Large Scale Structure

Nodes (clusters), filaments, and voids form a complex spatial pattern in our Universe are commonly referred to as the ‘large-scale structure’. It includes galaxies, intergalactic gas, and dark matter form a distinctive, wispy pattern of dense compact clusters, long elongated filaments, and fragile sheets surrounding nearly-empty void areas. On ranges ranging from a few to a hundred Megaparsec, it represents the fundamental spatial organization of matter. The large scale structure shows a rich geometry and a variety of morphologies , and plays an essential role in the study of galaxy formation and evolution.