D. P. Sablowski

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D. P. Sablowski is an instrumental astronomer whose work centers on high-resolution spectroscopy and polarimetry, with a particular focus on the design and performance of cutting-edge astronomical instruments. Their major contribution is the development and commissioning of PEPSI (Potsdam Echelle Polarimetric and Spectroscopic Instrument) for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). This fiber-fed, stabilized spectrograph and polarimeter covers the full optical wavelength range from 384 to 913 nm, offering three resolution modes (R=50,000, 130,000, and 250,000) to enable detailed stellar and exoplanet studies. The 2018 performance paper, cited 8 times, documents PEPSI’s capabilities and marks a milestone in ground-based spectroscopy. Sablowski’s work has directly enabled high-precision radial velocity measurements and magnetic field analyses, impacting stellar astrophysics and exoplanet characterization. Their technical expertise in instrument stabilization and polarimetric accuracy has made PEPSI a key facility for the LBT community, demonstrating how careful engineering can push the boundaries of observational astronomy.

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   Want a PEPSI? Performance status of the recently commissioned high-resolution spectrograph and polarimeter for the 2x8.4m Large Binocular Telescope

   8 citations · 2018

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