G. Stratta

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes

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G. Stratta is a leading figure in the study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), with a particular focus on capturing and analyzing their fleeting optical counterparts. Her key research areas include the prompt optical emission and early afterglow phases of GRBs, utilizing rapid-response robotic telescopes to observe these transient events in real time. Her most notable contribution is the first continuous, time-resolved optical monitoring of a GRB during its prompt phase, achieved with the TAROT robotic observatory for GRB 060111B (53 citations). This groundbreaking work provided unprecedented temporal resolution of a few seconds, offering critical insights into the physics of the burst's central engine. Stratta also led the multi-wavelength analysis of the TAROT archive, cataloging rising afterglows and advancing our understanding of GRB emission mechanisms. Her work has significantly shaped the field of high-energy astrophysics, demonstrating the power of rapid optical follow-up in unraveling the mysteries of the most energetic explosions in the universe.