Files in this folder are related to the strong lensing model of the galaxy cluster MACS J1149.5+2223 (z=0.542), described in Schuldt et al. (2024, arXiv:2405.12287). This model is built upon the strong lens mass model presented by Grillo et al. (2016, ApJ, 822, 78), and was developed using the software GLEE (Suyu, S. H., & Halkola, A. 2010, A&A, 524, A94, Suyu et al. 2012, ApJ, 750, 10).

In analogy to the released maps from Grillo et al. 2016, maps are provided for the values of convergence (k), deflection angle (ax and ay), shear (g1 and g2) and magnification (m). We provide them for the redshift z equal to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. All maps cover a square region of 220" across, are centered at the BCG position (RA=177.3987444 and DEC=22.3985302), and have a pixel size of 0.1" (i.e. 2200 pixels on a side). 

For each quantity, three maps are provided: One shows the median values, the other two the lower ("_l") and upper ("_u") limits at the 68% CL. Values are based on 100 random models from a MCMC chain with 500,000 points (average acceptance 20.3%). 

Examples:
 ax_z1p0_220_2200.fits  : median values of the x-axis deflection angle at a redshift z=1.0, over a squared region 220" across, which corresponds to 2200 pixels (or a pixel size of 0.1").
 m_u_z4p0_220_2200.fits : upper limit values (68% CL) of the magnification at a redshift z=4.0, over a squared region 220" across, which corresponds to 2200 pixels (or a pixel size of 0.1").
 k_l_z9p0_220_2200.fits : lower limit values (68% CL) of the convergence at a redshift z=9.0, over a squared region 220" across, which corresponds to 2200 pixels (or a pixel size of 0.1").

If you make use of any of these data, please cite Schuldt et al. (2024, arXiv:2405.12287) in your work.