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Description
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) have captured astronomers' imaginations. These fleeting, hyper-bright flashes of radio waves hold immense potential, but their secrets remain locked away. Here's why they're so intriguing: Imagine a million-solar-brightness burst of radio waves lasting a mere millisecond. That's an FRB - a cosmic enigma. Their fleeting nature and unknown origins make them challenging to study. But astronomers believe they hold the key to unlocking mysteries of the universe. FRBs might originate from violent events like colliding neutron stars or even new types of stellar objects. By unraveling their source, we could gain insights into powerful, poorly understood phenomena. Additionally, studying FRBs could help us map the vast cosmic web of gas and matter in the universe. These bursts act like cosmic probes, their radio waves traveling through space relatively unscathed. By analyzing how the signal interacts with matter, scientists could create a 3D map of the universe's hidden structures. FRBs are far from just celestial fireworks; they're potential beacons guiding us towards a deeper understanding of the cosmos.
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 82
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9783384269164
- Date de parution :
- 22-06-24
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 131 g
