Scientists observed GRB 210619B, capturing optical data that revealed high-energy particle motion in extreme magnetic…
Browsing: Gamma Ray
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are characterized by their ability to penetrate most materials, making them highly effective in medical imaging and cancer treatment, as well as in sterilizing medical equipment. Gamma rays are produced by the decay of atomic nuclei, certain subatomic particle interactions, and astronomical phenomena such as supernovae and the decay of radioactive isotopes in space. Due to their high energy, gamma rays can pose significant health risks, such as DNA damage leading to cancer, necessitating careful handling and protection measures when they are used in industrial and medical applications.
Last year, telescopes around the world registered the brightest cosmic explosion of all time. Astrophysicists…
A long gamma-ray burst near the center of an ancient galaxy suggests neutron star mergers…
Astrophysicists have discovered a new mechanism for star destruction and gamma-ray burst generation, originating from…
Researchers at the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory have detailed the complete light curve…
Researchers have reached a significant milestone in the field of quantum gravity research, finding preliminary…
Observations by NASA’s NuSTAR X-ray telescope give astronomers new clues about the brightest and most…
Gamma-ray bursts are the most energetic explosions in the Universe, marking the end of a…
The merging of neutron stars, generating potent gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), is crucial for the creation…
Scientists have analyzed the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever detected, named the BOAT (Brightest Of…
University of Arizona astronomers have joined an international effort to study the aftermath of the…
The BOAT, GRB 221009A, is the brightest gamma-ray burst ever recorded, revealing surprising phenomena like…
Bar-Ilan University researchers have identified that slower jet speeds in gamma-ray bursts explain the puzzling,…
Fermi’s gamma-ray data uncovers eclipsing spider systems, revealing new insights into pulsar masses and binary…
By studying polarization, researchers uncovered hidden energy in GRB191221B, advancing insights into star masses and…
The discovery of GRB 211211A, linked to a kilonova, challenges traditional gamma-ray burst classifications and…
The identification of a kilonova producing a long gamma-ray burst redefines our understanding of cosmic…
Last year, the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) was alerted after an…