Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Mysterious Milky Way object accelerates protons beyond one quadrillion electron volts
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Researchers have identified a 'proton PeVatron' in the Milky Way, a natural cosmic accelerator capable of pushing protons to energies exceeding one quadrillion electron volts. This discovery helps scientists better understand the origins and mechanisms of high-energy cosmic rays.
Scientists have conclusively identified a source in the Milky Way that can accelerate protons to some of the highest energies known in our galaxy. The discovery could help researchers better understand cosmic rays, the extremely fast particles that travel through the space between stars and affect events throughout the galaxy.
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