Innovative projects in high-energy astrophysics

This observatory remains the world's largest cosmic ray detector, fundamental for studying the most energetic cosmic rays. Its continuous improvements maintain its status as a global benchmark in the search for the origin of these extreme phenomena.

The SWGO will be the first wide-field gamma-ray observatory in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a unique perspective for observing the center of the Milky Way. Its planned construction for 2026 makes it an innovative and crucial project for high-energy astrophysics.

This project represents the next generation of gamma-ray observatories, with unprecedented sensitivity that will allow exploring the most energetic phenomena in the universe. Its construction in 2026 positions it as a key tool for future discoveries in high-energy astrophysics.

HAWC is an advanced water Cherenkov observatory that continues to be crucial for studying the most energetic corners of the cosmos. Its ability to detect high-energy gamma rays makes it indispensable for the search for natural particle accelerators and the exploration of dark matter.

Despite its launch in 1999, Chandra remains crucial for current research in high-energy astrophysics. Its use in recent March 2026 studies on the growth of supermassive black holes demonstrates its continued importance and discovery capability.

Operational since 2023, LHAASO has made significant advances in detecting high-energy cosmic rays, including the strongest gamma-ray bursts. Its location and technology position it at the forefront of research in high-energy astrophysics.

This neutrino telescope submerged in the Mediterranean has achieved recent detections of very high-energy neutrinos, opening a new chapter in neutrino astronomy. Its capacity to provide unique information about the most energetic phenomena in the universe makes it highly innovative.

Although it is a future mission, the scientific community's activity in 2026 and the planning of 'The X-ray Universe 2026' conference demonstrate its current relevance. Athena will be a next-generation space X-ray observatory, crucial for understanding the hot and energetic universe.

Launched in 2008, the Fermi Space Telescope continues to be an essential tool for high-energy astrophysics. It explores the high-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum, complementing more recent missions and providing continuous data on phenomena such as pulsars and black holes.

This March 2026 study is innovative in combining observations from the eROSITA telescope with the MACER simulation model. It provides a detailed explanation of how supermassive black holes heat and push gas in the Circumgalactic Medium, influencing galactic evolution.

This March 2026 discovery, with participation from IAC and GTC, challenges the traditional view of the duration of black hole active phases. It offers new perspectives on how the largest black holes in the universe grow and halt, marking a milestone in high-energy astrophysics.

This March 2026 research, using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, is crucial for understanding the evolution of supermassive black holes. It has deciphered why their growth has slowed in the current universe, attributing it to the decrease in cold gas available for their accretion.

This research project active in 2026 directly addresses the complex interaction between Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and their galactic environment. It is a central topic in high-energy astrophysics, seeking to understand how the environment influences galaxy evolution.