Towards a foundation model for astrophysical source detection: An End-to-End Gamma-Ray Data Analysis Pipeline Using Deep Learning

This paper presents an end-to-end deep learning pipeline that extends the AutoSourceID method to Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) simulated data, offering a versatile framework for the detection, localization, and characterization of gamma-ray sources as a step toward a foundational model for astrophysical source detection.

Judit Pérez-Romero, Saptashwa Bhattacharyya, Sascha Caron + 9 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Inconsistencies of Tsallis Cosmology within Horizon Thermodynamics and Holographic Scenarios

This paper demonstrates that Tsallis cosmology, when applied within both the Cai-Kim thermodynamic framework and the holographic dark energy scenario, yields pathological behaviors such as negative energy densities and violations of early-universe constraints for any deviation from the standard extensive limit, thereby restricting viable models to the standard Λ\LambdaCDM cosmology.

Pedro M. Ibarbo-Perlaza., J. Bayron Orjuela-Quintana, Jose L. Palacios-Córdoba + 1 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Large-scale peculiar velocities in the universe

This paper examines the ongoing debate surrounding large-scale bulk flows in the universe, highlighting the persistent discrepancies between observed high-velocity coherent motions and the predictions of the standard Λ\LambdaCDM model, which pose significant challenges for theoretical explanations and may have influenced both structure formation and astronomical observations.

Christos G. Tsagas, Leandros Perivolaropoulos, Kerkyra Asvesta2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Estimation of intrinsic fast radio burst width and scattering distributions from CRAFT data

Using a sample of 29 high-time-resolution FRBs from the CRAFT survey, this study models the de-biased intrinsic width and scattering distributions in the host rest-frame, finding that log-uniform distributions better describe the data than previous lognormal assumptions and revealing significant detection biases that impact population and cosmological studies.

C. W. James, J. Hoffmann, J. X. Prochaska + 1 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Lanthanide Impact on the Infra-Red Spectra of Nebular Phase Kilonovae

Using non-LTE radiative transfer simulations, this study demonstrates that lanthanides significantly influence the infrared spectra of nebular phase kilonovae below 4 μm through dominant line opacity from species like Ce III and Nd II, yet their contribution remains insufficient to explain the smooth blackbody-like continua observed in events such as AT2023vfi, suggesting that near-infrared observations are optimal for probing lanthanides while mid-infrared spectroscopy can effectively isolate non-lanthanide emission.

Quentin Pognan, Kyohei Kawaguchi, Shinya Wanajo + 3 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Characterization of the ionization response of argon to nuclear recoils at the keV scale with the ReD experiment

The ReD experiment utilized a compact dual-phase argon Time Projection Chamber irradiated by neutrons to model-independently measure the ionization yield of argon for nuclear recoils between 2 and 10 keV, revealing higher yields at lower energies than previously observed and extending experimental coverage crucial for detecting low-mass Dark Matter.

P. Agnes, I. Ahmad, S. Albergo + 42 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Large Language Model-driven Analysis of General Coordinates Network (GCN) Circulars

This paper demonstrates how large language models can automate the analysis of NASA's General Coordinates Network (GCN) Circulars by employing neural topic modeling for clustering, contrastive fine-tuning for classification, and retrieval-augmented generation to achieve high-accuracy extraction of gamma-ray burst redshifts, thereby significantly enhancing astronomical text mining capabilities.

Vidushi Sharma, Ronit Agarwala, Judith L. Racusin + 9 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Fermionic versus Bosonic Dark Matter in Neutron Stars: A Bayesian Study with Multi-Density Constraints

This study employs a Bayesian framework with multi-density constraints to demonstrate that current astrophysical observations cannot statistically distinguish between fermionic and bosonic dark matter scenarios in neutron stars, as both models yield consistent nuclear matter parameters and allow only small dark matter fractions that slightly soften the equation of state without violating observational limits.

Payaswinee Arvikar, Sakshi Gautam, Anagh Venneti + 1 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

The Preliminary Mauve Science Programme: Science themes identified for the first year of operations

This paper outlines the ten science themes, observational strategies, and target selection defined by the Mauve science collaboration for the first year of operations of the low-cost Blue Skies Space Ltd. satellite, which utilizes a 13 cm telescope and UV-Vis spectrometer to fill gaps in galactic ultraviolet data following its November 2025 launch.

Mauve Science Collaboration, Marcel Agueros, Don Dixon + 22 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Spectral Signatures of Spinning Dust from Grain Ensembles in Diverse Environments: A Combined Theoretical and Observational Study

This study combines theoretical modeling and observational analysis to demonstrate that anomalous microwave emission spectral features are dominantly controlled by grain size, shape, and environmental parameters, revealing that while molecular and dark clouds are consistent with spinning dust models, HII regions show significant discrepancies likely due to PAH depletion and biased detections.

Zheng Zhang, Jens Chluba, Roke Cepeda-Arroita + 1 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Three-dimensional mapping of coronal magnetic field and plasma parameters in a solar flare

By combining EOVSA microwave imaging spectroscopy with stereoscopic X-ray observations from Hinode and Solar Orbiter, this study reconstructs three-dimensional maps of magnetic field strength and plasma parameters in the SOL2021-05-07 flare, revealing a magnetically dominated environment that provides critical constraints for models of magnetic reconnection and flare dynamics.

Tatyana Kaltman, Sijie Yu, Gregory D. Fleishman + 1 more2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph

Thermodynamic Gravity with Non-Extensive Horizon Entropy and Topological Calibration

This paper extends Jacobson's thermodynamic derivation of gravity to non-extensive horizon entropies by introducing a Topological Calibration Principle that links the effective gravitational coupling to the Euler characteristic of spacetime sections, thereby providing a framework to constrain non-extensive parameters and explore cosmological implications.

Marco Figliolia, Petr Jizba, Gaetano Lambiase2026-03-06🔭 astro-ph