Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2007-05-21
Astrophys.J.671:645-655,2007
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
11 pages, 8 figures and 14 appendix figures, accepted for publication in ApJ vol. 671 with minor revisions
Scientific paper
10.1086/522939
In the framework of the internal shock scenario, we model the broadband prompt emission of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) with emphasis on the GeV-TeV bands, utilizing Monte Carlo simulations that include various processes associated with electrons and protons accelerated to high energies. While inverse Compton emission from primary electrons is often dominant, different proton-induced mechanisms can also give rise to distinct high-energy components, such as synchrotron emission from protons, muons or secondary electrons/positrons injected via photomeson interactions. In some cases, they give rise to double spectral breaks that can serve as unique signatures of ultra-high-energy protons. We discuss the conditions favorable for such emission, and how they are related to the production of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays and neutrinos in internal shocks. Ongoing and upcoming observations by {\it GLAST}, atmospheric Cerenkov telescopes and other facilities will test these expectations and provide important information on the physical conditions in GRB outflows.
Asano Katsuaki
Inoue Susumu
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