Gamma-Ray Bursts and Fast Transients: Multi-wavelength Observations and Multi-messenger Signals

R. Willingale, P. Mészáros

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Abstract

The current status of observations and theoretical models of gamma-ray bursts and some other related transients, including ultra-long bursts and tidal disruption events, is reviewed. We consider the impact of multi-wavelength data on the formulation and development of theoretical models for the prompt and afterglow emission including the standard fireball model utilizing internal shocks and external shocks, photospheric emission, the role of the magnetic field and hadronic processes. In addition, we discuss some of the prospects for non-photonic multi-messenger detection and for future instrumentation, and comment on some of the outstanding issues in the field.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)63-86
Number of pages24
JournalSpace Science Reviews
Volume207
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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