Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1765241 | Advances in Space Research | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The observational properties of the soft gamma repeaters are reviewed briefly, starting with the time histories and energy spectra of their bursts. The short bursts and giant flares are compared. Their quiescent emission is presented, and the context of the magnetar model is discussed.
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Authors
Kevin Hurley,