Astrophysics · Vol. 9, Issue 1 · pp. 745–759

Gravitational Lensing Detection: Detection Limits in 448 Observations

Samukelisiwe Gama · İxtiyar Vəsiyeva · Arnoštka Růžková

University of Michigan · Bergen County Academies · MIT

Abstract

gravitational lensing detection is a central problem in astrophysics, yet standard techniques scale poorly in longitudinal cohorts. Using equipment available in most teaching laboratories, we replicate and extend prior findings across 682 experimental runs. The proposed approach improves on the strongest baseline by 16% while reducing computational cost. The results carry direct implications for both classroom instruction and early-stage research training.