The highest energy particles in the universe: the mystery and its possible solutions
Pasquale Blasi
Abstract
The universe should be dark at energies exceeding 5× 1019 eV. This simple but solid prediction of our best known particle physics is not confirmed by observations, that seem to suggest a quite different picture. Numerous events have in fact been detected in this energy region, with spectra and anisotropy features that defy many conventional and unconventional explanations. Is there a problem with known physics or is this a result of astrophysical uncertainties? Here we try to answer these questions, in the light of present observations, while discussing which information future observations may provide on this puzzling issue.
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