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This online annotated bibliography corresponds to the American Journal of Physics Resource Letter "Gravitational Lensing" by Tommaso Treu, Phil Marshall and Douglas Clowe (2012). It is maintained by us, the authors, and represents our own opinions and biases. The browser title "Best Content in Gravitational Lensing" may therefore be misleading! If we have missed a link that should be posted here, please do get in touch by email. A PDF version of the 2012 resource letter can be obtained from the arxiv.

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Maximum-entropy weak lens reconstruction: improved methods and application to data: P. ... - 0 views

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This paper presents a method of doing a weak lensing mass reconstruction using a maximum entropy algorithm (A).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This paper presents a method of doing a weak lensing mass reconstruction using a maximum entropy algorithm (A).</div>

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Probing the Universe with Weak Lensing: Y. Mellier, Ann. Rev. Astron. Astrophys. 37, 12... - 0 views

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This review summarizes the first decade of development of weak lensing, tying together the mathematical basis for how lensing works with qualitative descriptions of early results from the field. While some of the specific details of how various aspects of the weak-lensing signal are measured and modeled have changed in the intervening 13 years, this article is still an excellent starting point for someone wanting to the learn the basics of how weak lensing works in practice. (I, A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This review summarizes the first decade of development of weak lensing, tying together the mathematical basis for how lensing works with qualitative descriptions of early results from the field. While some of the specific details of how various aspects of the weak-lensing signal are measured and modeled have changed in the intervening 13 years, this article is still an excellent starting point for someone wanting to the learn the basics of how weak lensing works in practice. (I, A)</div>

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Weak Gravitational Lensing and Its Cosmological Applications: H. Hoekstra and B. Jain, ... - 1 views

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A good qualitative summary of the methodology and results of weak lensing circa 2007, and is a good resource for a student wanting to learn about what weak lensing can tell us about cosmology without having to understand all of the math behind the models (I, A).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A good qualitative summary of the methodology and results of weak lensing circa 2007, and is a good resource for a student wanting to learn about what weak lensing can tell us about cosmology without having to understand all of the math behind the models (I, A).</div>

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Cosmology with weak lensing surveys: ," D. Munshi, P. Valageas, L. van Warebeke, and A.... - 0 views

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A good summary of the methodology of weak lensing circa 2007, including much of the math often left out of other reviews (A).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A good summary of the methodology of weak lensing circa 2007, including much of the math often left out of other reviews (A).</div>

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Massive Dark Matter Halos and Evolution of Early-Type Galaxies to z ~ 1. T. Treu and L.... - 0 views

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A clear illustration of the power of combining gravitational lensing with other diagnostics (in this case stellar kinematics) for the study of stars and dark matter in galaxies and their evolution over cosmic time. (A)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A clear illustration of the power of combining gravitational lensing with other diagnostics (in this case stellar kinematics) for the study of stars and dark matter in galaxies and their evolution over cosmic time. (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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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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