Measuring gamma-ray bursts' hidden energy unearths clues to the evolution of the universe - EurekAlert

Measuring gamma-ray bursts' hidden energy unearths clues to the evolution of the universe - EurekAlert
When stars die out, they emit gamma-ray bursts. Although scientist can calculate the explosion energy from dying stars, it is difficult to do when the conversion efficiency is low or unknown. Using light polarization, a research group has found a workaround f…
image: An artist's impression of the gamma-ray burst GRB191221B.view more  Credit: Urata et al./Yu-Sin Huang/MITOS Science CO., LTD. Gamma-ray bursts are the most luminous explosions in the univers… [+3211 chars] Read More



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