Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1969. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2004. / Supervisor: Kenneth W. Gentle. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Proton cyclotron echoes are phenomena related to the proton cyclotron frequency discovered On topside sounder swept-frequency ionograms from the Canadian satellite Alouette II in 1969. Subsequent studies were also limited to the use of the swept-frequency ionograms and devoted only to these so called regular proton cyclotron echoes. The regular proton cyclotron echoes occur on the swept-frequency ionograms at constant apparent ranges predominantly at frequencies below the electron plasma frequency fN and slightly above the electron cyclotron frequency fH. In this dissertation over 2000 topside sounder ionograms (both swept-frequency mode and fixed-frequency mode) obtained from the Alouette II, ISIS I and II satellites of the Alouette-ISIS program are used to investigate proton cyclotron echoes in detail. Examination of the combined swept-frequency and fixed ionograms indicates that the proton cyclotron echoes are also observed on the fixed-frequency ionograms, In addition to some features, such as constant apparent ranges and higher order multiple echoes, which have been already observed on the swept frequency ionograms and also occur on the fixed-frequency ionograms, under some Conditions non-constant apparent ranges and modulations in intensity of the proton cyclotron echoes on the fixed-frequency ionograms are observed. Usually the proton cyclotron echoes on the fixed-frequency ionogram can be observed for a much longer time than on the swept-frequency ionograms due to the fixed sounding frequencies. A proton cyclotron echo can be under observation for several spin periods of the satellite if the plasma parameters encountered by the sounder are appropriate, The modulation in intensity of the proton cyclotron echo by antenna orientation is evident. In terms of analysis of the combined swept-frequency and fixed-frequency ionograms, and the satellite orbital parameters and spin axis attitude, effects on proton cyclotron echoes of antenna orientation with respect to the earth’s magnetic field are examined. It is found that higher intensity and higher harmonics of proton cyclotron echoes occur when the sounding antenna is parallel to the earth’s magnetic field. A new class of proton cyclotron echoes was discovered, which occur on electron plasma resonances. The proton cyclotron echoes on the fH, nfH (n = 2, 3, 4), fQ3 and fD have been observed- The first three are checked in more detail. The proton cyclotron echoes observed on the fH, 4fH, fQ3 and fD resonances exhibit doublet, on the 2fH resonance triplex and on 3fH resonance single while the regular proton cyclotron echoes are always single. A frequency difference of about 5-10 Hz exists between subechoes in a doublet or triplex. The regular proton cyclotron echo seems to correspond to the first echo of the double or triple proton cyclotron echoes. No echo minus exists and most proton cyclotron echoes on the electron plasm a resonances are observed at dip angles whose magnitudes are less than 8°. This new class of proton cyclotron echoes is attributed to the results of nonlinear interactions of ion and electron Bernstein waves or ion Bernstein waves and DKO mode electromagnetic waves (for the fH resonance). Absorption phenomena on the 3fH, 4fH and fQ3 resonance spikes near the proton cyclotron period on swept-frequency ionograms are observed occasionally, but not yet understood. A theory based on nonlinear interaction of two waves is suggested to interpret proton cyclotron echoes. Many observational features of proton cyclotron echoes can be interpreted by this nonlinear interaction model of two waves. / Graduate

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This thesis was concerned with work in preparation for the commissioning of the TRIUMF cyclotron magnet. The experiments were centred around a 1/10 scale model of the cyclotron magnet. Computer calculation and model measurements were made of a model combination magnet. Extraction fields of the cyclotron were measured and the stripping foil locus determined. The interaction of the cyclotron magnet and the combination magnet was determined. A 1/10 scale model Triple Hall Probe was constructed and precisely calibrated. Its performance was tested and surveys made in the model. Finally the characteristics of the trim coils to be used in the cyclotron were measured. / Science, Faculty of / Physics and Astronomy, Department of / Graduate

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990.