Modeling a M class solar flare/CME with the Earth's atmosphere and extrapolating to an X class solar flare
Description
An X class solar flare has the potential to remove our satellites from orbit, permanently deactivate our main forms of communication and bring humanity into a technology-free age. By using Geant4, it is possible to simulate several layers of the Earth's atmosphere and send a simulated solar flare and coronal mass ejection. This thesis will show the interaction of photons and protons of various energies with several kilometers of atmosphere.
Date Created
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2021-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Dolghier, Kristian Adrian
- Thesis director: Shovkovy, Igor
- Committee member: Steinkamp, Brian
- Contributor (ctb): Economics Program in CLAS
- Contributor (ctb): College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Contributor (ctb): College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College