Nuclear Criticality as a Contributor to Gamma Ray Burst Events
arXiv:1301.3785 · doi:10.1007/s10509-013-1371-z
Abstract
Most gamma ray bursts are able to be explained using supernovae related phenomenon. Some measured results still lack compelling explanations and a contributory cause from nuclear criticality is proposed. This is shown to have general properties consistent with various known gamma ray burst properties. The galactic origin of fast rise exponential decay gamma ray bursts is considered a strong candidate for these types of events.
Accepted for publication in Astrophysics and Space Science DOI: 10.1007/s10509-013-1371-z
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