Ep. 748: Fast Radio Bursts
Astronomy Cast
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Unraveling Fast Radio Bursts
This chapter traces the discovery and evolution of fast radio bursts (FRBs) from an accidental finding by a student to the sophisticated research conducted using advanced telescopes like Chime. It delves into the challenges facing astronomers in understanding these energetic cosmic phenomena, underscoring their mysterious origins and implications.
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