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OverviewGamma-ray bursts (GRBs) release the same amount of energy in a mere matter of seconds as the sun does in its lifetime. Gamma-ray Burst Correlations presents an overview of the observational correlations, their physical interpretations, their use as redshift estimators, and their potential use as cosmological tools. The author describes the existing correlations as well as broaching the possible meaning and controversy behind the results, and the applicability of several GRB correlations as model discriminators and cosmological indicators. A description of selection bias and the attempts made so far in order to use them as standard candles can help scientists to find the key to solve this puzzling problem. Covering an ever-expanding topic, this book will reach a wide audience, including students and researchers within the astronomical community. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Maria Dainotti (Stanford University)Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.555kg ISBN: 9780750315739ISBN 10: 0750315733 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 August 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - GRB models Chapter 3 - The GRB correlations among prompt parameters Chapter 4 - Selection effects on Prompt Correlations Chapter 5 - Redshift Estimator and Cosmology with the Prompt Relations Chapter 6 - The Afterglow Relations Chapter 7 - Correlations among prompt-Afterglow parameters Chapter 8 - Selection Effects in the afterglow and prompt-afterglow correlations Chapter 9 - Redshift Estimator Chapter 10 - Applications of GRB afterglow correlations BibliographyReviewsAuthor InformationMaria Dainotti received her PhD in relativistic astrophysics from the Sapienza University of Rome. She has since focussed her research on high-energy astrophysics, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and related astrophysical phenomena. Her research has led her to discover several important GRB relations and how to use GRBs as valuable cosmological tools. She currently works at Stanford University supported by an American Astronomical Society Chrétien International Grant, and is concurrently serving as an assistant professor at Jagiellonian University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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