Mathematics – Probability
Scientific paper
May 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986apj...304...62o&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 304, May 1, 1986, p. 62-74.
Mathematics
Probability
51
Cosmology, Galactic Clusters, Galaxies, Spatial Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Void Ratio, Density Distribution, Probability Distribution Functions, Significance, Statistical Correlation, Statistical Distributions
Scientific paper
The statistical significance of voids in the spatial distribution of galaxies or clusters of galaxies is studied. The probability per unit volume of finding a large void is expressed in terms of correlation functions. Numerical simulations are used to estimate the likelihood of observing a large void in the distribution of rich clusters of galaxies, assuming that rich clusters arose wherever suitably averaged primordial density fluctuations were unusually large.
Otto Sunelle
Politzer David H.
Preskill John
Wise Mark B.
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