• Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.271-274
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• 2012

We present the result of systematic AKARI IRC infrared $2.5-5{\mu}m$ spectroscopy of >100 nearby luminous infrared galaxies, to investigate the energetic roles of starbursts and optically-elusive buried AGNs. Based on (1) the equivalent widths of the $3.3{\mu}m$ PAH emission features, (2) the optical depths of absorption features, and (3) continuum slopes, we can disentangle emission from starbursts and AGNs. We find that the energetic importance of buried AGNs increases with increasing galaxy infrared luminosities, suggesting that the AGN-starburst connections (and thereby possible AGN feedback to host galaxies) are luminosity dependent.

• Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.447-454
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• 2004

During the hierarchical formation of large scale structure in the universe, the progressive collapse and merging of dark matter should inevitably drive shocks into the gas, with nonthermal particle acceleration as a natural consequence. Two topics in this regard are discussed, emphasizing what important things nonthermal phenomena may tell us about the structure formation (SF) process itself. 1. Inverse Compton gamma-rays from large scale SF shocks and non-gravitational effects, and the implications for probing the warm-hot intergalactic medium. We utilize a semi-analytic approach based on Monte Carlo merger trees that treats both merger and accretion shocks self-consistently. 2. Production of $^6Li$ by cosmic rays from SF shocks in the early Galaxy, and the implications for probing Galaxy formation and uncertain physics on sub-Galactic scales. Our new observations of metal-poor halo stars with the Subaru High Dispersion Spectrograph are highlighted.

• Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.329-332
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• 2005

The purpose of the East Asian Young Astronomers Meeting (EAYAM) is to provide a chance for young astronomers from or working in China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to meet, learn about each other's scientific research, exchange ideas and cultural views, and find out more about leading research facilities in the different member regions. I report on the inaugural EAYAM held in Taiwan in 2003, and the future of this meeting. The purpose of the EAMA Schools is to teach young astronomers how to make best use of the research facilities of member regions. The first EAMA school is currently being organized to better inform young astronomers on using the SUBARU telescope.

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2002.07a
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• pp.24-25
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• 2002

밀레니움을 전후하여 세계적으로 8m급 초대형 망원경들이 만들어지고 있다. ESO (European Southern Observatory)의 VLT (Very Large Telescopes) 4기, 미국 영국 카나다 등의 연합 Gemini telescope 2기, 일본의 Subaru 1기 등, 10여기의 망원경들이 완성되었고, 차세대 망원경들이 50m급으로 디자인되고 있다. 우주망원경도 지름 2.4m인 허블 우주망원경(Nubble Space Telescope)의 뒤를 이어 6m급의 차세대 우주망원경 (Next Generation Space Telescope)이 개발되고 있어서 2010년경에 발사될 예정이다. (중략)

• Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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• 1993.04a
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• pp.23-25
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• 1993

밀리미터파 영역에서의 관측장치를 살펴보면, 단일망원경을 제외하고도 세계의 밀리미터파 간섭계의 그 어느 것이나 현재 확장작업을 진행중이며, 또 밀리미터파서브밀리미터파영역에서의 고분해능 관측의 천문학적 성과를 올리기 위해 서브밀리미터파 간섭계의 건설계획을 추진하고 있고, NARO에서도 NMA계획을 발표하여 그 준비가 착착 진행되고 있다. 이들에 대해, 일본의 NRO에서도 HMA확충계획을 진행시키는 한편, 대형밀리미더파 간섭계(LMA) 계획을 발표하고 있다. 따라서 일본 내부에서는 SUBARU 망원경건설 이후의 천문학 분야에서의 차기 대형 장래계획으로서 LMA가 자리잡고 있다. 따라서 본 발표에서는, 세계의 이러한 추세 속에서 향후 5년 내지는 10년 이후를 내다보고 우리나라 전파천문학은 앞으로 무엇을 해 나가야 할 것인가, 그리고 무엇이 우리의 실정에 가장 적합한 천문학인지를 생각해 보기 위한 한 방편으로, 측지적인 목적과 전파천문학적인 견지에서의 국내 및 국외 VLBI Network 형성과 LMA 계획을 분석해보고자 한다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.69.1-69.1
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• 2014

We present the spatially resolved kinematics of ionized gas and stars along the major axis of 9 pseudo bulge galaxies. Using the high quality long-slit spectra obtained with the FOCAS at the Subaru telescope, we measured the flux, velocity, and velocity dispersion of the [OIII] and $H{\beta}$ lines to determine the size of the narrow-line region, rotation curve, and the radial profile of velocity dispersions. We compare ionized gas kinematics and stellar kinematics to investigate whether ionized gas shows any signs of outflows and whether stars and ionized gas show the same sigma-dip feature (i.e., decrease of velocity dispersion) at the very center.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.66.2-66.2
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• 2014

The size evolution of galaxies is one of the fascinating issues in these days. It is known that the size of a galaxy is closely related to other galactic properties, such as the central surface brightness, stellar mass, and redshift. However, we need to measure the sizes of galaxies precisely to understand those relations. We determine the sizes of early-type galaxies in the nearby clusters (z<0.2) using the GALAPAGOS. The GALAPAGOS is a tool which provides surface photometry for multiple sources, which make it fast and convenient to deal with huge image data. We run the GALAPAGOS individually to the Subaru/Suprime-Cam and the HST/ACS images for the same targets. We present and discuss the result of our size measurements for further applications.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.51.1-51.1
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• 2012

We observed low-z quasar PG1426+015 (z=0.086), using the near-IR high resolution echelle spectrometer, IRCS, at the SUBARU 8.2 m telescope. Using an Adoptive Optics system, the full width at half maximum of the point spread function was about 0.3 arcsec, which can effectively separate the quasar spectra from the host galaxy spectra. We also maximize the total exposure time up to several hours per target, and develop data reduction methods to increase the signal-to-noise ratios. This poster presents the data reduction processes and sample spectra from the quasar and its host galaxy. These spectral lines will be used to study the physical mechanism of quasars, and the velocity dispersions of the stars in the bugle of the host galaxy.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.61.2-61.2
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• 2012

We observed selected super cluster regions in M82 with 5'5 arcsec field-of-view using near-IR high resolution echelle spectrometer, IRCS, at the SUBARU 8.2 m telescope. The slit width of 0.15 arcsec makes the high resolution (R ${\approx}$ 20,000) spectra in the H and K bands. In this poster, we present sample spectra of [FeII] lines and ro-vibration lines of $H_2$ which trace ionic shocks in the intercloud regions and molecular shocks. The line widths of $Br{\gamma}$ line are also measured to derive the velocity dispersion within the super star clusters.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.63.2-63.2
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• 2009