Highlights in gravitational lensing

Gravitational lensing is reviewed emphasising its importance as an astrophysical tool. The theoretical concepts are briefly introduced and applications of the theory to astrophysical observations are discussed. From individual gravitational lens systems one can determine lens masses, estimate the si...

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1. Verfasser: Bartelmann, Matthias (Verfasst von)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1993
In: Classical and quantum gravity
Year: 1993, Jahrgang: 10, Pages: S49-S57
ISSN:1361-6382
DOI:10.1088/0264-9381/10/S/004
Online-Zugang:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/10/S/004
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Verfasserangaben:M. Bartelmann
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Zusammenfassung:Gravitational lensing is reviewed emphasising its importance as an astrophysical tool. The theoretical concepts are briefly introduced and applications of the theory to astrophysical observations are discussed. From individual gravitational lens systems one can determine lens masses, estimate the sizes, the geometry, and the nature of emitting regions, and measure length scales, of which the Hubble constant is the most important. Statistical gravitational lensing is not considered.
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ISSN:1361-6382
DOI:10.1088/0264-9381/10/S/004