A Model-Independent Characterisation of Strong Gravitational Lensing by Observables
When light from a distant source object, like a galaxy or a supernova, travels towards us, it is deflected by massive objects that lie in its path. When the mass density of the deflecting object exceeds a certain threshold, multiple, highly distorted images of the source are observed. This strong gr...
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Universe |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/5/7/177 |