Thomas K Gaisser

Physics & Astronomy

• Work focuses on cosmic rays (high-energy elementary particles and atomic nuclei from space).
• Part of a group building a neutrino telescope in a cubic kilometer of ice at the South Pole with an array of detectors on the surface. Gaisser heads of the detector group at UD.
• Makes yearly treks to the South Pole, staying 6-7 weeks at a stretch.
• Teaches particle astrophysics.

Curriculum Vitae:
http://web.physics.udel.edu/sites/default/files/cvs/Gaisser_Short_CV.pdf

Web Site:
http://web.physics.udel.edu/about/directory/faculty/thomas-k-gaisser

Titles:
Martin A Pomerantz Chaired Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Professor, Bartol Research Institute

Keywords:
astrophysics, cosmic, particle, physics, polar, radiation, South Pole