Bright X-ray Flares in Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows
Bright X-ray Flares in Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows
Gamma-ray burst (GRB) afterglows have provided important clues to the nature of these massive explosive events, providing direct information on the nearby environment and indirect information on the central engine that powers the burst. We report the discovery of two bright x-ray flares in GRB afterglows, including a giant flare …