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Learn about gamma-ray bursts from gravitational wave sources in this lecture from the 104th Kyoto University Marunouchi Seminar, presented by Professor Kunihito Ioka from the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. Explore how the direct detection of gravitational waves in September 2015, exactly 100 years after Einstein's theory of general relativity, revealed an entirely new view of the universe filled with black holes. Discover the historic detection of gravitational waves from binary neutron star mergers in August 2017, which coincided with gamma-ray bursts and electromagnetic waves across all wavelengths, marking the beginning of multi-messenger astronomy. Examine the controversial findings of unusually dim gamma-ray bursts and their connection to neutron star mergers, including the off-axis jet model proposed by researchers. Gain insights into the rapid developments in gravitational wave astronomy and future prospects in this field, complete with visual demonstrations and references to next-generation gravitational wave telescopes.