Slow Heating Model of Gamma-Ray Burst: Photon Spectrum and Delayed Emission
Abstract
We propose a new mechanism for the prompt emission of gamma-ray burst. In our model electrons are continuously accelerated in the post shock region via plasma turbulence. Using the Monte Carlo technique, we mimic the second-order Fermi acceleration due to plasma turbulence and obtain photon spectra. Since the acceleration balances with the synchrotron cooling, the observed low-energy spectral index is naturally explained. The resultant spectra can be consistent with observed spectra at least below MeV. The model also predicts delayed GeV-TeV emission due to inverse Compton and broad pulse profile of optical emission in some cases. Although nontrivial assumptions are required to reproduce MeV-GeV power-law spectra, the model implies the possibility to explain various kinds of luminosity correlations.
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@article{arxiv.0905.1392,
title = {Slow Heating Model of Gamma-Ray Burst: Photon Spectrum and Delayed Emission},
author = {K. Asano and T. Terasawa},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0905.1392},
year = {2009}
}
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21 pages, 7 figures. Accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal