Overview
Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) are among the most powerful explosions in the universe, releasing immense amounts of energy in the form of gamma radiation. They can occur from various cosmic events, such as the collapse of massive stars or the collision of neutron stars. Understanding GRBs is crucial for as...
Key Terms
Example: Gamma radiation is used in cancer treatment.
Example: The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a supernova.
Example: Neutron stars are incredibly dense, with a mass greater than the Sun in a small volume.
Example: The nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is about 4.24 light-years away.
Example: Astrophysics helps us understand the life cycles of stars.
Example: The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is called Sagittarius A*.
Related Topics
Supernovae
The explosive death of stars, leading to the formation of neutron stars or black holes.
intermediateNeutron Stars
Dense remnants of massive stars that can lead to GRBs when they collide.
intermediateBlack Holes
Regions in space with gravitational pulls so strong that nothing can escape, often formed from GRBs.
advancedKey Concepts
explosive eventsgamma radiationcosmic distanceblack holes