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gamma ray burst
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gamma ray burst
Intense high-energy electromagnetic radiation, lasting between a fraction of a second and several minutes, emanating from distant regions of the universe. Recent theory suggests that they result from supernova explosions.
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He adds that the duration of gamma bursts detected by BATSE has varied from seconds to hundredths of seconds -- suggesting that the flashes may have several different types of sources.
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