QuestionsFast radio bursts and the origin of the one-off burstsAre repeating and one-off sources one population or several?Answer
Answer · Fast radio bursts and the origin of the one-off bursts
All sources repeat; apparent one-offs are repeaters whose other bursts have not been seen, and differences…
All sources repeat; apparent one-offs are repeaters whose other bursts have not been seen, and differences are selection or viewing effects.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- The repeat fraction of one-off positions rises with monitoring time.
- Morphological differences shrink when compared at equal sensitivity.
What would rule it out
- A large group of one-off positions monitored for years to deep limits without repeats.
Evidence 2 for · none against
The questions it answers
Open3 answers, none ahead
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). All sources repeat; apparent one-offs are repeaters whose other bursts have not been seen, and differences… [Answer ANS0CVCMHZT5NMN]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CVCMHZT5NMN
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title = {All sources repeat; apparent one-offs are repeaters whose other bursts have not been seen, and differences…},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0CVCMHZT5NMN},
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