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Turning the SPOTLIGHT on Fast Transients

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube

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Explore the SPOTLIGHT survey's role in detecting fast radio transients in this 18-minute conference talk from the FTSky program at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Learn about the ongoing commensal GMRT survey designed to probe fast transients and discover how this specialized observational program contributes to the broader field of fast radio transient astronomy. Understand the technical aspects of the SPOTLIGHT survey methodology and its significance in advancing our understanding of mysterious cosmic phenomena including Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), Rotating Radio Transients (RRATs), magnetars, and other transient sources. Gain insights into how this survey fits within the larger framework of multi-wavelength fast transient detection strategies and its potential for future discoveries in time-domain astronomy.

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Turning the SPOTLIGHT on Fast Transients by Ujjwal Panda

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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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