Affiliation:
1. Observatoire de Haute-Provence (CNRS), 04870, Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France
Abstract
The prompt emission of gamma-ray burst sources is still the main means of detection, and a privilegied access to the souce dynamics. It is detected from radio to GeV energies, and its study is crucial for the overall understanding of the phenomenom. We present here a panorama of the rapid optical observations, and what can be infered from the data. We will discuss also the new instruments which are planned for the observation of the prompt and early afterglow at optical and infrared wavelengths, with spectral capabilities.
Publisher
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt