The aim of this thesis is to study Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) progenitors and central engines, I begin by examining unexpected plateaus in GRB light curves and place constraints on the central engine, that are consistent with a proto-magnetar. Next I compare these to the normal plateaus seen in the light curve and expand my investigation to include flares. Finally I investigate whether some giant flares could actually be a GRB if the GRB in those light curves could be a progenitor.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:574105 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Lyons, Nicola Anne |
| Contributors | O'Brien, Paul; Tanvir, Nial |
| Publisher | University of Leicester |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://hdl.handle.net/2381/27970 |
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