Supernova Bumps as Evidence for a Massive Star Origin

Summary

Invited review of the photometric case that long gamma-ray bursts come from massive stars: the late ‘supernova bumps’ seen in afterglow light curves.

The schedule lists it as “Non-spectroscopic Evidence for an Association”, opening the session on the observational supernova–GRB connection on Tuesday, July 13, 9:00–9:30. He also sat on the workshop's scientific organizing committee.