Scientists Discover Highest Energy Cosmic Ray Electrons Ever Seen

Science11/26/2024
Scientists Discover Highest Energy Cosmic Ray Electrons Ever Seen
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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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locationNamibiaNamibia
research facilityHigh Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)
scientistMathieu de NauroisMathieu de Naurois
positiondeputy director of the HESS collaborationdeputy director of the HESS collaboration
first detection1912 by Victor Hess1912 by Victor Hess
altitude5,300 metres5,300 metres
associated phenomenaexplosion of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, cataclysmic mergers, black holesexplosion of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, cataclysmic mergers, black holes
energy levelseveral teraelectronvoltsseveral teraelectronvolts

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