberly Evans Jensen

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Analisis Variasi Genetik Varian Jati Arboretum Dengan Penanda Mikrosatelit, Imas Cintamulya Jun 2013

Analisis Variasi Genetik Varian Jati Arboretum Dengan Penanda Mikrosatelit, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Seleksi tanaman jati untuk memperoleh sifat unggul tidak cukup hanya melalui penanda morfologi, tetapi juga perlu menggunakan penanda molekuler berdasarkan polimorfisme DNA. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan kajian tanaman jati dari segi genetik pada level DNA untuk melihat variasi genetik. Informasi tentang variasi genetik jati diperlukan dalam pengadaan bibit untuk pembangunan hutan tanaman industri, dengan tujuan mencegah inbreeding dan mendukung upaya konservasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis variasi genetik varian jati arboretum menggunakan penanda molekuler mikrosatelit serta menyusun buku pengayaan kajian dasar-dasar molekuler tumbuhan, khususnya penanda mikrosatelit, dalam menganalisis variasi genetik varian jati arboretum yang berkualitas. Langkah-langkah penelitian meliputi isolasi …


Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tai Dan Game Puzzle Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Dan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika, Any Herawati Jun 2013

Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tai Dan Game Puzzle Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Dan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika, Any Herawati

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan rancangan dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran kooperatif Team Assisted Individualized (TAI) dan game puzzle dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar serta pemahaman konsep fungsi komposisi dan fungsi invers di SMA Negeri 3 Malang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan pendekatan mix research, yang dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI IPA 1 semester genap tahun pelajaran 2011/2012 sebanyak 33 siswa, terdiri atas 13 siswa laki-laki dan 20 siswa perempuan. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi motivasi belajar dan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran kooperatif TAI dan game puzzle mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar dan pemahaman konsep. …


Penggunaan Pita Melalui Pembelajaran Missouri Mathematics Project Untuk Memahamkan Siswa Tentang Luas Permukaan Bola, Pentri Arfia Dewi Jun 2013

Penggunaan Pita Melalui Pembelajaran Missouri Mathematics Project Untuk Memahamkan Siswa Tentang Luas Permukaan Bola, Pentri Arfia Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Penelitian ini akan mendeskripsikan penggunaan pita melalui pembelajaran Missouri Mathematics Project untuk memahamkan siswa tentang luas permukaan bola. Pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan berdasarkan pada tahapan pembelajaran Missouri Mathematics Project yang dipadukan dengan bahan manipulatif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Setiap siklus terdiri dari tiga kali pertemuan. Dalam penelitian ini juga dilakukan kajian dari jawaban siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran menggunakan bahan manipulatif bola dan pita dapat memahamkan siswa tentang luas permukaan bola.


Persepsi Pengelola Terhadap Peran Sistem Informasi Manajemen (Sim) Berbasis Teknologi Informasi (Ti) Dalam Pengelolaan Administrasi Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Kota Mojokerto, Tri Wahjoedi Hidajat Jun 2013

Persepsi Pengelola Terhadap Peran Sistem Informasi Manajemen (Sim) Berbasis Teknologi Informasi (Ti) Dalam Pengelolaan Administrasi Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Kota Mojokerto, Tri Wahjoedi Hidajat

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Peran sistem informasi manajemen (SIM) berbasis teknologi informasi sangat penting dalam pengelolaan sekolah untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan, proses, dan prestasi belajar siswa. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap dan mendeskripsikan persepsi pengelola terhadap peran SIM berbasis TI dalam pengelolaan administrasi SMK di Kota Mojokerto. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan deskriptif kuantitatif dan dilaksanakan pada sembilan SMK di Kota Mojokerto dengan 45 pengelola administrasi akademik sebagai populasi. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampel jenuh, yaitu seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) secara umum, persepsi pengelola terhadap peran SIM berbasis TI dalam pengelolaan administrasi SMK tergolong penting, …


Integrasi Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Inkuiri Dengan Lesson Study Dalam Pembelajaran Biologi Untuk Meningkatkan Sikap Ilmiah Dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa Kelas Vii Smpn I Singosari, Elly Lailatul Budur Jun 2013

Integrasi Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Inkuiri Dengan Lesson Study Dalam Pembelajaran Biologi Untuk Meningkatkan Sikap Ilmiah Dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa Kelas Vii Smpn I Singosari, Elly Lailatul Budur

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Pembelajaran inkuiri memungkinkan siswa terlibat secara aktif dalam proses berpikir dan menemukan konsep yang dipelajarinya. Pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang diperoleh siswa diharapkan bukan sekadar hasil menghafal fakta, melainkan hasil dari proses penemuan secara mandiri. Hasil pengamatan awal menunjukkan bahwa siswa SMP Negeri 1 Singosari masih cenderung menghafal materi pembelajaran sehingga keterampilan proses dan sikap ilmiah belum berkembang secara optimal. Selain itu, karakter siswa sebagaimana diamanatkan dalam tujuan pendidikan nasional belum sepenuhnya tercapai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sikap ilmiah dan hasil belajar kognitif siswa melalui integrasi pendidikan karakter dengan metode inkuiri terbimbing berbasis lesson study pada siswa kelas VII SMP …


Pengaruh Model Siklus Belajar Berbantuan Mind Map Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Fisika Ditinjau Dari Kinerja Laboratorium Siswa Kelas Viii Smpn 1 Rejoso Kabupaten Pasuruan, Ary Analisa Rahma Jun 2013

Pengaruh Model Siklus Belajar Berbantuan Mind Map Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Fisika Ditinjau Dari Kinerja Laboratorium Siswa Kelas Viii Smpn 1 Rejoso Kabupaten Pasuruan, Ary Analisa Rahma

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh model siklus belajar berbantuan mind map terhadap prestasi belajar fisika ditinjau dari kinerja laboratorium siswa kelas VIII pada materi cahaya di SMP Negeri 1 Rejoso, Kabupaten Pasuruan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan rancangan faktorial 2 × 2. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 204 siswa. Instrumen penelitian terdiri atas instrumen perlakuan yang meliputi silabus, RPP, dan LKS, serta instrumen pengukuran berupa instrumen kinerja laboratorium dan tes prestasi belajar fisika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prestasi belajar fisika siswa yang belajar menggunakan model siklus belajar berbantuan mind map lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan siswa yang belajar melalui pembelajaran …


Penerapan Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Berbasis Laboratorium Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Dan Hasil Belajar Ipa Siswa Kelas Viii-4 Di Smpn 1 Probolinggo, Karyatin Karyatin Jun 2013

Penerapan Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Berbasis Laboratorium Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Dan Hasil Belajar Ipa Siswa Kelas Viii-4 Di Smpn 1 Probolinggo, Karyatin Karyatin

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing berbasis kegiatan laboratorium dalam meningkatkan keterampilan proses sains dan hasil belajar kognitif IPA (biologi) siswa. Deskripsi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran diperoleh melalui identifikasi permasalahan yang muncul selama proses pembelajaran di kelas, yang selanjutnya dianalisis untuk menemukan solusi berdasarkan data empiris di lapangan. Penelitian ini juga berupaya mengungkap permasalahan pembelajaran secara menyeluruh dan kontekstual dengan menempatkan peneliti sebagai instrumen kunci. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri atas empat pertemuan dengan alokasi waktu 2 × 40 menit per pertemuan. Teknik pengumpulan data …


Kajian Morfologi, Anatomi, Dan Agronomi Antara Kedelai Sehat Dengan Kedelai Terserang Cowpea Mild Mottle Virus Serta Pemanfaatannya Sebagai Bahan Ajar Di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan, As’Ad Syamsul Arifin Jun 2013

Kajian Morfologi, Anatomi, Dan Agronomi Antara Kedelai Sehat Dengan Kedelai Terserang Cowpea Mild Mottle Virus Serta Pemanfaatannya Sebagai Bahan Ajar Di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan, As’Ad Syamsul Arifin

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Salah satu penyebab rendahnya produktivitas kedelai di Indonesia adalah serangan virus belang samar kacang tunggak, Cowpea mild mottle virus (CPMMV). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan mengumpulkan informasi mengenai kajian morfologi, anatomi, dan agronomi terhadap infeksi CPMMV pada varietas yang terinfeksi dan yang tidak terinfeksi. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensial menggunakan ANAVA melalui program SPSS for Windows versi 16. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa varietas Gumitir sehat, Anjosmoro sehat, Mahameru sehat, MLGG 0021, dan MLGG 0268 memiliki ukuran daun, panjang petiol, serta nisbah daun (L/W dan L/PL) lebih besar dibandingkan varietas yang sakit. Varietas Argopuro sakit …


Pembelajaran Berbantuan Multimedia Berdasarkan Teori Beban Kognitif Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menyelesaikan Masalah Program Linear Siswa X Tkr 1 Smkn 1 Doko, Fifi Damayanti Jun 2013

Pembelajaran Berbantuan Multimedia Berdasarkan Teori Beban Kognitif Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menyelesaikan Masalah Program Linear Siswa X Tkr 1 Smkn 1 Doko, Fifi Damayanti

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Berdasarkan teori beban kognitif, pembelajaran efektif terjadi apabila beban intrinsic dikelola dengan baik, beban germane ditingkatkan, dan beban extraneous dikurangi. Penerapan multimedia merupakan salah satu upaya untuk mencapai pembelajaran yang efektif. Penelitian ini mengkaji penerapan pembelajaran matematika berbantuan multimedia dalam meningkatkan kemampuan siswa menyelesaikan masalah program linear. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan multimedia dapat mengelola beban intrinsic, meningkatkan beban germane, dan mengurangi beban extraneous, sehingga kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah program linear meningkat.


Pengembangan Profesionalitas Berkelanjutan/Continuing Professional Development (Cpd) Guru Bersertifikat Pendidik Di Smk Rumpun Teknologi Se-Malang Raya, Sujianto Sujianto Jun 2013

Pengembangan Profesionalitas Berkelanjutan/Continuing Professional Development (Cpd) Guru Bersertifikat Pendidik Di Smk Rumpun Teknologi Se-Malang Raya, Sujianto Sujianto

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengembangan profesionalitas berkelanjutan guru bersertifikat pendidik melalui investasi pengembangan diri, publikasi ilmiah, dan karya inovatif, baik secara mandiri, berkelompok, maupun melembaga. Penelitian menggunakan rancangan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan subjek guru kejuruan bersertifikat pendidik di wilayah Malang Raya. Instrumen penelitian meliputi kuesioner (angket) dan pedoman wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberlakuan Undang-Undang Guru dan Dosen (UU Nomor 14 Tahun 2005) yang disertai pemberian tunjangan profesi sejatinya memberikan harapan besar dalam mendorong minat guru untuk terus mengembangkan profesionalitasnya. Namun, temuan penelitian menunjukkan kondisi yang berbeda. Tingkat pengembangan profesionalitas berkelanjutan guru bersertifikat pendidik di SMK rumpun teknologi se-Malang Raya …


Evolution Of Materials Properties And The Space Plasma Environment Through Interactions And The Dynamics Of Spacecraft Charging, Jr Dennison Jun 2013

Evolution Of Materials Properties And The Space Plasma Environment Through Interactions And The Dynamics Of Spacecraft Charging, Jr Dennison

Presentations

No abstract provided.


The Upgraded Rayleigh Lidar At Usu’S Atmospheric Lidar Observatory, Vincent B. Wickwar, Leda Sox, Joshua P. Herron Jun 2013

The Upgraded Rayleigh Lidar At Usu’S Atmospheric Lidar Observatory, Vincent B. Wickwar, Leda Sox, Joshua P. Herron

All Physics Faculty Presentations

No abstract provided.


On The Feasibility Of Detecting Spacecraft Charging And Arcing By Remote Sensing, Dale C. Ferguson, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, David A. Barton, Jr Dennison Jun 2013

On The Feasibility Of Detecting Spacecraft Charging And Arcing By Remote Sensing, Dale C. Ferguson, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, David A. Barton, Jr Dennison

Conference Proceedings

t is a sad fact that more than 50 years after the dawn of the space age, most spacecraft still do not have sensors onboard capable of detecting whether they are at potentials likely to put them at risk of severe charging and the concomitant arcing, or indeed, even capable of detecting when or if they undergo arcing. As a result, anomaly resolution has often been hit or miss, and false diagnoses are probably common. Until spacecraft are routinely launched with charging and arcing monitors, the best that can be achieved is detection through remote sensing, from the ground or …


On The Feasibility Of Detecting Spacecraft Charging And Arcing By Remote Sensing, Dale C. Ferguson, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, David A. Barton, Jr Dennison, Stephen Gregory, Alec Sim Jun 2013

On The Feasibility Of Detecting Spacecraft Charging And Arcing By Remote Sensing, Dale C. Ferguson, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, David A. Barton, Jr Dennison, Stephen Gregory, Alec Sim

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Comprehensive Theoretical Framework For Modeling Diverse Electron Transport Experiments In Parallel Plate Geometries, Alec Sim, Jr Dennison Jun 2013

Comprehensive Theoretical Framework For Modeling Diverse Electron Transport Experiments In Parallel Plate Geometries, Alec Sim, Jr Dennison

Conference Proceedings

A unified set of parameters and dynamic equations have been developed to describe the time-dependent surface voltage and currents measured for a broad range of electron transport experiments conducted in parallel plate geometry with a dielectric slab above a grounded electrode and with either a floating or fixed voltage upper surface. The framework can model measurements of constant voltage, time-of-flight and AC conductivity; radiation induced conductivity; surface voltage accumulation and decay; electrostatic discharge; electron emission and electron-induced luminescence. The broad applications of the theoretical framework are outlined in terms a comprehensive classification of the ways in which charge is injected …


Rayleigh Lidar Temperature Studies In The Upper Mesosphere And Lower Thermosphere, Leda Sox, Vincent B. Wickwar, Joshua P. Herron, Matthew T. Emerick Jun 2013

Rayleigh Lidar Temperature Studies In The Upper Mesosphere And Lower Thermosphere, Leda Sox, Vincent B. Wickwar, Joshua P. Herron, Matthew T. Emerick

Posters

Rayleigh lidar technology opened the middle atmosphere (from 30–90 km) to ground-based observations. The upgraded system at the Atmospheric Lidar Observatory (ALO) on the campus of Utah State University (41.74, 111.81) has shown that these ground-based observations can be extended to 109 km, with the goal of reaching 120 km. The resultant study of short and long-term temperature trends, using Rayleigh lidar, contributes immensely to the overall understanding of the properties and dominant physical processes in the middle atmosphere and Mesosphere-Lower Thermosphere (MLT) region. Temperature variations on short time scales, from minutes to days, give insight into the effects of …


Observations Of Mesospheric Temperature Variability Over The Andes, Jonathan Pugmire, Michael J. Taylor, Yucheng Zhao, P. D. Paudet, James M. Russell Jun 2013

Observations Of Mesospheric Temperature Variability Over The Andes, Jonathan Pugmire, Michael J. Taylor, Yucheng Zhao, P. D. Paudet, James M. Russell

Graduate Student Posters

Observations of mesospheric OH(6,2) rotational temperatures by the Utah State University Mesospheric Temperature Mapper (MTM) located at the Andes Lidar Observatory, Cerro Pachon, Chile (30.3°S, 70.7°S) reveal a large range of nightly variations induced by atmospheric gravity waves and tides, as well as strong seasonal oscillations. This study investigates MTM temperature variability over the past 3.5 years comprising over 800 nights of high-quality data and compares the results with ground-based spectrometric measurements from nearby El Leoncito Observatory, Argentina, Maui-MALT, Hawaii MTM measurements (2001-2005) and coincident mesospheric temperature measurement by SABER on the NASA TIMED satellite.