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A gamma-ray burst can release as much energy in a few seconds as the Sun will emit over its entire lifespan of about 10 billion years. They are one of the most energetic events in the universe.

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Gamma-ray burst fireball model?

A gamma-ray burst, or GRB, is one of the most energetic events in the universe. The Fireball model describes why GRBs tend to have high energy levels. It also explains the time scales that govern them and why they generate an afterglow.


What is a gamma pulse?

I presume you mean a "gamma ray burst." This is a burst of gamma ray energy, lasting from less than a second to a few minutes, that comes from outside our galaxy. Despite being from that far away, they are measurable on our planet, meaning the energy release in one second of a gamma ray burst is greater than the energy that our Sun will release in its entire ten billion year life cycle. GRB's are now thought to be from the collapse of a massive star, but the question has not been completely settled. If a gamma ray burst from within our galaxy were to hit our Earth, all life on our planet, even bacteria, would end within a few days.


Is a gamma-ray burst more powerful than a pulsar?

A gamma ray burster emits an amount of gamma ray energy in one pulse roughly equal all EM radiation energy of a galaxy in a year. So yes.


What is the amplitude in a gamma ray burst?

The amplitude of a gamma-ray burst refers to the peak brightness of the burst. It is the measure of how intense the burst is at its peak emission. Gamma-ray bursts are extremely energetic and can release more energy in seconds than the sun will emit in its entire lifetime.


What is a gamma-ray burst, and how does it happen?

It happens when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion . A gamma ray burst is when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion. BOOM


Why black holes form Gamma ray burst?

The black holes from Gamma ray usually burst because of their energetic form.


Can black holes explode?

Yes, black holes can explode in a process called a gamma-ray burst, which releases a tremendous amount of energy.


The peak of the Sun's energy output is in the visible light range. Is this a coincidence?

No, not at all. The human eye developed to be able to see light in the range that we call visible light because it is at the peak of the Sun's output. If the peak of the Sun's output was in the gamma ray range, then eyes would have developed to be able to see gamma rays.


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 would happen if a black hole exploded and released all of its gravitational energy?

If a black hole were to explode and release all of its gravitational energy, it would result in a powerful and destructive event known as a gamma-ray burst. This burst of energy would be extremely intense and could have significant impacts on surrounding objects in space.


What are the release dates for Mega Disasters - 2006 Gamma Ray Burst 2-3?

Mega Disasters - 2006 Gamma Ray Burst 2-3 was released on: USA: 18 September 2007


Why does gamma radiation damage body cells but radio waves do not?

The energy of a electromagnetic wave increases as the wavelength decreases. Radio waves have a very long wavelength compared to gamma rays. Since gamma rays have so much energy, they can change molecules by "kicking out" electrons with their energy. Where as radio waves don't have enough energy to effect many compounds.