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Pulsars as the Particle Accelerators of the Universe
Pulsars as the Particle Accelerators of the Universe
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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
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