Thermionic Analogy of Gamma-Ray Burst Emission from Core-Collapse Supernovae

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Gamma-Ray Bursts, Core-Collapse Supernovae, Thermionic Emission Analogy

Abstract

Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) associated with core-collapse supernovae are among the most energetic events in the universe, yet their emission mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This study introduces a thermionic emission analogy by adapting the Richardson-Dushman equation to an astrophysical context. Using observational GRB data and estimated stellar core temperatures, the emission rate was reformulated and linearized to relate  to . Linear regression yields an effective energy barrier of  and an emission constant of 1.164. The results indicate that GRB emission is a temperature-dependent, barrier-limited process, offering a physical explanation for their rarity and variability. This analytical framework complements existing models and provides a simplified approach to understanding high-energy processes in stellar collapse.

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2026-05-25

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Aniezi, J. N., Ojobeagu, A. O., & Levi-Okoli, I. C. (2026). Thermionic Analogy of Gamma-Ray Burst Emission from Core-Collapse Supernovae. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 35(3), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.62292/njp.v35i3.2026.556

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Vol. 35 No. 3 (2026): Nigerian Journal of Physics - Vol. 35 No. 3

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Aniezi, J. N., Ojobeagu, A. O., & Levi-Okoli, I. C. (2026). Thermionic Analogy of Gamma-Ray Burst Emission from Core-Collapse Supernovae. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 35(3), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.62292/njp.v35i3.2026.556

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