Gurgen Askaryan is primarily known as a prominent Soviet physicist and a significant figure in the field of particle physics and astrophysics. He made notable contributions to the study of cosmic rays and the development of various detection techniques. One of his key contributions is the Askaryan effect, which refers to the emission of coherent radiation from high-energy particles as they pass through a dense medium, such as ice or salt, at speeds exceeding the speed of light in that medium.
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