The Atmospheric Cherenkov Imaging Technique for Very High Energy Gamma-ray Astronomy

TL;DR

The Atmospheric Cherenkov Imaging Technique enables exploration of very high energy gamma rays from 100 GeV to 50 TeV, with recent developments and initial observational results advancing gamma-ray astronomy.

Contribution

This paper describes the development and principles of the Atmospheric Cherenkov Imaging Technique and summarizes early results from current telescope arrays.

Findings

Expanded gamma-ray spectrum from 100 GeV to 50 TeV

Initial observational results demonstrate technique effectiveness

Development of telescope arrays enhances gamma-ray detection

Abstract

The Atmospheric Cherenkov Imaging Technique has opened up the gamma-ray spectrumfrom 100 GeV to 50 TeV to astrophysical exploration. The development of the technique is described as are the basic principles underlying its use. The current generation of arrays of telescopes is briefly described and the early results are summarized.