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Plutonium in the environment: key factors related to impact assessment in case of an accidental atmospheric release
International audienceThis paper deals with plutonium and key factors related to impact assessment. It is based on recent work performed by CEA which summarize the main features of plutonium behaviour from sources inside installations to the environment and man, and to report current knowledge on the different parameters used in models for environmental and radiological impact assessment. These key factors are illustrated through a case study based on an accidental atmospheric release of Pu in a nuclear facility
Evolution of the UV LF from z~15 to z~8 Using New JWST NIRCam Medium-Band Observations over the HUDF/XDF
Here we present the first constraints on the prevalence of z>10 galaxies in
the Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF) leveraging new NIRCam medium-band
observations taken with JWST. These NIRCam observations probe redward of
1.6microns, beyond the wavelength limit of HST, allowing us to search for
galaxies to z>10. These observations indicate that the highest redshift
candidate identified over the HUDF with HST, UDFj-39546284, has a redshift of
z=12.0+/-0.1, as had been suggested in multiple analyses of the HUDF12/XDF
data. This source thus appears to be the most distant galaxy discovered by HST
in its more than 30 years of operation. Additionally, we identify nine other
z~8-13 candidate galaxies over the HUDF, two of which are entirely new
discoveries and appear to lie at z~11 and z~12. We use these results to
characterize the evolution of the UV luminosity function (LF) from z~15 to
z~8.7. While our LF results at z~8.7 and z~10.5 are consistent with previous
findings over the HUDF, our new LF estimates at z~12.6 are substantially higher
than other results in the literature, potentially pointing to a milder
evolution in the UV luminosity density from z~12.6. We emphasize that our LF
results are uncertain given the small number of sources in our z~12.6 selection
and limited volume probed. The new NIRCam data also indicate that the faint
z~8-13 galaxies in the HUDF/XDF show very blue UV-continuum slopes beta~-2.7,
high specific star formation rates ~24.5 Gyr, and high EW (~1300A)
[OIII]+Hbeta emission, with two z~8.5 sources showing [OIII]+Hbeta EWs of ~2300
Angstroms.Comment: 19 pages, 14 figures, 7 tables, submitted to MNRAS, with some minor
typos correcte
Mapping dusty galaxy growth at with FRESCO: Detection of H in submm galaxy HDF850.1 and the surrounding overdense structures
We report the detection of a 13 H emission line from HDF850.1
at using the FRESCO NIRCam F444W grism observations.
Detection of H in HDF850.1 is noteworthy, given its high far-IR
luminosity, substantial dust obscuration, and the historical challenges in
deriving its redshift. HDF850.1 shows a clear detection in the F444W imaging
data, distributed between a northern and southern component, mirroring that
seen in [CII] from the Plateau de Bure Interferometer. Modeling the SED of each
component separately, we find that the northern component has a higher mass,
star formation rate (SFR), and dust extinction than the southern component. The
observed H emission appears to arise entirely from the less-obscured
southern component and shows a similar v+130 km/s velocity offset
to that seen for [CII] relative to the source systemic redshift. Leveraging
H-derived redshifts from FRESCO observations, we find that HDF850.1 is
forming in one of the richest environments identified to date at , with
100 galaxies distributed across 10 structures and a (15
cMpc) volume. Based on the evolution of analogous structures in
cosmological simulations, the structures seem likely to collapse
into a single 10 cluster by . Comparing galaxy
properties forming within this overdensity with those outside, we find the
masses, SFRs, and luminosities inside the overdensity to be clearly
higher. The prominence of H line emission from HDF850.1 and other known
highly-obscured galaxies illustrates the potential of NIRCam-grism
programs to map both the early build-up of IR-luminous galaxies and overdense
structures.Comment: Submitted to MNRAS. 20 pages, 10 figures and 8 tables (including
appendices
The JWST FRESCO Survey: Legacy NIRCam/Grism Spectroscopy and Imaging in the two GOODS Fields
We present the JWST Cycle 1 53.8hr medium program FRESCO, short for "First
Reionization Epoch Spectroscopically Complete Observations". FRESCO covers 62
arcmin in each of the two GOODS/CANDELS fields for a total area of 124
arcmin exploiting JWST's powerful new grism spectroscopic capabilities at
near-infrared wavelengths. By obtaining ~2 hr deep NIRCam/grism observations
with the F444W filter, FRESCO yields unprecedented spectra at R~1600 covering
3.8 to 5.0 m for most galaxies in the NIRCam field-of-view. This setup
enables emission line measurements over most of cosmic history, from strong PAH
lines at z~0.2-0.5, to Pa and Pa at z~1-3, HeI and [SIII] at
z~2.5-4.5, H and [NII] at z~5-6.5, up to [OIII] and H for z~7-9
galaxies, and possibly even [OII] at z~10-12. FRESCO's grism observations
provide total line fluxes for accurately estimating galaxy stellar masses and
calibrating slit-loss corrections of NIRSpec/MSA spectra in the same field.
Additionally, FRESCO results in a mosaic of F182M, F210M, and F444W imaging in
the same fields to a depth of ~28.2 mag (5 in 0.32" diameter
apertures). Together with this publication, the v1 imaging mosaics are released
as high-level science products via MAST. Here, we describe the overall survey
design and the key science goals that can be addressed with FRESCO. We also
highlight several, early science results, including: spectroscopic redshifts of
Lyman break galaxies that were identified almost 20 years ago, the discovery of
broad-line active galactic nuclei at z>4, and resolved Pa maps of
galaxies at z~1.4. These results demonstrate the enormous power for
serendipitous discovery of NIRCam/grism observations. Given the wealth of
ancillary data available in these fields, the zero-proprietary time FRESCO data
is poised to enable a large amount of legacy science by the community.Comment: 11 pages, 11 figures; submitted to MNRAS; for more information on the
survey and data releases, see http://jwst-fresco.astro.unige.ch
The JWST FRESCO Survey:Legacy NIRCam/Grism Spectroscopy and Imaging in the two GOODS Fields
We present the JWST cycle 1 53.8 h medium program FRESCO, short for 'First Reionization Epoch Spectroscopically Complete Observations'. FRESCO covers 62 arcmin2 in each of the two GOODS/CANDELS fields for a total area of 124 arcmin2 exploiting JWST's powerful new grism spectroscopic capabilities at near-infrared wavelengths. By obtaining âŒ2 h deep NIRCam/grism observations with the F444W filter, FRESCO yields unprecedented spectra at R âŒ1600 covering 3.8-5.0 ÎŒm for most galaxies in the NIRCam field of view. This setup enables emission line measurements over most of cosmic history, from strong PAH lines at z âŒ0.2-0.5, to Pa α and Pa ÎČ at z âŒ1-3, He i and [S iii] at z âŒ2.5-4.5, H α and [N ii] at z âŒ5-6.5, up to [O iii] and H ÎČ for z âŒ7-9 galaxies. FRESCO's grism observations provide total line fluxes for accurately estimating galaxy stellar masses and calibrating slit-loss corrections of NIRSpec/MSA spectra in the same field. Additionally, FRESCO results in a mosaic of F182M, F210M, and F444W imaging in the same fields to a depth of âŒ28.2 mag (5Ï in 032 diameter apertures). Here, we describe the overall survey design and the key science goals that can be addressed with FRESCO. We also highlight several, early science results, including: spectroscopic redshifts of Lyman break galaxies that were identified almost 20 yr ago, the discovery of broad-line active galactic nuclei at z > 4, and resolved Pa α maps of galaxies at z âŒ1.4. These results demonstrate the enormous power for serendipitous discovery of NIRCam/grism observations.</p
The JWST FRESCO Survey: Legacy NIRCam/Grism Spectroscopy and Imaging in the two GOODS Fields
We present the JWST Cycle 1 53.8hr medium program FRESCO, short for âFirst Reionization Epoch Spectroscopically Complete Observationsâ. FRESCO covers 62 arcmin2 in each of the two GOODS/CANDELS fields for a total area of 124 arcmin2 exploiting JWSTâs powerful new grism spectroscopic capabilities at near-infrared wavelengths. By obtaining âŒ2hr deep NIRCam/grism observations with the F444W filter, FRESCO yields unprecedented spectra at R ⌠1600 covering 3.8 to 5.0 ÎŒm for most galaxies in the NIRCam field-of-view. This setup enables emission line measurements over most of cosmic history, from strong PAH lines at z ⌠0.2 â 0.5, to Paα and PaÎČ at z ⌠1 â 3, HeI and [SIII] at z ⌠2.5 â 4.5, Hα and [NII] at z ⌠5 â 6.5, up to [OIII] and HÎČ for zâŒ7-9 galaxies. FRESCOâs grism observations provide total line fluxes for accurately estimating galaxy stellar masses and calibrating slit-loss corrections of NIRSpec/MSA spectra in the same field. Additionally, FRESCO results in a mosaic of F182M, F210M, and F444W imaging in the same fields to a depth of âŒ28.2 mag (5 Ï in 032 diameter apertures). Here, we describe the overall survey design and the key science goals that can be addressed with FRESCO. We also highlight several, early science results, including: spectroscopic redshifts of Lyman break galaxies that were identified almost 20 years ago, the discovery of broad-line active galactic nuclei at z &gt; 4, and resolved Paα maps of galaxies at z ⌠1.4. These results demonstrate the enormous power for serendipitous discovery of NIRCam/grism observations
The JWST FRESCO survey: legacy NIRCam/grism spectroscopy and imaging in the two GOODS fields
We present the JWST cycle 1 53.8 h medium program FRESCO, short for 'First Reionization Epoch Spectroscopically Complete Observations'. FRESCO covers 62 arcmin2 in each of the two GOODS/CANDELS fields for a total area of 124 arcmin2 exploiting JWST's powerful new grism spectroscopic capabilities at near-infrared wavelengths. By obtaining âŒ2 h deep NIRCam/grism observations with the F444W filter, FRESCO yields unprecedented spectra at R âŒ1600 covering 3.8-5.0 ÎŒm for most galaxies in the NIRCam field of view. This setup enables emission line measurements over most of cosmic history, from strong PAH lines at z âŒ0.2-0.5, to Pa α and Pa ÎČ at z âŒ1-3, He i and [S iii] at z âŒ2.5-4.5, H α and [N ii] at z âŒ5-6.5, up to [O iii] and H ÎČ for z âŒ7-9 galaxies. FRESCO's grism observations provide total line fluxes for accurately estimating galaxy stellar masses and calibrating slit-loss corrections of NIRSpec/MSA spectra in the same field. Additionally, FRESCO results in a mosaic of F182M, F210M, and F444W imaging in the same fields to a depth of âŒ28.2 mag (5Ï in 032 diameter apertures). Here, we describe the overall survey design and the key science goals that can be addressed with FRESCO. We also highlight several, early science results, including: spectroscopic redshifts of Lyman break galaxies that were identified almost 20 yr ago, the discovery of broad-line active galactic nuclei at z > 4, and resolved Pa α maps of galaxies at z âŒ1.4. These results demonstrate the enormous power for serendipitous discovery of NIRCam/grism observations
Les méthodes et les limites de la dosimétrie aprÚs contamination interne
The assessment of absorbed, equivalent and effective doses after internal exposure is based on activity measurement by in vivo counting or bioassay. A dose value is derived from this measurement by means of biokinetic and dosimetric models which describe the behaviour of radionuclides in the body of a reference man and the subsequent deposition of energy. To enforce regulatory dose limits, monitoring programs are designed. The doses can be estimated from the measurement data according to a standard procedure as proposed by the IDEAS group. However, a significant uncertainty is associated with the dose estimate, due to the uncertainties of measurement, to the incomplete knowledge of the conditions of exposure and to the imperfect realism of the models. In addition to this uncertainty, the extrapolation to low dose of biological effects observed at higher dose, the chemical toxicity of radionuclides and the heterogeneous energy deposition make the estimation of the risk following an internal exposure very difficult. As a conclusion, it should be reminded that the effective dose is a tool for the management of radiological protection but not a quantitative indicator of the individual risk. © 2007 EDP Sciences.ProtĂ©ger lâenvironnement est aujourdâhui une problĂ©matique globale qui concerne toutes les activitĂ©s de lâhomme. Il sâagit donc dâĂȘtre capable de dĂ©montrer la compatibilitĂ© de ces activitĂ©s avec la protection des milieux naturels, mais aussi si nĂ©cessaire dâagir pour pallier Ă un risque potentiel ou avĂ©rĂ©, et ce gĂ©nĂ©ralement dans le cadre dâune rĂ©glementation de plus en plus stricte. Dans le domaine chimique, la prise en compte de cette problĂ©matique se traduit par lâexistence de mĂ©thodes dĂ©diĂ©es Ă lâĂ©valuation du risque environnemental. Dans le domaine radiologique, la nĂ©cessitĂ© de disposer de tels outils sâest accentuĂ©e rĂ©cemment, afin de pouvoir justifier aux yeux du public et en toute transparence le rejet de substances radioactives dans lâenvironnement, de rĂ©pondre aux exigences des nouvelles rĂ©glementations en matiĂšre de protection de lâenvironnement et enfin dâharmoniser les approches entre radioprotection humaine et radioprotection de lâenvironnement, mais aussi entre polluants chimiques et radioactifs, simultanĂ©ment prĂ©sents par exemple dans les rejets de routine des centres nuclĂ©aires de production dâĂ©lectricitĂ©. Dans cette optique dâharmonisation, les dĂ©marches dâĂ©valuation du risque Ă lâenvironnement liĂ© Ă la prĂ©sence de radionuclĂ©ides ou de substances chimiques sont prĂ©sentĂ©es depuis les concepts thĂ©oriques jusquâĂ leur mise en Ćuvre comparative, approche nouvelle en cours de dĂ©veloppement dont les premiers rĂ©sultats sont prĂ©sentĂ©s
Ăvaluation de la toxicitĂ© chimique des radionuclĂ©ides Ă vie longue sur la base des directives de qualitĂ© pour l'eau de boisson fixĂ©es par l'OMS
L'estimation qui est faite actuellement des risques sanitaires liés à la gestion
des déchets nucléaires à vie longue est incomplÚte si elle ne tient compte que
des aspects radiotoxiques. Bien que cette approche soit justifiée à l'égard d'un
grand nombre de radionuclĂ©ides inventoriĂ©s, elle ne peut cependant ĂȘtre exclusive
et gĂ©nĂ©ralisĂ©e : la toxicitĂ© chimique doit ĂȘtre considĂ©rĂ©e notamment lorsque la pĂ©riode
radioactive d'un radionucléide excÚde 105 ans. Pour évaluer la toxicité chimique ou
radiologique d'un radionucléide, on peut confronter une dose de référence appliquée
Ă la consommation d'eau de boisson (0,1 mSv/an) avec les informations toxicologiques
existantes. L'organisation mondiale de la Santé l'a fait pour l'uranium naturel
et recommande une valeur guide pour l'eau de boisson, fondée sur sa toxicité chimique
(2 ÎŒg/l). La dĂ©marche adoptĂ©e par l'OMS est reprise ici en vue de montrer que la
toxicité chimique potentielle d'un élément est une donnée à intégrer dans l'estimation
du risque sanitaire des radionucléides à vie longue
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