On the dynamical and morphological state of the CHEX-MATE clusters

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the morphological and dynamical states of 118 galaxy clusters in the CHEX-MATE sample to aid future X-ray studies and classify their evolutionary stages.

Contribution

It provides a detailed morphological classification of clusters, enhancing understanding of their dynamical states for future research.

Findings

Clusters exhibit diverse morphological features.

Classification scheme distinguishes relaxed and disturbed clusters.

Results support the use of morphology as a dynamical indicator.

Abstract

The CHEX-MATE sample was built to provide an overview of the statistical properties of the underlying cluster population and to set the stage for future X-ray missions. In this work, we perform a morphological analysis of the 118 clusters included in the sample with the aim to provide a classification of their dynamical state which will be useful for future studies of the collaboration.