2026 Research Topics
New: Student PairsIlluminating Infancy: Decoding V1298 Tau
Livingston et al. (2026) | Young Star Progenitor Research
Analysis of four uncommonly large sub-Neptunes in a resonant chain using precision photometry and TTV (Transit Timing Variation). A rare look at how planetary systems evolve in their earliest stages.
Nature’s Dark Lens: Saturn-Mass Rogue Planet
Project: KMT-2024-BLG-0792 Microlensing Event
Simulating ground and space-based photometry (Gaia L2) using Python to resolve mass-parallax degeneracy. Results confirm a Saturn-mass free-floating planet (0.22 Mj).
Decoding Alien Skies: WASP-39b with JWST
Photonic Fingerprints & Transmission Spectroscopy
Using forward atmospheric modeling to quantify wavelength-dependent photon attenuation. Detected high-precision molecular signatures of H₂O and CO₂.
Beyond the Barrier: Optical Tunneling
Interactive Photonics Exhibition | Quantum Waveform Analysis
Interactive visualization of wave-particle duality. Demonstrates exponential decay of evanescent waves and transmission probabilities through classical barriers.
2025 Archive
Groups of 3Photonic Quantum Computer Simulator
View ProjectInteractive 3D Bloch Sphere visualization using Three.js to simulate photonic qubits and quantum gates (Hadamard, Pauli-X, Pauli-Z).
Gravitational Lens Simulator
View ProjectAn online tool modeling the bending of light paths around massive objects, inspired by Eddington's 1919 solar eclipse observation.
Analyzing the Mysterious Light of KIC 8462852
View ProjectUsing Python's Lightkurve to analyze Kepler satellite data of Tabby's Star, searching for dips caused by dust or planetary transits.
Photonic Visualization of Dark Matter & Energy
View ProjectInteractive photonic effects used to visualize the invisible dynamics of dark energy and cosmic expansion.