Are gamma-ray bursters in our galaxy?

David Eichler

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Abstract

The possibility is considered that the intrinsic luminosity function of gamma-ray bursters has sufficient scatter to dominate geometric effects in the apparent luminosity distribution. It is shown that the distribution of bursts on the sky would then be very granular, with a significant fraction of them coming from the two or three nearest sources. Moreover, the intrinsic luminosity function that minimizes granularity without producing significant disklike anisotropy yields a 〈V/Vmax〉 that is larger than observed. Possible alternatives are briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L73-L75
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume426
Issue number2 PART 2
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 May 1994

Keywords

  • Gamma rays: bursts
  • Stars: neutron

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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