X-ray bursts
broader: Burst astrophysics
broader: X-ray sources
type: Concept
definition: A rapid and intense surge of X-ray emission from some sources. They often last less than one second followed by an exponential decrease of typically a few seconds to a minute. Most X-ray bursts are believed to arise in X-ray binary systems due to nuclear fusion of material accreted onto a compact companion.
modified: 2020-11-04T21:00:55.123Z
modified: 2020-11-04T21:01:09.823Z
related: X-ray transient sources
related: X-ray bursters
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin

X-ray transient sources
type: Concept
related: X-ray bursts

X-ray bursters
type: Concept
related: X-ray bursts

Burst astrophysics
type: Concept
narrower: X-ray bursts

X-ray sources
type: Concept
narrower: X-ray bursts