JOURNAL ARTICLE

Use Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) Algorithm to Identify Galaxy Cluster Members

Mingrui Zhang

Year: 2019 Journal:   IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science Vol: 252 Pages: 042033-042033   Publisher: IOP Publishing

Abstract

Galaxies are important structures for studying the universe, and clusters are the physical environment of galaxies. Their study is of great significance for understanding the evolution of galaxies and the distribution of matter. Classification of galaxies into clusters is an urgent subject. How do we classify some observed galaxy data points as clusters? How to ensure the correctness of classification? Based on the results of CoDECS numerical simulation and combining DBSCAN algorithm, this paper attempts to classify the data and compare and explain the results of the three methods. Then, based on the data of Abell 383 cluster, further comparison and analysis of the three methods were made. This research can be a basis on measuring new stars.

Keywords:
DBSCAN Cluster analysis Computer science Galaxy Cluster (spacecraft) Correctness Galaxy cluster Astrophysics Artificial intelligence Pattern recognition (psychology) Algorithm Physics Fuzzy clustering Canopy clustering algorithm

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Topics

Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
Physical Sciences →  Physics and Astronomy →  Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
Physical Sciences →  Physics and Astronomy →  Instrumentation
Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
Physical Sciences →  Physics and Astronomy →  Astronomy and Astrophysics
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