soft gamma repeater
(SGR)
(object that produces repeated gamma-ray bursts)
A soft gamma repeater (SGR)
is an astronomical object that repeatedly but irregularly
produces gamma-ray bursts, specifically,
soft gamma rays and/or hard X-rays.
They are presumed to be a type of magnetar.
(object type,neutron stars,magnetism)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_gamma_repeater
https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/S/Soft+Gamma+Repeater
Prefix | Example | | |
SGR | SGR 0418+5729 | general for "SGRs" | |
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Referenced by pages:
high-B radio pulsar (HBRP)
magnetar
SGR 1935+2154
SGR J1745-2900
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