31-03-2025
Mexico on the Frontier of Astronomical Research. Exploring the Most Energetic Objects in the Universe
Gamma-ray astrophysics is a branch
URLof astrophysics that focuses on
observing this higher-energy form of
electromagnetic radiation emitted
by various cosmic sources. These
rays have energies over 100 kiloelectronvolts,
exceeding the energy of visible light and of X-rays,
providing valuable information about some of
the most energetic and extreme processes in the
Universe. The physics of gamma rays involves
their interaction with matter: gamma photons are
absorbed by electrons in atoms, which result in the
release of energy and, when at high energies, the
creation of particles. These interactions are ruled
by the principles of quantum mechanics and special
relativity, contributing to our understanding of
fundamental physics.
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