Cosmic Rays: Multimessenger Astrophysics and Revolutionary Astronomy

Recent years have seen cosmic rays become the focus of a new scientific revolution, allowing us to film the Universe with novel telescopes and access previously unknown cosmic regions. This book provides an accessible introduction to cosmic rays, their production from powerful accelerators, their role in multi-messenger astronomy, and their implications for our understanding of the Universe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

In recent years, cosmic rays have emerged as the central figures in a groundbreaking scientific revolution. Thanks to innovative telescopes, we can now capture breathtaking images of the universe, capturing information from a diverse range of messengers and exploring previously uncharted cosmic realms. Authored by a renowned physicist, this captivating book takes readers on an enthralling journey through the world of cosmic rays. It delves into their pivotal role in the revolutionary field of multi-messenger astronomy, their production from powerful accelerators near the surfaces of black holes and compact objects, their attainment of the highest energy levels ever observed in nature, and the profound implications this has for our understanding of the universe.

Through the narratives of pioneering scientists, explorations of cutting-edge technologies, and concise explanations rooted in particle physics, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics, the book offers an illuminating state-of-the-art introduction to the current state of high-energy astrophysics. Written in a straightforward yet rigorous manner, the book ensures accessibility to a broader audience, including enthusiasts, casual observers, professional astronomers, and physicists alike. Whether you have a deep fascination for the cosmos and cosmic gamma rays, nuclei, neutrinos, and gravitational waves, or simply seek to expand your knowledge in these fields, this book is an absolute must-read. It promises an exhilarating adventure into the future of astronomy and particle physics, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the discoveries that lie ahead.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031385599
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023