The foundation of my research program is in astrophysics, where almost all of our knowledge of the universe beyond our solar system derives from detecting light that has been emitted, absorbed, or scattered by atoms. Fascinating phenomena occur over times often too fast for us to recognize without instruments and an understanding of the fundamental physics. ... Software for physics and astronomy . ... Phone: 502 852 5990 . Fax: 502 852 0742 . Email: kielkopf at louisville dot edu . ...