Speaker
Prof.
David Hanna
(McGill University)
Description
VERITAS (Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System) is an array of four 12-m atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes located near Tucson, Arizona, USA. It is sensitive to astrophysical gamma rays at energies above 100 GeV. Since becoming fully operational in September 2007, VERITAS has detected a variety of sources, including active galactic nuclei, pulsar wind nebulae, and supernova remnants. Gamma rays have also been observed from a starburst galaxy, a radio galaxy and an X-ray binary system. Searches for dark-matter annihilation and black-hole evaporation are a continuing part of the science program. This presentation will highlight recent results from VERITAS and outline plans for future upgrades and further observations.
Primary author
Prof.
David Hanna
(McGill University)
