Exotica in Gravitational Lensing

Explore the fascinating phenomena of gravitational lensing in this hour-long research talk delivered at the Raman Research Institute by physicist Jasjeet Singh Bagla. Delve into the exotic aspects of how massive celestial objects bend light from distant sources, creating multiple images and magnification effects that help astronomers study dark matter, galaxy clusters, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Learn about the theoretical foundations and observational evidence of gravitational lensing while examining unusual cases and their implications for our understanding of cosmic structures.