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The prompt GRB high energy emission from internal shocks: Synchrotron vs inverse compton component

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Abstract

We performed a detailed calculation of gamma-ray burst (GRB) prompt emission in the framework of the internal shock scenario, focusing on the high energy (GeV) bands. In order to follow the evolution of the ultrarelativistic inhomogeneous wind, we combined a model for the dynamics of internal shocks with a detailed calculation of the radiative processes occurring in the shocked medium. We present the resulting synthetic GRB light curves and spectra. We show the spectral evolution that can be expected for different sets of microphysics parameters and parameters of the dynamical evolution, and how the relative importance of synchrotron and inverse Compton components is varying during a burst.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGamma-Ray Burst - 6th Huntsville Symposium
Pages391-393
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Huntsville Symposium on Gamma-Ray Bursts - Huntsville, AL, United States
Duration: 20 Oct 200823 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1133
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th Huntsville Symposium on Gamma-Ray Bursts
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHuntsville, AL
Period20/10/0823/10/08

Keywords

  • Gamma-rays: bursts
  • Radiation mechanisms: non-thermal

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