Abstract
The Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory (SWGO) is a proposed ground-based gamma-ray detector that will be located in the Southern Hemisphere and is currently in its design phase. In this contribution, we will outline the prospects for Galactic science with this Observatory. Particular focus will be given to the detectability of extended sources, such as gamma-ray halos around pulsars; optimisation of the angular resolution to mitigate source confusion between known TeV sources; and studies of the energy resolution and sensitivity required to study the spectral features of PeVatrons at the highest energies. Such a facility will ideally complement contemporaneous observatories in studies of high energy astrophysical processes in our Galaxy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Galactic Science with the Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory |
Volume | 395 |
Publication status | Published - 18 Mar 2022 |
Event | 37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021 - Virtual, Berlin, Germany Duration: 12 Jul 2021 → 23 Jul 2021 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of Science |
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Publisher | Sissa Medialab Srl |
Conference
Conference | 37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021 |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Virtual, Berlin |
Period | 12/7/21 → 23/7/21 |
Bibliographical note
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General