Near stellar sources of gamma-ray bursts

TL;DR

This study identifies potential stellar sources of gamma-ray bursts by analyzing coordinate coincidences, suggesting some nearby stars may be responsible for these high-energy cosmic events.

Contribution

It introduces a correlation analysis method that links gamma-ray burst coordinates with nearby stars, providing evidence for stellar origins of some gamma-ray bursts.

Findings

Five star coincidences with gamma-ray bursts detected

Probability of random coincidence is extremely low ($7\times 10^{-7}$)

Method supports stellar sources as gamma-ray burst origins

Abstract

Correlation analysis of gamma-ray burst coordinates and nearby stars, registered on 2008-2011, revealed 5 coincidences with angular accuracy better than 0.1 degree. The random probability is $7\times 10^{-7}$, so evidencing that coincident stars are indeed gamma-ray burst sources. The proposed method should be continued in order to provide their share in common balance of cosmic gamma-ray bursts.