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2006

Ai, Huirong (Anita) (2006) Shock-Induced Damage in Rocks: Application to Impact Cratering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/39ZE-SY71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262006-173355

Tan, Eh (2006) I. Multi-Scale Dynamics of Mantle Plumes, and II. Compressible Thermochemical Convection and the Stability of Mantle Superplumes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZQ5F-9823. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05142006-210236

2003

Austin, Daniel Ephraim (2003) Impact-Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Cosmic Dust. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2E8R-G492. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11072002-135150

Luo, Sheng-Nian (2003) I. The Heterogeneities at the Core-Mantle and Inner-Core Boundaries from PKP Phases. II. The Static and Dynamic Behavior of Silica at High Pressures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/D8HB-A439. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05302003-174154

2002

Stewart, Sarah Toby (2002) Collisional Processes Involving Icy Bodies in the Solar System. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0V4Q-VF61. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09242008-095607

2001

Ni, Sidao (2001) 2D Modeling of Lower Mantle Structure with WKM Synthetics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J8XC-TF53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03252014-144322918

1999

Holland, Kathleen Gabrielle (1999) Phase Changes and Transport Properties of Geophysical Materials Under Shock Loading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cbd3-mk54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10062023-181634008

Liu, Cangli (1999) I. Rigid Body Penetration into Brittle Material. II. Phase Change Effect on Shock Wave Propagation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w8gc-n615. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04232013-084302487

Winfree, Nancy A. (1999) Impact-Induced Phase Transformations in Elastic Solids: A Continuum Study Including Numerical Simulations for GeO₂. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4dhf-fj83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02262008-153435

1998

Chen, George (Guangqing) (1998) I. High pressure melting of [gamma]-iron and the thermal profile in the Earth's core. II. High pressure, high temperature equation of state of fayalite (Fe2SiO4). Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/z7r2-xf47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02262007-141751

Zajac, Blair J. (1998) The State of Stress as Inferred from Deviated Boreholes: Constraints on the Tectonics of Offshore Central California and Cook Inlet, Alaska. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S3V0-3M43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072010-160325894

1996

Yang, Wenbo (1996) Impact volatilization of calcite and anhydrite and the effect on global climate from K/T impact crater at Chicxulub. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/n3xq-qe28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08212009-144428

1995

Chen, Weinong (1995) Dynamic failure behavior of ceramics under multiaxial compression. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0NNE-JD20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11032003-101839

Gazis, Carey Alice (1995) An isotopic study of the fluid flow and thermal history of the 2.8 Ma Chegem ash-flow caldera and related intrusive rocks (Caucasus Mountains, Russia). Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mjb1-6r66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11022007-110943

Kohler, Monica Diane (1995) Three-Dimensional Seismic Velocity Structure of the Earth's Outermost Core and Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/q3fd-fd26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10312007-090136

1993

Rowan, Linda Rose (1993) Equation of state of molten mid-ocean ridge basalt. Structure of Kilauea volcano. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J6D0-GV56. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01142013-104747074

1992

Rulison, Aaron John (1992) Part 1. Synthesis of ceramic powders by electrospray pyrolysis. Part 2. An approach to interplanetary particle sampling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5tcw-c634. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08202007-130850

1991

Moses, Julianne Ives (1991) I. Phase Transformations and the Spectral Reflectance of Solid Sulfur: Possible Metastable Sulfur Allotropes on Io's Surface. II. Photochemistry and Aerosol Formation in Neptune's Atmosphere. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S8F2-V423. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08012006-093137

1990

Anderson, William Wyatt (1990) High Pressure States in Condensed Matter: I. High Pressure Behavior of the Iron-Sulfur System with Applications to the Earth's Core. II. Empirical Equation of State for Organic Compounds at High Pressures. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7dsx-ed25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03182015-092735941

Blum, Joel David (1990) Geochemistry and Resonance Ionization of Platinum-Group Elements. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KXRF-AQ49. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09042014-150651827

1989

Polanskey, Carol Ann (1989) I. Impact Spallation Experiments: Fracture Patterns and Spall Velocities. II. Craters in Carbonate Rocks: An Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Analysis of Shock Damage. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3rgr-f070. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10172013-085025235

1988

Svendsen, Robert Frederik, Jr. (1988) Optical Radiation from Shock-Compressed Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/m809-aq12. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04192010-095015524

1987

Brugman, Melinda Mary (1987) Water Flow at the Base of a Surging Glacier. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VSHG-G674. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07192006-093757

Schmitt, Douglas Ray (1987) I. Applications of Double-Exposure Holography to the Measurement of In Situ Stress and the Elastic Moduli of Rock from Boreholes. II. Shock Temperature Measurements in Fused Quartz and Crystalline NaCl to 35 GPa. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vr7c-6j57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10242023-225432851

Scott, David Russell (1987) Magmons: Solitary Waves Arising in the Buoyant Ascent of Magma by Porous Flow through a Viscously Deformable Matrix. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mvdj-ty73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04052019-172938000

Vidale, John Emilio (1987) Application of Two-Dimensional Finite-Difference Wave Simulation to Earthquakes, Earth Structure, and Seismic Hazard. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7TQ9-X746. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10132011-090721112

1986

Atzmon, Michael (1986) A Study of Bulk Amorphous Alloys Formed by Solid-State Reaction in Elemental Composites. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5M6N-SK53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03212008-081007

Fine, Gerald Jonathan (1986) Carbon Dioxide in Synthetic and Natural Silicate Glasses. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xmqc-xv31. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09032019-144830666

Richards, Mark Alan (1986) Dynamical Models for the Earth's Geoid. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ncf0-0c06. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02122016-151411807

Rigden, Sally Miranda (1986) The Determination of the Equation of State of Molten Silicates at High Pressures Using Shock-Wave Techniques. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5v04-ws14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10272023-170924439

Schwendeman, Donald William (1986) Numerical Shock Propagation Using Geometrical Shock Dynamics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q5VX-AF72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03082008-083041

1985

Hazelton, Lowell Eugene (1985) A Study of Hydrogen Mobility in a Glassy Zr₂Pd Using Internal Friction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/t60e-ft46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03272008-075843

Humphreys, Eugene Drake (1985) Studies of the Crust-Mantle System Beneath Southern California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j2xf-gq29. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02142013-085850235

Kasiraj, Prakash (1985) Shock-Wave Consolidation of Metallic Powders. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7cxy-vx62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09202002-161800

Le Bras, Ronan (1985) Methods of Multiparameter Inversion of Seismic Data Using the Acoustic and Elastic Born Approximations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/14q2-fa62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10092013-140441093

1984

Boslough, Mark Bruce (1984) Shock-Wave Properties and High-Pressure Equations of State of Geophysically Important Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/C9GZ-3121. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09262002-154053

Hofmeister, Anne Marie (1984) A Spectroscopic and Chemical Study of the Coloration of Feldspars by Irradiation and Impurities, Including Water. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bj75-5674. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10172018-114703911

Shaw, Henry Francis, III (1984) Sm-Nd and Rb-Sr Isotopic Systematics of Tektites and Other Impactites, Appalachian Mafic Rocks, and Marine Carbonates and Phosphates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/x0zc-7w22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12142018-091056975

1983

Cohn, Stephen Norfleet (1983) Holographic In-Situ Stress Measurement in Geophysics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6vsd-wa54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08302019-150635775

Echelmeyer, Keith Alan (1983) Response of Blue Glacier to a Perturbation in Ice Thickness: Theory and Observation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZQHK-NA29. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08242006-080724

Jakosky, Bruce Martin (1983) The Seasonal Behavior of Water Vapor in the Mars Atmosphere. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/f9fz-gg50. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02062013-144652620

Vassiliou, Marios Simou (1983) The Energy Release in Earthquakes, and Subduction Zone Seismicity and Stress in Slabs. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yp4p-t246. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10282019-161929138

1982

Gillespie, Alan Reed (1982) Quaternary Glaciation and Tectonism in the Southeastern Sierra Nevada, Inyo County, California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GNES-QH83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04102003-122837

Passey, Quinn R. (1982) Viscosity Structure of the Lithospheres of Ganymede, Callisto, and Enceladus, and of the Earth's Upper Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/A31H-FJ81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02152013-145142740

Stewart, Gordon Selbie (1982) Complexity of Rupture Propagation in Large Earthquakes in Relation to Tectonic Environment. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9d84-pr40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02042015-163349497

Vizgirda, Joana Marija (1982) Dynamic Properties of Carbonates and Applications to Cratering Processes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dat3-9s72. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04252018-105910410

1981

Cipar, John Joseph (1981) Seismic Source Processes and Tectonics: Observations of Four Intracontinental Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bwpb-4c04. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09152006-102853

1974

Joesten, Raymond Leonard (1974) Metasomatism and Magmatic Assimilation at a Gabbro-Limestone Contact, Christmas Mountains, Big Bend Region, Texas. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02272014-085454874

Lagus, Peter Leonard (1974) The Equations of State of Hydrogen and Argon: Applications to the Jovian Interior. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zzpq-2876. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072020-234014838