Gamma-Ray Bursts in the 1990's - a Multi-wavelengths Scientific Adventure

Abstract

In 1997 the first optical afterglow of a cosmic Gamma-Ray Burst was discovered, and substantial progress has been achieved since then. Here we present a short review of some recent developments in this field, with emphasis on observational aspects of the GRB phenomenon.

arXiv comment22 pages, Latex; added references for section 2.1