High Redshift Galaxy Clusters as Probes of Cosmology
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A few, simple and qualitative examples of the potential of galaxy clusters as diagnostics of cosmology are presented. In relation to these we discuss briefly three ongoing or forthcoming cluster surveys in the optical/NIR, X-rays and the cosmic microwave radiation background.
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