Date of Award:
12-2020
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Physics
Committee Chair(s)
JR Dennison
Committee
JR Dennison
Committee
Tonya Triplett
Committee
Ludger Scherliess
Abstract
Charge modeling of electron-solid interactions requires a detailed and accurate compilation of experimental data on which to base its physics and against which to test its predictions. Historically researchers used methods involving individual research or information taken from existing, vague, databases that were often found wanting. To streamline the charge modeling process, a collection of data has been assembled and categorized based upon surface morphology and contamination from various published sources and existing databases. The quality and quantity of the compilation vary widely with very little information offered with regards to surface conditions of various materials (contamination, morphology, etc. ...). Included in the database are 34 elements and over 100 different sources. Using this database, physics principles have been found which allow for the quantification of material surface conditions, and more accurate SEY modeling to be accomplished.
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Recommended Citation
Lundgreen, Phillip, "The Development and Use of a Secondary Electron Yield Database for Spacecraft Charge Modeling" (2020). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 7929.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7929
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