Astrophysics: Extreme emission seen from $\gamma$-ray bursts

Abstract

Cosmic explosions called $\gamma$-ray bursts are the most energetic bursting events in the universe. Observations of extremely high-energy emission from two $\gamma$-ray bursts provide a new way to study these gigantic explosions.

arXiv commentappeared in Nature News & Views, author's version

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