Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks

Details Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks

2003-12-16

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0312399v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

8 pages, one figure

Scientific paper

One of the mysteries that surround gamma-ray bursts (GRB) is the origin of two classes of events: long and short GRB. The short GRB are similar to the first second of a long GRB. We suggest that the short bursts are interrupted long bursts, we point out a plausible mechanism for the interruption, and we explain the observed time scales. The supernova-like central engine may contain a neutron star or a black hole surrounded by an accretion disk and jets. In the case of a neutron star, the same mechanism that is responsible for the pulsar kicks can disrupt the central engine, thus producing an interrupted, short GRB. If a black hole is produced, the absence of the kick ensures the long duration of the GRB. The time delay of the kick and the absence of the kick for a black hole are natural consequences of a model based on neutrino oscillations.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Long and short gamma-ray bursts, and the pulsar kicks will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-591818