LHAASO detected PeV gamma-ray emission from a pulsar wind nebula powered by PSR J1849-0001, revealing a new PeVatron. This discovery challenges classical particle acceleration theories.
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'Aquila Booster' challenges theoretical limits of particle acceleration in pulsar wind nebulae
PeV (10^15 EV) eV Energy emission detected
PSR J1849-0001 Source pulsar
LHAASO Detection facility
10^15 EV (PeV) energy level detected
PeVatron-Class Energies particles accelerated