The Future of Gravitational Lensing: What Physicists Expect in 15 Years

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the future expectations of physicists regarding gravitational lensing over the next fifteen years. Participants explore potential discoveries, advancements, and the role of gravitational lensing within cosmology.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about specific objects or concepts that physicists may focus on regarding gravitational lensing in the near future.
  • One participant mentions that gravitational lensing has been used to determine the structure of dark matter in the universe.
  • Another participant suggests that gravitational lensing is not a standalone field of study but rather a tool used within cosmology.
  • There are repeated clarifications and rephrasings of questions regarding the cutting edge of gravitational lensing and expected developments.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views, particularly regarding the classification of gravitational lensing as a field of study versus a tool in cosmology. No consensus is reached on the specific future expectations or developments in the field.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the terminology and scope of gravitational lensing, indicating potential confusion over its classification and implications in cosmology.

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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?
 
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Am.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?
You must be confusing GL with something else

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Gravitational_lens
 
I know scientists used gravitation lensing to determine the structure of dark matter in the universe
 
Mentz114 said:
You must be confusing GL with something else

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Gravitational_lens
newjerseyrunner said:
I know scientists used gravitation lensing to determine the structure of dark matter in the universe
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 horizon
 
Mentz114 said:
You must be confusing GL with something else

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Gravitational_lens
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?
 
I don't think gravitational lensing is a "field" of study, it's just one tool among many in cosmology.
 
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?
My apologies. Perhaps I was confusing it with something elsae.
 

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