MSI Seminar - "Probing the Universe with Fast Radio Bursts"

Xavier Prochaska (UC Santa Cruz)

Apr 12, 2022 3:30 PM
Location: Hybrid! Rutherford Bell Room & Online
Hybrid Seminar

Title: Probing the Universe with Fast Radio Bursts

Abstract:

I will highlight recent results leveraging well-localized fast radio bursts (FRBs) to study cosmology and galaxy formation in the z<1 universe. The fundamental signals inherent in FRBs – dispersion measure (DM), rotation measure (RM), and fluence – offer unique constraints on properties of the matter along the sightline to Earth. In turn, we may map out the cosmic web, assess the density of gas surrounding galaxies, and infer the magnetic fields of the interstellar medium from a diverse population of galaxies. I will describe the standard observational and analysis techniques and conclude by emphasizing areas poised for tremendous growth in the next few years due to the ongoing or upcoming commissioning of new facilities and systems (e.g. CRACO on ASAP and the CHIME outriggers project).

Watch the livestream.


More about Xavier Prochaska ⇒
More about the event ⇒


Upcoming Events

Cosmological Reionization: New Insights, New Puzzles

Anson D’Aloisio (UC Riverside)

Mar 19, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Mar 20, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Mar 20, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒

TSI Seminar

Mar 26, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

Public Observing Night

Mar 26, 2024 7:30 PM
Outreach Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Mar 27, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Mar 27, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒

TSI Seminar

Johanna Teske (Carnegie)

Apr 2, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Apr 3, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Apr 3, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒

TSI Eclipse Fair and Viewing Party

Apr 8, 2024 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: McGill Campus, Lower Field
Public Outreach
Read More ⇒

TSI Seminar

Vikram Ravi (Caltech)

Apr 9, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Apr 10, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Apr 10, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒

TSI Seminar

Christine Chen (Space Telescope Science Institute)

Apr 16, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Apr 17, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Apr 17, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒

TSI Seminar

Miles Cranmer (Cambridge and Simons Foundation)

Apr 23, 2024 3:30 PM
Seminar Event
Read More ⇒

APIERY Discussion

Apr 24, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: TSI Lounge
Other Event
Read More ⇒

Astro-ph discussion

Apr 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Other Event
Read More ⇒