A Closer Look at a Gamma-Ray Burst
arXiv:0705.0750 · doi:10.1126/science.1140172
Abstract
A study of gamma rays produced when stars collapse or collide reveals details of the explosion mechanism, particularly the role of magnetic fields.
arXiv comment2 pages, 1 figure; Science perspective to Mundell et al. 2007, Science, 315, 1822
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