Lucy Fortson
Senior Research Associate, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Contact Information
Phone: (773) 702-9752
Location: AAC104, Adler Planetarium
Email: fortson
adlernet.org
Research
High-energy cosmic rays
Dr. Fortson's research work is conducted as a member of the VERITAS Collaboration. VERITAS (Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System) is a ground based observatory with an array of four 12-m optical reflectors for gamma-ray astronomy.
Dr. Fortson is leading the VERITAS education and public outreach efforts. As leader of the Adler team on VERITAS, Dr. Fortson and her group are carrying out a vigorous multiwavelength campaign observing Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) in optical and gamma ray wavelengths to understand the correlations in power output from these objects.
Research Fields: High Energy Astrophysics
Scientific Projects: Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System
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