Abstract
The gamma ray burst phenomenon is reviewed from a theoretical point of view, with emphasis on the fireball shock scenario of the prompt emission and the longer wavelength afterglow. Recent progress and issues are discussed, including spectral-temporal evolution, localizations, jets, spectral lines, environmental and cosmological aspects, as well as some prospects for future experiments in both electromagnetic and nonelectromagnetic channels.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-169 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Journal | Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Volume | 40 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science