Precursors in gamma-ray bursts observed by Fermi

<p> Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are some of the most energetic explosions in the universe. They come from the core collapses of massive stars and the mergers of compact objects, and are observed as bright flashes of gamma rays (prompt emission) followed by long-lived, fading emission (afterglow) a...

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Main Author: Zhu, Sylvia Jiechen
Language:EN
Published: University of Maryland, College Park 2016
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10011526