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A Burst By Any Other Name…
Neutron star: dense core leftover from a supernova
Possess incredibly strong magnetic fields
Soft Gamma Ray Repeater: violent energy release due to starquake
Accretion: neutron star draws matter off binary companion
Matter piles up, undergoes fusion: bang!
Cycle repeats: X-Ray Burster
Notes:
Self-explanatory.