| Component | Dominant Process | Observational Band | |-----------|------------------|--------------------| | External Forward Shock | Interaction of relativistic ejecta with circumburst medium → synchrotron radiation. | Radio → X‑ray (long‑lasting power‑law decay). | | Reverse Shock | Shock propagating back into ejecta; produces early optical flashes. | Optical/UV (seconds–minutes). | | Jet Breaks | Lateral expansion of collimated outflow; achromatic steepening of light curve. | Multi‑band (optical, X‑ray). |
If you cannot find Agarwal’s PDF, here are legally free GRB physics resources:
| Resource | Author | Where to Download | |----------|--------|-------------------| | Gamma-Ray Burst Physics (lecture notes) | J. Goodman | arXiv:astro-ph/... | | The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts | B. Zhang (Cambridge, 2018) – Not free, but sample chapters available. | Google Books preview | | Relativistic Astrophysics and GRBs (lecture notes) | G. Ghisellini | Free on author’s INAF page |
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Agarwal’s notes are particularly valued for their clear mathematical derivations and problem-solving approach, making them useful for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.