The millisecond proto-magnetar model for the central engine of long-duration gamma-ray bursts is briefly reviewed. Limitations and uncertainties in the model are highlighted. A short discussion of the maximum energy, maximum duration, radiative efficiency, jet formation mechanism, late-time energy injection, and (non-)association with supernovae of millisecond magnetar-powered GRBs is provided.
@article{arxiv.1008.5138,
title = {Proto-Magnetars as GRB Central Engines: Uncertainties, Limitations, and Particulars},
author = {Todd A. Thompson and Brian D. Metzger and Niccolò Bucciantini},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1008.5138},
year = {2015}
}
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8 pages. Proceedings for Deciphering the Ancient Universe with GRBs, Kyoto, Japan, April, 2010