Delayed afterglow onset interpreted as a baryon-poor viewing angle

David Eichler

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Abstract

We have suggested previously that baryons in gamma-ray burst fireballs come from the surrounding walls that collimate the fireball. The efficiency εb for generating blast energy can then be angle-dependent. The delayed onset of afterglow can be interpreted as being due to a baryon-poor viewing angle.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L17-L19
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume628
Issue number1 II
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jul 2005

Keywords

  • Black hole physics
  • Gamma rays: bursts
  • Gamma rays: theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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