Tycho Supernova Remnant -- High Energy (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption High-energy X-rays in this image of the Tycho supernova remnant show a pattern of X-ray "stripes" never previously seen in a supernova remnant. These stripes may provide the first direct evidence that supernova remnants can accelerate particles to energies a hundred times higher than achieved by the most powerful particle accelerator on Earth, the Large Hadron Collider. The results could explain how some of the extremely energetic particles bombarding the Earth, called cosmic rays, are produced, and they provide support for a theory about how magnetic fields can be dramatically amplified in such blast waves. Credit X-ray: NASA/CXC/Rutgers/K. Eriksen et al.; Optical: DSS Usage Restrictions Permission is granted to reproduce the image in connection with news coverage of this story. All other rights are reserved. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.