Title：Exoplanet Research With Big Eyes

Speaker：王吉

Postdoctoral Associate, California Institute of Technology, September 2015-Current

Postdoctoral Associate, Yale University, September 2012-August 2015

Ph.D., Astronomy, University of Florida, July 2012

M.S., Astronomy, University of Florida, May 2008

B.S., Astrophysics, University of Sci. & Tech. China, July 2006

Abstract：As thousands of exoplanets have been discovered, focus of exoplanet research shifts from increasing detection to statistical properties of an ensemble and in-depth characterization of the most scientifically interesting objects. In the quest for a general understanding planet formation and evolution, 5-10 m telescopes (big eyes) play an important role in providing crucial information of planets and their host stars. I will present exoplanet research conducted at Keck (2 10m telescopes) and Palomar (Hale 5-m telescope) Observatories, in particular, how these two observatories advance our knowledge of planet formation under different stellar environment. With future instrument upgrades, advancement of exoplanet research will be continuously made and field expanded. I will highlight the promising future of remote sensing exoplanet.

Time：Mar. 14th (Monday), 16:00pm

Place：Room 402, Astronomy Building

欢迎各位老师、同学参加！

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