Transforming fast radio bursts into an astrophysical tool

该项目旨在通过利用澳大利亚平方公里阵列探路器的革命性能力来确定导致快速射电爆发的原因。快速射电爆发仍然是最鲜为人知的天文天体之一；只有大量人口的定位才能解开它们神秘发射的来源。这个项目将提供一个局部快速射电爆发的目录，准确地指向宿主星系，并解释如何以及是什么产生了这些爆发。这将展示澳大利亚新技术的能力，并带来好处，为下一代射电望远镜(如平方公里阵列)的测量计划奠定基础。

This project aims to determine what causes fast radio bursts by utilising the revolutionary capabilities of the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder. Fast radio bursts remain one of the most poorly understood astronomical objects; only the localisation of a large population will resolve the origin of their enigmatic emissions. This project will deliver a catalogue of localised fast radio bursts, pinpointed to host galaxies and an explanation for how and what produces the bursts. This will demonstrate the capabilities of novel Australian technology, and deliver benefit, underpinning a plan for surveys for next generation radio telescopes such as the Square Kilometre Array.