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What do physicists expect to do or find with lensing in the next fifteen years? Is there some specific object(s) they are looking for, or a concept?
You must be confusing GL with something elseAm.obrien said:What do physicists expect to do or find with lensing in the next fifteen years? Is there some specific object(s) they are looking for, or a concept?
Mentz114 said:
Thank you, gravitational lensing has grown a lot in especially in the last 30 years. I am interested to know what's on the horizon, or what scientists think is on the horizonnewjerseyrunner said:I know scientists used gravitation lensing to determine the structure of dark matter in the universe
No, I am not. I will rephrase my question for you. What is cutting edge in the field of gravitational lensing? Alternately, what are some likely developments or discoveries that are expected in the field in the near future?Mentz114 said:
My apologies. Perhaps I was confusing it with something elsae.Am.obrien said:No, I am not. I will rephrase my question for you. What is cutting edge in the field of gravitational lensing? Alternately, what are some likely developments or discoveries that are expected in the field in the near future?
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon in which the light from distant galaxies or stars is bent and distorted by the gravitational pull of massive objects, such as galaxies or black holes, in between the source of light and the observer.
Gravitational lensing allows us to see objects that would otherwise be too faint or too far away to observe. It also provides a way to study the distribution of dark matter in the universe, as the bending of light is affected by the presence of this mysterious substance.
Scientists are working on developing new telescopes and instruments that will have higher resolution and sensitivity, allowing for more precise observations of gravitational lensing. They are also exploring new techniques, such as using microlensing, to study smaller objects and investigate the effects of gravity on a smaller scale.
One potential discovery is the identification and study of more distant and faint galaxies, providing insight into the early stages of the universe. Gravitational lensing could also help us better understand the behavior of dark matter and potentially lead to new insights into the nature of gravity itself.
The future of gravitational lensing has the potential to greatly expand our understanding of the universe and its fundamental laws. It could provide crucial evidence for theories such as general relativity and could also lead to the discovery of new phenomena that challenge our current understanding of physics.