Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jan 2004
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RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY. Proceedings of the 13th Course of the International School of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
The energy range between 100 GeV and 100 TeV is the domain of very high energy (VHE) γ-ray astronomy. This band of the electromagnetic spectrum is essential for the multifrequency study of extreme astrophysical sources. Determination of the spectra of detected gamma-rays is necessary for developing models for acceleration, emission, absorption and propagation of VHE particles at their sources and in space. The Whipple Collaboration has pioneered the imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov technique over the last 30 years and in the process established the field of VHE γ-ray astronomy. This paper offers a brief chronology of the major milestones in this development and offers a glimpse at some important results obtained in the process. Next generation telescopes based on the Whipple 10m are under construction and will increase dramatically the knowledge available at this extreme end of the cosmic electromagnetic spectrum.
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