Shedding Light on Near-Earth Object Rotations: Identifying Fast-Rotating NEO Candidates

Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) are small Solar System bodies whose orbits bring them within 1 astronomical unit (AU) of Earth, offering unique opportunities for studying their physical and dynamical properties. Fast-rotating NEOs are of particular interest due to the Yarkovsky effect, where uneven thermal radiation causes gradual shifts in an object's orbit. This research focuses on identifying such candidates through photometric analysis. Using synthetic tracking techniques and data spanning from 2020 onward, we extracted light curves to derive rotational parameters. Our study aims to improve understanding of the rotational properties of these candidates, providing insights that may inform predictive models for NEO motion and potential impact hazards.