Very-high-energy (VHE) gamma-ray astroparticle physics is a relatively young field, and observations over the past decade have surprisingly revealed almost 250 VHE emitters which appear to act as cosmic particle accelerators. These sources are an important component of the Universe, influencing the evolution of stars and galaxies. At the same time, they also act as a probe of physics in the...
A panchromatic approach is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the Universe and its constituents. Only through observations along the entire range of the electromagnetic spectrum it is possible to get a full census of the physical (thermal and non-thermal) processes regulating star formation and nuclear activities in galaxies, as well as of the various galaxy components (stars,...
