Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Wasserman, A. A..
Fulgurites result from transient high temperature processes, and some have extremely reduced phases. We performed both modeling and a microprobe analysis of natural fulgurites. The modeling suggests vapor phase C causes reduction of silicate liquid. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Homestead L5 is a viable analog to martian mantle. High pressure phase relations help elucidate martian magmatic processes. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
One explanation for Al and REE depletions in SNC meteorites is early majorite fractionation in a deep martian magma ocean. We report initial results from an experimental investigation of partitioning between majoritic garnet and ordinary chondrite liquid. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.