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MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Volume 525, Issue 4, Pages 6285-6294Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/mnras/stad2606
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Gamma-ray bursts
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This study analyzes the potential characteristics of GRB afterglows within the framework of non-axisymmetric structured jets. It finds that the velocity, energy, and line-of-sight direction of each jet element greatly affect the behavior of the overall light curve. The radiative contributions from multiple elements may lead to the appearance of multiple distinct peaks or plateaus in the light curve, with fluctuations in the rising and declining segments of each peak observed.
As the most energetic explosions in the Universe, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are commonly believed to be generated by relativistic jets. Recent observational evidence suggests that the jets producing GRBs are likely to have a structured nature. Some studies have suggested that non-axisymmetric structured jets may be formed through internal non-uniform magnetic dissipation processes or the precession of the central engine. In this study, we analyze the potential characteristics of GRB afterglows within the framework of non-axisymmetric structured jets. We simplify the profile of the asymmetric jet as a step function of the azimuth angle, dividing the entire jet into individual elements. By considering specific cases, we demonstrate that the velocity, energy, and line-of-sight direction of each jet element can greatly affect the behaviour of the overall light curve. The radiative contributions from multiple elements may lead to the appearance of multiple distinct peaks or plateaus in the light curve. Furthermore, fluctuations in the rising and declining segments of each peak can be observed. These findings establish a theoretical foundation for future investigations into the structural characteristics of GRBs by leveraging GRB afterglow data.
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