Chinese observatory detects universe's most powerful particle accelerator

A Chinese observatory has detected the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, originating from the Cygnus X-3 binary system. This discovery suggests that cosmic objects can accelerate particles to energies 30 times higher than previously thought possible. The findings, reported in the National Science Review by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory team, challenge existing theories about particle acceleration limits in the Milky Way. AI

RANK_REASON Discovery of a new scientific finding related to particle physics and astrophysics. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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• Cao Zhen
• Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Cygnus X-3
• Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory
• Milky Way
• National Science Review

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