Scientists think they solved the mystery of the Amaterasu particle
The mysterious Amaterasu particle may not be a proton at all. New research suggests that some of the most extreme cosmic rays could be ultraheavy atomic nuclei, heavier than iron, which are better able to retain their energy while traveling through space. This idea could help explain how these rare particles reach Earth and provide new clues about the powerful cosmic explosions that create them.
A recent scientific study proposes a new explanation for the enigmatic Amaterasu particle, a high-energy cosmic ray detected on Earth. Researchers now hypothesize that this particle might not be a proton, as previously considered. Instead, the evidence suggests it could be an ultraheavy atomic nucleus, significantly denser than iron. This characteristic would allow such particles to maintain their immense energy over vast cosmic distances.
This potential resolution to the Amaterasu particle's identity could offer insights into the extreme astrophysical phenomena responsible for generating these powerful cosmic rays.
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