A Review of HAWC Galactic Science Results

ORAL

Abstract

The High Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) Observatory is the world’s most sensitive observatory for exploring the universe at extreme γ-ray energies. The wide field-of-view and high uptime capabilities of HAWC are well suited do perform deep, unbiased surveys of the TeV sky. This has enabled unprecedented discoveries of large extended sources, as well as the discovery of the highest energy particle acceleration sites in our galaxy. Using this expansive data set, studies on molecular clouds, SuperNova Remnants, TeV Halos, Star-Forming Regions, and microquasars can all be performed. This talk will be a review of the latest findings from the HAWC galactic science group.

Authors

  • Chad Brisbois

    University of Maryland, College Park