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Radial Velocity Profiles and Magnetic Field Probes for Hypervelocity Plasma Deflagration Jets

Creator:: Rodriguez, Jesse A.
Abstract:: The fundamental physics of turbulence in plasma is not well understood. Recent studies of the plasma deflagration accelerator in the High Temperature Gasdynamics Lab at Stanford University have demonstrated the presence of small scale instabilities that limit the lifetime of the jet/Z pinch and are not reproduced by coaxial plasma...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Rodriguez A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Student Evaluative Sensemaking on Homework in Intermediate Mechanics

Creator:: Hahn, Kelby T.
Abstract:: Physicists seek to understand the world and often use mathematics to aid in attaining that goal. Thus when doing mathematics they often interrogate their results in order to ensure that they align with their expectations and to gain new insight into how the world works. This seeking of coherence between...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by Kelby T. Hahn A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Creation of Western Oregon University weather ballooning program: GPS tracking, heating circuitry, and balloon filling procedure

Creator:: Schepige, Justin
Abstract:: The addition of a weather ballooning program at Western Oregon University creates research opportunities for the Science Department, allows for projects in professional development for in-service teachers, fosters a partnership with Oregon Space Grant, and creates another option for students participating in the Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences. As the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Building a Basic Computational Model of Surface and Impurity States in a One-dimensional Solid

Creator:: Matthews, Bethany E.
Abstract:: Learning about periodic and oscillatory systems is a huge step in an undergraduate's comprehensive understanding of physics and complex systems such as solids. However, understanding how specific changes to such a system affect aspects of the entire system can be difficult. The goal of this study is to create a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Examining Upper-DivisionThermodynamics Using the Actor Oriented Transfer Framework

Creator:: Sherer, Grant J.
Abstract:: One source of di culty for students in Thermodynamics courses is their unfamiliarity with partial derivatives and the associated mathematical procedures. At Oregon State University, a mechanical analogue of thermodynamic systems, called the Partial Derivative Machine (PDM), has been designed. The PDM represents an attempt to make the mathematics of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Grant J. Sherer A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial

Student Motivation, Introductory Calculus Based Physics (PH 211) and Project Based Learning, Oh My!

Creator:: Settelmeyer, Samuel T.
Abstract:: Using research on student motivation as well as Project-Based Learning as a theoretical framework, this thesis outlines the creation process for a set of curricula. These curricula were designed to address topics of markedly low student motivation in the first term of an introductory physics with calculus course (PH 211)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: collection of Oregon State University, University Honors College. My signature below authorizes release of

Gravitational Waves and the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) and “Lab on a Chip”

Creator:: Gifford, Jessica
Abstract:: Improvements on the charge control measurements of the torsion pendulum, electron gun, and autocollimator system were conducted at the University of Washington in preparation for the fabrication of the final prototype of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) gravitational wave detector for NASA. One main cause of transient forces on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: permanent collection of Oregon State University, University Honors College. My signature below authorizes

Determining free energies of hard sphere fluids via Monte Carlo simulation

Creator:: Valeskea, Austin
Abstract:: Free energy is a fundamental property of a thermodynamic system, from which pressure, entropy, and other interesting properties can be derived. It is useful, then, to be able to accurately compute the free energy at various densities and temperatures in a way that can serve as the basis for further...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Austin Valeske A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial

Seasonal and Solar Cycle Variations in High-Probability Reconnection Regions on the Dayside Magnetopause

Creator:: Griffiths, Scott T.
Abstract:: Future satellite missions like NASA’s upcoming Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission are targeting reconnection diffusion regions at the Earth’s magnetopause. These diffusion regions are small compared to the total surface area of the magnetopause. Furthermore, the location of the diffusion region depends on external parameters such as the current state of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Griffiths A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in

Stability of accretion disks in binary black hole systems and their effects on merger parameters

Creator:: Hanson, Jesse
Abstract:: We analyze merger parameters of binary black hole systems (BBHSs), including orbital separation and time at which gravitational and viscous timescales intersect for all combinations of black holes (BHs) in the range 1-100 solar masses. Our initial examination of BBHS merger parameters using the assumption R=0.5r reveals suspicious trends in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Radial Velocity Profiles and Magnetic Field Probes for Hypervelocity Plasma Deflagration Jets

Student Evaluative Sensemaking on Homework in Intermediate Mechanics

Creation of Western Oregon University weather ballooning program: GPS tracking, heating circuitry, and balloon filling procedure

Building a Basic Computational Model of Surface and Impurity States in a One-dimensional Solid

Examining Upper-DivisionThermodynamics Using the Actor Oriented Transfer Framework

Student Motivation, Introductory Calculus Based Physics (PH 211) and Project Based Learning, Oh My!

Gravitational Waves and the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) and “Lab on a Chip”

Determining free energies of hard sphere fluids via Monte Carlo simulation

Seasonal and Solar Cycle Variations in High-Probability Reconnection Regions on the Dayside Magnetopause

Stability of accretion disks in binary black hole systems and their effects on merger parameters

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