The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts(English, Hardcover, Zhang Bing)

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The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts(English, Hardcover, Zhang Bing) is written by Zhang Bing and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1107027616 (ISBN 10) and 9781107027619 (ISBN 13).

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.