On the Threshold of Cherenkov Astronomy

On the Threshold of Cherenkov Astronomy

Radiation of extremely high energy from several celestial objects is leading astronomers to extend their science's spectral range. The discovery of TeV gamma ray pulses from binary X-ray pulsars, or Cherenkov Astronomy, give a fresh persective on objects in the universe.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science news (Washington) 1986-10, Vol.130 (17), p.266-267
1. Verfasser: Thomsen, Dietrick E.
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Astronomical objects
Astronomy
Energy
Gamma ray astronomy
Gamma rays
Light
Neutron stars
Particle accelerators
Physics
Protons
Pulsars
Stars & galaxies
Universe
X ray astronomy
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Zusammenfassung:Radiation of extremely high energy from several celestial objects is leading astronomers to extend their science's spectral range. The discovery of TeV gamma ray pulses from binary X-ray pulsars, or Cherenkov Astronomy, give a fresh persective on objects in the universe.
ISSN:0036-8423
1943-0930
DOI:10.2307/3970841