The beginning of cosmic ray astronomy
Todor Stanev (Bartol Research Institute, Department of Physics and, astronomy, University of Delaware)
TL;DR
This paper discusses the anisotropic arrival directions of ultra high energy cosmic rays detected by Auger, highlighting a major recent discovery in astrophysics.
Contribution
It presents the first significant evidence of anisotropy in cosmic ray arrival directions, advancing cosmic ray astronomy.
Findings
Detection of anisotropic cosmic ray arrival directions
Implication for cosmic ray sources and distribution
Potential breakthrough in understanding cosmic ray origins
Abstract
We discuss the anisotropic arrival directions of the ultra high energy cosmic rays detected by Auger which I consider one of the biggest discoverie in astrophysics during the last year.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena