Indian-origin astrophysicist Professor Vik Dhillon from the University of Sheffield in the UK has played a key role in locating the gamma-ray burst that marks the initiation of a kilonova explosion. Kilonovae are believed to be the source of the heaviest elements on the periodic table, including gold, platinum, and uranium. Dhillon's ULTRACAM camera was the first tool to precisely locate the gamma-ray burst, allowing scientists to trigger other telescopes for follow-up observations. The discovery confirms the presence of heavy elements and provides insight into how the heaviest chemical elements are created in the universe.

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