I. Donnarumma
National Institute for Astrophysics, The University of Sydney
Papers
3
Total Citations
102
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3
About
I. Donnarumma is a leading astrophysicist whose research focuses on high-energy astrophysics, blazar variability, and the transient universe. Her most notable contribution includes leading the multifrequency campaign on the 2009 December gamma-ray flare of the blazar 3C 454.3, which became the brightest gamma-ray source in the sky at that time. This work, published in 2010 and cited 58 times, provided critical insights into the mechanisms driving extreme gamma-ray outbursts in active galactic nuclei. Donnarumma has also been instrumental in shaping the future of transient astrophysics, co-authoring key overviews on the Square Kilometre Array’s potential to revolutionize our understanding of variable and transient sources. Her contributions to these forward-looking studies, cited 31 and 13 times respectively, highlight her role in defining the scientific priorities for next-generation radio observatories. Through her work, Donnarumma has advanced both our knowledge of extreme blazar phenomena and the strategic planning for transient astronomy, making her a respected voice in the astrophysical community.
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Top Papers
- 1THE 2009 DECEMBER GAMMA-RAY FLARE OF 3C 454.3: THE MULTIFREQUENCY CAMPAIGN58 citations · 2010
- 2The Transient Universe with the Square Kilometre Array31 citations · 2015
- 3Transient Astrophysics with the Square Kilometre Array13 citations · 2015