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弱透镜巡天的贝氏星系形状测量-I。方法论与快速拟合算法

Bayesian Galaxy Shape Measurement for Weak Lensing Surveys -I. Methodology and a Fast Fitting Algorithm

L. Miller, T. D. Kitching, C. Heymans, A. F. Heavens, L. Van Waerbeke

摘要:

本文在弱引力透镜巡天形状测量的背景下,讨论了用模型拟合方法测量星系形状的原理。有人认为,这样的方法应该是最佳的,允许测量与最大的信噪比,加上测量误差的估计。基于似然和贝叶斯方法之间的区别进行了讨论。贝叶斯方法中的系统偏差可以作为拟合过程的一部分进行评估,总体而言,这种方法应该产生无偏的剪切估计,而不需要从模拟中进行外部校准。大型调查的模型拟合的主要缺点是所需的计算时间,但这里提出了一种算法,使大型调查分析在可行的计算时间。该方法和算法进行了测试模拟星系的剪切测试程序(STEP)。

英文摘要:

The principles of measuring the shapes of galaxies by a model-fitting approach are discussed in the context of shape-measurement for surveys of weak gravitational lensing. It is argued that such an approach should be optimal, allowing measurement with maximal signal-to-noise, coupled with estimation of measurement errors. The distinction between likelihood-based and Bayesian methods is discussed. Systematic biases in the Bayesian method may be evaluated as part of the fitting process, and overall such an approach should yield unbiased shear estimation without requiring external calibration from simulations. The principal disadvantage of model-fitting for large surveys is the computational time required, but here an algorithm is presented that enables large surveys to be analysed in feasible computation times. The method and algorithm is tested on simulated galaxies from the Shear TEsting Program (STEP).

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