The Normal Cluster Weak Lensing Survey: Mass Profiles and M/L Ratios of Eight Clusters at z=0.2

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dc.creatorWittman, David
dc.creatorDell'Antonio, Ian
dc.creatorTyson, Tony
dc.creatorBernstein, Gary
dc.creatorFischer, Philippe
dc.creatorSmith, Deano
dc.date2000-09-22
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T01:55:35Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T01:55:35Z
dc.descriptionWe present a survey of mass profiles and mass-to-light ratios of eight typical galaxy clusters at a common redshift (z ~ 0.2). We use weak gravitational lensing as a probe because it is unique in avoiding any assumptions about the dynamical state of the clusters. To avoid bias toward the rare and spectacular clusters that are easy targets for lensing work, we selected an ensemble of much more common clusters with moderate X-ray luminosity. Although the survey is still in progress, two conclusions are emerging: (1) within a cluster, mass follows light very closely on the angular scales that we can measure, $0.2-2h^{-1}$ Mpc, and (2) there is a significant cluster-to-cluster scatter in mass-to-light (M/L) ratios despite uniformity of observing, reduction, and analysis procedures. We also derive an estimate of $Ω_{matter}$ based on extrapolation from the mass properties of these typical clusters. Finally, we discuss the discovery of other clusters in our fields through their lensing signal.
dc.description9 pages, 1 color figure, to appear in Constructing the Universe with Clusters of Galaxies, edited by F. Durret & D. Gerbal
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0009362
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0009362
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/1708
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleThe Normal Cluster Weak Lensing Survey: Mass Profiles and M/L Ratios of Eight Clusters at z=0.2
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