What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Astronomy
- Optics
- Astrophysics
Harold A. McAlister mainly investigates Astrophysics, Astronomy, Stars, CHARA array and Binary star.
In his work, Hertzsprung–Russell diagram is strongly intertwined with Radius, which is a subfield of Astrophysics.
When carried out as part of a general Astronomy research project, his work on Gravity darkening, Vega, Spectral energy distribution and Stellar rotation is frequently linked to work in Orbital motion, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study.
His research in CHARA array intersects with topics in Photosphere, Astronomical interferometer, Infrared and Angular diameter.
Many of his studies on Binary star involve topics that are commonly interrelated, such as Speckle imaging.
His Metallicity research integrates issues from Subdwarf and Brown dwarf.
His most cited work include:
- A SURVEY OF STELLAR FAMILIES: MULTIPLICITY OF SOLAR-TYPE STARS (1445 citations)
- Stellar Diameters and Temperatures. II. Main-sequence K- and M-stars (545 citations)
- Stellar Diameters and Temperatures II. Main Sequence K & M Stars (540 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
His scientific interests lie mostly in Astrophysics, Astronomy, CHARA array, Interferometry and Stars.
His Astrophysics study frequently intersects with other fields, such as Radius.
In his study, Luminosity and Surface gravity is strongly linked to Effective temperature, which falls under the umbrella field of CHARA array.
In Interferometry, Harold A. McAlister works on issues like Angular resolution, which are connected to Image resolution.
His Stars study is mostly concerned with Planetary system, Stellar classification, Metallicity, Stellar evolution and Main sequence.
His work carried out in the field of Binary star brings together such families of science as Astronomical spectroscopy, Astrometry and Speckle pattern, Speckle imaging.
He most often published in these fields:
- Astrophysics (67.77%)
- Astronomy (47.89%)
- CHARA array (39.76%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2010-2020)?
- Astrophysics (67.77%)
- CHARA array (39.76%)
- Stars (37.05%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
Astrophysics, CHARA array, Stars, Astronomy and Interferometry are his primary areas of study.
His Astrophysics study deals with Radius intersecting with Hertzsprung–Russell diagram and Asteroseismology.
His CHARA array research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Spectral resolution, Giant star, Astronomical interferometer, Luminosity and Photometry.
Stars is represented through his Stellar evolution, Radial velocity, Binary star, Metallicity and Main sequence research.
In the field of Astronomy, his study on Planetary system, Spectral energy distribution, Roche lobe and Spectral line overlaps with subjects such as Mount.
Harold A. McAlister has researched Interferometry in several fields, including Telescope, Adaptive optics, Cepheid variable, Angular resolution and Observatory.
Between 2010 and 2020, his most popular works were:
- Stellar Diameters and Temperatures. II. Main-sequence K- and M-stars (545 citations)
- Stellar Diameters and Temperatures II. Main Sequence K & M Stars (540 citations)
- STELLAR DIAMETERS AND TEMPERATURES. III. MAIN-SEQUENCE A, F, G, AND K STARS: ADDITIONAL HIGH-PRECISION MEASUREMENTS AND EMPIRICAL RELATIONS (212 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Astronomy
- Optics
- Astrophysics
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Astrophysics, Stars, Astronomy, CHARA array and Planetary system.
Harold A. McAlister combines subjects such as Radius and Interferometry with his study of Astrophysics.
His research related to Metallicity, Stellar evolution, Stellar classification, Photometry and Binary star might be considered part of Stars.
While the research belongs to areas of Binary star, he spends his time largely on the problem of Surface gravity, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Blue straggler and K-type main-sequence star.
His work on Main sequence, Radial velocity, Spectral line and T Tauri star is typically connected to Orbital motion as part of general Astronomy study, connecting several disciplines of science.
His CHARA array research incorporates themes from Luminosity and Angular diameter.
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