# Collision between Neutron Stars and Asteroids as a Mechanism for Fast Radio Bursts

**Authors:** Y. F. Huang, J. J. Geng  
**arXiv:** [1512.06519](https://arxiv.org/abs/1512.06519)  
**Date:** 2015-12-21  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/1512.06519v1/

## Key points

- Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are characterized by brief durations and high intensities, detected at approximately 1.4 GHz.
- FRBs may occur much more frequently than currently observed, potentially at a rate of around 10^3 to 10^4 per sky per day.
- The central hypothesis of the study is that FRBs could be generated by collisions between neutron stars and asteroids.
- This novel model explains the millisecond duration of FRBs and accounts for the energetics and event rate associated with these phenomena.
- Linking FRBs to neutron star-small body collision events provides a comprehensive framework that sheds light on these cosmic occurrences.
- The research was presented at the "Frontiers in Radio Astronomy and FAST Early Sciences Symposium 2015" conference held in Guiyang, China from July 29th to 31st, 2015.
- The study focuses on astro-ph.HE (high-energy astrophysical phenomena) and contributes valuable insights into the origins and mechanisms behind fast radio bursts.

## Summary

In their study titled "Collision between Neutron Stars and Asteroids as a Mechanism for Fast Radio Bursts," authors Y. F. Huang and J. J. Geng explore the intriguing phenomenon of fast radio bursts (FRBs). These radio transient sources are characterized by brief durations and high intensities, detected at approximately 1.4 GHz. The authors propose that FRBs may occur much more frequently than currently observed, potentially at a rate of around 10^3 to 10^4 per sky per day. The central hypothesis put forth in this research is that fast radio bursts could be generated by collisions between neutron stars and asteroids. This novel model offers a plausible explanation for the millisecond duration of FRBs, as well as accounting for the energetics and event rate associated with these phenomena. By linking fast radio bursts to neutron star-small body collision events, which were previously anticipated to result in X-ray/gamma-ray bursts or glitch/anti-glitches, the authors present a comprehensive framework that sheds light on the multifaceted nature of these cosmic occurrences. This study was presented at the "Frontiers in Radio Astronomy and FAST Early Sciences Symposium 2015 (FRA 2015)" conference held in Guiyang, China from July 29th to 31st, 2015. With a focus on astro-ph.HE (high-energy astrophysical phenomena), this research contributes valuable insights into the origins and mechanisms behind fast radio bursts, offering a compelling perspective on these enigmatic celestial events.