gammacsillagok

Gammacsillagok, a Hungarian term, translates to "gamma stars" in English. This designation typically refers to stars that exhibit gamma-ray emission, a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. While all stars emit radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma-ray emission from stars is generally associated with specific types of stellar phenomena.

One prominent source of gamma-ray emission from stars is related to pulsars, which are rapidly rotating neutron stars. As these pulsars spin, they can generate powerful beams of radiation, and if these beams sweep across Earth, they are observed as pulsars. Some pulsars are known to be strong gamma-ray emitters. Another class of objects that can produce gamma-ray signals are magnetars, a type of neutron star with an extremely strong magnetic field. The intense magnetic activity on magnetars can lead to energetic bursts of gamma rays.

Furthermore, certain evolved massive stars, particularly those nearing the end of their lives, can also be sources of gamma-ray emission. These stars may undergo processes that accelerate particles to high energies, resulting in gamma-ray production. While the term "gammacsillagok" is not a formal astronomical classification, it serves as a descriptive term for stars exhibiting this high-energy characteristic, often pointing to energetic and exotic stellar processes.