NRAO/Socorro Colloquium Series

Brian Mason

NRAO


High Resolution Imaging of the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect in Galaxy Clusters


Galaxy clusters are the most massive gravitationally bound objects in the universe and, as such, are extensively used as cosmological probes. These systems are usually assumed to be relaxed & spherical to simplify the analyses. High angular resolution X-ray and, now, Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect (SZE) measurements often reveal striking deviations from equilibrium. These signatures convey information about the physical processes in, and history of, the Intra-Cluster Medium, and can bias and degrade results from large scale SZE surveys. The GBT is now engaged in a systematic survey of SZ clusters at high angular resolution using MUSTANG. I will present results from this ongoing campaign, describe our plans for further observations, and discuss future directions. I will also present a brief overview of the range of 3mm science programs currently ongoing at the GBT, and of development plans.






March 11, 2011
11:00 am

Array Operations Center Auditorium

All NRAO employees are invited to attend via video, available in Charlottesville Room 230, Green Bank Room 137 and Tucson N525.

Local Host: Steven Myers