Universe, Vol. 9, Pages 153: Geometric Outlines of the Gravitational Lensing and Its Astronomic Applications

Universe, Vol. 9, Pages 153: Geometric Outlines of the Gravitational Lensing and Its Astronomic Applications

Universe doi: 10.3390/universe9030153

Authors: Bin Shen Mingyang Yu

Gravitational lensing is a topic of great application value in the field of astronomy. The properties and research methods of gravitational lensing are closely related to the geometric and relativistic characteristics of the background universe. This review focuses on the theoretical research and application of strong lenses and weak lenses. We first introduce the basic principles of gravitational lensing, focusing on the geometric basis of geometric lensing, the representation of deflection angles, and the curvature relationship in different geometric spaces. In addition, we summarize the wide range of applications of gravitational lensing, including the application of strong gravitational lensing in Schwarzschild black holes, time delay, the cosmic shearing based on weak lensing, the applications in signal extraction, dark matter, and dark energy. In astronomy, through the use of advanced astronomical instruments and computers, analyzing gravitational lensing effects to understand the structure of galaxies in the universe is an important topic at present. It is foreseeable that gravitational lensing will continue to play an important role in the study of cosmology and will enrich our understanding of the universe.