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| Author(s): |
Supanitsky, A. D.
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de Souza, V.
Total Authors: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics; v. N/A, n. 12, p. 16-pg., 2013-12-01. |
| Abstract | |
Different types of extragalactic objects are known to produce TeV gamma-rays. Some of these objects are the most probable candidates to accelerate cosmic rays up to 10(20) eV. It is very well known that gamma-rays can be produced as a result of the cosmic ray propagation through the intergalactic medium. These gamma-rays contribute to the total flux observed in the direction of the source. In this paper we propose a new method to derive an upper limit on the cosmic-ray luminosity of an individual source based on the measured upper limit on the integral flux of GeV-TeV gamma-rays. We show how it is possible to calculate an upper limit on the cosmic-ray luminosity of a particular source and we explore the parameter space in which the current GeV-TeV gamma-ray measurements can off er a useful determination. We study in detail two particular sources, Pictor A and NGC 7469, and we calculate the upper limit on the proton luminosity of each source based on the upper limit on the integral gamma-ray flux measured by the H. E. S. S. telescopes. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/19514-6 - Design and construction of a prototype for the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory |
| Grantee: | Luiz Vitor de Souza Filho |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |