GRIPS and its strong connections to the GeV and TeV bands

TL;DR

GRIPS is a planned satellite mission that will observe multiple electromagnetic spectrum bands with high accuracy, aiming to bridge the MeV gap and enhance understanding of cosmic rays and gamma-ray astrophysics.

Contribution

This paper discusses the potential of GRIPS to connect GeV and TeV gamma-ray observations, emphasizing its role in cosmic ray origin research.

Findings

GRIPS will bridge the MeV gap in gamma-ray observations.

It will provide crucial data linking GeV and TeV gamma-ray sources.

The mission will significantly advance understanding of cosmic ray origins.

Abstract

GRIPS is planned to be the next great satellite-born survey mission lead by Europe; it will look into the cosmos with unprecedented accuracy in several bands of the EM spectrum (infrared, X-rays, MeV gamma-rays); in particular in gamma-rays, GRIPS will be able to bridge the so-called MeV gap and to answer several questions brought forth by GeV-TeV gamma-ray observations. We will discuss here several connections to GeV-TeV gamma-ray astrophysics, focussing in particular to show how GRIPS will be crucial in revealing the origin of cosmic rays.