Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astrophysics, detecting the highest energy cosmic ray electrons ever seen. This remarkable finding was made possible by the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) research facility located in Namibia, at an altitude of 5,300 meters. The discovery was led by Mathieu de Naurois, the deputy director of the HESS collaboration. The detection of these high-energy electrons is associated with various astrophysical phenomena, including the explosion of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, cataclysmic mergers, and black holes. The energy level of these electrons is several teraelectronvolts, marking a significant milestone in the study of cosmic rays. The first detection of cosmic rays dates back to 1912 by Victor Hess, and this recent discovery builds upon that pioneering work, shedding new light on the mysteries of the universe. This finding has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and its many enigmatic phenomena.
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location: Namibia
research facility: High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)
scientist: Mathieu de Naurois
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location | Namibia | Namibia |
research facility | High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) | High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) |
scientist | Mathieu de Naurois | Mathieu de Naurois |
position | deputy director of the HESS collaboration | deputy director of the HESS collaboration |
first detection | 1912 by Victor Hess | 1912 by Victor Hess |
altitude | 5,300 metres | 5,300 metres |
associated phenomena | explosion of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, cataclysmic mergers, black holes | explosion of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, cataclysmic mergers, black holes |
energy level | several teraelectronvolts | several teraelectronvolts |
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location: Namibia
research facility: High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)
scientist: Mathieu de Naurois
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