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Size bias in galaxy surveys.

Fabian Schmidt¹, Eduardo Rozo, Scott Dodelson

¹Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637-1433, USA.

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Gravitational lensing can distort galaxy appearance, affecting survey catalogs. This study reveals that size bias, caused by lensing, can significantly impact galaxy statistics more than magnification bias in astronomical surveys.

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Area of Science:

Cosmology
Astrophysics
Galaxy Evolution

Background:

Astronomical surveys select galaxies based on brightness and size.
Gravitational lensing by foreground objects can alter the apparent brightness and size of distant galaxies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of size bias on galaxy statistics in astronomical surveys.
To understand how size bias interacts with magnification bias.

Main Methods:

Simulations and analysis of galaxy catalog properties.
Comparison of size bias effects versus magnification bias effects.

Main Results:

Galaxies can be scattered across magnitude and size selection cuts due to gravitational lensing.
Photometric galaxy samples are demonstrably more affected by size bias than magnification bias.

Conclusions:

Size bias is a critical factor to consider when analyzing galaxy populations from surveys.
Upcoming surveys must account for size bias to ensure accurate galaxy statistics and cosmological interpretations.