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Paul S. Smith is a Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, affiliated with Steward Observatory. He has been a member of the observatory since 1986, focusing on studies of active galactic nuclei (AGN) using ultraviolet, optical, and infrared observations from space-based telescopes like Hubble and Spitzer, as well as ground-based polarimetry. His research explores dust-obscured AGN nuclei, connections between optical polarization and radio/gamma-ray behavior in blazars, and telescope operations including MIPS instrument calibration on Spitzer.
Key research areas include cosmology, extragalactic astronomy, instrumentation development, quasar studies, and transient phenomena. His work combines observational astronomy with advanced data analysis techniques to understand the dynamics and structures of high-energy astrophysical objects.
Recent publications highlight studies on supernova polarization, quasar variability, gamma-ray blazar flares, and interdisciplinary work in occupational therapy adaptations. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants, his contributions to observational astronomy and instrument calibration are significant. He is actively involved in collaborative projects like the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Reverberation Mapping Project and telescope operations at Steward Observatory.
