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HESS Astrophysicists Share Rossi Prize

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2010 — The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded the 2010 Rossi Prize to three scientists and the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) collaboration for their outstanding contributions to imaging of very high energy (TeV) gamma rays. Their work addressed fundamental questions related to particle acceleration and the origin of the cosmic rays through the study of supernova remnants, pulsar wind nebulae and nearby active galactic nuclei. Reflector plane of one of the HESS telescopes. (Images: HESS Collaboration) The individual awardees are Felix Aharonian of the Dublin Institute...Read full article

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    Published: February 2010
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    The scientific observation of celestial radiation that has reached the vicinity of Earth, and the interpretation of these observations to determine the characteristics of the extraterrestrial bodies and phenomena that have emitted the radiation.
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    Particle acceleration refers to the process by which charged particles, such as electrons or protons, gain kinetic energy and increase their velocity. This acceleration can occur in various natural or artificial environments and is a fundamental concept in physics, particularly in the study of subatomic particles, astrophysics, and accelerator physics. Key points about particle acceleration: Natural processes: Particle acceleration occurs in natural phenomena such as cosmic rays, where...
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