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What is 1 discovery for the compton gamma ray?
The discovery of Compton scattering is the phenomenon where incoming gamma rays collide with electrons, resulting in a shift in the gamma ray's wavelength. This discovery helped confirm the wave-particle duality of light and demonstrated the particle nature of light.
How would you compare and contrast X-ray bursts and gamma ray bursts?
If we consider the bursts of high energy electromagnetic radiation from stellar or galactic sources, we encounter bursts of X-rays and gamma rays. The two are similar in that both are examples of high energy electromagnetic energy, and both can be generated by certain stars or galaxies. Additionally, both are the result of nuclear reactions in the star or at sites within the galaxy. But with gamma rays, the sources may be fewer than with X-rays, and the gamma rays are higher in energy than the X-rays.
Do Gamma ray burst form a black hole?
In an indirect way, yes. Gama rays are the highest-intensity form of electromagnetic energy. They usually indicate a very power energy source. Most black holes are formed by exploding stars called supernovas. These events can be detected as gamma ray bursts.
What are the main causes of a gamma ray burst?
The main cause of a Gamma Ray Burt, or GRB, is when a star dies it collapses into itself. Same consept as a black hole. But when GRB's occur, the tar spins very fast, and flattens itself out like a pancake, and a shot of gamma radiation is projected outward on both sides of the star. There are two types of GRB's, short and long bursts. Fortunately these are very rare, and the chances of one of these hitting the earth is 1 in 1 in 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. If one of these do ht the earth it will immediately destroy our ozone killing everything on Earth instantly.
Which are the two most popular candidates for gamma-ray bursters?
The two most popular candidates for gamma-ray bursters are neutron star mergers and massive star collapses (supernovae). Neutron star mergers occur when two neutron stars merge, releasing a burst of gamma rays. Massive star collapses result in a supernova explosion and can also produce gamma-ray bursts.
What is the biggest explosion in the universe?
Long Gamma ray bursts
Can gamma ray bursts occur on earth?
No, gamma ray bursts do not occur on Earth. They are extremely energetic explosions from distant sources in space, such as collapsing stars or merging neutron stars. If a gamma ray burst were to occur close to Earth, it could have devastating effects on our planet.
How often do gamma ray bursts explode?
Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are relatively rare cosmic events. On average, about one GRB is detected each day in the observable universe. However, these events are unpredictable and can vary in frequency.
What is 1 discovery for the compton gamma ray?
The discovery of Compton scattering is the phenomenon where incoming gamma rays collide with electrons, resulting in a shift in the gamma ray's wavelength. This discovery helped confirm the wave-particle duality of light and demonstrated the particle nature of light.
Do gamma ray bursts emit light faster than the speed of light?
Gamma ray bursts emitting light! What is meant by this? Any way gamma ray coming out of a radioactive nucleus is also an electromagnetic radiation as light but with very much higher frequency. Gamma ray also travels with the same speed as light does. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, no radiation can travel with a velocity higher than that of light
How would you compare and contrast X-ray bursts and gamma ray bursts?
If we consider the bursts of high energy electromagnetic radiation from stellar or galactic sources, we encounter bursts of X-rays and gamma rays. The two are similar in that both are examples of high energy electromagnetic energy, and both can be generated by certain stars or galaxies. Additionally, both are the result of nuclear reactions in the star or at sites within the galaxy. But with gamma rays, the sources may be fewer than with X-rays, and the gamma rays are higher in energy than the X-rays.
What is gamma ray bursts?
A gamma ray burst results from an extremely energetic implosion/explosion, as in supernovae or hypernovae events, or the less likely possibility of the combination of 2 neutron stars.
Do Gamma ray burst form a black hole?
In an indirect way, yes. Gama rays are the highest-intensity form of electromagnetic energy. They usually indicate a very power energy source. Most black holes are formed by exploding stars called supernovas. These events can be detected as gamma ray bursts.
What has the author Seth Digel written?
Seth Digel has written: 'GLAST' -- subject(s): Gamma ray bursts, Space mission, Gamma ray telescopes, Imaging techniques, Gamma ray observatory
What would happen to earth if it got hit by a gamma-ray burst?
Earth gets hit every day by gamma-ray bursts - from far, far away. Depending on how near the gamma-ray burst is, it may cause some serious damage.
What do astronomer's study?
Lisa Kewley studied cosmic rays and gamma-ray bursts.
What has the author K Hurley written?
K. Hurley has written: 'Analysis of data from the transient gamma-ray spectrometer experiment on the GGS/WIND spacecraft' -- subject(s): Gamma ray bursts, Gamma ray spectrometers, Ulysses mission, Annuli, Energy spectra
