NASA | Fermi Sharpens its High-Energy View - 4K

The video tutorial explores the detection of gamma rays, the highest energy form of light, used to study extreme cosmic environments like pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes. It highlights the challenges of detecting gamma rays due to Earth's opaque atmosphere and the use of satellites and the Fermi telescope. The tutorial explains the software evolution, particularly the Passage software, which significantly improves data analysis, sensitivity, and angular resolution. Passage allows for enhanced data collection and analysis, providing new insights into gamma ray energies and improving the field of view.

In what ways has the sensitivity of the Fermi instrument improved?

What new capabilities have been achieved with the passage software update?

How does the Fermi telescope's ability to view the sky at high energies benefit astrophysics?