Cosmic Rays and Earth's Defence
- Recently, HAWC Observatory in Mexico that detects TeV-energy gamma rays from the sun recorded higher-than-expected high-energy gamma rays.
- Existing models of the sun's magnetic field and atmosphere cannot explain the excess energy.
- Energetic cosmic rays constantly bombard Earth from space.
- Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field shield the planet from direct impact.
- Cosmic rays originate from large galaxy centres and supernovae explosions.
- LHAASO facility in China and Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory in South America will further study gamma ....
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