Papers
13
Total Citations
158
H-Index
9
About
M. Prouza is a leading figure in experimental astrophysics and atmospheric monitoring for ground-based gamma-ray and cosmic-ray observatories. Their research centers on developing and operating robotic telescopes, such as the FRAM (F/(Ph)otometric Robotic Atmospheric Monitor), to precisely measure atmospheric transparency—a critical factor for instruments like the Pierre Auger Observatory and the Cherenkov Telescope Array. Prouza’s major contributions include pioneering a new method for measuring vertical aerosol optical depth (VAOD) using wide-field photometry, achieving the high precision needed for calibration in high-energy astrophysics. Their work on the exceptionally bright optical flash from GRB 060117, with 36 citations, and a rare, distant gamma-ray burst in 2023, highlights their role in capturing rare transient events. With over 150 citations across their top papers, Prouza has also advanced robotic observatory control through the RTS2 protocol and characterized modern CCD/CMOS sensors for sky surveys. Their innovative atmospheric calibration techniques are essential for next-generation observatories, making them a key contributor to both astrophysical discovery and observational infrastructure.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1The bright optical flash from GRB 06011736 citations · 2006
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- 3A New Method for Aerosol Measurement Using Wide-field Photometry15 citations · 2021
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- 6FRAM for the Cherenkov Telescope Array: an update12 citations · 2017
- 7New developments in aerosol measurements using stellar photometry11 citations · 2019
- 8The RTS2 protocol11 citations · 2008
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- 10CHARACTERIZATION OF MODERN CCD AND CMOS SENSORS FOR SKY SURVEYS6 citations · 2021