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Imcat, N. Kaiser - 0 views

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Software for measuring galaxy shapes in images, including the PSF correction. Comes with some documentation, but also has a steep learning curves if is to be used effectively. We strongly encourage testing the software on the GREAT/STEP simulations before using them on actual data. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Software for measuring galaxy shapes in images, including the PSF correction. Comes with some documentation, but also has a steep learning curves if is to be used effectively. We strongly encourage testing the software on the GREAT/STEP simulations before using them on actual data. (A)</div>

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The Master Lens Database http://masterlens.astro.utah.edu is the intended successor to CASTLeS: it contains much more extensive information (including lens model parameters) for a much larger, almost complete, sample of lenses. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Master Lens Database <a href="http://masterlens.astro.utah.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://masterlens.astro.utah.edu</a> is the intended successor to CASTLeS: it contains much more extensive information (including lens model parameters) for a much larger, almost complete, sample of lenses. (A)</div>

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CASTLeS Gravitational Lens Data Base - 0 views

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This is a database of galaxy-scale gravitational lenses, listing their coordinates, their image astrometry, photometry and spectroscopic data and, for some systems, a list of references. The database is not complete, and some of the data are unreliable or out of date, so it is important to double check the information (A).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a database of galaxy-scale gravitational lenses, listing their coordinates, their image astrometry, photometry and spectroscopic data and, for some systems, a list of references. The database is not complete, and some of the data are unreliable or out of date, so it is important to double check the information (A).</div>

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Cosmological Applications of Gravitational Lensing: R.D. Blandford and R. Narajan, Ann.... - 0 views

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advanced review strong

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A classic review of the applications of strong gravitational lensing at a time when all strong lenses known could be discussed one by one. Still a very useful reference for the basic concepts. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A classic review of the applications of strong gravitational lensing at a time when all strong lenses known could be discussed one by one. Still a very useful reference for the basic concepts. (A)</div>

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Quasar Lensing: F. Courbin, P. Saha, and P. Schechter, in Gravitational Lensing: An Ast... - 0 views

arxiv.org/0208043

advanced review strong quasars micro

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A detailed review of strongly lensed quasars, with dual emphasis on gravitational time delays as a tool for cosmology, and on cosmological microlensing. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A detailed review of strongly lensed quasars, with dual emphasis on gravitational time delays as a tool for cosmology, and on cosmological microlensing. (A)</div>

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A most useful manifestation of relativity: gravitational lenses: E.E. Falco, N.J.Phys. ... - 0 views

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advanced review strong micro history

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A mainly observational review of the astrophysical and cosmological applications of strong gravitational lensing, including a nice historical introduction and a brief review of microlensing. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A mainly observational review of the astrophysical and cosmological applications of strong gravitational lensing, including a nice historical introduction and a brief review of microlensing. (A)</div>

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Strong lensing by galaxies: T. Treu, Ann. Rev. Astron. Astrophys., 48, 87-125 (2010). - 0 views

arxiv.org/1003.5567

advanced review strong galaxies

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A review of the many astrophysical applications of strong gravitational lensing, focused on galaxy-scale deflectors. It includes applications to the study of the properties of galaxies, cosmography, and the use of lenses as natural telescopes. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A review of the many astrophysical applications of strong gravitational lensing, focused on galaxy-scale deflectors. It includes applications to the study of the properties of galaxies, cosmography, and the use of lenses as natural telescopes. (A)</div>

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Gravity from the Ground Up, B. Schultz (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2003). - 0 views

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elementary intermediate textbook

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Containing a chapter on gravitational lensing, this textbook is aimed at general readers and undergraduates, and assumes only high-school level mathematics. (E, I)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Containing a chapter on gravitational lensing, this textbook is aimed at general readers and undergraduates, and assumes only high-school level mathematics. (E, I)</div>

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Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology, P. Schneider (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 2006). - 0 views

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intermediate advanced textbook cosmology weak strong

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A textbook aimed at advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students that incorporates derivations of gravitational lensing in a cosmological and galaxy-evolution framework. (I,A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A textbook aimed at advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students that incorporates derivations of gravitational lensing in a cosmological and galaxy-evolution framework. (I,A)</div>

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Cosmological Physics: J. A. Peacock (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002). - 0 views

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advanced textbook cosmology weak strong GR

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A classic cosmology textbook, with a chapter on gravitational lensing. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A classic cosmology textbook, with a chapter on gravitational lensing. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. (A)</div>

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Introduction to Cosmology: B. S. Ryden (Addison Wesley, San Francisco, 2003). - 0 views

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intermediate advanced textbook cosmology

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An excellent introduction to cosmology and starting point to the study of gravitational lensing. Suitable for undergraduates with basic knowledge of calculus. (I,A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An excellent introduction to cosmology and starting point to the study of gravitational lensing. Suitable for undergraduates with basic knowledge of calculus. (I,A)</div>

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Lens-like action of a star by the deviation of light in the gravitational ﬁel... - 0 views

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advanced history paper

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This classic paper marks the birth of microlensing, in making the jump from light deflection by our sun (as observed by Eddington, et al.) to that by other stars in our galaxy. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This classic paper marks the birth of microlensing, in making the jump from light deflection by our sun (as observed by Eddington, et al.) to that by other stars in our galaxy. (A)</div>

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Worlds Collide: The New York Times, 23 August 2006. - 0 views

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elementary weak strong news

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COSMOS was by no means the first time that dark matter mapping with gravitational lensing had attracted publicity. The year before, the lensing analysis of the Bullet Cluster was picked up as providing the "proof" of dark matter's existence. (E)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">COSMOS was by no means the first time that dark matter mapping with gravitational lensing had attracted publicity. The year before, the lensing analysis of the Bullet Cluster was picked up as providing the "proof" of dark matter's existence. (E)</div>

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The Universe Gives Up Its Deepest Secret, S. Connor, The Independent, 8 January 2007 - 0 views

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elementary weak news

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One of the results of the analysis of weak lensing in the COSMOS field was a three-dimensional mass map, described by Massey et al as "the scaffolding of the Universe." Many news outlets covered the COSMOS dark matter map story, but in The Independent the map was presented covering the whole of the front page. (E)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">One of the results of the analysis of weak lensing in the COSMOS field was a three-dimensional mass map, described by Massey et al as "the scaffolding of the Universe." Many news outlets covered the COSMOS dark matter map story, but in The Independent the map was presented covering the whole of the front page. (E)</div>

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Einstein's Telescope: Evalyn Gates (W.W. Norton & Company, New York, 2009). - 0 views

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elementary intermediate popular book

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A popular book that describes how gravitational lensing can be used to answer fundamental questions like "What is the Universe made of?" (E,I)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A popular book that describes how gravitational lensing can be used to answer fundamental questions like "What is the Universe made of?" (E,I)</div>

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In Search of Dark Matter: K. Freeman and G. MacNamara, (Springer, Berlin, 2006). - 0 views

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In this focused look at the dark-matter problem, gravitational lensing is again introduced and explained to the lay reader. (E, I)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this focused look at the dark-matter problem, gravitational lensing is again introduced and explained to the lay reader. (E, I)</div>

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Cluster Lenses: J.-P. Kneib, P. Natarajan, Astron Astrophys Rev, 19, 47-146 (2011) - 0 views

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advanced clusters strong review

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This recent comprehensive review, covers strong and weak lensing theory an observations, focusing on galaxy clusters as deflectors. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This recent comprehensive review, covers strong and weak lensing theory an observations, focusing on galaxy clusters as deflectors. (A)</div>

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The dark matter of gravitational lensing: R. Massey, T. Kitching, J.Richard, Rep. Pro... - 0 views

arxiv.org/1001.1739

advanced general weak strong review

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This is a recent review, focused mostly on clusters and large scale structure. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a recent review, focused mostly on clusters and large scale structure. (A)</div>

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LSST Science Book, Chapters 12, 14, and 15, LSST Collaboration (2009) - 0 views

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advanced weak strong micro

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This book was written to describe the science which is anticipated being performed using the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, a future optical imaging facility. This provides an excellent starting point for exploring the current plans for making gravitational lensing measurements from future large area surveys, and what those measurements will enable. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This book was written to describe the science which is anticipated being performed using the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, a future optical imaging facility. This provides an excellent starting point for exploring the current plans for making gravitational lensing measurements from future large area surveys, and what those measurements will enable. (A)</div>

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Gravitational Lensing in Astronomy: J. Wambsganss, Living Rev. Relativ., 1, (1998) - 1 views

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advanced weak strong micro review

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A comprehensive (and updatable) review with sections on the history, theory, and applications of gravitational lensing. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A comprehensive (and updatable) review with sections on the history, theory, and applications of gravitational lensing. (A)</div>

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