Scientists from the University of Osaka and the Institute of Physics Nambu Yoitiro have made a significant discovery in the field of astrophysics. They have identified a high-energy space particle, which they have named “Amateras”. This discovery was made as part of the Telescope Array experiment, and the particle was found to have an incredible energy of 244 exaelectron volt (EEV), surpassing the energy achieved by man-made accelerators.
The Telescope Array experiment, which commenced in 2008, involves the use of 507 detectors spread across an area of 700 square kilometers in Utah, USA. The recently observed particle, which bears a comparable energy level to the previously discovered “On God” space particle in 1991, has left scientists perplexed.
Professor Tosikhiro Fudzia, one of the leading researchers, highlighted that the direction from which the particle came does not align with any known astronomical object. This suggests the possibility of unknown astronomical phenomena or new physical principles that go beyond the boundaries of the standard model.
In order to delve further into the origin and nature of this extraordinary particle, a team of researchers will continue their investigations through the improved TAX4 experiment and future observatories.