Using gravitational lensing to measure mass of a quasar's galaxy with precision

Using gravitational lensing to measure mass of a quasar's galaxy with precision

A team of researchers from EPFL have found a way to use the phenomenon of strong gravitational lensing to determine with precision—about three times …

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