JOURNAL ARTICLE

Updates on pulsar discoveries and timing with MeerKAT.

  • Published In: International Journal of Modern Physics D: Gravitation, Astrophysics & Cosmology, 2026, v. 35, n. 5. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Abbate, Federico 3 of 3

Abstract

After more than 5 years of operations at the MeerKAT radio telescope, the Large Survey Projects (LSPs) devoted to pulsar observations, MeerTIME and TRAPUM, are coming to a close. In this paper, I will report on some of the important results that came out of these projects as a result of both timing and new discoveries. These results include updates mass measurements of neutron stars, additional tests of General Relativity, the discovery of the first candidate pulsar–stellar mass black hole system, contributions to searches for a continuous gravitational wave background and more. Additional breakthroughs are expected to come in the next few years as MeerKAT is upgraded increasing the sensitivity and expanding the frequency coverage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Modern Physics D: Gravitation, Astrophysics & Cosmology. 2026/04, Vol. 35, Issue 5, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0218-2718
  • DOI:10.1142/S0218271825400012
  • Accession Number:192692753
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