宇宙科学広報・普及主幹付
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama UniversitySpecially Appointed Professor, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
- Degree
- Master (Science)(the University of Tokyo)Dr. (Science)(the University of Tokyo)
- J-GLOBAL ID
- 200901083726265608
- researchmap Member ID
- 1000161587
- External link
Research Interests
14Research History
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Apr, 2007 - Present
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Sep, 2000 - Mar, 2007
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Apr, 1993 - Aug, 2000
Education
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Apr, 1990 - Mar, 1993
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Apr, 1987 - Mar, 1990
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- Mar, 1988
Committee Memberships
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Nov, 2020 - Present
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Jan, 2009 - May, 2013
Awards
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2007
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1999
Papers
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Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems, 11(04), Dec 18, 2025
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The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 993(2) L53-L53, Nov 6, 2025Abstract We observed the X-ray-bright ultraluminous infrared galaxy IRAS 05189−2524 with XRISM during its performance verification phase. The unprecedented energy resolution of the onboard X-ray microcalorimeter revealed complex spectral features at ∼7–9 keV, which can be interpreted as blueshifted Fe XXV / XXVI absorption lines with various velocity dispersions, originating from ultrafast outflow (UFO) components with multiple bulk velocities of ∼0.076 c , ∼0.101 c , and ∼0.143 c . In addition, a broad Fe–K emission line was detected around ∼7 keV, forming a P Cygni profile together with the absorption lines. The onboard X-ray CCD camera revealed a 0.4–12 keV broadband spectrum characterized by a neutrally absorbed power-law continuum with a photon index of ∼2.3 and intrinsic flare-like variability on timescales of ∼10 ks, both of which are likely associated with near-Eddington accretion. We also found potential variability of the UFO parameters on a timescale of ∼140 ks. Using these properties, we propose new constraints on the outflow structure and suggest the presence of multiple outflowing regions on scales of about tens to 100 Schwarzschild radii, located within roughly 2000 Schwarzschild radii. Since both the estimated momentum and energy outflow rates of the UFOs exceed those of galactic molecular outflows, our results indicate that powerful, multivelocity UFOs are already well developed during a short-lived evolutionary phase following a major galaxy merger, characterized by intense starburst activity and likely preceding the quasar phase. This system is expected to evolve into a quasar, sustaining strong UFO activity and suppressing star formation in the host galaxy.
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NATURE, 646(8083), Oct 2, 2025
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan, Sep 30, 2025 Peer-reviewed
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Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems, 11(04), Sep 8, 2025
Misc.
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宇宙航空研究開発機構研究開発報告 JAXA-RR-(Web), (24-004), 2025
Presentations
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MAXI 15 Year Workshop for the Time Domain Astronomy, Dec 10, 2024 Invited
Teaching Experience
67Professional Memberships
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1987 - Present
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1987 - Present
Research Projects
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Jul, 2020 - Mar, 2023
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2015 - Mar, 2018
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2010 - Mar, 2015
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科学研究費助成事業, 日本学術振興会, 2008 - 2008
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2006 - 2008