S. Golenetskii
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2
Total Citations
184
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2
About
S. Golenetskii is a leading astrophysicist specializing in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), particularly the study of ultra-long-duration events and their afterglows. His major contributions include the discovery and detailed characterization of GRB 020405, a typical long-duration burst observed with the Interplanetary Network (IPN), which revealed a late red bump in its afterglow—a finding that has garnered 93 citations. Golenetskii also played a pivotal role in the broadband study of GRB 091024A, one of the most extreme ultra-long GRBs, with prompt emission spanning ∼1300 seconds. This work, cited 91 times, provided critical insights into the nature of these rare, prolonged explosions, linking their bright, structured optical emission to unique progenitor models. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of GRB diversity, from standard long bursts to enigmatic ultra-long events. Golenetskii’s work, often conducted with Konus-Wind, Swift, and Fermi data, remains highly influential, shaping the field of high-energy astrophysics and inspiring further exploration of the most energetic phenomena in the universe.
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Top Papers
- 1Discovery of GRB 020405 and Its Late Red Bump93 citations · 2003
- 2GRB 091024A AND THE NATURE OF ULTRA-LONG GAMMA-RAY BURSTS91 citations · 2013