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30 years of Gamma Ray Bursts and the Transient High Energy SkyThe first GRB was discovered on 1967, just over 40 years ago. It took several years and multiple generations of space and ground instruments to unravel some of the mysteries of this phenomenon. However, many questions remain open today. I will discuss the history, evolution and current status of the GRB field and its contributions in our understanding of the transient high energy sky. Further, I will discuss my involvement with the discovery of magnetars, neutron stars with extreme magnetic fields, serendipitously detected by GRB observers on 1979. Finally, I will describe how GRBs can be utilized in future missions as tools, to probe the cosmic chemical evolution of the Universe.
Document ID
20090033126
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Kouveliotou, Chryssa (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
July 10, 2009
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
M09-0551
M09-0552
Report Number: M09-0551
Report Number: M09-0552
Meeting Information
Meeting: 30 years of Gamma Ray Bursts and the Transient High Energy Sky
Location: Heraklion
Country: Greece
Start Date: July 10, 2009
End Date: July 12, 2009
Sponsors: Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Iraklion
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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