Mass Profiles of Galaxy Clusters from X-ray Analysis

We review the methods adopted to reconstruct the mass profiles in X-ray luminous galaxy clusters. We discuss the limitations and the biases affecting these measurements and how these mass profiles can be used as cosmological proxies.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Space science reviews 2013-08, Vol.177 (1-4), p.119-154
Hauptverfasser:	Ettori, Stefano, Donnarumma, Annamaria, Pointecouteau, Etienne, Reiprich, Thomas H., Giodini, Stefania, Lovisari, Lorenzo, Schmidt, Robert W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aerospace Technology and Astronautics Astrophysics Astrophysics and Astroparticles Cosmology Physics Physics and Astronomy Planetology Space Exploration and Astronautics Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics Stars & galaxies X-ray astronomy
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Zusammenfassung:	We review the methods adopted to reconstruct the mass profiles in X-ray luminous galaxy clusters. We discuss the limitations and the biases affecting these measurements and how these mass profiles can be used as cosmological proxies.
ISSN:	0038-6308 1572-9672
DOI:	10.1007/s11214-013-9976-7