Published 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Gamma-ray bursts: astrophysical puzzle of the century

Creators

  • 1. Astronomicky ustav AV CR, Ondrejov (Czech Republic)

Description

An overview is given of the problems of gamma-ray bursts /GRB/. As GRB became one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics, this field of astrophysics is a subject of intensive research. The article covers some topical aspects of experiments related to the indentification of gamma-ray bursts. The preparation and results of experiments in the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic are described. (Z.J.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Czech)
Zableskove zdroje zareni gama: astrofyzikalni zahada stoleti

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Ceskoslovensky Casopis pro Fyziku
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 3-18
ISSN
0009-0700

Optional Information

Notes
12 figs., 17 refs.