Separating repeating fast radio bursts using the minimum spanning tree as an unsupervised methodology
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| author | García, C. R. Torres, Diego F. Zhu-Ge, Jia-Ming Zhang, Bing |
| author_facet | García, C. R. Torres, Diego F. Zhu-Ge, Jia-Ming Zhang, Bing |
| contents | Fast radio bursts (FRBs) represent one of the most intriguing phenomena in modern astrophysics. However, their classification into repeaters and non-repeaters is challenging. Here, we present the application of the graph theory Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) methodology as an unsupervised classifier of repeaters and non-repeaters FRBs. By constructing MSTs based on various combinations of variables, we identify those that lead to MSTs that exhibit a localized high density of repeaters at each side of the node with the largest betweenness centrality. Comparing the separation power of this methodology against known machine learning methods, and with the random expectation results, we assess the efficiency of the MST-based approach to unravel the physical implications behind the graph pattern. We finally propose a list of potential repeater candidates derived from the analysis using the MST. |
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| spellingShingle | Separating repeating fast radio bursts using the minimum spanning tree as an unsupervised methodology García, C. R. Torres, Diego F. Zhu-Ge, Jia-Ming Zhang, Bing High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Fast radio bursts (FRBs) represent one of the most intriguing phenomena in modern astrophysics. However, their classification into repeaters and non-repeaters is challenging. Here, we present the application of the graph theory Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) methodology as an unsupervised classifier of repeaters and non-repeaters FRBs. By constructing MSTs based on various combinations of variables, we identify those that lead to MSTs that exhibit a localized high density of repeaters at each side of the node with the largest betweenness centrality. Comparing the separation power of this methodology against known machine learning methods, and with the random expectation results, we assess the efficiency of the MST-based approach to unravel the physical implications behind the graph pattern. We finally propose a list of potential repeater candidates derived from the analysis using the MST. |
| title | Separating repeating fast radio bursts using the minimum spanning tree as an unsupervised methodology |
| topic | High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.02216 |