How Do Gamma Ray Bursts Compare to Man-Made Plasma Emissions?

In summary, the conversation is about the comparison between Gamma Ray Burst emissions in space and those created by a man-made device. The first photo is a Google image of a Gamma Ray Burst, while the second photo is an artist's impression of the device's emissions. The OP is trying to figure out the cause of the different behaviors and colors in the two types of emissions. The thread is closed due to safety concerns.
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Gamma Ray Burst Jets vs Electric Spark / Plasma Photon Light Emissions
The 1st photo is a Google image of a Gamma ray Burst in space, the image in the other photo is being emitted from a device I am playing around with. I am just wondering what is the cause of or what dictates the behavior of actual Gamma Ray Bursts in space vs whatever light patters are in the photo I took from the arc or plasma created in a man made device. Also, in the photo I took there are multiple colors being emitted from the sides, where on most pictures I see of a Gamma Ray Burst in space there is only a single color. All though 2 completely different things I was curious to ask because they both share a very similar outline.
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Is this related to your previous thread about your non-vacuum particle accelerator?

braxton said:
Thank you so much for replying and trying to help me out! I'm really not trying to come here to find out how to build one as I already have the set up I'm using. I'm more or less trying to get ideas of what some of the products I'm seeing that are being produced are, e.g ( the straight lines emitting from the stone, radiations, etc... ) I definitely don't want to have any of the threads I post closed. What causes people to have the threads closed?
 
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No
 
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braxton said:
The 1st photo
Is not a photo. It says right on the caption "artist's impression".
So the thread us based on a faulty premise.
 
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braxton said:
TL;DR Summary: Gamma Ray Burst Jets vs Electric Spark / Plasma Photon Light Emissions

The 1st photo is a Google image of a Gamma ray Burst in space, the image in the other photo is being emitted from a device I am playing around with. I am just wondering what is the cause of or what dictates the behavior of actual Gamma Ray Bursts in space vs whatever light patters are in the photo I took from the arc or plasma created in a man made device. Also, in the photo I took there are multiple colors being emitted from the sides, where on most pictures I see of a Gamma Ray Burst in space there is only a single color. All though 2 completely different things I was curious to ask because they both share a very similar outline.
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Re your Google image.You would not see anything as our eyes detect between 400-700nm approximately, gamma ray wave lengths are shorter than this.
Images from space are typically assigned colours to give a sense of structure. The pretty ones from Hubble and JWST.
Purple is logical to assign to higher energy radiation (to me but probably not to all pf) as UV is where the cut off starts.

Re the other image.
If you are somehow producing high energy radiation from your in house accelerator then this will be against pf rules to comment on that specifically, there are health and safety implications.
The mentors will clarify.
 
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pinball1970 said:
You would not see anything as our eyes detect between 400-700nm approximately, gamma ray wave lengths are shorter than this.
Gamma ray bursts have an optical counterpart, however.

But it isn't a photo, and that's something the OP should have told us, but didn't.
 
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berkeman said:
Is this related to your previous thread about your non-vacuum particle accelerator?
braxton said:
No

I don't believe you. This thread is closed for safety reasons as well.
 
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FAQ: How Do Gamma Ray Bursts Compare to Man-Made Plasma Emissions?

What is a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB)?

A Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) is an extremely energetic explosion observed in distant galaxies, believed to be associated with the collapse of massive stars or the merger of neutron stars. GRBs are the brightest electromagnetic events known to occur in the universe and can release more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its entire 10-billion-year lifetime.

What causes Gamma Ray Bursts?

Gamma Ray Bursts are thought to be caused by two main events: the collapse of a massive star into a black hole, resulting in a supernova or hypernova explosion, and the merger of two neutron stars or a neutron star with a black hole. Both scenarios result in the formation of a black hole and the emission of intense gamma radiation.

How are Gamma Ray Bursts detected?

Gamma Ray Bursts are detected using space-based telescopes equipped with gamma-ray detectors. These instruments can detect the high-energy photons emitted by GRBs, allowing scientists to pinpoint their location and study their properties. Notable satellites that have detected GRBs include the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission and the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

What are the different types of Gamma Ray Bursts?

There are two main types of Gamma Ray Bursts: short-duration GRBs and long-duration GRBs. Short-duration GRBs last less than 2 seconds and are typically associated with the merger of neutron stars. Long-duration GRBs last more than 2 seconds and are usually linked to the collapse of massive stars. Each type has distinct characteristics and origins.

What is the significance of Gamma Ray Bursts in astrophysics?

Gamma Ray Bursts are significant in astrophysics because they provide insights into the most energetic and extreme events in the universe. Studying GRBs helps scientists understand the processes involved in stellar evolution, black hole formation, and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions. Additionally, GRBs can be used as probes to study the early universe and the intergalactic medium.

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