Key Points
- Cygnus X-3, the most powerful particle accelerator with 30 PeV energy
- LHAASO observatory confirmed this system
- The system consists of a black hole or neutron star and a Wolf-Rayet type star
By the Numbers
30 PeV1 PeV4.8 hours
The LHAASO observatory has confirmed the Cygnus X-3 system as the most powerful particle accelerator with 30 PeV energy. This system consists of a black hole or neutron star and a Wolf-Rayet type star.
Cygnus X-3 accelerates particles using relativistic jets. LHAASO detected ultra-high energy gamma rays from this system.
This discovery helps understand the origin of cosmic rays. Remnant supernovae could accelerate particles up to 1 PeV energy, but Cygnus X-3 can reach higher energies.
React to this story
Ask about this story
Answers are AI-generated from this story only.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cygnus X-3?
- Cygnus X-3 is a binary system consisting of a black hole or neutron star and a Wolf-Rayet type star.
- What is the LHAASO observatory?
- LHAASO is a cosmic ray observatory located in China.
- Why is this discovery important?
- This discovery helps understand the origin of cosmic rays and shows the existence of particle accelerators that can reach higher energies.
This is an AI-generated summary. The full story lives at the source.
Read the full story at the sourcewwwhatsnew.comHow we produce our content →