Understanding the Intracluster medium using X-ray observations

Sinha, Aditi (2023) Understanding the Intracluster medium using X-ray observations. Masters thesis, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata.

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Abstract

Galaxy clusters are one of the largest structures that are probes to study astrophysics and cosmology. The correct estimation of cluster masses can help us constrain cosmological parameters. 12% of its mass comes from the intracluster medium(ICM) and hence, understanding ICM would help in accurately measuring the mass. This mass can be further compared to the mass obtained through weak gravitational lensing to understand dark matter distribution. In my thesis, the aim is to extract the 3D thermodynamic properties of the ICM. The backward-fitting and forward-fitting models are used for this purpose. This thesis gives a detailed view of the theory involved in both models. It presents a comparative analysis of the results from both methods and checks its reliability.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information: Supervisor: Dr. Yvette Perrott, Victoria University of Wellington; Local Coordinator: Prof. Rajesh Kumble Nayak
Uncontrolled Keywords: Astrophysics; Cosmology; Galaxy Clusters; Intracluster Medium
Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions: Department of Physical Sciences
Depositing User: IISER Kolkata Librarian
Date Deposited: 12 Jan 2024 11:26
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024 11:26
URI: http://eprints.iiserkol.ac.in/id/eprint/1543

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