Astronomers know little about γ-ray bursts other than that they are the most energetic explosions in the Universe. The latest observations indicate that large-scale magnetism contributes to their power.
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Lyutikov, M. Magnetism in a cosmic blast. Nature 462, 728–729 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/462728a
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