The theory that these phenomena result from the deceleration of ultrarelativistic matter, perhaps resulting from internal shocks, solves the so-called compactness problem.
The theory that these phenomena result from the deceleration of ultrarelativistic matter, perhaps resulting from internal shocks, solves the so-called compactness problem. Their spectra can be described by the Band function. The BATSE experiment searched for these phenomena. Long-duration instances of these phenomena are likely caused by (*) hypernova explosions. These phenomena, which were first detected by the Vela satellites, are followed by longer-wavelength emissions known as the "afterglow." The "short" variety of these phenomena may be caused by the merger of binary neutron stars. For 10 points, name these bright electromagnetic events in which extremely high-energy photons are emitted.
The theory that these phenomena result from the deceleration of ultrarelativistic matter, perhaps resulting from internal shocks, solves the so-called compactness problem.
gamma ray bursts (or GRBs)