ERIC AGOL
Assistant Professor of astronomy at the University of Washington.
Eric Agol is predominantly interested in theoretical studies of compact
objects, gravitational lensing, and extrasolar planets. He and his collaborators have:
- modelled black
hole accretion disks with the goal of explaining the spectra and variability of
active galaxies, making predictions for viewing the shadow of the Galactic
center black hole.
- developed a technique for imaging quasars on very fine
scales using gravitational lensing.
- pointed out how to find isolated black holes and white dwarfs in binaries in our own
galaxy using gravitational microlensing and X-ray surveys.
- made multi-wavelength observations of the gravitational lens known as the
'Einstein Cross'.
- made polarimetric and infrared measurements of a T-Tauri
star which eclipses once every 48 days.
- developed computer code for modeling transiting
extrasolar planets.
- proposed using timing of transits to search for low-mass planets.
More recently he has been probing weather on
extrasolar planets.
by measuring the phases of extrasolar planets throughout their orbits using the Spitzer Space telescope. He used this data to create the first crude 'map' of extrasolar planet HD 189733 B.
- Here is a recent radio interview on KUOW. Look at Research below to learn more.
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Address
Office: B370 Physics and Astronomy Building
3910 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 543-7106
FAX: (206) 685-0403
Email: agol AT astro.washington.edu
Mail: Astronomy Department
Box 351580
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195