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Swiftly searching the sky: the first three years of the Swift gamma-ray burst explorer.

Authors :
Nousek, John
Varela, Karen
Quijandria, Fernando
Source :
AIP Conference Proceedings. 4/30/2009, Vol. 1123 Issue 1, p217-225. 9p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer has revolutionized the study of these remarkable high-energy explosions. We summarize the technical developments which lead to the creation of the Swift mission, and outline the highlights of the first three years, and the prospects ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0094243X
Volume :
1123
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
AIP Conference Proceedings
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
39054510
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3141358