College
College of Science
Department
Physics Department
Faculty Mentor
JR Dennison
Abstract
We measured secondary electron yield (SEY), a key factor in spacecraft charging, across multiple materials under different surface conditions. SEY is a measure of how many electrons a surface releases when hit by radiation.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-26-2026
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Trace and Bahora, Ashley, "A New Tool Predicts the Risk of Surface Damage and Subsequent Spacecraft Charging" (2026). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 210.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/210