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All RHESSI PhD, Master, Diploma, Bachelor and Senior Theses (208)

Last updated: 9-Mar-2018


PhD Theses (159)

Master's Theses (33)

Diploma Theses (8)

Bachelor's Theses (2)

Senior Theses (6)

Summary by Institution and Location

Codes:

   AST - Astrophysics (8)

   GRB - Gamma-ray Burst (10)

   INS - Instrumentation (7)

   SOL - Solar (171)

   TGF - Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes (12)


Table
of RHESSI
Theses
per
Year

RHESSI PhD Theses, Total = 159

    2017 - 2 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Duncan, N., 2017, University of California, Berkeley
      [SOL] Gamma-Ray Observations of Solar Flares with RHESSI Imaging Spectroscopy and the GRIPS Instrument
    2. Motorina, G., 2017, Pulkovo Observatory
      [SOL] Dynamics of plasma heating and energy distributions of accelerated electrons during solar flares based on X-ray and ultraviolet emission

    2016 - 7 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Codispoti, A., 2016, University of Genova
      [SOL] Analytic and Numerical Studies of the Electron Continuity Equation in Solar Flares
    2. Giordano, S., 2016, University of Genova
      [SOL] Analytic forward model and numerical inversion methods for the STIX imaging problem
    3. Kerr, G., 2016, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Observations and modelling of the chromosphere during solar flares
    4. Kushwaha, U.K.S., 2016, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
      [SOL] Multi-wavelength Investigations of Solar Eruptive Phenomena
    5. Musset, S., 2016, Observatoire de Paris
      [SOL] Acceleration and Transport of Energetic Particles in the Solar Corona: from the analysis of RHESSI data to the preparation of exploitation of STIX data on Solar Orbiter
    6. Stackhouse, D., 2016, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] The Acceleration and Transport of Electron Populations in Solar Flares
    7. Zeng, Z., 2016, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] New facet of solar activities revealed by high-resolution imaging at He I 10830 Å

    2015 - 4 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Dahlin, J. T., 2015, University of Maryland
      [SOL] Electron Acceleration in Magnetic Reconnection
    2. Li, D., 2015, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Spectral and Imaging Observations of the Solar Flares
    3. Torre, G., 2015, University of Genova
      [SOL] Inverse Problems in Solar Flares: a Multispectral Perspective
    4. Xu, W., 2015, Pennsylvania State University
      [TGF] Monte Carlo Simulation of Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes Produced by Stepping Lightning Leaders

    2014 - 14 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Anan, T., 2014, Kyoto University
      [SOL] Open a New Window of Plasma Diagnostics in the Solar Physics with Spectropolarimetric Observation
    2. Gilchrist, S., 2014, University of Sydney
      [SOL] Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of the Solar Coronal Magnetic Field
    3. Graham, D. R., 2014, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Extreme Ultraviolet Spectroscopy of Impulsive Phase Solar Flare Footpoints
    4. Huppenkothen, D., 2014, University of Amsterdam
      [AST] A New Statistical Toolbox for Studying Variability in Fast Transients
    5. Jeffrey, N. L. S., 2014, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] The Spatial, Spectral and Polarization Properties of Solar Flare X-ray Sources
    6. Kong, X., 2014, Shandong University
      [SOL] Studies of Electron Acceleration and Radiation by Shocks in Solar Eruptions
    7. Liu, W. J., 2014, Montana State University
      [SOL] Determining Heating Rates in Reconnection Formed Flare Loops
    8. Nisi, R. S., 2014, University of Bergen
      [TGF] Constraining the Initial Properties of Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes
    9. O'Flannagain, A, 2014, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] X-ray and Radio Diagnostics of Accelerated Electrons in Solar Active Regions
    10. Reep, J., 2014, Rice University
      [SOL] Hydrodynamic Modeling of Heating Processes in Solar Flares
    11. Ryan, D. F., 2014, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] Plasma Diagnostics and Hydrodynamic Evolution of Solar Flares
    12. Shen, Y.D., 2014, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      [SOL] Multi-Wavelength and High-Resolution Observations of Solar Eruptive Activities
    13. White, R. S., 2014, University of Warwick
      [SOL] Transverse Waves in the Solar Corona
    14. Zhu, C., 2014, Rice University
      [SOL] Dynamics and Evolution of Solar Eruptive Prominences

    2013 - 15 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Awasthi, A. K., 2013, Mohanlal Sukhadia University
      [SOL] Energy Release Processes in Solar Flares
    2. Chen, B., 2013, University of Virginia
      [SOL] Radio and X-ray Diagnostics of Energy Release in Solar Flares
    3. Chen, N.-H., 2013, National Central University
      [SOL] The Comprehensive Multiwavelengths Study of Solar Flares in X-Ray to Radio Observations
    4. Chen, Q., 2013, Stanford University
      [SOL] Stochastic Acceleration of Electrons by Turbulence in Solar Flares
    5. Dickson, E. C. M., 2013, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Photospheric Albedo and the Measurement of Energy and Angular Electron Distributions in Solar Flares
    6. Hussein, M. H., 2013, University of Manchester
      [SOL] Numerical Modelling of Accelerated Charged Particles by Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Flares
    7. Kirk, M. S., 2013, New Mexico State University
      [SOL] The Anatomy of Chromospheric Flares and Associated Ephemeral Brightenings
    8. Li, T. C., 2013, University of Maryland
      [SOL] The Impact of Double Layers on Electron Transport in the Solar Corona
    9. Murray, S. A., 2013, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] Fields and Flares: Understanding the Complex Magnetic Topologies of Solar Active Regions
    10. Pal, S., 2013, University of Calcutta
      [SOL] Numerical Modelling of VLF Radio Wave Propagation through Earth-Ionosphere
    11. Park, J., 2013, University of Rochester
      [SOL] Particle Energization and Energy Transfer in Collisionless Astrophysical Plasmas
    12. Pedram, E., 2013, University College London
      [SOL] Lower Atmospheric Signatures of Solar Eruptive Events
    13. Stanier, A., 2013, University of Manchester
      [SOL] Magnetic Reconnection and Particle Acceleration in Semi-Collisional Plasmas
    14. Wang, R., 2013, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      [SOL] The research of coronal magnetic field calculation and its applications
    15. Yuan, D., 2013, University of Warwick
      [SOL] Compressive Magnetohydrodynamic Waves in the Solar Atmosphere

    2012 - 18 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Allavena, S., 2012, University of Genova
      [SOL] Sparsity Enhancement with Applications to Magnetic Resonance and Astronomical Imaging
    2. Barnes, D., 2012, Florida Institute of Technology
      [TGF] A Correlation Study of Meteorological Dynamics and Thunderstorm Activity Leading to Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flashes
    3. Baumann, G., 2012, University of Copenhagen
      [SOL] Particle Dynamics in Solar Coronal Magnetic Reconnection Regions
    4. Burge, C. A., 2012, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Particle Acceleration in Noisy Magnetised Plasmas
    5. Chen, W., 2012, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] The Calculation and Observation of Gamma-Ray from Solar Flares
    6. Cheng, X., 2012, Nanjing University
      [SOL] On the Origin, Structure, and Evolution of Coronal Mass Ejections
    7. Gjesteland, T., 2012, University of Bergen
      [TGF] Properties of Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes: Modelling and Analysis of BATSE and RHESSI data
    8. Glesener, L., 2012, University of California, Berkeley
      [SOL] Faint Coronal Hard X-rays from Accelerated Electrons in Solar Flares
    9. Grady, K. J., 2012, University of St Andrews
      [SOL] Solar Flare Particle Acceleration in Collapsing Magnetic Traps
    10. Higgins, P. A., 2012, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] Sunspot Group Evolution and the Global Magnetic Field of the Sun
    11. Hock, R, 2012, University of Colorado at Boulder
      [SOL] The Role of Solar Flares in the Variability of the Extreme Ultraviolet Solar Spectral Irradiance
    12. Kawate, T., 2012, Kyoto University
      [SOL] Observational Study of Particle Acceleration in Solar Flares
    13. Li, Y., 2012, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Evolution of 3-D Magnetic Topology in Flare-productive Active Regions
    14. Predoi, V., 2012, Cardiff University
      [GRB] Gravitational Waves and Short Gamma Ray Bursts
    15. Rowlinson, B. A., 2012, University of Leicester
      [GRB] Using Multiwavelength Observations of Short GRBs to Constrain Their Progenitors
    16. Sun, X., 2012, Stanford University
      [SOL] The Magnetic Solar Photosphere and Corona: Observation, Modeling, and Prediction
    17. Yan, X.L., 2012, Yunnan Astronomical Observatory
      [SOL] Research on Magnetic Evolution in Solar Active Regions and Related Solar Eruptions
    18. Zhang, L., 2012, University of Oulu
      [SOL] Solar Active Longitudes and Their Rotation

    2011 - 15 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Bellm, E. C., 2011, University of California, Berkeley
      [GRB] Studies of Gamma-ray Burst Prompt Emission with RHESSI and NCT
    2. Bhatt, N. J., 2011, Saurashtra University
      [SOL] Study of Solar Activity and its Impact on Terrestrial Environment
    3. Collazzi, A. C., 2011, Louisiana State University
      [GRB] Testing and Improving the Luminosity Relations for Gamma-Ray Bursts
    4. Fischer, C. E., 2011, Utrecht University
      [SOL] Transient Events in the Solar Photosphere at High Spatial and Temporal Resolution
    5. Guo, J., 2011, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Particle Acceleration in the Solar Corona: Simulation and Observation
    6. Guo, Y., 2011, Nanjing University; Observatoire de Paris
      [SOL] Three Dimensional Magnetic Field in the Solar Atmosphere and Associated Activities
    7. Ishikawa, S., 2011, University of Tokyo
      [SOL] Hard X-ray Investigations of Particle Acceleration in Solar Flares
    8. Joshi, N. C., 2011, Kumaun University
      [SOL] Study of Solar Flares, Prominences and CMEs
    9. Maloney, S. A., 2011, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] Propagation of Coronal Mass Ejections in the Inner Heliosphere
    10. Perley, D. A., 2011, University of California, Berkeley
      [GRB] The Diverse Environments of Gamma-Ray Bursts
    11. Reid, H. A. S., 2011, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Solar Electron Beam Transport in the Inner Heliosphere
    12. Ripa, J., 2011, Charles University
      [GRB] Statistical Analysis of the Observable Data of Gamma-Ray Bursts
    13. Rubio da Costa, F., 2011, Universita degli Studi di Catania
      [SOL] Solar Chromospheric Flares: Observations in Ly-alpha and H-alpha and Radiative Hydrodynamic Simulations
    14. Sigismondi, C., 2011, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Sapienza University of Rome and French-Italian University
      [SOL] High Precision Ground-based Measurements of Solar Diameter in Support of PICARD Mission
    15. Wang, P., 2011, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Study on the Magnetic Field Change during Solar Flares

    2010 - 17 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Alexander, R. C., 2010, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Influence of Photospheric Back-Scatter on Flare Hard X-Ray Diagnostics
    2. Alha, L., 2010, University of Helsinki
      [INS] Characterization of Non-imaging Semiconductor X-ray Solar Monitors
    3. Bain, H. M., 2010, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Hard X-ray and Radio Studies of Solar Flares
    4. Bandstra, M. S., 2010, University of California, Berkeley
      [AST] Observation of the Crab Nebula in Soft Gamma Rays with the Nuclear Compton Telescope
    5. Caspi, A., 2010, University of California, Berkeley
      [SOL] Super-hot (T > 30 MK) Thermal Plasma in Solar Flares
    6. Cheng, J. X., 2010, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Spectral Diagnostics and Radiative Hydrodynamics of Solar Flares
    7. Debnath, D., 2010, University of Calcutta
      [SOL] X-ray Properties of the Sun and some Compact Objects of our Galaxy
    8. Endo, A., 2010, Saitama University
      [SOL] Observations of Time Evolution in Hard X-Ray Solar Flares
    9. Mallik, P. C. V., 2010, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Diagnostics of Solar Flare Energetic Particles: Neglected Hard X-ray Processes and Neutron Astronomy in the Inner Heliosphere
    10. Masson, S., 2010, Observatoire de Paris
      [SOL] Solar Energetic Particles: Observational Studies and Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations
    11. Maurya, R. A., 2010, Mohanlal Sukhadia University
      [SOL] A Study of Oscillations in Solar Active Regions
    12. Miklenic, C., 2010, University of Graz
      [SOL] Multi-wavelength Observations of Dynamic Phenomena in the Solar Atmosphere
    13. Park, S.-H., 2010, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Study of Magnetic Helicity in Solar Active Regions and its Relationship with Solar Eruptions
    14. Savage, S. L., 2010, Montana State University
      [SOL] Using Extreme Ultra-violet and Soft X-ray Observations as Probes of Magnetic Reconnection during Solar Flares
    15. Su, Y., 2010, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Improvements to the X-ray Bremsstrahlung Thick-target Model and Their Applications to Solar Flare Observations
    16. Suarez Garcia, E., 2010, Universite de Geneve
      [SOL] X-Ray Polarization: RHESSI Results and POLAR Prospects
    17. Vaananen, M., 2010, University of Helsinki
      [SOL] Studies of Solar and Stellar Flares using Multi-instrument Data

    2009 - 15 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Berkebile-Stoiser, S., 2009, University of Graz
      [SOL] Solar Hard X-ray Microflares: Atmospheric Response and Implications for Coronal Heating Models
    2. Carlson, B. E., 2009, Stanford University
      [TGF] Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flash Production by Lightning
    3. Coyner, A. J., 2009, Rice University
      [SOL] Multi-wavelength Analysis of Solar Transient Phenomena
    4. Grefenstette, B. W., 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [TGF] Satellite Observations of Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes
    5. Hazelton, B. J. C., 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [TGF] Statistical Studies and Modeling of RHESSI Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes
    6. Huang, J., 2009, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      [SOL] The study of solar radio bursts and the dynamic process of non-thermal particles
    7. Inglis, A. R., 2009, University of Warwick
      [SOL] Quasi-periodic Pulsations in Solar Flares
    8. Martinez-Oliveros, J. C., 2009, Monash University
      [SOL] Multi-wavelength Analysis in Flare Seismology and the Role of Magnetic Field Dynamics in the Seismicity of Solar Active Regions
    9. Moradi, H., 2009, Monash University
      [SOL] Local Helioseismology of Magnetic Activity
    10. Palladino, K. J., 2009, Ohio State University
      [GRB] The ANITA-I Limit on Gamma Ray Burst Neutrinos
    11. Raftery, C. L., 2009, Trinity College Dublin
      [SOL] EUV and X-ray Spectroscopy of the Active Sun
    12. Shao, C., 2009, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] The Comprehensive Study of Solar Hard X-Ray Flare Spectra
    13. Shih, A. Y., 2009, University of California, Berkeley
      [SOL] Gamma-ray Observations of Solar-flare Ion Acceleration
    14. Winter, H. D. III, 2009, Montana State University
      [SOL] Combining Hydrodynamic Modeling with Nonthermal Test Particle Tracking to Improve Flare Simulations
    15. Zhou, T., 2009, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Study of Sheared Loops in Solar Flares

    2008 - 15 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Agueda Costafreda, N., 2008, Universitat de Barcelona
      [SOL] Near-relativistic Electron Events: Monte Carlo Simulations of Solar Injection and Interplanetary Transport
    2. Attrill, G., 2008, University College London
      [SOL] "Low Coronal Signatures of Coronal Mass Ejections: Coronal ""Waves"" and Dimmings"
    3. Battaglia, M., 2008, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Particle Kinematics in Solar Flares: Observations and Theory
    4. Chen, H., 2008, Yunnan Astronomical Observatory
      [SOL] The Study of Solar Surges, Jets and Their Associated Phenomena
    5. Daou, A. G., 2008, Rice University
      [SOL] Observational and Theoretical Interpretation of Energetic Particle Transport in Solar Flares
    6. Furst, F., 2008, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
      [SOL] Investigations of the SAA and the Long-time Behavior of Vela X-1
    7. Jiang, Y. W., 2008, Stanford University
      [SOL] Plasma Turbulence and Observational Effects
    8. Kowash, B. R., 2008, University of Michigan
      [INS] A Rotating Modulation Imager for the Orphan Source Search Problem
    9. Lay, E. H., 2008, University of Washington
      [TGF] Investigating Lightning-to-Ionosphere Energy Coupling Based on VLF Lightning Propagation Characterization
    10. Lee, K. W., 2008, National Central University
      [SOL] Collisionless Transport of Energetic Electrons in the Solar Corona
    11. Li, C., 2008, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Solar Source of Energetic Particles in Interplanetary Space
    12. Liu, R., 2008, Rice University
      [SOL] Dynamics of Solar Eruptive Filaments
    13. Onel, H., 2008, University of Potsdam
      [SOL] Electron Acceleration in a Flare Plasma via Coronal Circuits
    14. Pollock, J. A., 2008, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Numerical Simulations of Radiation and Heating from Non-thermal Electrons in Solar Flares
    15. Toma, Z. A., 2008, University of Baghdad
      [SOL] Observing and Studying 20.1 MHz Solar Radio Signals

    2007 - 10 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Christe, S. D., 2007, University of California, Berkeley
      [SOL] Solar Hard X-ray Microbursts
    2. Dauphin, C., 2007, Universite Paris IV Pierre et Marie Curie
      [SOL] Acceleration, Transport and Radiation of Particles Accelerated during Solar Eruptions
    3. Des Jardins, A. C., 2007, Montana State University
      [SOL] The Topology of Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Flares
    4. Liu, C., 2007, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Small and Large-scale Magnetic Fields Involved with Solar Flares
    5. Minoshima, T., 2007, Kyoto University
      [SOL] Studies on Variability of Non-Thermal Emissions in Solar Flares
    6. Miteva, R. S., 2007, University of Potsdam
      [SOL] Electron Acceleration at Localized Wave Structures in the Solar Corona
    7. Selkowitz, R., 2007, University of Rochester
      [SOL] Stochastic Fermi Acceleration and the Dissipation of Astrophysical Magnetic Turbulence
    8. Sharma, A. C., 2007, Duke University
      [INS] Development and Design of a Near-Field High-Energy Gamma Camera for Use with Neutron Stimulated Emission Computed Tomography
    9. Su, Y. N., 2007, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Magnetic Shear in Two-ribbon Solar Flares
    10. van der Horst, A., 2007, University of Amsterdam
      [GRB] Broadband View of Blast Wave Physics: A Study of Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows

    2006 - 8 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Bone, L., 2006, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Multiwavelength Observation and Modelling of Thermal and Non-thermal Electrons in the Solar Corona
    2. Cassak, P., 2006, University of Maryland
      [SOL] Catastrophe Model for the Onset of Fast Magnetic Reconnection
    3. Galloway, R. K., 2006, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Diffusion of Electrons in the Solar Corona
    4. Grigis, P. C., 2006, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Observations and Models of the Dynamical Evolution of Solar Flares
    5. Liu, W., 2006, Stanford University
      [SOL] Characteristics of Solar Flare Hard X-ray Emissions: Observations and Models
    6. Milligan, R. O., 2006, Queen's University Belfast
      [SOL] Multiwavelength Observations of Chromospheric Evaporation during the Impulsive Phase of Solar Flares
    7. Prato, M., 2006, University of Genova
      [SOL] Regularization Methods for the Solution of Inverse Problems in Solar Plasma Physics
    8. Smith, D. S., 2006, University of Texas at Austin
      [AST] Astrophysical Radiation Environments of Habitable Worlds

    2005 - 14 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Allred, J. C., 2005, University of Washington
      [SOL] Observations and Radiative Hydrodynamic Simulations of Solar and Stellar Flares
    2. Fivian, M. D., 2005, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Absolute Positions of Solar X-ray and Gamma-ray Sources
    3. Goff, C. P., 2005, University College London
      [SOL] X-Ray Studies of Flaring Magnetic Structures
    4. Hamilton, B., 2005, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Particle Acceleration in Reconnecting X-point Flare Models
    5. Hannah, I. G., 2005, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Particle Heating and Acceleration in Solar Flares: Energisation at a Reconnecting X-point and RHESSI Microflare Observations
    6. Jing, J., 2005, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Dynamics of Filaments, Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)
    7. Mrozek, T., 2005, University of Wroclaw
      [SOL] Investigation of impulsive phase of solar flares in the EUV and HXR ranges
    8. Rau, A., 2005, Technische Universitat Munchen
      [GRB] Gamma-Ray Bursts: A Population Study
    9. Rea, N., 2005, Universita degli studi di Roma
      [AST] Magnetars' Multiwavelength Study
    10. Saint-Hilaire, P., 2005, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Energy Release in Solar Flares
    11. Spirock, T. J., 2005, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Next Generation Digital Vector Magnetograph; High Cadence, Precision and Resolution
    12. Sui, L., 2005, Catholic University of America; NASA/GSFC
      [SOL] Modeling Solar Flare Hard X-ray Images and Spectra Observed with RHESSI
    13. Xu, Y., 2005, New Jersey Institute of Technology
      [SOL] Studies of Solar White-light Flares and Small-scale Magnetic Structures Observed in the Near Infrared
    14. Xu, Z., 2005, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Theoretical Study and Observations of Impact Polarization for Solar Spectra

    2004 - 4 RHESSI PhD Theses

    1. Asai, A., 2004, Kyoto University
      [SOL] Observational Studies on Energy Release Mechanism in Solar Flares
    2. Curioni, A., 2004, Columbia University
      [INS] Laboratory and Balloon Flight Performance of the Liquid Xenon Gamma Ray Imaging Telescope (LXeGRIT)
    3. Kasparova, J., 2004, Charles University
      [SOL] Analysis and Modelling of Hard X-ray and Optical Signatures of Electron Beams in Solar Flares
    4. von Praun, C., 2004, ETH Zurich
      [INS] Detecting Synchronization Defects in Multi-threaded Object-oriented Programs

    2003 - 1 RHESSI PhD Thesis

    1. Stolte, E., 2003, ETH Zurich
      [INS] A Scalable Architecture for Large Scientific Databases


RHESSI Master's Theses, Total = 33

    2015 - 1 RHESSI Master's Thesis

    1. Albrechtsen, K, 2015, University of Bergen
      [TGF] Search for unidentified Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes

    2014 - 2 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Conley, C. L., 2014, University of Houston-Clear Lake
      [TGF] The Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) Results Analyzed in Seasonal Quadrants
    2. Xue, U., 2014, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      [SOL] Study on Fine Structures of type U and RS in a Solar Radio Burst Event

    2013 - 4 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Incerti, N., 2013, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
      [SOL] Image Reconstruction by using Fourier Deconvolution
    2. Musset, 2013, Universite de Paris
      [SOL] Relationship between X emissions of accelerated electrons in solar flares, magnetic field and electric current density
    3. Nilss, R., 2013, Lulea University of Technology
      [SOL] Multi Wavelength Analysis of Major Solar Coronal Rains
    4. Sciacchitano, F., 2013, University of Genova
      [SOL] Evolution Strategies Applied to Astronomical Imaging

    2012 - 4 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Barbera, I., 2012, University of Genova
      [SOL] Clean a Deconvolution Algorithm for the Fourier Transform Inversion with Limited Data
    2. Codispoti, A., 2012, University of Genova
      [SOL] Electron Maps and Continuity Equation: an Imaging-based Model for Solar Flares
    3. Guadagno, D., 2012, University of Genova
      [SOL] The Maximum Entropy Method for Visibility-based Image Reconstruction
    4. Han, F., 2012, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Statistical Properties and Theoretical Study of Solar Flares with Simple X-Ray Light Curves

    2011 - 3 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Bai, W., 2011, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Observational Study of Hard X-Ray Emissions from Partially Occulted Solar Flares
    2. Koltun, Z., 2011, University of Wroclaw
      [SOL] The Late phase of LDE flares observed in X-rays
    3. Torre, G., 2011, University of Genova
      [SOL] Electron Maps and Continuity Equation: a Computational Approach to Solar Flares

    2010 - 2 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Baker, A., 2010, University of Washington
      [SOL] Case Study of Outer Radiation Belt Electron Precipitation Inferred from Balloon-observed X-ray Spectra
    2. El-Mezeini, A. E., 2010, American University in Cairo
      [AST] Evidence for Quasi-Periodic Oscillations in the Recurrent Emission from Magnetars and their Implications on the Neutron Star Properties and Equation of State

    2009 - 4 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Congdon, R. H., 2009, University of Surrey
      [AST] Gamma-ray Line Sources in Space
    2. Jin, M., 2009, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Studies on Hard X-ray Emission in Solar Flares and CME-induced Outflows
    3. Shen, J., 2009, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      [SOL] Study of Magnetic Reconnection in the Rising Phase of Solar Flares
    4. Wolska, J., 2009, University of Wroclaw
      [SOL] Investigation of energy-altitude relation observed in solar flare HXR footpoints sources

    2008 - 3 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Allavena, S., 2008, University of Genova
      [SOL] Interpolation and Extrapolation Methods for X-ray imaging in NASA's RHESSI Mission
    2. Han, G., 2008, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] The Low Energy Cutoff of the Nonthermal Electrons of the RHESSI Flares
    3. Matthews, T., 2008, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [AST] A Search for Gamma-ray Emission from Classical Novae with RHESSI

    2006 - 3 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Liu, R., 2006, Rice University
      [SOL] Hard X-ray Production in a Failed Filament Eruption
    2. Scullian, E., 2006, University of Glasgow
      [SOL] Constructing Mean Electron Distributions from Hard X-Ray Spectra of Solar Flares
    3. Su, Y., 2006, Purple Mountain Observatory
      [SOL] Statistical Study and Classification of RHESSI Flares

    2005 - 6 RHESSI Master's Theses

    1. Chen, N.-H., 2005, National Central University
      [SOL] Analysis of Dynamic Structures of M-Class Solar Flares Observed by RHESSI
    2. Chen, Q., 2005, Nanjing University
      [SOL] RHESSI Hard X-ray Analysis of White-light Flares
    3. Coyner, A. J., 2005, Rice University
      [SOL] Temporal and Spatial Relationships Between Ultraviolet and Hard X-ray Emission in Solar Flares
    4. Daou, A. G., 2005, Rice University
      [SOL] Nonthermal Hard X-ray Flux Saturation in Solar Flares
    5. Guo, J. P., 2005, Beijing Normal University
      [SOL] Multiwavelength Analysis of Solar Radio Microwave Burst
    6. Mitani, N., 2005, University of Tokyo
      [SOL] Hard X-ray Imaging Spectral Analysis of a Solar Flare by the RHESSI Satellite

    2003 - 1 RHESSI Master's Thesis

    1. Buser, D., 2003, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Electron Acceleration Characteristics of Solar Flares Observed by RHESSI


RHESSI Diploma Theses, Total = 8

    2013 - 1 RHESSI Diploma Thesis

    1. Miksits, C., 2013, University of Graz
      [SOL] RHESSI X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy of the X3.9 Flare of 2003 November 3

    2011 - 1 RHESSI Diploma Thesis

    1. Polednikova, J., 2011, Masaryk University
      [GRB] Cosmic Gamma Ray Bursts, its Parameters and Correlations

    2009 - 1 RHESSI Diploma Thesis

    1. Bein, B., 2009, University of Graz
      [SOL] Solar Microflares Studied with RHESSI and DOT

    2007 - 1 RHESSI Diploma Thesis

    1. Clark, D. J., 2007, University of Southampton
      [AST] Detecting Gamma-ray Polarization Using the INTEGRAL Satellite

    2005 - 1 RHESSI Diploma Thesis

    1. Thalmann, J., 2005, University of Graz
      [SOL] Analysis of the Flare Waves Associated with the 3B/X3.8 Flare of January 17, 2005

    2004 - 3 RHESSI Diploma Theses

    1. Battaglia, M., 2004, ETH Zurich
      [SOL] Properties of Solar Flares of Different Size Observed by RHESSI
    2. Miklenic, C., 2004, University of Graz
      [SOL] Magnetic Reconnection Rates in a Two-ribbon Flare
    3. Stoiser, S., 2004, University of Graz
      [SOL] Solar Microflares Observed by RHESSI


RHESSI Bachelor's Theses, Total = 2

    2015 - 1 RHESSI Bachelor's Thesis

    1. Netzel, H., 2015, University of Wroclaw
      [SOL] The analysis of solar flares HXR spectra

    2013 - 1 RHESSI Bachelor's Thesis

    1. Misteli, R.; Vischi, D., 2013, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
      [SOL] RHESSI Search for Similar Images based on Fourier Components


RHESSI Senior Theses, Total = 6

    2016 - 1 RHESSI Senior Thesis

    1. Infanger, A., 2016, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [TGF] The Existence of Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flashes that Paralyze RHESSI

    2013 - 1 RHESSI Senior Thesis

    1. Buzbee, P., 2013, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [TGF] Searches of RHESSI Data for Weak Signals Associated with Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes

    2010 - 2 RHESSI Senior Theses

    1. Hell, N., 2010, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
      [SOL] The Evolution of the South Atlantic Anomaly Measured by RHESSI
    2. Schmidt, K., 2010, University of California, Santa Cruz
      [INS] Tracking the RHESSI Zero-Channel Energy Using a 10.2 keV Background Feature

    2006 - 1 RHESSI Senior Thesis

    1. Jin, M., 2006, Nanjing University
      [SOL] Correlation Between Solar Flare Hard X-Ray Footpoints: A Statistical Study

    2004 - 1 RHESSI Senior Thesis

    1. Chollet, E., 2004, Rice University
      [SOL] Hard X-ray Footpoint Asymmetries in Solar Flares




RHESSI Theses by Institution (208)
American University in Cairo Middle East 1
Beijing Normal University China 1
Cardiff University Europe 1
Catholic University of America; NASA/GSFC USA 1
Charles University Europe 2
Chinese Academy of Sciences China 5
Columbia University USA 1
Duke University USA 1
ETH Zurich Europe 8
Florida Institute of Technology USA 1
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar India 1
Kumaun University India 1
Kyoto University Japan 4
Louisiana State University USA 1
Lulea University of Technology Europe 1
Masaryk University Europe 1
Mohanlal Sukhadia University India 2
Monash University Australia 2
Montana State University USA 4
Nanjing University China 8
Nanjing University; Observatoire de Paris China 1
National Central University China 3
New Jersey Institute of Technology USA 7
New Mexico State University USA 1
Observatoire de Paris Europe 2
Ohio State University USA 1
Pennsylvania State University USA 1
Pulkovo Observatory Russia 1
Purple Mountain Observatory China 11
Queen's University Belfast Europe 1
Rice University USA 9
Saitama University Japan 1
Saurashtra University India 1
Shandong University China 1
Stanford University USA 5
Technische Universitat Munchen Europe 1
Trinity College Dublin Europe 6
Universita degli Studi di Catania Europe 1
Universita degli studi di Roma Europe 1
Universitat de Barcelona Europe 1
Universite Paris IV Pierre et Marie Curie Europe 1
Universite de Geneve Europe 1
Universite de Paris Europe 1
University College London Europe 3
University of Amsterdam Europe 2
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Europe 1
University of Baghdad Middle East 1
University of Bergen Europe 3
University of Calcutta India 2
University of California, Berkeley USA 8
University of California, Santa Cruz USA 6
University of Colorado at Boulder USA 1
University of Copenhagen Europe 1
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Europe 2
University of Genova Europe 11
University of Glasgow Europe 16
University of Graz Europe 7
University of Helsinki Europe 2
University of Houston-Clear Lake USA 1
University of Leicester Europe 1
University of Manchester Europe 2
University of Maryland USA 3
University of Michigan USA 1
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Europe 1
University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Sapienza University of Rome and French-Italian University Europe 1
University of Oulu Europe 1
University of Potsdam Europe 2
University of Rochester USA 2
University of Southampton Europe 1
University of St Andrews Europe 1
University of Surrey Europe 1
University of Sydney Australia 1
University of Texas at Austin USA 1
University of Tokyo Japan 2
University of Virginia USA 1
University of Warwick Europe 3
University of Washington USA 3
University of Wroclaw Europe 4
Utrecht University Europe 1
Yunnan Astronomical Observatory China 2

RHESSI Theses by Location (208)
Australia 3
China 32
Europe 96
India 7
Japan 7
Middle East 2
Russia 1
USA 60



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