The Thomson limit of resonant inverse Compton scattering in the strong magnetic fields of neutron stars is considered as a mechanism for producing gamma-ray burst continuum spectra. Photon production spectra and electron cooling rates are presented using the full magnetic Thomson cross-section. Model emission spectra are obtained as self-consistent solutions of a set of photon and electron kinetic equations, displaying spectral breaks and other structure at gamma-ray energies.


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    Resonant Compton scattering and gamma-ray burst continuum spectra


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    1995-05-01



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    Resonant Compton Scattering and Gamma-Ray Burst Continuum Spectra

    Baring, M. G. / Committee on Space Research; Scientific Commission E | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995





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