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The future of high energy gamma ray astronomy and its potential astrophysical implicationsFuture satellites should carry instruments having over an order of magnitude greater sensitivity than those flown thus far as well as improved energy and angular resolution. The information to be obtained from these experiments should greatly enhance knowledge of: the very energetic and nuclear processes associated with compact objects; the structure of our galaxy; the origin and dynamic pressure effects of the cosmic rays; the high energy particles and energetic processes in other galaxies; and the degree of matter-antimatter symmetry of the universe. The relevant aspects of extragalactic gamma ray phenomena are emphasized along with the instruments planned. The high energy gamma ray results of forthcoming programs such as GAMMA-1 and the Gamma Ray Observatory should justify even more sophisticated telescopes. These advanced instruments might be placed on the space station currently being considered by NASA.
Document ID
19830004772
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Fichtel, C. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1982
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:83986
NASA-TM-83986
Accession Number
83N13042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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