Multimessenger astronomy in practice : celestial sources in action

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Abstract

Although the first nonelectromagnetic messengers from space—cosmic rays—were discovered in the early 20th century,1 it is only now that multimessenger astronomy is coming into its own. Neutrino and gravitational-wave detections are being combined with cosmic-ray and electromagnetic messengers to illuminate our view of the cosmos, especially parts with high energy density and fast variation. Gravitational-wave detections of energetic mergers and their aftermaths involving neutron stars and stellar-mass black holes are opening doors of understanding to events including gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), fast radio bursts (FRBs), and highenergy neutrino detection. Supernovae (and their remnants), pulsars, magnetars, and active galactic nuclei (AGNs) are natural particle accelerators that can be used to analyze very high-energy processes.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultimessenger Astronomy in Practice
EditorsMiroslav D. Filipovic, Nicholas F. Tothill
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherIOP Publishing
Pages1-27
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9780750323444
ISBN (Print)9780750323420
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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