Noriyuki Matsunaga
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Dr. Noriyuki Matsunaga is a leading figure in astronomical instrumentation and observational astrophysics, best known for his pioneering work on wide-field imaging systems. His most notable contribution is the development of the Kiso Wide Field Camera (KWFC), a facility instrument for the 105-cm Schmidt Telescope at the Kiso Observatory, University of Tokyo. As detailed in his highly cited 2012 paper (39 citations), the KWFC was designed to exploit the telescope’s large focal plane, employing eight CCDs to cover an impressive four-square-degree field of view. This innovation dramatically expanded the observatory’s capability for large-area surveys, enabling critical studies in time-domain astronomy, variable stars, and galactic structure. Dr. Matsunaga’s work has provided the astronomical community with a powerful tool for discovering transient phenomena and mapping the Milky Way. His contributions have had a lasting impact on wide-field observational strategies in Japan and beyond, cementing his reputation as a key architect of modern survey instrumentation.
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- 1KWFC: four square degrees camera for the Kiso Schmidt Telescope39 citations · 2012