GRB Observational Properties
arXiv:1611.01948 · doi:10.1007/s11214-016-0305-9
Abstract
We summarize basic observational properties of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), including prompt emission properties, afterglow properties, and classification schemes. We also briefly comment on the current physical understanding of these properties.
36 pages, 6 figures. To be published in Space Science Review and Chapter 1 of ISSI-Beijing book "Gamma-ray bursts: a tool to explore the young universe"
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