New direction for gamma-rays

Abstract

The origin of energetic gamma-ray bursts is still unknown. But the detection of polarization of gamma-rays provides fresh insight into the mechanism driving these powerful explosions.

Nature "News & Views", RE Coburn & Boggs (astro-ph/0305377)

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