Chinese Journal of Nature ›› 2012, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (2): 74-79.

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ARGO-YBJ: Gamma  Ray All Sky Survey for Five Years

 CAO Zhen   

  1. Professor,Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Online:2012-04-25 Published:2012-08-31

Abstract: The ARGO-YBJ experiment has been smoothly operated for five years. Many scientific goals were achieved. Here, we summarize all the major contributions and report them to the gamma ray astronomy community. Energy spectral distribution of galactic sources and flares of active galactic nuclei are included. A future experiment LHAASO is proposed to be the new generation of apparatus which will greatly enhance the capabilities in gamma ray astronomic research.