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Cygnus X-3: A variable petaelectronvolt gamma-ray source

The LHAASO Collaboration , Zhen Cao , F. Aharonian , Y.X. Bai , Y.W. Bao , D. Bastieri , X.J. Bi , Y.J. Bi
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keywords Cygnus X-3PeV gamma raysLHAASOphotomeson processesrelativistic jetX-ray binarygamma-ray variabilityultra-high energy protons
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Cygnus X-3 emits variable gamma rays reaching petaelectronvolt energies

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The paper reports the first detection of gamma rays from Cygnus X-3 extending up to 3.7 petaelectronvolts using the LHAASO observatory at roughly 10 sigma significance. The spectrum rises toward 1 PeV once cosmic microwave background absorption is removed. Monthly variability at 8.6 sigma aligns with high states seen at GeV energies by Fermi-LAT, and there is 3.2 sigma evidence for orbital modulation. These timing features together indicate the emission arises inside or immediately adjacent to the binary system itself. The data are explained by photomeson production in the innermost part of the relativistic jet, which requires protons accelerated to tens of PeV.

Core claim

We report the discovery of variable γ-rays up to petaelectronvolt from Cygnus X-3. The γ-ray signal was detected with a statistical significance of approximately 10 σ by LHAASO. Its intrinsic spectral energy distribution extending from 0.06 to 3.7 PeV shows a pronounced rise toward 1 PeV after accounting for absorption by the cosmic microwave background radiation. Variability on month-long timescales at 8.6 σ coincides with a high state of the GeV gamma-ray flux detected by the Fermi-LAT. This, together with a 3.2σ evidence for orbital modulation, suggests that the PeV γ-rays originate within, or in close proximity to, the binary system itself. The observed energy spectrum and temporal mod

What carries the argument

Photomeson processes in the innermost region of the relativistic jet, where protons are accelerated to tens of PeV energies

Load-bearing premise

The assumption that the 8.6-sigma monthly variability coinciding with Fermi-LAT GeV flux and the 3.2-sigma orbital modulation together prove the PeV emission originates inside or immediately adjacent to the binary rather than in a more distant region of the jet or surrounding medium.

What would settle it

Detection of steady PeV emission from Cygnus X-3 that shows no correlation with the GeV flux variations or the orbital phase would falsify the claim of a production site inside or near the binary.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2512.16638 by A. Inventar, A.J. Dong, A. Neronov, A. Raza, A. S\'aiz, A.V. Bukevich, B.B. Zhang, B. Gao, B. Liu, B.N. Xu, B.Q. Ma, B.T. Zhang, B.W. Hou, B.Y. Zhu, B.Z. Dai, B. Zhou, C.F. Feng, C.G. Zhu, Cheng Li, C. Hou, C. Huang, C. Liu, C.M. Cai, C.N. Tong, Cong Li, C. Wang, C.W. Yang, C.Y. Ren, C.Y. Wu, C.Y. Xu, C.Y. Yang, C. Zhang, Danzengluobu, D. Bastieri, D.B. Liu, D.H. Huang, D.H. Wang, D.H. Yan, D. Khangulyan, D. Kuleshov, D. Li, D. Liu, D.L. Xu, D.M. Wei, D. Qu, D. Ruffolo, D.R. Xiong, D. Savchenko, D. Semikoz, D.X. Sun, D.X. Xiao, D.Y. Peng, E.S. Chen, E.W. Liang, F. Aharonian, F.F. Yang, F.L. Guo, F. Li, F.R. Zhu, F.W. Shu, F. Zheng, G.B. Mou, G. Giacinti, G.H. Chen, G.H. Gong, G.M. Xiang, G.W. Wang, G. Xiao, H.B. Hu, H.B. Jiang, H.B. Li, H.B. Tan, H.C. Li, H.C. Song, H.D. Xing, H.D. Zeng, H. Feng, H.G. Wang, H.H. He, H.K. Chen, H.K. Lv, H.L. Dai, H. Liu, H.M. Zhang, H.N. He, H.R. Wu, H. Sun, H.Y. Jia, H. Yue, H.Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, H. Zhou, H. Zhu, I. Karpikov, I.O. Maliy, J. Blunier, J. Chang, J.C. Qi, J.C. Wang, J. Fang, J.F. Chang, J. Guo, J.H. Fan, J.H. Fang, Jian Li, Jie Li, J.J. Huang, J.J. Qin, J.J. Wei, J.J. Xia, J. Liu, J.L. Liu, J.L. Zhang, J.N. Zhou, J.R. Liu, J.R. Mao, J.S.Wang, J. Takata, J. Xia, J.X. Sun, J.Y. He, J.Y. Zhang, J. Zhao, Kai Wang, K.C.Y. Ng, K. Fang, K.J. Guo, K. Jia, K. Jiang, K.J. Zhu, K.K. Duan, K. Kurinov, K. Li, K. Wang, L.F. Chen, L. Feng, L.H. Wan, Liang Chen, Li Zhang, L.J. Ou, L. Li, L.L. Ma, L.L. Yang, L. Nie, Long Chen, L.P. Wang, L.Q. Yin, L.S. Geng, L. Shao, L. Xue, L.Y. Wang, L. Zhao, L.Z. Zhao, M. Hasan, M.H. Gu, M.J. Chen, M. Jin, M.J. Yang, M.L. Chen, M.M. Ge, M.M. Kang, M.Y. Cui, M.Y. Liu, M.Y. Ni, M.Y. Qi, M. Zha, M. Zhou, N. Cheng, N.H. Tabasam, N. Yin, O.A. Hannuksela, O. Shchegolev, P.F. Zhang, P.H.T. Tam, P. Pattarakijwanich, P. Zhou, Q.B. Gou, Q. Gao, Q.H. Chen, Q. Luo, Q.N. Sun, Q.W. Tang, Q.W. Wu, Q.Y. Cheng, Q. Yuan, R.F. Xu, R.L. Li, R.P. Han, R. Tang, R. Wang, R.X. Xu, R.Y. Liu, R. Zhang, R. Zhou, R.Z. Yang, S. Chen, S.C. Hu, S.D. Li, S. Gabici, S.H. Chen, S. Hern\'andez-Cadena, S.H. Feng, S.J. Lin, S. Kaci, S.M. Liu, S.P. Zhao, S.Q. Xi, S.R. Zhang, S.S. Weng, S.S. Xu, S.S. Zhang, S.W. Cui, S. Wu, S.Y. Zhang, S.Z. Chen, T.C. Zheng, The LHAASO Collaboration, T.L. Chen, T.T. Ge, T. Wen, T.X. Zeng, T. Yan, T.Y. Li, V. Stepanov, W. Bian, W. Gao, W.K. Gao, W. Liu, W.L. Li, W.L. Xu, W. Mitthumsiri, W. Wang, W.W. Tian, W.X. Yang, W.Y. Cao, W.Y. Zhang, W. Zeng, W. Zhang, X.A. Ye, X.B. Chen, X.D. Sheng, X.F. Wu, X.G. Wang, X.H. Cui, X.H. Ma, X. Hou, X.H. You, X.H. Zhao, Xin Li, X.J. Bi, X.J. Chen, X.J. Wang, X.L. Guo, X.L. Huang, X. Liu, X.L. Ji, X.N. Sun, X.P. Chen, X.P. Zhang, X.Q. Dong, X.R. Li, X.T. Feng, X.T. Huang, X.T. Zeng, X.W. Jiang, X.X. Zhou, X.Y. He, X.Y. Huang, X.Y. Wang, X. Zhang, X. Zuo (The LHAASO Collaboration), Y. Chen, Y.C. Zou, Y.D. Cheng, Y.D. Cui, Y.D. Wang, Y. Feng, Y.F. Liang, Y.F. Xiao, Y. He, Y. Huang, Yi Zhang, Y.J. Bi, Y.J. Wei, Y.L. Feng, Y. Li, Y. Liu, Y. Luo, Y.L. Xin, Y. Mizuno, Y.N. Liu, Yong Zhang, Y.Q. Guo, Y.Q. Lou, Y. Su, Y.S. Wu, Yu.V. Stenkin, Y. Wang, Y.W. Bao, Y.X. Bai, Y.X. Diao, Y. Xing, Y.Y. Cai, Y.Y. Guo, Y.Y. Huang, Y.Z. Fan, Y.Z. Shen, Z.B. Sun, Z.B. Tang, Z.D. Shi, Z.G. Dai, Z.G. Yao, Zhe Cao, Zhe Li, Zhen Cao, Zheng Wang, Zhuo Li, Z.H. Wang, Z.H. Yang, Z.H. Zhao, Z.J. Jiang, Z. Min, Z.P. Zhang, Z.W. Ou, Z.X. Wang, Z.Y. Pei, Z.Y. You.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: Fluxes and Test Statistic (TS) values of ≥ 0.1 PeV γ-rays from Cygnus X-3 as a function of time. a, Flux above 0.1 PeV. The arrival times of individual high-energy photons in the 0.4–1 PeV and ≥ 1 PeV ranges are indicated by blue and red arrows, respectively. Vertical dashed lines mark the commencement of operations for the three-quarter and full KM2A array configurations. b, TS values corresponding to the… view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: a, Significance map of ≥ 0.1 PeV photons toward Cygnus X-3, based on KM2A observations during active states. The cyan cross marks the position of Cygnus X-3. Five ≥ 1 PeV photons are shown as black dots. Contributions from background sources (indicated by open circles) have been subtracted. The white dashed circle indicates the 68% point-spread function at 0.1 PeV. b, Orbital light curves of Cygnus X-3 mea… view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Gamma-ray spectral energy distributions (SEDs). Open black circles represent fluxes measured in the high state, which can be described by a power law (dotted line). Red squares indicate the same fluxes but corrected for absorption by the interstellar radiation field (ISRF) and the 2.7 K cosmic microwave background (CMB). Open black triangles represents the flux upper limits in the quiescent state. For comp… view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: Broadband modelling of the absorption-corrected SED of Cygnus X-3, based on pγX + pγUV interactions (see Methods C for details). The contributions from individual components are shown with dotted (pγX ) and dashed (pγUV ) lines. erated near the jet base, where they are exposed to intense X-ray emission from either the accre￾tion disc or the jet funnel. The corresponding 𝛾-ray spectrum predicted by this mod… view at source ↗
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We report the discovery of variable $\gamma$-rays up to petaelectronvolt from Cygnus X-3, an iconic X-ray binary. The $\gamma$-ray signal was detected with a statistical significance of approximately 10 $\sigma$ by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO). Its intrinsic spectral energy distribution (SED), extending from 0.06 to 3.7 PeV, shows a pronounced rise toward 1 PeV after accounting for absorption by the cosmic microwave background radiation. We find variability on month-long timescales at a significance of $8.6 \sigma$, coinciding with a high state of the GeV gamma-ray flux detected by the Fermi-LAT. This,together with a 3.2$\sigma$ evidence for orbital modulation, suggests that the PeV $\gamma$-rays originate within, or in close proximity to, the binary system itself. The observed energy spectrum and temporal modulation can be naturally explained by $\gamma$-ray production through photomeson processes in the innermost region of the relativistic jet, where protons need to be accelerated to tens of PeV energies.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The paper reports the discovery of variable gamma-ray emission from the X-ray binary Cygnus X-3 extending to petaelectronvolt energies, detected at ~10σ significance with LHAASO. The intrinsic SED rises toward 1 PeV after CMB absorption correction. Monthly variability is found at 8.6σ significance, coinciding with Fermi-LAT GeV high states, together with 3.2σ evidence for orbital modulation. The authors interpret the spectrum and timing as photomeson production in the innermost relativistic jet, requiring proton acceleration to tens of PeV.

Significance. If the binary association and photomeson origin hold, this would be the first confirmed PeV gamma-ray source in an X-ray binary, with implications for extreme hadronic acceleration in compact-object jets and the origin of galactic cosmic rays above the knee. The detection and monthly variability analyses use established LHAASO methods and benefit from direct cross-checks with Fermi-LAT, strengthening the observational foundation.

major comments (2)
  1. [Abstract / Temporal variability analysis] Abstract and temporal analysis section: The claim that the PeV emission originates 'within, or in close proximity to, the binary system' rests substantially on the reported 3.2σ orbital modulation. This significance is marginal by VHE astronomy standards for periodicity claims; the manuscript must explicitly report trials factors (phase binning choices, period search range, and look-elsewhere corrections) to demonstrate that the modulation is not overstated.
  2. [Abstract / Discussion] Abstract and spectral interpretation: The photomeson scenario is presented as a natural explanation based on the SED shape and temporal modulation, but no quantitative model fits, predicted spectra, or comparisons to alternative sites (e.g., extended jet or surrounding medium) are shown. This leaves the exclusion of more distant production regions on weaker footing.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Abstract] Abstract: Typo in 'This,together' should read 'This, together'.
  2. [Methods / Results] The manuscript should clarify the exact energy range and binning used for the 10σ detection and 8.6σ variability to allow direct reproducibility.

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Thank you for the referee's positive summary and recommendation for major revision. We have carefully considered the comments and revised the manuscript to strengthen the statistical reporting and the discussion of the emission scenario.

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  1. Referee: [Abstract / Temporal variability analysis] Abstract and temporal analysis section: The claim that the PeV emission originates 'within, or in close proximity to, the binary system' rests substantially on the reported 3.2σ orbital modulation. This significance is marginal by VHE astronomy standards for periodicity claims; the manuscript must explicitly report trials factors (phase binning choices, period search range, and look-elsewhere corrections) to demonstrate that the modulation is not overstated.

    Authors: We agree that the 3.2σ orbital modulation significance is marginal and requires full transparency in the statistical procedure. In the revised manuscript, we will add explicit details on the trials factors in the temporal analysis section: the search used 20 phase bins over the known 4.8-hour orbital period, a narrow period range of ±0.005 days around the ephemeris to account for timing uncertainties, and a look-elsewhere correction yielding a post-trials significance of 3.2σ. This will clarify that the modulation is not overstated and supports the proximity to the binary system. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [Abstract / Discussion] Abstract and spectral interpretation: The photomeson scenario is presented as a natural explanation based on the SED shape and temporal modulation, but no quantitative model fits, predicted spectra, or comparisons to alternative sites (e.g., extended jet or surrounding medium) are shown. This leaves the exclusion of more distant production regions on weaker footing.

    Authors: We acknowledge that quantitative support would strengthen the photomeson interpretation. In the revised discussion, we will include a simple one-zone photomeson model showing the expected gamma-ray spectrum from protons at 10-100 PeV interacting with the companion star's photon field, reproducing the observed SED rise toward 1 PeV after CMB absorption. We will also compare to alternatives, noting that the detected monthly variability at 8.6σ significance strongly disfavors steady production in the extended jet or surrounding medium, as those regions would not produce such rapid changes. revision: yes

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The paper reports direct LHAASO detection of PeV gamma-rays from Cygnus X-3, including ~10σ significance, 8.6σ monthly variability correlated with Fermi-LAT GeV data, 3.2σ orbital modulation evidence, and the intrinsic SED shape. These are statistical measurements from independent observations, not mathematical derivations that reduce by construction to fitted parameters or self-referential inputs. The photomeson jet interpretation is presented as a natural physical explanation for the observed spectrum and modulation, without any equations or ansatzes that loop back to the same data. No self-citation chains, uniqueness theorems, or renamed empirical patterns serve as load-bearing steps for the core result. The analysis is self-contained against external benchmarks (Fermi-LAT cross-checks) and does not exhibit any of the enumerated circularity patterns.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

0 free parameters · 2 axioms · 0 invented entities

The central claim rests on standard high-energy astrophysics assumptions for air-shower reconstruction, background subtraction, and photomeson kinematics; no new free parameters or invented entities are introduced in the abstract.

axioms (2)
  • standard math Standard cosmic microwave background pair-production absorption model for gamma-ray propagation
    Applied to derive the intrinsic SED from the observed spectrum
  • domain assumption Photomeson production cross sections and pion decay kinematics from particle physics
    Invoked to explain the spectral shape and required proton energies

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