Australian Technology Unlocks New Discoveries in Fast Radio Bursts
CSIRO's CRACO system, integrated with the ASKAP radio telescope, has identified over 20 fast radio bursts, advancing the study of mysterious cosmic signals.
- The CRACO system, developed by CSIRO, processes 100 billion pixels per second to detect fast radio bursts and other space phenomena.
- Researchers have used CRACO to identify more than 20 fast radio bursts, along with neutron stars and improved pulsar location data.
- Fast radio bursts are intense, millisecond-long pulses of energy whose origins remain unknown, offering a new frontier for astronomical research.
- CRACO's ability to pinpoint the location of fast radio bursts enables scientists to link them to their host galaxies, providing critical insights into their origins.
- The technology represents a significant leap in radio astronomy, with plans to expand its capabilities to detect additional exotic cosmic signals.
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