Jan 5 – 9, 2026
The University of Hong Kong
Asia/Hong_Kong timezone

Study Einstein Probe Transients with VLT/FORS2

CC05
Jan 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
15m
Talk CC05: Galaxies, AGNs, Black Holes and Cosmology Contributed talks

Speaker

Prof. Wenxiong Li (NAOC)

Description

We conducted a series of VLT/FORS2 spectroscopic observations targeting a sample of fast X-ray transients and optical counterparts discovered by the Einstein Probe during 2024A. The observed events include supernova-like transients, GRB–associated events, and other rapidly evolving extragalactic sources. These observations provide key redshift measurements and early-time spectral features that help to constrain their physical origins. Combined with multi-wavelength data from space and ground-based facilities, the results highlight the importance of prompt optical spectroscopy in revealing the nature and diversity of fast extragalactic transients detected by the Einstein Probe.

Author

Prof. Wenxiong Li (NAOC)

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