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Gamma-Ray Bursts

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Cosmic Gamma-Ray Sources

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 304))

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Historical developments in the field of gamma-ray bursts are briefly reviewed. Both observational and theoretical progresses are discussed. Steps toward measuring the distances of γ-ray bursts, toward building the standard fireball internal-external shock model, are discussed in some detail. Some post-standard effects and their implications to the central engines of gamma-ray bursts are addressed. Finally, some selected topics and recent achievements are also discussed.

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Lu, T., Huang, Y.F., Dai, Z.G., Wei, D.M. (2004). Gamma-Ray Bursts. In: Cheng, K.S., Romero, G.E. (eds) Cosmic Gamma-Ray Sources. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 304. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2256-2_10

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