Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays from the Local Void
Michael J. Padgett, Thomas W. Kephart
TLDR
This paper proposes that ultra-high energy cosmic rays observed from the Local Void are relatively light magnetic monopoles.
Key contributions
- Observes ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) originating from the Local Void.
- Argues these UHECRs are relatively light magnetic monopoles.
- Suggests the fraction of monopoles above 10^20 eV can be determined via full-sky observations.
Why it matters
Understanding the origin of ultra-high energy cosmic rays is a significant challenge in astrophysics. This paper offers a novel explanation, proposing magnetic monopoles as a component. This hypothesis provides a testable prediction, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of extreme cosmic phenomena.
Original Abstract
Ultra high energy cosmic rays have been see coming from the direction of the local cosmic void. We use this fact to argue that at least some of these these cosmic rays are relatively light magnetic monopoles and that their relative fraction above 1020 eV can be found from full sky observations.
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