Gamma-Ray Bursts Polarization
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
We review the current observational and theoretical status of the polarization measurements of Gamma-ray Bursts at all wavelengths. Gamma-Ray Bursts are thought to be produced by an ultra-relativistic jet, possibly powered by a black hole. One of the most important open point is the composition of the jet: the energy may be carried out from the central source either as kinetic energy (of baryons and/or pairs), or in electromagnetic form (Poynting flux). The polarization properties are expected to help disentangling main energy carrier. The prompt emission and afterglow polarization are also a powerful diagnostic of the jet geometry.
Coverage
New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics
All editors
Gomboc, Andreja
Volume
vol. 12, S324
Start page
54
Conferenece
New Frontiers in Black-Hole Astrophysics
Conferenece place
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Conferenece date
12-16 September, 2016
Issn Identifier
1743-9213
Ads BibCode
2017IAUS..324...54G
Rights
open.access
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