Thoughtworks Technology Podcast
Driving innovation in radio astronomy
Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Neeraj Gupta, an astronomer, and Justin Jose from Thoughtworks discuss their collaboration in developing solutions for data-intensive challenges in radio astronomy. They highlight the complexities of handling big data in radio astronomy, the flow of information in data analysis, the discovery of hydroxyl molecules in distant galaxies, pipeline development for neurogenic research, and the future of radio astronomy technology.
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- The collaboration between technology experts and scientists is essential in developing robust pipelines for processing and analyzing vast amounts of data in radio astronomy.
- The adoption of best software engineering practices and the collaboration between technology and science have led to significant scientific discoveries in galaxy formation and evolution.
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Understanding Galaxy Formation and Evolution
The central problem addressed in this podcast episode is understanding how galaxies form and evolve. Galaxies are ensembles of stars that also contain gas, which stars form from. However, this process is complex due to the presence of massive black holes at the center of galaxies emitting significant energy and disrupting star formation. To study galaxy evolution, the team is using the MIRCAT Telescope in South Africa to collect data on millions of galaxies. The goal is to process and analyze 1.6 petabytes of data gathered over three years to gain insights into galaxy formation and evolution.
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