Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: We have used N -body simulations to develop two independent methods to quantify redshift distortions known as the "bull's-eye effect" (large-scale infall plus small-scale virial motion). This effect depends upon the mass density, Ω 0 , so measuring it can, in principle, give an estimate of this important cosmological parameter. We are able to measure the effect and distinguish between its strength for high and low values of Ω 0 . Unlike other techniques, which utilize redshift distortions, one of our methods is relatively insensitive to bias. In one approach, we use path lengths between contour crossings of the density field. The other is based upon percolation. We have found both methods to be successful in quantifying the effect and distinguishing between values of Ω 0 . However, only the path-lengths method exhibits low sensitivity to bias.
Source: The Astrophysical Journal
DOI: 10.1086/380434
Authors: Brian C. Thomas, Adrian L. Melott, Hume A. Feldman, Sergei F. Shandarin
Institution: University of Kansas
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1965655274