Speaker
Description
Pulsars and Fast Transients (PFT) science with the MWA leverages high-time-resolution science capabilities developed around the voltage capture system (VCS) functionality, and the associated software sub-systems and processing pipelines. I will present an overview of the current capabilities around MWAX + VCSBeam, as well as select highlights from the past accomplishments, including the recent successful completion of the data collection process for the ambitious SMART survey project, which will enable the most sensitive southern-sky pulsar survey in the SKA-Low's frequency band. With the discoveries of several new pulsars and low-frequency detections of 200+ known pulsars, SMART is already beginning to show promise. I will update on recent progress and science highlights, ongoing PFT projects, including near-future plans for a data release from the SMART. The PFT science and development with the MWA presents a range of opportunities for sub-system development, software and HPC, and spans multiple science areas including passive radar applications and cosmic ray detections. I will also remark on potential new science opportunities with the transition to Phase 3 and prospects for real-time processing of MWAX VCS data, which will facilitate the MWA emerging as a powerful low-frequency monitoring facility for pulsars and fast transient science.
| Timeslot preferences | 30 min would be great |
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