fast radio burst
"Fast radio bursts" (FRBs) are intense, short-lived emissions of radio waves from distant cosmic sources, first discovered in 2007.
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Definition
C1Astronomy
(technical, scientific)A brief, powerful emission of radio waves originating from a distant galaxy, lasting only milliseconds.
Example
- Scientists detected a fast radio burst coming from a galaxy billions of light-years away.
- The origins of fast radio bursts are still a mystery in modern astrophysics.
C1Astrophysics
(technical, academic)A transient pulse of radio waves believed to be generated by highly energetic cosmic events.
Example
- Fast radio bursts may be linked to phenomena such as neutron stars or black holes.
- The study of fast radio bursts helps astronomers understand extreme cosmic environments.
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