Spectrotemporal Analysis of a Sample of Bursts from FRB 121102

Researchers at Jodrell Bank Observatory have identified the shortest time separation between two individual fast radio bursts (FRBs) from FRB 121102, a repeating source of these mysterious cosmic signals. The study, using the Lovell telescope, detected a precursor burst just 17 milliseconds before the main burst, offering new insights into the spectrotemporal characteristics of FRBs. By analyzing a sample of bursts, the team compared their findings with data from other observatories, contributing to the broader understanding of these enigmatic phenomena. The study also provides open access to all detected bursts during this campaign, advancing research on the origin and behavior of repeating FRBs.

Rajwade, K., Mickaliger, M., Stappers, B., Caleb, M., Breton, R. P., Karastergiou, A., & Keane, E. (2020). Spectrotemporal Analysis of a Sample of Bursts from FRB 121102. Research Notes of the AAS, 4(9), 150. https://doi.org/10.3847/2515-5172/abb5fd