Recent observations of the Galactic plane with wide-field air shower gamma-ray observatories have revealed emitters producing gamma rays at energies reaching into the multi-hundreds of TeV range, challenging our previous understanding based on traditional wavelengths. This talk will explore these newly identified sources, including microquasars, supernova remnants, and star-forming regions. We will also discuss particle accelerators identified through neutrino observations, demonstrating that they differ significantly from the aforementioned sources and could be gamma-ray-obscured. Finally, we will discuss theoretical interpretations that provide insight into these findings and their implications for high-energy astrophysical processes.
Ke Fang, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Host: Andre de Gouvea
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