The eROSITA Final Equatorial-Depth Survey (eFEDS)

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Authors: N. T. Nguyen-Dang, N. Ota, N. Okabe, M. Oguri, I. Mitsuishi, TH Reiprich, F. Pacaud, E. Bulbul, J. S. Sanders, M. Brüggen, A. Liu, Y. Tsujita
+8 more I. Chiu, V. Ghirardini, S. Grandis, M. Klein, K. Migkas, H. Miyatake, S. Miyazaki, M. E. Ramos-Ceja
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Abstract

Context. This is the second paper in a series exploring the X-ray properties of galaxy clusters optically selected by the Subaru Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) survey, using data from the SRG/eROSITA Final Equatorial-Depth Survey (eFEDS). Aims. We aim to investigate scaling relations between observable cluster properties and mass and to study the radial X-ray profiles of a large sample of optically selected clusters. Methods. We analyzed a sample of 997 CAMIRA clusters with a richness of N > 15 and redshifts of 0.1 < z < 1.3. Using bolometric luminosities derived from count rates and a weak-lensing mass calibration, we studied the L − M and N − M scaling relations through stacking analysis, while accounting for selection effects and redshift evolution. We also compared clusters with and without X-ray counterparts in the eFEDS catalog in terms of their scaling relations and surface-brightness profiles. Results. The best-fit L − M slope (1.56 +0.14 −0.12 ) is slightly steeper than the self-similar prediction, yet it remains consistent with our previous findings. The N − M slope (0.766 +0.070 −0.060 ) broadly agrees with theoretical expectations and other optical samples. The data do not require any additional redshift evolution beyond the standard self-similar scaling, although current constraints on evolution remain weak. X-ray-detected clusters exhibit a marginally steeper L − M slope, higher central surface brightness, and more centrally concentrated X-ray profiles than undetected systems. Conclusions. Our results highlight systematic differences in the X-ray properties between optically and X-ray-selected cluster samples. This study extends scaling relation analyses into lower mass and luminosity regimes, demonstrating the value of combining deep X-ray and optical surveys such as eROSITA and Subaru HSC.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Galaxies: Formation Evolution Phenomena Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Space Technology and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publisher
EDP Sciences
Volume
710
Pages
A202–A202
Publication date
12 May 2026
Language
EN