Radio Cosmology Research Laboratory of Universiti Malaya presents an astronomy workshop on
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EYES OF GRAVITY
Gravitational Lensing: Nature's Cosmic Telescope
31st July 2025|Online (Zoom)| 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. (GMT+8 KUALA LUMPUR)
This workshop aims to equip participants with a solid foundation in gravitational lensing, starting with an overview of its concepts and latest developments followed by a practical look at analysis techniques, their significance in astrophysics, and an introduction to the GLAFIC software
SPEAKERS AND FACILITATOR
SPEAKERS AND FACILITATOR
Prof. LIM Jeremy Jin Leong
Prof. LIM Jeremy Jin Leong
Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Amruth Alfred
Dr. Amruth Alfred
Postdoctoral fellow in Astrophysics, The University of Hong Kong
Introduction to Gravitational Lensing
What is Gravitational Lensing?
What is Gravitational Lensing?
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon where light from a distant object is bent as it passes near a massive object, such as another galaxy or a cluster of galaxies. This bending of light, caused by the curvature of space-time as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity, can magnify, distort, or create multiple images of the background object. It is a powerful tool in astrophysics for studying dark matter, detecting distant galaxies, and understanding the structure of the universe.
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