Scale invariance in x-ray flares of gamma-ray bursts

X-ray flares are generally believed to be produced by the reactivation of the central engine, and may have the same energy dissipation mechanism as the prompt emission of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). X-ray flares can therefore provide important clues to understanding the nature of the central engines of...

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Main Author: Jun-Jie Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2023-01-01
Series:Physical Review Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.013019