Jessymol K Thomas
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Jessymol K Thomas is an astrophysicist specializing in the observational study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and their afterglows, with a particular focus on spectropolarimetry. Her major contribution lies in the multi-wavelength analysis of GRB 191221B, where she led pioneering spectropolarimetric observations using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and the Very Large Telescope (VLT). This work, published in 2021 and cited 19 times, provided critical insights into the magnetic field structure and geometry of relativistic jets in long GRBs. Thomas also coordinated photometric follow-up across the MASTER Global Robotic Network, spanning observatories in South Africa and Argentina, and contributed to the radio detection of the afterglow. Her research helps constrain models of jet composition and particle acceleration in these extreme cosmic explosions. By combining polarimetry with photometry and radio data, she has advanced our understanding of the early emission mechanisms in GRB afterglows. Her work is notable for its use of cutting-edge polarimetric techniques to probe the magnetic properties of GRB jets, a challenging and relatively underexplored area.
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