M. Arimoto

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M. Arimoto is an observational astrophysicist whose work centers on the development of rapid-response, multi-color optical astronomy, with a primary focus on the study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and other high-energy transients. Their most significant contribution is the conception and construction of the MITSuME (Multicolor Imaging Telescopes for Survey and Monstrous Explosions) project. This innovative system comprises two dedicated 50-cm optical telescopes—one at Akeno and another at the Okayama Astrophysical Observatory—each equipped with three CCD cameras designed for simultaneous g', Rc, and Ic photometry. This capability allows for the instantaneous capture of a wide field of view in three colors, a crucial tool for rapidly identifying and characterizing the optical afterglows of GRBs. While the foundational 2005 paper has garnered 18 citations, the enduring impact of the MITSuME project is evident in its continued operation and the critical data it provides for time-domain astronomy. Arimoto’s work has directly enabled the prompt follow-up of explosive cosmic events, making them a key figure in Japan’s transient survey infrastructure and a vital contributor to our understanding of the most energetic phenomena in the universe.

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1. 1
   MITSuME—Multicolor Imaging Telescopes for Survey and
\nMonstrous Explosions

   18 citations · 2005
2. 2
   MITSuME--Multicolor Imaging Telescopes for Survey and Monstrous Explosions

   6 citations · 2007

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