Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B

Details Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B

2006-04-04

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0604061v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Scientific paper

10.1051/0004-6361:20065158

We present the time-resolved optical emission of GRB 060111B during its prompt phase, measured with the TAROT robotic observatory. This is the first time that the optical emission from a gamma-ray burst has been continuously monitored with a temporal resolution of a few seconds during the prompt gamma-ray phase. The temporal evolution of the prompt optical emission at the level of several seconds is used to provide a clue to the origin of this emission. The optical emission was found to decay steadily from our first measure, 28s after the trigger, in contrast to the gamma-ray emission, which exhibits strong variability at the same time. This behaviour strongly suggests that the optical emission is due to the reverse shock.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B 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 Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Continuous optical monitoring during the prompt emission of GRB 060111B will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-500845