FIELD EMISSION ELECTRIC PROPULSION THRUSTER MODELING AND SIMULATION

I would like to offer my sincere appreciation for other people who have been crucial to the success of this project. I would like to thank my advisor, Prof. Iain D. Boyd. You have always been willing to talk, have supported my efforts through the years, have had a major impact in my presentation style and substance, have cleared innumerable barriers in my path, and had the confidence in me to trust that I would present you with worthwhile research plans, tasks and accomplishments. For all of these things and many more, I am greatly indebted to your supervision and aid. Thanks are due for consistent and ongoing research aid from Prof. Andrew Christlieb- the technical approach has been vastly refined because of his continuing help, reassurance and ideas on how to improve. As the analysis kept shooting off in different directions, you provided a rein on what could and could not be done, and illuminated possible avenues to study. For riding this bucking beast and talking over countless cups of coffee, you have more than earned all possible thanks I can offer. In addition, The other members of my committee, Prof. Michael Keidar and Prof. Wei Shyy