Rafaela Gsponer
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Rafaela Gsponer is a cosmologist at the forefront of next-generation large-scale structure surveys, with a primary focus on the MUltiplexed Survey Telescope (MUST). Her work centers on the design and scientific optimization of this ambitious 6.5-meter facility, which will revolutionize spectroscopic surveys by observing over 20,000 targets simultaneously across a ~5 square degree field of view. Gsponer's major contribution lies in articulating the transformative potential of MUST for precision cosmology, particularly in mapping the large-scale structure of the universe. Her lead authorship of the MUST Science White Paper—which has already garnered 5 citations since its 2024 release—establishes the foundational science case for the project, demonstrating how Stage-V spectroscopic surveys will probe dark energy, neutrino masses, and tests of general relativity with unprecedented accuracy. By detailing the telescope's unique multiplexing capability using 6.2-mm pitch positioning robots, Gsponer has helped position MUST to conduct the first truly comprehensive census of cosmic structure. Her work bridges instrumental design with cosmological theory, ensuring that this powerful new observatory will deliver transformative insights into the fundamental physics governing our universe.
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