An Advanced Identification Method for Gamma-Ray Bursts with Data and Feature Enhancements

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Authors: Peng 鹏 Zhang 张, Bing 兵 Li 李, Ren-Zhou 任舟 Gui 桂, Shao-Lin 少林 Xiong 熊, Yu 瑜 Wang 王, Shi-Jie 世界 Zheng 郑, Guang-Cheng 广成 Xiao 肖, Xiao-Bo 小波 Li 李, Yue 跃 Huang 黄, Chen-Wei 晨巍 Wang 王, Jia-Cong 佳聪 Liu 刘, Yan-Qiu 艳秋 Zhang 张
+3 more Wang-Chen 王陈 Xue 薛, Chao 超 Zheng 郑, Yue 悦 Wang 王
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Abstract

Abstract Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are challenging to identify due to their transient nature, complex temporal profiles, and limited observational datasets. We address this with a one-dimensional convolutional neural network integrated with an adaptive frequency feature enhancement module and physics-informed data augmentation. Our framework generates 100,000 synthetic GRB samples, expanding training data diversity and volume while preserving physical fidelity—especially for low-significance events. The model achieves 97.46% classification accuracy, outperforming all tested variants with conventional enhancement modules, highlighting enhanced domain-specific feature capture. Feature visualization shows the model focuses on deep-seated morphological features and confirms the capability to extract physically meaningful burst characteristics. Dimensionality reduction and clustering reveal GRBs with similar morphologies or progenitor origins cluster in the feature space, linking learned features to physical properties. This perhaps offers a novel diagnostic tool for identifying kilonova- and supernova-associated GRB candidates, establishing criteria to enhance multimessenger early-warning systems. The framework aids current time-domain surveys, generalizes to other rare transients, and advances automated detection in large-volume observational data.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae Seismology and Earthquake Studies History and Developments in Astronomy

Publication details

Journal / source
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Publisher
American Astronomical Society
Volume
282
Issue
2
Pages
59–59
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN