Fireball/Blastwave Model and Soft γ-Ray Repeaters

Soft γ-ray repeaters are at determined distances and their positions are known accurately. If observed, afterglows from their soft γ-ray bursts will provide important clues to the study of the so called “classical γ-ray bursts”. On applying the popular fireball/blastwave model of classical γ-ray bursts to soft γ-ray repeaters, it is found that their x-ray and optical afterglows are detectable. Monitoring of the three repeaters is solicited.