Do fermi-LAT observations really imply very large Lorentz factors in GRB outflows?

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Abstract

Recent detections of GeV photons in a few GRBs by Fermi-LAT have led to strong constraints on the bulk Lorentz factor in GRB outflows. To avoid a large γγ optical depth, minimum values of the Lorentz factor are estimated to be as high as 800-1200 in some bursts. Here we present a detailed calculation of the γγ optical depth taking into account both the geometry and the dynamics of the jet. In the framework of the internal shock model, we compute lightcurves in different energy bands and the corresponding spectrum and we show how the limits on the Lorentz factor can be significantly lowered compared to previous estimates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010
Pages67-70
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2011
EventGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010 - Annapolis, MD, United States
Duration: 1 Nov 20104 Nov 2010

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1358
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnnapolis, MD
Period1/11/104/11/10

Keywords

  • γ-ray bursts
  • γ-ray sources
  • γγ annihilation

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