Gamma Rays Collection

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Electromagnetic spectrum. Diagram showing the changing wavelengths of electromagnetic (EM) radiation (top) and the corresponding frequencies in Hertz (Hz)

Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from a nearby nebula. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

A rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets
This artists rendition illustrates a rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets

A giant ion cannon built as a defense against huge ships
Test of a giant Ion cannon, which has been built as a defense agains huge ships

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

An artists depiction of the Big Bang that created space and time. The creation of the universe

Burst of energy forms into powerful beam of light
Combined bursts of energy form a powerful beam which is able to destroy whole planets

Diagram of the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation
Diagram illustrating the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation

Gamma Rays in Galactic Nuclei

A black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists concept of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from the surrounding nebula

An artist conception of the SGR 1806-20 magnetar including magnetic field lines

An astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole. Gamma ray bursts erupt from the poles of the singularity

A Neutron star SGR 1806-20 producing a gamma ray flare

Powerful streams of energy spew out of a black hole in the middle of a galaxy
A black hole is a defined region of spacetime which reflects no light and can be found in the middle of galaxies

A stellar black hole caused by the collapse of a massive star
A stellar black hole is caused by the collapse of a massive star and is also called a supernova explosion or a gamma ray Burst

Artists concept of the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

A stellar black hole emits streams of plasma from its event horizon

A supernova explosion causes a bright gamma ray burst

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6887
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6885
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6886
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Earths atmosphere and radiation, artwork
Earths atmosphere and radiation. Computer artwork showing the differing absorbance of electromagnetic waves by the Earths atmosphere

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork
Electromagnetic spectrum, computer artwork. The changing wavelength of electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the spectrum is shown by the trace along bottom

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Gamma rays, the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, continue to captivate scientists and artists alike. In an artist's concept, we witness an astronaut free-falling towards a black hole in the vastness of outer space. The sheer magnitude of this scene becomes apparent when radio data is added, represented by vibrant orange hues that emphasize the scale of Cen A's colossal lobes emitting radio waves. NGC 5128, a majestic elliptical galaxy visible to us in light frequencies, serves as the host for Centaurus A - a remarkable radio source. Astonishingly, the gamma-ray output from Cen A's lobes surpasses its already impressive radio emission by more than tenfold. Thanks to Fermi's Large Area Telescope, we have been able to resolve high-energy gamma rays emanating from an extended region surrounding this active galaxy. The enigmatic allure extends further with depictions showcasing black holes and their accretion disks floating amidst interstellar space. These artistic interpretations remind us of both their mysterious nature and immense power within our universe. Supernova 1993J comes alive through an artist's impression; its explosive energy releases bursts that illuminate distant corners of galaxies. Galactic nuclei also play host to these energetic particles, as they unleash intense bursts across cosmic distances. Intriguingly rare are dusty galaxies producing powerful jets observable through both radio waves and gamma radiation – a testament to their extraordinary nature. Just like a giant ion cannon built for defense against massive ships in science fiction tales, these galactic phenomena wield formidable forces on unimaginable scales. As our understanding deepens and technology advances further into uncharted territories, exploring the mysteries behind gamma rays continues to inspire awe among scientists and artists alike – unveiling glimpses into some of the most captivating phenomena our universe has yet revealed.