Astronomy Colloquium for 2020-03-04


Series: Astronomy Colloquium
Date: Wednesday 04-Mar-2020
Time: 16:05-17:00 (4:05-5:00 pm)
Location: ATL 2400
Speaker: Dr. Ray Jayawardhana (Cornell University)
Title: Remote Sensing of Alien Worlds: Characterizing Exoplanets from the Ground and from Space

Searches for exoplanets have revealed a remarkable diversity of worlds, and comparative studies of their properties have begun in earnest. I will discuss recent results using Kepler data as well as ground-based observations, with a particular focus on high-resolution spectroscopy, which, combined with the Doppler cross-correlation technique, is emerging as a powerful probe of exoplanet atmospheres. I will report on our wide-ranging observational program targeting Jovian-mass worlds, sub-Saturns and super-Earths using a suite of frontline instruments in the optical as well as the near-infrared, and preview planned observations using the James Webb Space Telescope.


Colloquia are usually preceded by espresso and ice cream at 1:45 pm outside room PSC 1150 and are followed by an informal reception at 5:15 pm in that room. Anyone interested in talking with the speaker, or being added to the colloquium announcement email list, should contact the colloquium organizer. Lunch will normally be reserved for the speaker to talk to graduate students. Anyone asking a question during a talk is asked to raise their hand and be acknowledged before speaking.

Colloquium Organizer: Prof. Richard Mushotzy

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

DIRECTIONS, PARKING, AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

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