Gamma Ray Bursts

"Gamma Ray Bursts" explores the most powerful explosions in the universe and their profound implications for astrophysics and cosmology. These GRBs, detectable across vast cosmic distances, provide unique insights into the early universe and extreme physical phenomena like black hole formation. The book investigates how studying GRBs allows us to test theories regarding massive stars and the evolution of galaxies, using data from missions like the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission to analyze observational data.

The book systematically builds an understanding of GRBs, starting with their discovery and the immense energies involved. It then delves into theories about their origins, focusing on the collapse of massive stars and neutron star mergers, explaining the physics of relativistic jets.

Further chapters explore GRB observational properties across the electromagnetic spectrum and their use as cosmological tools to probe the early universe and intergalactic medium.

This book takes a comprehensive approach, integrating observational data with theoretical models to provide a holistic view of these complex events. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in high-energy physics and the universe's most cataclysmic occurrences, offering a balanced account of current theories and their limitations.

© 2025 Publifye (eBook): 9788235225344

Traductores: AI

Fecha de lanzamiento

eBook: 27 de febrero de 2025