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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2004 - Davy Medal, Royal Society of London (UK) For his many and varied contributions to molecular spectroscopy and its applications, particularly to astronomy
  • 2002 - E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1998 - Ellis R. Lippincott Award, The Optical Society
  • 1987 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 1984 - Fellow of the Royal Society, United Kingdom
  • 1982 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS)
  • 1982 - Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy, American Physical Society
  • 1981 - Centenary Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
  • 1977 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science

Overview

Takeshi Oka is affiliated with the University of Chicago in the United States. Their research spans fields primarily in Physics and Astronomy, as well as Chemistry. The work is focused on subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, Spectroscopy, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics, Atmospheric Science, and Instrumentation.

The main topics covered in Takeshi Oka's research include:

  • Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
  • Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure
  • Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
  • Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
  • Astronomy and Astrophysical Research

Their recent publications reflect a concentration on molecular spectroscopy and astrophysical phenomena. The notable papers include:

  • "Forbidden rotational transitions and astrophysics," 2021, Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy
  • "The Central 300 pc of the Galaxy Probed by Infrared Spectra of H3+ and CO. III. Locations of Sgr B2 and Star Iota," 2022, The Astrophysical Journal
  • "Watson's papers on the vibration-rotation interaction," 2022, Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy
  • "A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ELLIPTIC FACE-ON VIEW WITH HIGH ECCENTRICITY OF THE CENTRAL MOLECULAR ZONE OF THE GALACTIC CENTER," 2020, Proceedings of the 2020 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
  • "RADIAL LOCATION OF SGR B2 MEASURED FROM H3+AND H2O+ ABSORPTION SPECTRA," 2021, Proceedings of the 2021 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy

Takeshi Oka has frequently published in the following venues:

  • Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Proceedings of the 2021 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
  • The Astrophysical Journal
  • Proceedings of the 2020 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy

The scientist has collaborated notably with T. R. Geballe on at least two occasions.

Takeshi Oka's career includes multiple recognitions and awards. They have been honored with fellowships by prominent scientific societies and professional organizations:

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1987)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society, United Kingdom (1984)
  • Fellow of American Physical Society (1982)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1977)

Other awards include:

  • Davy Medal, Royal Society of London (2004) for contributions to molecular spectroscopy and its applications, particularly in astronomy
  • E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy, American Chemical Society (2002)
  • Ellis R. Lippincott Award, The Optical Society (1998)
  • Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy, American Physical Society (1982)
  • Centenary Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry (1981)

Best Publications

  • Observation of the Infrared Spectrum of H 3

    Takeshi Oka

  • Detection of H + 3 in interstellar space

    T. R. Geballe;T. Oka

  • Calculation of inertia defect: Part I. General formulation

    Takeshi Oka;Yonezo Morino

  • HOT AND DIFFUSE CLOUDS NEAR THE GALACTIC CENTER PROBED BY METASTABLE H~3^+

    Takeshi Oka;Thomas R. Geballe;Miwa Goto;Tomonori Usuda

  • H3+ in Diffuse Interstellar Clouds: a Tracer for the Cosmic-Ray Ionization Rate

    Nick Indriolo;Thomas R. Geballe;Takeshi Oka;Benjamin J. McCall

  • Vibration—Rotation Interaction in Symmetric‐Top Molecules and the Splitting between A1 and A2 Levels

    Takeshi Oka

  • Collision-induced transitions between rotational levels

    Takeshi Oka

  • Hot and Diffuse Clouds near the Galactic Center Probed by Metastable H3

    Takeshi Oka;T. R. Geballe;Miwa Goto;Tomonori Usuda

  • CH5+: The Infrared Spectrum Observed

    Edmund T. White;Jian Tang;Takeshi Oka

  • The detection of HC 9 N in interstellar space.

    N. W. Broten;T. Oka;L. W. Avery;J. M. MacLeod

  • Detection of H3+ in the diffuse interstellar medium toward Cygnus OB2 No. 12.

    B. J. McCall;T. R. Geballe;K. H. Hinkle;T. Oka

  • Effect of vibration and rotation on the internuclear distance

    Masaharu Toyama;Takeshi Oka;Yonezo Morino

  • Millimeter Wave Spectrum of Formaldehyde

    Kojiro Takagi;Takeshi Oka

  • STUDIES OF THE DIFFUSE INTERSTELLAR BANDS. III. HD 183143

    L. M. Hobbs;D. G. York;J. A. Thorburn;J. A. Thorburn;T. P. Snow

  • Laser Stark spectroscopy in the 10 μm region: The ν3 bands of CH3F

    S.M. Freund;G. Duxbury;M. Römheld;J.T. Tiedje

  • A Catalog of Diffuse Interstellar Bands in the Spectrum of HD 204827

    L. M. Hobbs;D. G. York;T. P. Snow;T. Oka

  • Detection of the heavy interstellar molecule cyanodiacetylene.

    L. W. Avery;N. W. Broten;J. M. MacLeod;T. Oka

  • Interstellar H(3)(

    Takeshi Oka

  • Microwave Spectrum of Formaldehyde II. Molecular Structure in the Ground State

    Takeshi Oka

  • High-Resolution Spectroscopy of Solid Hydrogen

    T Oka

Frequent Co-Authors

Donald G. York
Donald G. York University of Chicago
Thomas R. Geballe
Thomas R. Geballe University of Hawaii at Manoa
Fabrizio Tavecchio
Fabrizio Tavecchio National Institute for Astrophysics
R. Carosi
R. Carosi University of Turin
Yonezo Morino
Yonezo Morino University of Tokyo

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