The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) is a high-energy particle physics detector operating on the International Space Station (ISS) since May 2011. Since its launch, the AMS-02 provided a large amount of data whose precision was never before achieved, opening a new path for the study of cosmic rays (CRs). The first published results of AMS-021-3 show tension with the current understanding of the cosmic ray theory, particularly at higher energies. These tensions are directly linked to many fundamental questions like the dark matter nature, the CR origin and their propagation through the galaxy. This work presents the measurement of the electron flux and the positron flux in primary cosmic rays, based on the data collected between May 2011 and November 2016, an extended data set with respect to the published AMS-02 results.3 The results extend the energy range explored up to 1 TeV for electrons and up to 700 GeV for positrons, being consistent with the published results when using the same data set. A discrepancy between the new measurement and the published flux is observed in the low energy region of the electron flux, while the positron flux is in good agreement. This can be explained by a charge dependent solar modulation effect. This hypothesis was investigated by studying the time evolution of the fluxes, focusing on the energy region below 40 GeV, where an electron and positron flux is computed over 74 time bins of 27 days width, corresponding to the suns rotation period as seen from the Earth. The time dependent analysis confirms hints of charge dependent solar modulation, that are also observed by other independent analysis that have been carried out in parallel within the collaboration. / O Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) é um experimento de física de partículas instalado na Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS) desde Maio de 2011. Desde seu lançamento, AMS-02 coleta uma quantidade de dados com tal precisão que até então nunca foram jamais vistos, abrindo o caminho para o estudo dos Raios Cósmicos (CRs). Os primeiros resultados publicados pelo AMS-021-3 apresentam tensões com o modelo atual da teoria de CRs, particularmente nas altas energias. Essas tensões são diretamente ligadas a diversas questões fundamentais como a natureza da Matéria Escura (DM), a origem dos CRs e suas propagações pela galáxia. Este trabalho apresenta a medição do fluxo de elétrons e pósitrons em CRs primários, baseando-se nos dados coletados entre Maio de 2011 e Novembro de 2016, período extendido com relação aos resultados públicados pelo AMS-02.3 Os resultados extendem o intervalo de energia explorado para 1 TeV para elétrons e 700 GeV ára pósitrons, consistentes com os resultados públicados usando o mesmo período. Discrepância entre a nova medição e o fluxo públicado é observada na região de baixas energias para o fluxo de elétrons, enquanto o fluxo de pósitrons continua em bom acordo. O resultado pode ser explicado por uma dependência na carga causada pela modulação solar. Tal hipótese é investigada estudando-se a evolução temporal dos fluxos, focando-se no intervao de energia abaixo de 40 GeV, onde um fluxo de elétrons e pósitrons é medido durante 74 intervalos temporais de 27 dias, correspondendo à rotação do sol vista da Terra. A análise dependente do tempo confirma a existência da dependência de carga da modulação solar, também observada por outras análises independentes que foram feitas dentro da colaboração.

Cette thèse est dédiée à la création d'un nouvel outil pour la mesure directionnelle du flux muonique basé sur une chambre de projection temporelle fine avec un plan de lecture Micromegas, afin d’obtenir un détecteur compact avec une résolution angulaire compatible avec les applications d’imagerie ou de monitoring en génie civil et géophysique. La principale motivation est de développer un détecteur capable de combler le vide technologique pour les applications ayant des contraintes d’encombrement et de transportabilité. Cette thèse fournit une revue des différentes technologies de détection de muons existantes et de leurs divers domaines d’application. Deux techniques de mesure de muons sont présentées : la muographie par transmission ou par diffusion. La muographie par transmission, mieux adaptée aux grandes cibles, est basée sur l'atténuation du flux naturel de muons cosmiques due à l'opacité des matériaux traversés. Cette technique passive et non-destructive fournit des informations originales qui pourront être intégrées dans une démarche d’imagerie. Le manuscrit présente la méthodologie utilisée pour la caractérisation du flux incident de muons à la fois en surface et dans des conditions souterraines. Une description détaillée des processus physiques déclenchés par le passage d'un muon à travers le détecteur est fournie. Les résultats des simulations des processus de formation du signal sont présentés et commentés pour justifier les choix du design des composants clés afin de répondre aux exigences de performance quant à résolutions temporelle, spatiale et angulaire. L'influence des paramètres opérationnels ou externes tels que le gain, la température ou la présence de contaminants est également traitée. La thèse étudie en détail les principales phases de conception et d'assemblage du détecteur MUST2, incluant (i) le design du plan de lecture Micromegas, (ii) le choix du gaz, (iii) le design d'un élément homogénéisateur de champ électrique (iv) le choix de l'instrumentation électronique et du signal de déclenchement associé au passage du muon, et (v) la création d'un système auxiliaire de gestion du gaz. La polyvalence du détecteur MUST2 a été prouvée avec l'utilisation réussie de différentes options de déclenchement et d’acquisition. Les données sont obtenues au travers d’un logiciel développé pour le système d’acquisition modulaire du CERN SRS, puis analysées avec un algorithme de reconstruction de la trajectoire, qui récupère le temps de passage, la position 2D, les angles zénith et azimut des muons qui traversent le détecteur. Les caractéristiques, les performances et les limites de la chaîne d'acquisition de données sont présentées et évaluées. Une série de directives visant à améliorer l’efficacité de la chaîne d'acquisition est proposée. Une série de tests de caractérisation a été effectuée dans différents environnements : faisceau contrôlé de muons, ciel ouvert, au fond d'une vallée et dans des conditions souterraines. Ces tests ont contribué à une meilleure compréhension des performances du détecteur et ont permis de régler ses paramètres opérationnels. Malgré les faibles statistiques des tests, les flux mesurés montrent une bonne corrélation avec les environnements ciblés. Une campagne de mesures en conditions réelles a été menée sur le barrage de Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt (Vaucluse). Les résultats expérimentaux obtenus, sont conformes aux valeurs anticipées par le modèle numérique, la transportabilité sur le terrain et la capacité à effectuer des mesures hors laboratoire à long terme ont été démontrées. En revanche, l’impact de la température externe sur l’acquisition des données devra être compensée pour obtenir une acquisition stable permettant de surveiller l’évolution temporelle du flux de muons. En conclusion, les bons résultats obtenus lors de ces tests permettent de valider la caméra MUST2 à des fins de muographie en transmission. / This thesis is dedicated towards the creation of a new direction-sensitive tool for muon flux measurement based on a thin time projection chamber with a Micromegas readout, to achieve a compact detector with an angular resolution compatible with civil engineering and geophysics imagery and monitoring applications. The main motivation is to develop a detector capable to fill the technological gap for applications with compactness and transportability constraints. The dissertation provides a review of the different existing muon detection technologies and their diverse fields of application. Two muon imaging techniques are introduced: transmission and scattering muography. Transmission muography, more suitable for big targets, is based on the attenuation of the natural-occurring cosmic-muon flux due to the opacity of the material they traverse. This non-destructive, passive technique provides original information that can be used for imaging purposes. The work covers the methodology used towards the characterization of the incidental muon flux both on the surface and in underground conditions. A detailed description of the physical processes triggered by the passage of a muon through the detector is provided. Results of the simulations of the signal formation processes are presented and discussed to justify the design choices of the key components so as to meet performance requirements in term of temporal, spatial and angular resolution. The influence of operational or external parameters such as the gain, temperature or presence of contaminants is covered as well. The thesis describes in detail the principal phases of design and assembly of the MUST2 detector, including: (i) the design of the Micromegas readout layout, (ii) the choice of gas, (iii) the conception of an electric field homogenizer, (iv) the choice of the electronics instrumentation and its trigger signal, and (v) the creation of an auxiliary system to manage the gas. The versatility of MUST2 has been proved with the successful use of different trigger options and electronics. The data is acquired by means of software developed for the CERN’s Scalable Readout System electronics and subsequently analyzed with a muon trajectory reconstruction algorithm, which retrieves the: time of passage, 2D position, zenith and azimuth angles of the muons traversing the detector. The characteristics, performance and limitations of the data acquisition chain are presented and evaluated, a series of guidelines towards the improvement of its efficiency of are provided. A series of characterization tests has been carried out in different environments: controlled muon beam, open sky, at the bottom of a valley and in underground conditions. These tests have enabled a better understanding of the performance of the detector and allowed to tune up its operational parameters. Despite the weak statistics of the test runs, the measured muon flux has shown a good correlation with the surrounding target volumes. A campaign of measurements in real field conditions has been carried out at the Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt (Vaucluse, France) dam. The experimental results obtained are in consonance with the values anticipated by the digital model, the field transportability and the capability to perform long-term out-of-lab measurements have been demonstrated. On the downside, the impact of the external temperature on the data acquisition should be balanced out to get a steady acquisition and monitor the temporal evolution of the muon flux. In conclusion, the successful proof-of-concept trial allows to validate the MUST2 camera for transmission muography purposes.

Orientador: José Augusto Chinellato / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin / Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-02T17:59:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Kuno_YugoMafra_M.pdf: 3634635 bytes, checksum: afd1f210608c9cb926532d441cade068 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017 / Resumo: O fluxo de raios cósmicos de ultra-alta energia (superiores a 10^18 eV) que chega ao topo da atmosfera é baixo, tal que torna-se necessário estudar em detalhes os chuveiros atmosféricos extensos de modo a se determinar a composição e a energia da partícula primária. Dispõe-se de algoritmos que simulam processos de QED e QCD, e descrevem a difusão das partículas na atmosfera, fornecendo o estado (x, p, id, t) de cada uma. Entretanto, é também necessário parametrizar as funções que descrevem sua distribuição ao longo da cascata atmosférica. O método da entropia máxima (MEM) permite que se parametrize a distribuição de partículas em função dos momentos estatísticos esses perfis, que são menos afetados pelo ruído. A maximização da entropia também permite que a distribuição seja inferida minimizando o enviesamento que ocorre, por exemplo, no ajuste de curvas tradicionalmente realizado. No presente trabalho foi estudada aplicação do MEM na análise do perfil longitudinal das componentes eletrônica e muônica geradas por simulação no CORSIKA, já conhecendo as características da partícula primária, de forma a avaliar os benefícios dessa metodologia no estudo de chuveiros atmosféricos / Abstract: The flux of ultra-high energy cosmic rays (above 10^18 eV) that reach the upper atmosphere is low, so that it is necessary to thoroughly study air showers in order to determine the composition and energy of the primary particle. There are algorithms that simulate QED and QCD processes, and track the particle diffusion in the atmosphere, providing the state (x, p, id, t) of each one. Still, it is also necessary to parameterize the functions that describe its distribution throughout the atmospheric cascade. The maximum entropy method (MEM) allows the parameterization of the particle distribution with the statistical moments as variables, which are less affected by noise. The maximum entropy also allows the inference of the distribution minimizing the bias, which is high in inference processes such as the traditional curve fitting. The application of MEM in the analysis of the longitudinal profile of the electronic and muonic components generated by simulation with CORSIKA was the object of study in this research work, having as a prior the characteristics of the primary particle, in order to evaluate the benefits of the method in the study of air showers / Mestrado / Física / Mestre em Física / CAPES

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) is a high-energy particle physics detector operating on the International Space Station (ISS) since May 2011. Since its launch, the AMS-02 provided a large amount of data whose precision was never before achieved, opening a new path for the study of cosmic rays (CRs). The first published results of AMS-021-3 show tension with the current understanding of the cosmic ray theory, particularly at higher energies. These tensions are directly linked to many fundamental questions like the dark matter nature, the CR origin and their propagation through the galaxy. This work presents the measurement of the electron flux and the positron flux in primary cosmic rays, based on the data collected between May 2011 and November 2016, an extended data set with respect to the published AMS-02 results.3 The results extend the energy range explored up to 1 TeV for electrons and up to 700 GeV for positrons, being consistent with the published results when using the same data set. A discrepancy between the new measurement and the published flux is observed in the low energy region of the electron flux, while the positron flux is in good agreement. This can be explained by a charge dependent solar modulation effect. This hypothesis was investigated by studying the time evolution of the fluxes, focusing on the energy region below 40 GeV, where an electron and positron flux is computed over 74 time bins of 27 days width, corresponding to the suns rotation period as seen from the Earth. The time dependent analysis confirms hints of charge dependent solar modulation, that are also observed by other independent analysis that have been carried out in parallel within the collaboration. / O Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) é um experimento de física de partículas instalado na Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS) desde Maio de 2011. Desde seu lançamento, AMS-02 coleta uma quantidade de dados com tal precisão que até então nunca foram jamais vistos, abrindo o caminho para o estudo dos Raios Cósmicos (CRs). Os primeiros resultados publicados pelo AMS-021-3 apresentam tensões com o modelo atual da teoria de CRs, particularmente nas altas energias. Essas tensões são diretamente ligadas a diversas questões fundamentais como a natureza da Matéria Escura (DM), a origem dos CRs e suas propagações pela galáxia. Este trabalho apresenta a medição do fluxo de elétrons e pósitrons em CRs primários, baseando-se nos dados coletados entre Maio de 2011 e Novembro de 2016, período extendido com relação aos resultados públicados pelo AMS-02.3 Os resultados extendem o intervalo de energia explorado para 1 TeV para elétrons e 700 GeV ára pósitrons, consistentes com os resultados públicados usando o mesmo período. Discrepância entre a nova medição e o fluxo públicado é observada na região de baixas energias para o fluxo de elétrons, enquanto o fluxo de pósitrons continua em bom acordo. O resultado pode ser explicado por uma dependência na carga causada pela modulação solar. Tal hipótese é investigada estudando-se a evolução temporal dos fluxos, focando-se no intervao de energia abaixo de 40 GeV, onde um fluxo de elétrons e pósitrons é medido durante 74 intervalos temporais de 27 dias, correspondendo à rotação do sol vista da Terra. A análise dependente do tempo confirma a existência da dependência de carga da modulação solar, também observada por outras análises independentes que foram feitas dentro da colaboração.

Thesis (M.Sc. (Physics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

A time-dependent two-dimensional (2D) modulation model including drifts, the solar wind tennination shock (TS) with diffusive shock acceleration and a heliosheath based on the Parker (1965) transport equation is used to study the modulation of galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) and the anomalous component of cosmic rays (ACRs) in the heliosphere. In particular, the latitude dependence of the TS compression ratio and injection efficiency of the ACRs (source strength) based on the hydrodynamic modeling results of Scherer et al. (2006) is used for the first time in a modulation model. The subsequent effects on differential intensities for both GCRs and ACRs are illustrated, comparing them to the values without a latitude dependence for these parameters. It is found that the latitude dependence of these parameters is important and that it enables an improved description of the modulation of ACRs beyond the TS. With this modeling approach (without fitting observations) to the latitude dependence of the two parameters, it is possible to obtain a TS spectrum for ACRs at a polar angle of B = 55" that qualitatively approximates the main features of the Voyager 1 observations. This positive result has to be investigated further. Additionally, it is shown that the enhancement of the cosmic ray intensity just below the cut-off energy found for the ACR at the TS in an A < 0 magnetic polarity cycle in the equatorial plane with the latitude independent scenario, disappears in this region when the latitude dependence of the compression ratio and injection efficiency is assumed. Subsequent effects of these scenarios are illustrated on the global anisotropy vector of both GCRs and ACRs as the main theme of this work. For this purpose the radial and latitudinal gradients for GCRs and ACRs were accurately computed. The radial and latitudinal anisotropy components were then computed as a function of energy, radial distance and polar angle. It is also the first time that the anisotropy vector is comprehensively calculated in such a global approach to cosmic ray modeling in the heliosphere, in particular for ACRs. It is shown that the anisotropy vector inside (up-stream) and outside (down-stream) the TS behaves in a complicated way, so care must be taken in interpreting it. It is found that the latitude dependence of the two mentioned parameters can alter the direction (sign) of the anisotropy vector. Its behaviour beyond the TS is markedly different from inside the TS, mainly because of the slower solar wind velocity, with less dependence on the magnetic polarity cycles. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Physics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

The thesis investigates cosmic rays and their scattering in the atmosphere and the change in their intensity caused by the frequency of meteorological phenomenon. The main objective of the research is the change in cosmic rays as well as atmospheric pressure and estimation of their connection. A thorough analysis and interpretation allow to supplement meteorological information for weather forecasts. / Disertacijoje nagrinėjama kosminė spinduliuotė ir jos sklaida atmosferoje bei jos intensyvumo kaita, kurią lemią meteorologinių reiškinių dažnumas. Pagrindinis tyrimo objektas yra kietosios kosminės spinduliuotės ir atmosferos slėgio pokyčiai bei jų sąryšio įvertinimas. Kosminės spinduliuotės duomenų detali analizė ir interpretacija leidžia papildyti meteorologinę informaciją orų prognozei.

Le Spectromètre Magnétique Alpha (AMS) est un détecteur de particules installé à bord de la Station Spatiale Internationale ; il enregistre des données depuis mai 2011. L'expérience a pour objectif d'identifier la nature des rayons cosmiques chargés et des photons et de mesurer leur flux dans la gamme d'énergie du GeV au TeV. Ces mesures permettent d'affiner les modèles de propagation de rayons cosmiques, d'effectuer une recherche indirecte de matière noire, et de chercher l'antimatière primordiale (anti-hélium). Dans ce mémoire, les données des premières années ont été utilisées pour mesurer les flux d'électrons et de leptons (électrons + positons) dans la gamme d'énergie de 0.5 GeV à 700 GeV. L'identification d'électrons nécessite une séparation électrons/protons de l'ordre de 104, obtenue par l'utilisation conjointe des estimateurs de différents sous-détecteurs d'AMS, en particulier du calorimètre électromagnétique (ECAL), du trajectomètre et du détecteur à radiation de transition (TRD). Dans cette analyse, les nombres d'électrons et de leptons sont estimés par un ajustement des distributions de l'estimateur du calorimètre et vérifiés en utilisant l'estimateur du TRD : 11 millions leptons ont été sélectionnés et analysés. Les incertitudes systématiques sont déterminées en variant les coupures de sélection et la procédure d'ajustement. L'acceptance géométrique du détecteur et les efficacités de sélection sont estimées grâce aux données de simulation. Les différences observées sur les échantillons de contrôle issus des données permettent de corriger la simulation. Les incertitudes systématiques associées à ces corrections sont établies en variant les échantillons de contrôle. Au total, à 100 GeV (resp. 700 GeV), l'incertitude statistique du flux de leptons est 2% (30%) et l'incertitude systématique est 3% (40%). Comme les flux se comportent globalement en loi de puissance en fonction de l'énergie, il est important de maitriser la calibration en énergie. Nous avons contrôlé in situ la mesure en énergie du calorimètre en comparant les électrons des données de vol et les données de tests en faisceaux, en utilisant en particulier la variable E/p ou p est la quantité de mouvement mesurée par le trajectomètre. Une deuxième méthode de calibration absolue à basse énergie, indépendante du trajectomètre, basée sur l'effet de la coupure géomagnétique a été développée. Deux modèles de prédiction de la coupure géomagnétique, l'approximation Störmer et le modèle IGRF, ont été testés et comparés. Ces deux méthodes ont permis de contrôler la calibration en énergie à 2% et de vérifier la stabilité des performances du calorimètre dans le temps. / The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a particle detector installed on the International Space Station; it starts to record data since May 2011. The experiment aims to identify the nature of charged cosmic rays and photons and measure their fluxes in the energy range of GeV to TeV. These measurements enable us to refine the cosmic ray propagation models, to perform indirect research of dark matter and to search for primordial antimatter (anti-helium). In this context, the data of the first years have been utilized to measure the electron flux and lepton flux (electron + positron) in the energy range of 0.5 GeV to 700 GeV. Identification of electrons requires an electrons / protons separation power of the order of 104, which is acquired by combining the information from different sub-detectors of AMS, in particular the electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL), the tracker and the transition radiation detector (TRD). In this analysis, the numbers of electrons and leptons are estimated by fitting the distribution of the ECAL estimator and are verified using the TRD estimator: 11 million leptons are selected and analyzed. The systematic uncertainties are determined by changing the selection cuts and the fit procedure. The geometric acceptance of the detector and the selection efficiency are estimated thanks to simulated data. The differences observed on the control samples from data allow to correct the simulation. The systematic uncertainty associated to this correction is estimated by varying the control samples. In total, at 100 GeV (resp. 700 GeV), the statistic uncertainty of the lepton flux is 2% (30%) and the systematic uncertainty is 3% (40%). As the flux generally follows a power law as a function of energy, it is important to control the energy calibration. We have controlled in-situ the measurement of energy in the ECAL by comparing the electrons from flight data and from test beams, using in particular the E/p variable where p is momentum measured by the tracker. A second method of absolute calibration at low energy, independent from the tracker, is developed based on the geomagnetic cutoff effect. Two models of geomagnetic cutoff prediction, the Störmer approximation and the IGRF model, have been tested and compared. These two methods allow to control the energy calibration to a precision of 2% and to verify the stability of the ECAL performance with time.

A time-dependent two-dimensional (2D) modulation model including drifts, the solar wind tennination shock (TS) with diffusive shock acceleration and a heliosheath based on the Parker (1965) transport equation is used to study the modulation of galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) and the anomalous component of cosmic rays (ACRs) in the heliosphere. In particular, the latitude dependence of the TS compression ratio and injection efficiency of the ACRs (source strength) based on the hydrodynamic modeling results of Scherer et al. (2006) is used for the first time in a modulation model. The subsequent effects on differential intensities for both GCRs and ACRs are illustrated, comparing them to the values without a latitude dependence for these parameters. It is found that the latitude dependence of these parameters is important and that it enables an improved description of the modulation of ACRs beyond the TS. With this modeling approach (without fitting observations) to the latitude dependence of the two parameters, it is possible to obtain a TS spectrum for ACRs at a polar angle of B = 55" that qualitatively approximates the main features of the Voyager 1 observations. This positive result has to be investigated further. Additionally, it is shown that the enhancement of the cosmic ray intensity just below the cut-off energy found for the ACR at the TS in an A < 0 magnetic polarity cycle in the equatorial plane with the latitude independent scenario, disappears in this region when the latitude dependence of the compression ratio and injection efficiency is assumed. Subsequent effects of these scenarios are illustrated on the global anisotropy vector of both GCRs and ACRs as the main theme of this work. For this purpose the radial and latitudinal gradients for GCRs and ACRs were accurately computed. The radial and latitudinal anisotropy components were then computed as a function of energy, radial distance and polar angle. It is also the first time that the anisotropy vector is comprehensively calculated in such a global approach to cosmic ray modeling in the heliosphere, in particular for ACRs. It is shown that the anisotropy vector inside (up-stream) and outside (down-stream) the TS behaves in a complicated way, so care must be taken in interpreting it. It is found that the latitude dependence of the two mentioned parameters can alter the direction (sign) of the anisotropy vector. Its behaviour beyond the TS is markedly different from inside the TS, mainly because of the slower solar wind velocity, with less dependence on the magnetic polarity cycles. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Physics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

The three-dimensional (3D) steady-state electron modulation model of Ferreira (2002), based on Parker (1965) transport equation, is used to study the modulation of the 7 MeV galactic and Jovian electron anisotropies in the inner heliosphere. The Jovian electrons are produced in Jupiter's magnetosphere which is situated at ~ 5 AU in the ecliptic plane. The propagation of these particles is mainly described by the diffusion tensor applicable for the inner heliosphere. Some of the elements of the diffusion tensor are revisited in order to establish what contribution they make to the three-dimensional anisotropy vector and its components in the inner heliosphere. The 'drift' term is neglected since the focus of this study is on low-energy electrons. The effects on the electron anisotropy of different scenarios when changing the solar wind speed from minimum to maximum activity is illustrated. The effects on both the galactic and Jovian electron anisotropy of changing the polar perpendicular coefficient, in particular, are illustrated. It is shown that the computed Jovian electron anisotropy dominates the galactic anisotropy close to the Jovian electron source at ~5 AU, as expected, testifying to the validity of the3D-model. For the latitudinal anisotropy, the polar perpendicular diffusion plays a dominant role for Jovian electrons close to the source, with the polar gradient becoming the dominant factor away from the electron source. Of all three anisotropy components, the azimuthal anisotropy is dominant in the equatorial plane close to the source. It is found that there is a large azimuthal gradient close to the source because the low-energy electrons tend to follow the heliospheric magnetic field more closely than higher energy particles. The transition of the solar wind speed from minimum to intermediate to maximum solar activity condition was used to illustrate the modulation of the magnitude of the 7 MeV total anisotropy vector along the Ulysses trajectory. It was found that during the two encounters with the planet a maximum anisotropy of 38% was computed but with different anisotropy-timepeaks as the approach to Jupiter was different. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Physics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.