The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts
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- Author: Bing Zhang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Date Published: December 2018
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Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most luminous explosions in the universe, which within seconds release energy comparable to what the Sun releases in its entire lifetime. The field of GRBs has developed rapidly and matured over the past decades. Written by a leading researcher, this text presents a thorough treatment of every aspect of the physics of GRBs. It starts with an overview of the field and an introduction to GRB phenomenology. After laying out the basics of relativity, relativistic shocks, and leptonic and hadronic radiation processes, the volume covers all topics related to GRBs, including a general theoretical framework, afterglow and prompt emission models, progenitor, central engine, multi-messenger aspects (cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves), cosmological connections, and broader impacts on fundamental physics and astrobiology. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and experienced researchers in the field of GRBs and high-energy astrophysics in general.
Read more- Provides the most complete coverage on the subject of gamma-ray bursts within a single volume, including their latest multi-messenger characteristics
- Describes GRB physics from scratch (starting from the principles of relativity), so it benefits a broad readership from beginners to experienced researchers
- Valuable as a reference work for students and researchers, as much of the physics described applies to other phenomena within high-energy astrophysics and cosmology
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From the Foreword: 'The material in this book has been painstakingly researched and developed by Professor Zhang … Starting with a comprehensive historical perspective, it goes on to delve extensively with all of the major aspects of the field up to the present date, with insightful discussions of the relevant physics involved in the various phenomenological aspects, including perspectives on the possible developments expected from future observations. It then goes on to place GRBs in the broader astrophysical context of stars, galaxies and the universe, and the possible implications for fundamental physics. This is the most complete, comprehensive, and up-to-date monograph on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, by one of the leading experts in the field, which will be an invaluable resource both for the advanced researchers and for those wishing to gain an overview of one of the most exciting topics in contemporary astrophysics.' Peter Mészáros, Pennsylvania State University
See more reviews'This covers a lot of ground, including MHD complications and Fermi acceleration withon the shock system. For someone who is committed to working on GRBs at the professional reaserch level, this book will make an ideal reference for the field.' John Peacock, The Observatory
'I read Zhang's book with great interest, as I wanted an up-to-date review of the theories and the evidence for them. That is certainly what the book provides. It begins with clear reviews of GRB history and phenomenology. Then it reviews in considerable detail some generic (but highly non-trivial) high-energy astrophysics (relativity, relativistic shocks, leptonic and hadronic processes) … In conclusion, I found it an educational read …' Robert S. MacKay, Contemporary Physics
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- Date Published: December 2018
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9781108676830
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction
2. GRB Phenomenology
3. Relativity
4. Relativistic shocks
5. Leptonic processes
6. Hadronic processes
7. Basic theoretical framework
8. Afterglow physics
9. Prompt emission physics
10. Progenitor
11. Central engine
12. Non-electromagnetic signals
13. Cosmological context
14. Other topics
References
Index.
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