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Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements, 2002
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
Physical Review Letters, 2001
The Astrophysical Journal, 2011
Science (New York, N.Y.), Jan 27, 2009
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are highly energetic explosions signaling the death of massive stars in d... more Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are highly energetic explosions signaling the death of massive stars in distant galaxies. The Gamma-ray Burst Monitor and Large Area Telescope onboard the Fermi Observatory together record GRBs over a broad energy range spanning about 7 decades of gammaray energy. In September 2008, Fermi observed the exceptionally luminous GRB 080916C, with the largest apparent energy release yet measured. The high-energy gamma rays are observed to start later and persist longer than the lower energy photons. A simple spectral form fits the entire GRB spectrum, providing strong constraints on emission models. The known distance of the burst enables placing lower limits on the bulk Lorentz factor of the outflow and on the quantum gravity mass.
Astroparticle Physics, 2007
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Nov 16, 2010
Context. The flux of gamma rays with energies greater than 100 MeV is dominated by diffuse emissi... more Context. The flux of gamma rays with energies greater than 100 MeV is dominated by diffuse emission coming from cosmic-rays (CRs) illuminating the interstellar medium (ISM) of our Galaxy through the processes of Bremsstrahlung, pion production and decay, and inverse-Compton scattering. The study of this diffuse emission provides insight into the origin and transport of cosmic rays. Aims.
Science
Gamma-ray burst (GRB) 130427A is one of the most energetic GRBs ever observed. The initial pulse ... more Gamma-ray burst (GRB) 130427A is one of the most energetic GRBs ever observed. The initial pulse up to 2.5 s is possibly the brightest well-isolated pulse observed to date. A fine time resolution spectral analysis shows power-law decays of the peak energy from the onset of the pulse, consistent with models of internal synchrotron shock pulses. However, a strongly correlated power-law behavior is observed between the luminosity and the spectral peak energy that is inconsistent with curvature effects arising in the relativistic outflow. It is difficult for any of the existing models to account for all of the observed spectral and temporal behaviors simultaneously.
An experiment is proposed to measure the cross sections for Real Compton Scattering from the prot... more An experiment is proposed to measure the cross sections for Real Compton Scattering from the proton in the energy range 3-6 GeV and over a wide angular range; and to measure the longitudinal and transverse components of the polarization transfer to the recoil proton at a single kinematic point. Together; these measurements will test models of the reaction mechanism and
This paper presents the simulation of the GLAST high energy gamma-ray telescope. The simulation p... more This paper presents the simulation of the GLAST high energy gamma-ray telescope. The simulation package, written in C++, is based on the Geant4 toolkit, and it is integrated into a general framework used to process events. A detailed simulation of the electronic signals inside Silicon detectors has been provided and it is used for the particle tracking, which is handled
The Astrophysical Journal, 2012
The Astrophysical Journal, 2012
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009
Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements, 2002
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009
The Astrophysical Journal, 2010
Physical Review Letters, 2001
The Astrophysical Journal, 2011
Science (New York, N.Y.), Jan 27, 2009
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are highly energetic explosions signaling the death of massive stars in d... more Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are highly energetic explosions signaling the death of massive stars in distant galaxies. The Gamma-ray Burst Monitor and Large Area Telescope onboard the Fermi Observatory together record GRBs over a broad energy range spanning about 7 decades of gammaray energy. In September 2008, Fermi observed the exceptionally luminous GRB 080916C, with the largest apparent energy release yet measured. The high-energy gamma rays are observed to start later and persist longer than the lower energy photons. A simple spectral form fits the entire GRB spectrum, providing strong constraints on emission models. The known distance of the burst enables placing lower limits on the bulk Lorentz factor of the outflow and on the quantum gravity mass.
Astroparticle Physics, 2007
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Nov 16, 2010
Context. The flux of gamma rays with energies greater than 100 MeV is dominated by diffuse emissi... more Context. The flux of gamma rays with energies greater than 100 MeV is dominated by diffuse emission coming from cosmic-rays (CRs) illuminating the interstellar medium (ISM) of our Galaxy through the processes of Bremsstrahlung, pion production and decay, and inverse-Compton scattering. The study of this diffuse emission provides insight into the origin and transport of cosmic rays. Aims.
Science
Gamma-ray burst (GRB) 130427A is one of the most energetic GRBs ever observed. The initial pulse ... more Gamma-ray burst (GRB) 130427A is one of the most energetic GRBs ever observed. The initial pulse up to 2.5 s is possibly the brightest well-isolated pulse observed to date. A fine time resolution spectral analysis shows power-law decays of the peak energy from the onset of the pulse, consistent with models of internal synchrotron shock pulses. However, a strongly correlated power-law behavior is observed between the luminosity and the spectral peak energy that is inconsistent with curvature effects arising in the relativistic outflow. It is difficult for any of the existing models to account for all of the observed spectral and temporal behaviors simultaneously.
An experiment is proposed to measure the cross sections for Real Compton Scattering from the prot... more An experiment is proposed to measure the cross sections for Real Compton Scattering from the proton in the energy range 3-6 GeV and over a wide angular range; and to measure the longitudinal and transverse components of the polarization transfer to the recoil proton at a single kinematic point. Together; these measurements will test models of the reaction mechanism and
This paper presents the simulation of the GLAST high energy gamma-ray telescope. The simulation p... more This paper presents the simulation of the GLAST high energy gamma-ray telescope. The simulation package, written in C++, is based on the Geant4 toolkit, and it is integrated into a general framework used to process events. A detailed simulation of the electronic signals inside Silicon detectors has been provided and it is used for the particle tracking, which is handled
The Astrophysical Journal, 2012
The Astrophysical Journal, 2012
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009
The Astrophysical Journal, 2009