Large-scale structure in the universe indicated by galaxy clusters.
Abstract
Recent observational and theoretical investigations of the large-scale structure of the universe are reviewed, with an emphasis on studies of rich clusters of galaxies. Topics addressed include the Abell, Zwicky, and Shectman catalogs of galaxies; the cluster correlation function (supporting evidence, superclusters, and richness dependence); the universality of the correlation function; phenomenological clustering models; superclusters and voids; and galaxies, quasars, and the microwave background as tracers of large-scale structure. Consideration is given to the peculiar motion of clusters (redshift elongation), standard Gaussian fluctuation models (with baryonic, cold dark, and/or hot dark matter), non-Gaussian fluctuation models (cosmic strings), explosion models, and the types of observations needed to expand knowledge of large-scale structure. Extensive graphs and diagrams are provided.
- Publication:
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Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- DOI:
- 10.1146/annurev.aa.26.090188.003215
- Bibcode:
- 1988ARA&A..26..631B
- Keywords:
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- Cosmology;
- Galactic Clusters;
- Universe;
- Angular Correlation;
- Astronomical Maps;
- Dark Matter;
- Northern Hemisphere;
- Red Shift;
- Relic Radiation;
- String Theory;
- Astrophysics;
- Clusters of Galaxies:Space Distribution;
- Cosmology:Galaxy Voids;
- Cosmology:Superclusters;
- Galaxy Voids:Cosmology;
- Superclusters:Cosmology;
- Universe:Large-Scale Structure