Research report 2011 - Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics
Surpises at the highest energies - recent progress in high-energy astrophysics
Authors
Rieger, Frank; Aharonian, Felix
Departments
Teilchenphysik und Hochenergie-Astrophysik (Hofmann), Gruppe Hochenergie-Astrophysik Theorie
Summary
In the last few years, observations at highest energies have provided important fundamental insight into astrophysical processes in cosmic objects. They represent key steps towards the understanding of these objects. Two selected highlights of gamma-ray astromony are presented.