Statistical Properties of X-ray Flares in Gamma-ray Bursts

X-ray flares are frequently detected in the X-ray afterglow light curves and are highly correlated with the prompt emission of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). We compile a comprehensive sample of X-ray flares up to 2021 April, comprising 697 flares. We classify the total sample into four types: early flare...

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Main Authors: Yong-Rui Shi, Xiao-Kang Ding, Si-Yuan Zhu, Wan-Peng Sun, Fu-Wen Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/8/7/358