GRB 050502B optical afterglow: a jet-break at high redshift

Author: Afonso P.   Greiner J.   Pian E.   Covino S.   Malesani D.   Küpcü Yoldaş A.   Krühler T.   Clemens C.   McBreen S.   Rau A.   Giannios D.   Hjorth J.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|526|issue|A154-A154

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.526, Iss.issue, 2011-01, pp. : A154-A154

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Abstract

Aims.Swift GRB 050502B is well known for the very bright flare displayed in its X-ray light curve. Despite extensive studies, however, the optical light curve has never been discussed and its redshift is unconstrained. Possible correlations between optical and X-ray data are analysed.