The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107027619)

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.

Author: Bing Zhang
ISBN-10: 1107027616
ISBN-13: 9781107027619
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/13/2018
Pages: 612
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.50w x 1.20d