Oka, Tomoharu
オカ トモハル
Oka, Tomoharu
Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Physics/ProfessorBasic Information
Specialty
astrophysics, radio astronomy, Galactic center, interstellar matter
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Researcher Number
10291056
Paper Review Qualification
Thesis Guide Qualification in the Graduate School of Science and Technology : Master/Doctor
Biography
Research experience
1993.04 - 1996.03
日本学術振興会特別研究員
1996.04 - 1999.03
理化学研究所基礎科学特別研究員
1998.04 - 1999.03
玉川大学非常勤講師（兼任） 集中講義「宇宙科学」担当
Research
Reseach overview
We study the structure of our Milky Way Galaxy, energetic activities of the Galactic center, evolution of interstellar matter, and star formation processes by observing spectral lines from interstellar matter. Recently, we are especially interested in the formation process of supermassive black holes in galactic centers.
Research areas
Astronomy
Research theme
1996
Observational Study of Interstellar Matter in the Galactic Center Region
2006
Formation Process of Supermassive Black Holes in Galactic Nuclei
Social Activities