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Braden Garretson

Physics and Astronomy · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Early career · publishing since 2021Rising activity
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaAstro and Planetary SciencePulsars and Gravitational Waves ResearchAstronomy and Astrophysical Research

Publications

12

Citations

87

Est. group size

~1

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

6

Publishing since 2021

Research summary
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Braden Garretson works in astrophysics, with research topics linked to gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and other transient cosmic phenomena. A recent publication examines an unusually luminous 'fast blue optical transient' — a rare, short-lived, bright explosive event in space — studying its behavior across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light. The work is observational, focusing on characterizing the properties and evolution of such astronomical events.

Fast blue optical transientsGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeCosmic explosive phenomenaMulti-wavelength astronomical observationAstrophysics and astronomy research

Publication output has been modest but fairly steady over the last five years, averaging about 2 papers per year after no recorded output in the earlier part of the decade.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 2.0/year recently
171819202021: 2 publications212022: 1 publication222023: 3 publications3232024: 3 publications3242025: 2 publications252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×5
  • The Astrophysical Journal×3
  • The Astrophysical Journal Letters×2
  • Research Notes of the AAS×1
  • Transient Name Server AstroNote×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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