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This chapter presents a review of some fundamental concepts in gamma-ray astrophysics. Gamma-ray production and absorption mechanisms are discussed in some detail, as well as other relevant physical processes in cosmic gamma-ray sources.
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Romero, G.E., Cheng, K.S. (2004). Fundamentals of Gamma-Ray Astrophysics. In: Cheng, K.S., Romero, G.E. (eds) Cosmic Gamma-Ray Sources. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 304. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2256-2_2
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