Search for quasar pairs with Gaia astrometric data III. Confirmation of 16 dual quasars and 36 projected quasars
This paper reports the spectroscopic confirmation of 16 dual quasars and 36 projected quasars using DESI DR1 data, highlighting a high-confidence strong gravitational lensing system and several close pairs that offer unique opportunities to study galaxy mergers and the circumgalactic medium.