PeVatron

noun

PeVatron

noun

Etymology PeV + -a- + -tron. From being a petaelectronvolt energy level accelerator.

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Astronomy, Astrophysics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Particle An astrophysical particle accelerator capable of energizing cosmic rays to PeV (“peta-electron-volt”) power levels.

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