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Takeshi Oka

Professor Emeritus, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Chemistry, and the College; Enrico Fermi Institute

Contact Information

Phone: (773) 702-7070
Location: SCL 269
Email: t-okauchicago.edu
WWW: Web Site

Research

Astrochemistry

Oka's group use a variety of infrared, nearinfrared and visible laser radiation sources to conduct high-resolution high-sensitivity spectroscopy of molecular ions in laboratory plasmas. Our studies are closely related to astronomy, and we also observe the absorption and emission spectra of these ions in astronomical objects. The unifying theme of our studies is the understanding of the quantum mechanics and dynamics of fundamental molecular ions and their behavior in astronomical objects.

Research Fields: Galactic Astronomy

Visit: Enrico Fermi Institute; Takeshi Oka's group

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