Fast Transients with the Murchison Widefield Array
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Explore fast radio transients detection and analysis using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in this 31-minute conference talk. Learn about the capabilities and applications of the MWA telescope for studying rapid astronomical phenomena including Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), Rotating Radio Transients (RRATs), magnetars, and other transient sources. Discover the technical aspects of using wide-field radio astronomy for transient detection, data processing techniques specific to the MWA, and the unique advantages this instrument offers for time-domain astronomy. Understand how the MWA contributes to the global effort in fast transient research, including its role in multi-wavelength follow-up observations and the characterization of transient populations at both Galactic and cosmological distances. Gain insights into the observational strategies, detection algorithms, and analysis methods employed with the MWA for advancing our understanding of these mysterious cosmic phenomena and their underlying physics.
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Fast Transients with the Murchison Widefield Array by Ramesh Bhat
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences