Caltech PhD Thesis 1981 Meteorite Allende Fission Track Donald Burnett NASA PI

by Maritza Irene Stapanian

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Title: Induced Fission Track Measurements of Carbonaceous Chondrite Th/U Ratios and Th/U Microdistributions in Allende Inclusions Author: Maritza Irene Stapanian Thesis Advisor: Dr. Donald S. Burnett (Renowned Caltech Geochemist & NASA Genesis Mission Principal Investigator) Publisher: California Institute of Technology (Caltech Doctoral Dissertation) Publication Year: 1981 (Submitted August 22, 1980) Format: Library-Style Hardcover (Black Buckram) Language: English Pages: 266 pages (Includes extensive data tables, formulas, and references) Subject: Cosmochronology / Meteorite Chemistry / Planetary Science / Solar Nebula ABOUT THIS ITEM & ACADEMIC SIGNIFICANCE: An authentic, original Ph.D. thesis submitted directly to the California Institute of Technology. This specialized planetary science work explores actinide nucleosynthesis, solar nebula condensation models, and advanced fission track radiography techniques using samples from the famous Allende meteorite. Notably, this research was completed under the direct guidance and mentorship of Dr. Donald S. Burnett. Dr. Burnett is a towering figure in space exploration, renowned for his work on Apollo lunar samples and as the Principal Investigator for NASA's Genesis Mission, which collected and returned solar wind samples to Earth. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of foundational Caltech planetary science lineage. CONDITION REPORT: Overall Condition: Very Good plus institutional/archival condition. Binding & Cover: Bou

• Publisher: California Institute of Technology (Caltech Doctoral Dissertatio
• Year: 1980
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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