An extremely energetic cosmic ray observed by a surface detector array
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers detect ultra-high-energy cosmic ray with an energy level comparable to the 'Oh-My-God' particle, raising questions about its origins. The Amaterasu particle's unusual properties are being further investigated through upgraded experiments and next-generation observatories.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- “Amaterasu” particle: a new cosmic mystery Osaka Metropolitan University · Nov 23, 2023 · first to report
- Telescope Array detects second highest-energy cosmic ray ever University of Utah · Nov 23, 2023
- Extremely energetic cosmic ray detected, but with no obvious source American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Nov 23, 2023