Disk mass after a binary neutron star merger as a constraining parameter for short Gamma Ray Bursts

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Main Authors: Mpisketzis, V., Nathanail, A.
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Nathanail, A.
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Nathanail, A.
contents Context. The coincident detection of GW170817 and GRB170817A marked a milestone for the connection between binary neutron star (BNS) mergers and short gamma-ray bursts (sGRBs). These mergers can lead to the formation of a black hole surrounded by a disk and the generation of a powerful jet. It spends energy to break free from the merger ejecta, and then a portion of it, is dissipated to produce observable emissions. Aims. Our primary goal is to enhance our comprehension of BNS mergers by constraining the disk mass for a selection of sGRBs, utilizing isotropic gamma-ray luminosity and corresponding emission times as key indicators. Methods. In this study, we leverage data from GW170817 to estimate the disk mass surrounding the BNS merger remnant and subsequently infer the accretion-to-jet efficiency. Then statistically examine other sGRBs observations to estimate the possibility of being induced by BNS mergers Results. Our findings suggest that, when employing similar physical parameters as in the sole observed BNS-powered GRB event, GRB170817A, a substantial fraction of sGRBs necessitate an unrealistically massive disk remnant. Conclusions. This observation raises the possibility that either a different mechanis
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spellingShingle Disk mass after a binary neutron star merger as a constraining parameter for short Gamma Ray Bursts
Mpisketzis, V.
Nathanail, A.
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Context. The coincident detection of GW170817 and GRB170817A marked a milestone for the connection between binary neutron star (BNS) mergers and short gamma-ray bursts (sGRBs). These mergers can lead to the formation of a black hole surrounded by a disk and the generation of a powerful jet. It spends energy to break free from the merger ejecta, and then a portion of it, is dissipated to produce observable emissions. Aims. Our primary goal is to enhance our comprehension of BNS mergers by constraining the disk mass for a selection of sGRBs, utilizing isotropic gamma-ray luminosity and corresponding emission times as key indicators. Methods. In this study, we leverage data from GW170817 to estimate the disk mass surrounding the BNS merger remnant and subsequently infer the accretion-to-jet efficiency. Then statistically examine other sGRBs observations to estimate the possibility of being induced by BNS mergers Results. Our findings suggest that, when employing similar physical parameters as in the sole observed BNS-powered GRB event, GRB170817A, a substantial fraction of sGRBs necessitate an unrealistically massive disk remnant. Conclusions. This observation raises the possibility that either a different mechanis
title Disk mass after a binary neutron star merger as a constraining parameter for short Gamma Ray Bursts
topic High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.15347