short-duration GRBs

Short-duration gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are intense flashes of gamma rays that last less than two seconds. They are thought to originate from catastrophic cosmic events, such as the collision of two neutron stars or a neutron star merging with a black hole. These violent mergers release immense energy, producing brief but powerful bursts of gamma radiation. Short GRBs are distinguished from long GRBs, which last longer and are associated with massive star collapses. Studying short GRBs helps scientists understand extreme physics, the formation of black holes, and the origins of heavy elements in the universe.