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High-energy transients
Neil Gehrels1, John K Cannizzo
1Astroparticle Physics Division, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA. gehrels@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov
Summary
This review covers 50 years of high-energy astrophysics, focusing on gamma-ray transients. Recent discoveries by Fermi and Swift reveal unexpected phenomena, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Astrophysics
- High-energy astronomy
- Transient phenomena
Background:
- Over 50 years of advances in high-energy astrophysics.
- Early discoveries of gamma-ray transients.
- Understanding the physical mechanisms of various astrophysical phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of high-energy transients.
- To highlight key advances in the field over the past five decades.
- To discuss recent unexpected discoveries and their implications.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical discoveries.
- Analysis of data from space missions like Fermi and Swift.
- Discussion of physical processes underlying observed transients.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in understanding gamma-ray transients.
- Identification of unexpected and unclassifiable transient events.
- Challenging conventional astrophysical models.
Conclusions:
- The study of high-energy transients has evolved significantly.
- Recent findings present challenges to current astrophysical understanding.
- Future detailed studies are crucial for advancing the field.
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