Search for TeV Counterparts in Gamma-Ray Bursts

Boyle, P. J.; Buckley, J. H.; Burdett, A. M.; Gordo, J. Bussons; Carter-Lewis, D. A.; Catanese, M.; Cawley, M. F.; Connaughton, V.; Fegan, D. J.; Finley, J. P.; Gaidos, J. A.; Harris, K.; Hillas, A. M.; Lamb, R. C.; Krennrich, F.; Lessard, R. W.; Masterson, C.; McEnery, J. E.; Mohanty, G.; Porter, N. A.; Quinn, J.; Rodgers, A. J.; Rose, H. J.; Samuelson, F. W.; Sembroski, G. H.; Srinivasan, R.; Weekes, T. C.; Zweerink, J.

Search for TeV Counterparts in Gamma-Ray Bursts

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Based on BACODINE network notification the Whipple Observatory gamma-ray telescope has been used to search for the delayed TeV counterpart to BATSE-detected gamma-ray bursts. In the fast slew mode, any point in the sky can be reached within two minutes of the burst notification. The search strategy, necessary because of the uncertainty in burst position and limited FOV of the camera, is described.
4 pages, 3 figures, to appear in proceedings of the 25th ICRC (Durban)