研究目的
Investigating the emission from double-sided structured jets in the context of GW170817/GRB 170817A, focusing on the contribution of the counter-jet to the late-time afterglow light curves.
研究成果
The study concludes that the counter-jet component can significantly affect the late-time afterglow light curves, potentially leading to a plateau or rebrightening observable in radio bands. The detection of this component can provide valuable information on the jet's physical parameters and the circumburst environment. Continuous monitoring of the afterglow is recommended to capture the counter-jet emission.
研究不足
The study does not account for the effect of lateral expansion of the jet, which could affect the deceleration rate and the appearance time of the counter-jet component. The modeling is a conservative estimation and may underestimate the emission of the counter-jet.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves numerical calculations of the afterglow light curves from double-sided structured jets, considering both relativistic and Newtonian stages. The dynamical evolution and synchrotron radiation are calculated for each patch of the jet separately, then summed to obtain the total afterglow emission.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The study uses the observed multiwavelength afterglow data of GW170817/GRB 170817A for comparison with theoretical models.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Not applicable as the study is theoretical and computational.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The methodology includes calculating the dynamics of each patch of the jet, considering the relativistic beaming effect for the counter-jet, and summing the contributions from all patches to model the afterglow light curves.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The analysis involves comparing theoretical light curves with observed data to infer physical parameters and environmental conditions of the event.
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