Dr. Massimiliano Galeazzi
	Associate Professor
	Fall 09 Classes:   PHY 206, PHY 500
	voice: (305) 284 2326 ext 2
	Fax: (305) 284 4222
	Rm 319, James L. Knight Physics Building
	1320 Campo Sano Ave., Coral Gables, Fl. 33146

Astronomical object emit, in general, at all wavelength, not just visible light. Moreover, there are specific objects, such as Black Holes and Supernovae, that emit primarily in X-rays. X-rays, such as the ones used in radiography, are similar to visible light, but with wavelength 1000 times shorter. My work involves the construction of X-ray detectors for space. Since X-ray do not penetrate Earth's atmosphere, the detectors are mounted either on board of sounding rockets or satellites. The same detectors are also used in the laboratory for particle physics and the search for dark matter. Using data from existing satellites, I also study the property of interstellar and intergalactic gas (the reservoir for future galaxies and stars) to understand the evolution of our Universe.

For more information please see my web site.