I. Gorbunov
Papers
9
Total Citations
370
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About
I. Gorbunov is a leading figure in time-domain astrophysics, specializing in the optical follow-up of gravitational-wave events, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), and high-energy neutrino progenitors. As a key member of the MASTER Global Robotic Net collaboration, Gorbunov made a landmark contribution by obtaining the first optical image of the NGC 4993 host galaxy following the LIGO/Virgo detection of the neutron star binary merger GW170817—a paper that has garnered 227 citations and marked a pivotal moment in multimessenger astronomy. Gorbunov’s work also includes the discovery and multicolor photometry of a luminous red nova in M31, early polarization measurements of GRB afterglows (e.g., GRB 150301B with 8% polarization), and pioneering optical observations of high-energy neutrino error boxes. With over 370 total citations across nine highly cited papers, Gorbunov’s research has advanced our understanding of explosive transients, from gravitational-wave counterparts to fast radio bursts. Notable achievements include spectropolarimetry of GRB 191221B using SALT and VLT, and leading MASTER’s rapid-response campaigns during LIGO/Virgo O3 runs. Gorbunov’s work exemplifies the power of robotic telescope networks in capturing the fleeting optical signatures of the extreme universe.
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- 6Extreme Universe through the Eyes of Master Global Robotic Net6 citations · 2023
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- 8MASTER Optical Observation of LIGO/VIRGO S200224ca Error-box2 citations · 2020
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