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The Mystery of Gamma-Ray BurstsGamma-ray bursts remain one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. Observations of gamma-ray bursts made by the BATSE experiment on the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory will be described. Most workers in the field now believe that they originate from cosmological distances. This view has been reinforced by observations this year of several optical afterglow counterparts to gamma-ray bursts. A summary of these recent discoveries will be presented, along with their implications for models of the burst emission mechanism and the energy source of the bursts.
Document ID
20040050223
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fishman, Gerald J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Rice University "Space Exploration Series"
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 22, 2004
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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