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This document delves into the fascinating world of microlensing, outlined through key historical contributions from notable scientists such as Newton, Soldner, and Einstein. Focusing on case studies like MACHO-BLG-1999-022 and OGLE-BLG-2004-203, it highlights microlensing's capacity for measuring stellar masses—a pivotal advancement in astrophysics. The research, presented by Christian Vinter at the Niels Bohr Institute, offers valuable insights into how microlensing phenomena provide a unique glimpse into the intricacies of binary star systems.
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Microlensing’s Bi-products Christian Vinter Niels Bohr Institutet Københavns Universitet Nyborg Jun-07.
Microlensing Newton, 1704: Is it possible? Soldner, 1804: Should be! Einstein, 1915: Almost right, folks! Eddington, 1919: Yes! (Not to scale ... at all)
Giver forstærkningen givet position af den linsende binære stjerne.
Conclusion/outlook One of very few direct ways of measuring stellar masses.