"Recent Results from VERITAS", D. Hanna (for the VERITAS Collaboration), proceedings of 35th International Conference on High-Energy Physics (ICHEP), Paris, France, July 22-28, 2010.
Abstract:
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.
