Microlensing and Its Degeneracy Breakers: Parallax, Finite Source, High-Resolution Imaging, and Astrometry
First proposed by Paczynski in 1986, microlensing has been instrumental in the search for compact dark matter as well as discovery and characterization of exoplanets. In this article, we provide a brief history of microlensing, especially on the discoveries of compact objects and exoplanets. We then...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Universe |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/3/3/53 |