Gamma-ray bursts
Chryssa Kouveliotou
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 58m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 58m to read Gamma-ray bursts.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
12
days at 30 min/day
358
total minutes
Gamma-ray bursts
by Chryssa Kouveliotou, Ralph Antoine Marie Joseph Wijers, Stanford E. Woosley
Published
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
358
ISBN-13
9780521662093
Description
"Cosmic gamma ray bursts (GRBs) have fascinated scientists and the public alike since their discovery in the late 1960s. Their story is told here by some of the scientists who participated in their discovery and, after many decades of false starts, solved the problem of their origin. Fourteen chapters by active researchers in the field present a detailed history of the discovery, a comprehensive theoretical description of GRB central engine and emission models, a discussion of GRB host galaxies and a guide to how GRBs can be used as cosmological tools. Observations are grouped into three sets from the satellites CGRO, BeppoSAX and Swift, and followed by a discussion of multi-wavelength observations. This is the first edited volume on GRB astrophysics that presents a fully comprehensive review of the subject. Utilizing the latest research, Gamma-ray Bursts is an essential desktop companion for graduate students and researchers in astrophysics"-- "Cosmic gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have fascinated scientists and the public alike since their discovery in the late 1960s. Their story is told here by some of the scientists who participated in their discovery and, after many decades of false starts, solved the problem of their origin. Fourteen chapters by active researchers in the field, present a detailed history of the discovery, a comprehensive theoretical description of GRB central engine and emission models, a discussion of GRB host galaxies and a guide to how GRBs can be used as cosmological tools. Observations are grouped into three sets from the satellites CGRO, BeppoSAX, and Swift, and followed by a discussion of multi-wavelength observations. This is the first edited volume on GRB astrophysics that presents a fully comprehensive review of the subject. Utilizing the latest research, Gamma-ray Bursts is an essential desktop companion for graduate students and researchers in astrophysics"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gamma-ray bursts?
This edition of Gamma-ray bursts has approximately 358 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gamma-ray bursts?
For most readers, Gamma-ray bursts typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gamma-ray bursts?
The estimated word count for Gamma-ray bursts is approximately 89,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gamma-ray bursts?
Gamma-ray bursts was written by Chryssa Kouveliotou, Ralph Antoine Marie Joseph Wijers, Stanford E. Woosley.
When was Gamma-ray bursts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.