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Pulsars as the Particle Accelerators of the Universe

Pulsars as the Particle Accelerators of the Universe

FromEVSN: Escape Velocity Space News


Pulsars as the Particle Accelerators of the Universe

FromEVSN: Escape Velocity Space News

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Fast, strong magnetic winds caused by quickly rotating pulsars may be accelerating particles like electrons to extremely high-energy states and creating gamma-ray photons in their wake. Plus, missions close to home, large and distant objects, some pretty Hubble photos, and laser simulations of fast radio bursts.
Released:
May 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (97)

Get your daily dose of all that's new in space and astronomy. The sky is not the limit, as we bring you a fast-paced roundup of launches, landings, and everyday discoveries. The Daily Space is brought to you by the team behind CosmoQuest at the Planetary Science Institute, and features hosts Dr. Pamela L. Gay, Beth Johnson, & Annie Wilson. Daily Space is supported through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CosmoQuestX.