Gamma-ray burst afterglows
Astrophysics
2009-11-11 v2
Abstract
Extended, fading emissions in multi-wavelength are observed following Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). Recent broad-band observational campaigns led by the Swift Observatory reveal rich features of these GRB afterglows. Here we review the latest observational progress and discuss the theoretical implications for understanding the central engine, composition, and geometric configuration of GRB jets, as well as their interactions with the ambient medium.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0611774,
title = {Gamma-ray burst afterglows},
author = {Bing Zhang},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0611774},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
References added, accepted for publication in Advances in Space Research