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High-Energy Astrophysics: An OverviewHigh-energy astrophysics is the study of objects and phenomena in space with energy densities much greater than that found in normal stars and galaxies. These include black holes, neutron stars, cosmic rays, hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts. A history and an overview of high-energy astrophysics will be presented, including a description of the objects that are observed. Observing techniques, space-borne missions in high-energy astrophysics and some recent discoveries will also be described. Several entirely new types of astronomy are being employed in high-energy astrophysics. These will be briefly described, along with some NASA missions currently under development.
Document ID
20070032976
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fishman, Gerald J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
May 13, 2007
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: General Colloquium Stockholm Observatory and Uppsala University
Location: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Start Date: May 13, 2007
End Date: May 19, 2007
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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