Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1765241 Advances in Space Research 2011 6 Pages PDF
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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