Very high-energy gamma rays from gamma-ray bursts.
Very high-energy (VHE) gamma-ray astronomy has undergone a transformation in the last few years, with telescopes of unprecedented sensitivity having greatly expanded the source catalogue. Such progress makes the detection of a gamma-ray burst at the highest energies much more likely than previously. This paper describes the facilities currently operating and their chances for detecting gamma-ray bursts, and reviews predictions for VHE gamma-ray emission from gamma-ray bursts. Results to date are summarized.
Chadwick
Paula M
PM
Department of Physics, University of Durham, Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK. p.m.chadwick@durham.ac.uk