What is the Astrophysical Meaning of the Intermediate Subgroup of GRBs? [HEAP]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1507.05761


Published articles concerning the intermediate (third) subgroup of GRBs are surveyed. From a statistical perspective this subgroup may exist, however its significance depends on which data set is used. Its astrophysical meaning is unclear because the occurrence of this subgroup can also be an artificial selection effect. Hence, GRBs from this subgroup need not be given by a physically different phenomenon. The aim of this contribution is to search for the answer to the question in the title.

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J. Ripa and A. Meszaros
Wed, 22 Jul 15
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Comments: journal: Proceedings of Science, Swift: 10 Years of Discovery; conference date: 2-5 December 2014; location: La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; 6 pages, 4 figures, 1 table; accepted for publication in July 9 2015