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Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon in general relativity that describes how the presence of massive objects warps the fabric of spacetime, causing light to bend and follow curved trajectories. This effect is often referred to as "gravitationslensing" in scientific literature.

The effect of gravitational lensing is a direct consequence of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, which posits that mass and energy warp spacetime in their presence. The stronger the gravitational field of an object, the greater the curvature of spacetime it will produce. As a result, light passing near a massive object will be deflected and may even form multiple images of the same distant source.

There are several types of gravitational lensing, including microlensing, which occurs when the light from a star is bent by the gravitational field of a compact object such as a black hole or neutron star; and strong lensing, which occurs when the light is severely distorted and multiple images are formed. Additionally, there is weak lensing, which refers to the subtle distortions caused by gravitational lensing on the distribution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.

Gravitational lensing is an important tool for astronomers, allowing them to study the distribution of mass in the universe and making it possible to observe distant objects that would otherwise be invisible. Recent advances in telescope technology have enabled scientists to study gravitational lensing in unprecedented detail, providing a wealth of new information about the formation and evolution of the universe.