Radio Wavelength Transients: Current and Emerging Prospects
arXiv:0801.2966 · doi:10.1002/asna.200710935
Abstract
Known classes of radio wavelength transients range from the nearby--stellar flares and radio pulsars--to the distant Universe--γ-ray burst afterglows. Hypothesized classes of radio transients include analogs of known objects, e.g., extrasolar planets emitting Jovian-like radio bursts and giant-pulse emitting pulsars in other galaxies, to the exotic, prompt emission from γ-ray bursts, evaporating black holes, and transmitters from other civilizations. A number of instruments and facilities are either under construction or in early observational stages and are slated to become available in the next few years. With a combination of wide fields of view and wavelength agility, the detection and study of radio transients will improve immensely.
to appear in proceedings of Hot-wiring the Transient Universe, 2008 March issue of Astronomische Nachrichten
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