Status of ground-based gamma-ray astronomy

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent developments, technical advances, and research results in ground-based gamma-ray astronomy, highlighting progress in cosmic-ray studies and summarizing conference presentations from the 34th ICRC.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of recent results, new technical developments, and ongoing projects in ground-based gamma-ray astronomy as presented at the 34th ICRC.

Findings

Advances in gamma-ray detection techniques

New insights into cosmic-ray origins

Summary of key research presented at ICRC

Abstract

This article is the write-up of a rapporteur talk given at the 34th ICRC in The Hague, Netherlands. It attempts to review the results and developments presented at the conference and associated to the vibrant field of ground-based gamma-ray astronomy. In total, it aims to give an overview of the 19 gamma-ray sessions, 84 talks and 176 posters presented at the 34th ICRC on this topic. New technical advances and projects will be described with an emphasis given on the cosmic-ray related studies of the Universe.