UBC researchers are proposing a new way to calculate distances in the cosmos using mysterious bursts of energy. The method allows researchers to position distant galaxies in 3 dimensions and map out the cosmos.
“We’ve introduced the idea of using these new phenomena to study cosmological objects in the universe,” said Kiyoshi Masui. “We believe we’ll be able to use these flashes to put together a picture of how galaxies are spread through space.”
Some unknown astrophysical phenomenon is causing these bursts of energy that appear as a short flashes of radio waves. While only 10 fast radio bursts have ever been recorded, scientists believe there could be thousands of them a day...
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