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A gamma ray burst is a beam of extremely high energy electromagnetic radiation (light) with a wavelength below 10^-11 m, or less than .01 nm (nanometer), emitted by the collapse of a massive star, with a mass around 1000 times that of our sun. These beams usually last between 5-40 seconds. When they occur, they have more energy than the rest of the universe combined.
Most gamma ray bursts occur when a massive star (white dwarf, neutron star, red or blue super/hyper giant) collapses into a black hole. When the star runs out of fusible fuel, when the fusion cycle first produces iron. The outer layers of the star fall under the force of gravity onto the inner core. When they impact, this sets out massive compression shock waves both into the core, and out though the outer layers. In the outer layers, the shock wave triggers massive runaway fusion reactions which blast the star to pieces, a supernova. In the inner core, the shock waves compress the core matter to unimaginable densities; to the point where the stellar core the mass of our entire sun is compressed to a volume less than a cubic mile. The force of its gravity warps space-time, creating a black hole. The new back hole immediately begins sucking up the stars outer layers. But, because there is so much matter, it can't be sucked up faster enough. Atoms are packed extremely close together, moving chaotically, and tempuratures exceed 1,000,000 degrees. The produces unimaginable amounts of energy; this energy is shot out of the star at it's north and south poles, as a gamma ray burst.
To my knowledge no one has ever measured the amplitude of a GRB. The absolute magnitude is in excess of -30, a few hundred times brighter than our sun.
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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.
Does a radio wave or gamma ray have higher a amplitude?
A gamma ray has a higher amplitude than a radio wave. Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to radio waves, resulting in higher energy and therefore higher amplitudes.
How powerful are gamma ray burst?
Gamma-ray bursts are the most energetic events in the universe, releasing as much energy in a few seconds as the Sun will emit in its entire lifetime. They can outshine an entire galaxy for a brief moment and are thought to be associated with the most massive and violent events, such as black hole mergers or supernova explosions.
What is the frequency of gamma waves?
Gamma rays are highly energetic rays emitted from nuclei of radioactive elements. Their frequency range is 3*1019 Hz (30 EHz) or higher. Exposure to large amounts of Gamma rays is harmful for health.
Which electromagnetic signal has the highest frequency?
X-Rays 2. High energy Gamma rays, in particular the Gamma Ray Bursts from deep space. 3 microwaves
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 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 the biggest explosion in the universe?
Long Gamma ray bursts
Does a radio wave or gamma ray have higher a amplitude?
A gamma ray has a higher amplitude than a radio wave. Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to radio waves, resulting in higher energy and therefore higher amplitudes.
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.
What are two possible causes of gamma ray bursts?
neutron stars and black holes
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 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
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 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.
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
