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2010-09-19

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik (Werner-Heisenberg-Institut)Experimental Physics Division – MAGIC Telescope Group
Stockholms universitetFysikumCosmology, Particle astrophysics and String theory/Oscar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics

Dr. rer. nat., Dipl.-Phys. (Univ.)

Robert Marcus Wagner

Robert Wagner

Currently I am working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Max-Planck-Institut für Physik and hold a Junior-PI position of the DFG Excellence Cluster “Origin and Structure of the Universe”. I am a member of the MAGIC collaboration, which has built and operates the two largest imaging air Cerenkov telescopes world-wide, designed for the investigation of very high-energy gamma rays. The MAGIC telescopes are located at the European Northern Observatory atop 2,400-m Roque de los Muchachos on the Canary Island of La Palma. As an experimental particle physicist and astrophysicist by training, I am involved in data analysis and data interpretation for MAGIC, where my scientific interests focus on the physics of extragalactic gamma-ray sources, and in the construction and commissioning of the second MAGIC telescope. I am member of the MAGIC/H·E·S·S/VERITAS joint observations team as well as of the M87 team. I collaborate in the AGN physics working group of MAGIC and in the Telescope Design, AGN Physics, and Observatory and Outreach groups of the Cherenkov Telescope Array consortium I am member of the MAGIC Time Allocation Committee, Speakers' Bureau, and Editorial Board.

Coordinates

Phone: +46 8/5537-8188 (office-Stockholm),
+46 76 069 2511 (cellphone; find it also in whatsapp)
FAX: +46 8/5537-8601
Office:Stockholms universitet, Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (Google Maps)
AlbaNova Universitetscentrum, SE-106 91 Stockholm
Munich:Max-Planck-Institut für Physik (Google Maps)
Föhringer Ring 6, D-80805 München
E-Mail: (the fastest way of getting hold of me indeed, mail notifications go to my cellphone)
PGP key: 0x8C94B8BE (I welcome your paranoia.)
Homepage: http://www.mpp.mpg.de/~rwagner/ (this page)
http://www.astroparticlephysics.info/ (mirror of this page)
  VIAF ID:13494017 PND 133228797

Out of Office

From 2013-03-09 to 2013-03-12:Stockholm, Sweden (CTA Nordic Meeting).
From 2013-03-16 to 2013-03-22:Muonio, Finland (EGA 2013).
From 2013-03-29 to 2013-04-01:Bamberg, Germany.
From 2013-04-15 to 2013-04-22:Transition to Stockholms Universitet.
From 2013-05-28 to 2013-06-02 (at 75% probability):Chicago, IL, USA (CTA Consortium Meeting).
From 2013-06-17 to 2013-06-21 (at 40% probability):Bloomington, IN, USA (CPT'2013).
From 2013-07-02 to 2013-07-08 (at 30% probability):Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (ICRC 2013).
From 2013-07-08 to 2013-07-12 (at 65% probability):Turku, Finland (EWASS 2013).
From 2013-09-23 to 2013-09-27:Warsaw, Poland (CTA Consortium Meeting).


Work & Research Interests

VHE γ-ray astrophysics; Active Galactic Nuclei: X-ray/VHE γ-ray observations of blazars, fast variability, monitoring; Multi-Wavelength Observations; Fundamental Physics with VHE γ-ray observations (Lorentz Invariance; Quantum Gravity); Multi-Messenger Astrophysics; Constraining the Extragalactic Background Light; Imaging Air Cerenkov telescopes; Drive System for the MAGIC telescopes; Development of Analysis Software for the MAGIC telescopes; DAQ and Computing for the MAGIC telescopes; Advanced Computing and GRID; Future Cherenkov Astronomy Facilities (Large-Size Instruments; Cherenkov Telescope Array)

Off-Work Interests

Solar-terrestrial physics & space weather; Stargazing; Atmospheric optics; Photography; Travel; Scandinavia, particularly Finland; Solar eclipses; Skiing (active); Ski jumping (passive); Going to the movies, particularly sneaking

Theses

Teaching

  • Fall 2013: “Astroparticle Physics” – Course Lecture, Stockholm University
  • Fall 2010: “Methoden und Detektoren in der Astroteilchenphysik” – Seminar, Technische Universität München, Prof. Dr. S. Schönert, Prof. Dr. L. Oberauer, Dr. R. Wagner
  • Fall 2008: “Methoden und Detektoren in der Astroteilchenphysik[UniVis] – Seminar, Technische Universität München, Prof. Dr. L. Oberauer, Prof. Dr. T. Lachenmaier, Dr. R. Wagner
  • Fall 2004: “Anfängerpraktikum für Physiker” – Technische Universität München
  • Fall 2003: “Anfängerpraktikum für Physiker” – Technische Universität München

Presentations and Talks on Conferences and Workshops

2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
  • “Spectral and temporal properties of the Mkn 501 flare in July 2005” (T. Coarasa, D. Paneque, and RMW, DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Dortmund, March 2006)
  • “Observation of the BL Lac object 1ES2344+514 with the MAGIC telescope” (D. Höhne, M. Meyer, T. Bretz, D. Dorner, RMW, A.Moralejo, DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Dortmund, March 2006)
  • “Observations of the Crab nebula with the MAGIC telescope” (RMW, M. López, K. Mase, E. Domingo-Santamaria, J. Flix, F. Goebel, P. Majumdar, D. Mazin, A. Moralejo, D. Paneque, J. Rico, T. Schweizer on behalf of the MAGIC collaboration, 29th International Cosmic Ray Conference, Pune, India, August 2005)
  • “Observations of the Crab nebula with the MAGIC telescope” (RMW, M. López, and K. Mase, Towards a Network of Atmospheric Cherenkov Detectors VII, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, April 2005)
  • “Joint Observations of H.E.S.S. and MAGIC” (F. Goebel, D. Horns, D. Mazin, RMW, and S. Wagner, Towards a Network of Atmospheric Cherenkov Detectors VII, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, April 2005)
  • “A Scalable Drive System Concept for Future Projects” (T. Bretz, D. Dorner, B. Riegel, and RMW, Towards a Network of Atmospheric Cherenkov Detectors VII, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, April 2005)
  • “1ES1959+650 and Crab Nebula observations at large zenith angle with the MAGIC Telescope” (DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Berlin, March 2005, Abstract).
  • “Bestimmung des Gamma-Energiespektrums des Krebsnebels mit MAGIC” (DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Berlin, March 2005, Abstract).
2004
  • “The Status of MAGIC - Closing in on low energies” (MPI Young Scientists Workshop, Ringberg Castle, October 28, 2004).
  • “Das Antriebssystem des MAGIC-Teleskops” (DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Mainz, March 2004, Abstract).
  • “Die MAGIC Rekonstruktions- und Analysesoftware” (DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Mainz, March 2004, Abstract).
  • “Der Camera Oscillation Monitor des MAGIC-Teleskops” (DPG Particle Physics Spring Meeting, Mainz, March 2004, Abstract).
2003
2002

Seminar Talks, Public Presentations, Outreach Activities

Refereed Publications, Conference Proceeding Papers

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003 and earlier

Selected Other Works, Popular Writing

Conferences, workshops and schools attended

MAGIC meetings and workshops attended

  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Milano, Italy (March 2012)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Munich, Germany (December 2011)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Barcelona, Spain (March 2011)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Split, Croatia (September 2010)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Split, Croatia (September 2010)
  • MAGIC AGN Monitoring Meeting, Zeuthen, Germany (May 2010)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Munich, Germany (May 2010)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Castelldefels, Spain (November 2009)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Castelldefels, Spain (November 2009)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Tuorla Observatory, Finland (May 2009)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Barcelona, Spain (November 2008)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Munich, Germany (October 2008)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Bad Aibling, Germany (April 2008)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Dortmund, Germany (November 2007)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Dortmund, Germany (November 2007)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Zurich, Switzerland (March 2007)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Madrid, Spain (November 2006)
  • MAGIC AGN PWG Meeting, Madrid, Spain (November 2006)
  • MAGIC-II Meeting, Madrid, Spain (November 2006)
  • MAGIC AGN Workshop, Pisa, Italy (September 2005)
  • MAGIC Software Factory, Barcelona, Spain (June 2005)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Berlin, Germany (February 2005)
  • MAGIC Software Factory, Berlin, Germany (February 2005)
  • MAGIC Analysis Bootcamp, Barcelona, Spain (September 2004)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Tuorla Observatory, Finland (June 2004)
  • MAGIC Analysis Bootcamp, Udine, Italy (April 2004)
  • MAGIC Analysis Bootcamp, Würzburg, Germany (December 2003)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, La Palma, Spain (October 2003)
  • MAGIC Software Workshop, Padova, Italy (June 2003)
  • MAGIC Software Workshop, München, Germany (March 2003)
  • MAGIC Software Meeting, München, Germany (December 2002)
  • MAGIC Collaboration Meeting, Würzburg, Germany (December 2002)
  • MAGIC Software Meeting, München, Germany (October 2002)
  • MAGIC Software Meeting, Barcelona, Spain (July 2002)

CTA meetings and workshops attended

  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Barcelona, Spain (January 2008)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Cracow, Poland (May 2009)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Zeuthen, Germany (May 2010)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Oxford, UK (November 2010)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Toulouse, France (May 2011)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Madrid, Spain (November 2011)
  • CTA Consortium Meeting, Amsterdam, Netherlands (May 2012)

Memberships

  • German Physical Society (2000-)
  • European Physical Society (2000-)
  • Institute Of Physics (2002-2005)
  • Deutsches Museum, München (2001-)
  • American Geophysical Union (2007-)
  • Isbjørnklubben (2008-)
  • Cloud Appreciation Society (2010-)
  • International Astronomical Union (2012-)

Students Supervised

  • cand. phys. D. Britzger (Diplomarbeit, Day-to-day supervisor, LMU München, 2008/9)
  • Dipl.-Phys. B. Steinke (Ph.D. thesis, IMPRS EPP Day-to-day supervisor, TU München, in progress, 2008-2012)

Community Services

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik Organizational Duties

  • Member of the Institute's Council, MPI for Physics Munich (2009-)
  • Member of the Computing Commission, MPI for Physics Munich (2005-)
  • Member of the Budget Commission, MPI for Physics Munich (2010-)
  • Organizer of the weekly colloquium at Max-Planck-Institut für Physik (2009-2010)

MAGIC Collaboration Organizational Duties

  • Member of the MAGIC Editorial Board (2012-)
  • MAGIC Operations and Safety Coordinator (2009-2012)
  • Member of MAGIC Executive Board (2009-2012)
  • Member of MAGIC Time Allocation Committee (2009-)
  • ex officio Member of MAGIC Collaboration Board (2009-2012)
  • Member of the MAGIC Speakers' Bureau (2009-)
  • Convener of the AGN Physics Working Group (2006-2009)
  • Computer administrator for the MAGIC site (2003-)
  • Webmaster for the MAGIC Homepage (2004-)
When I heard the Learn'd Astronomer
Walt Whitman

WHEN I heard the learn'd astronomer;
When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me;
When I was shown the charts and the diagrams, to add, divide, and
        measure them; When I, sitting, heard the astronomer, where he lectured with much
        applause in the lecture-room,
How soon, unaccountable, I became tired and sick;
Till rising and gliding out, I wander'd off by myself,
In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time,
Look'd up in perfect silence at the stars.


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