Gamma-Ray Bursts The Brightest Explosions in the Universe
Since their discovery was first announced in 1973, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have been among the most fascination objects in the universe. While the initial mystery has gone, the fascination continues, sustained by the close connection linking GRBs with som
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The Brightest Explosions in the Universe
Gilbert Vedrenne and Jean-Luc Atteia
Gamma-Ray Bursts The Brightest Explosions in the Universe
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Praxis Publishing Chichester, UK
Professor Gilbert Vedrenne Universite Paul Sabatier Toulouse France Dr Jean-Luc Atteia Laboratoire d'Astrophysique Observatoire Midi-PyreÂneÂes Toulouse France
SPRINGER±PRAXIS BOOKS IN ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SUBJECT ADVISORY EDITORS: Philippe Blondel, C.Geol., F.G.S., Ph.D., M.Sc., Senior Scientist, Department of Physics, University of Bath, UK; John Mason, M.Sc., B.Sc., Ph.D.
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