Measurements of the t(t)Overbar charge asymmetry using the dilepton decay channel in pp collisions at root s=7 TeV

The tt¯ charge asymmetry in proton-proton collisions at s√ = 7 TeV is measured using the dilepton decay channel (ee, e μ , or μμ ). The data correspond to a total integrated luminosity of 5.0 fb −1 , collected by the CMS experiment at the LHC. The tt and lepton charge asymmetries, defined as the differences in absolute values of the rapidities between the reconstructed top quarks and antiquarks and of the pseudorapidities between the positive and negative leptons, respectively, are measured to be A C = −0 . 010 ± 0 . 017 (stat . ) ± 0 . 008 (syst . ) and AlepC = 0 . 009 ± 0 . 010 (stat . ) ± 0 . 006 (syst . ). The lepton charge asymmetry is also measured as a function of the invariant mass, rapidity, and transverse momentum of the tt¯ system. All measurements are consistent with the expectations of the standard model

EXPERIMENTAL REVIEW OF HIGH MULTIPLICITY REACTIONS

Les informations expérimentales les plus significatives concernant les réactions inclusives et semi-inclusives de haute énergie présentées à cette Conférence sont passées en revue. L'objectif de ce compte rendu est de mettre en évidence d'éventuelles propriétés asymptotiques (par exemple l'invariance d'échelle) et de dégager différents mécanismes de production, en particulier la composante diffractive. Une discussion détaillée des nouvelles données concernant la fonction de corrélation à deux corps est développée en vue de fournir un premier aperçu des propriétés dynamiques attachées à la production d'un grand nombre de particules. Enfin les résultats ainsi que les interprétations semi-empiriques les plus récents concernant les distributions de multiplicités sont présentés.The most relevant experimental information presented at this Conference on high energy inclusive and semi-inclusive reactions is summarized. The aim of the present review is to identify possible asymptotic properties (as scale invariance) and to disentangle different production mechanisms, with particular emphasis on the diffractive component. A detailed discussion of new data on the two-body correlation function is given in order to provide a first insight in the dynamical features of multiparticle production. Finally the most recent results and semi-empirical fits to the multiplicity distributions are presented

Efeitos da exposição ocupacional ao mercúrio em trabalhadores de uma indústria de lâmpadas elétricas localizada em Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brasil Effects of occupational exposure to mercury in workers at a light bulb factory in Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil

O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar a intoxicação por mercúrio metálico em trabalhadores de uma indústria de lâmpadas elétricas situada em Santo Amaro, São Paulo. Foram realizadas visitas à empresa para verificação do ambiente e das condições de trabalho, além de reuniões com os trabalhadores para uma melhor compreensão acerca do processo produtivo e de suas repercussões na saúde. Foram investigados 91 trabalhadores, dos quais 77 (84,62%) apresentaram quadro de intoxicação crônica. Entre os intoxicados, foram detectadas alterações nos testes neuropsicológicos em 76 (98,70%), alterações neurológicas em 69 (75,82%), alterações no exame clínico em 62 (68,13%) e alterações psiquiátricas em 59 (63,96%).<br>The aim of this research was to study metallic mercury poisoning in workers at a light bulb factory in Santo Amaro, São Paulo (Brazil). Visits were made to the factory to check both the work environment and the working conditions. Meetings with the workers took place in order to better understand the production process and how working conditions affect their health. Of the 91 workers investigated, 77 (84.62%) were chronically poisoned. Among chronically poisoned workers, 76 (98.70%) displayed neuropsychological alterations, 69 (75.82%) suffered from neurological impairments, 62 (68.13%) showed pathological findings under clinical examination, and 59 (63.96%) displayed psychiatric disorders

A exposição ocupacional ao mercúrio metálico no módulo odontológico de uma unidade básica de saúde localizada na cidade de São Paulo Occupational exposure to metallic mercury in the dentist's office of a public primary health care clinic in the city of São Paulo

Este artigo visa discutir a exposição ocupacional ao mercúrio metálico de dentistas e assistentes, enfocando a avaliação biológica, os efeitos na saúde e a avaliação ambiental. Os métodos utilizados foram visitas à unidade, avaliação ambiental, mapas de riscos, dosagens de mercúrio urinário e avaliação da saúde. Os resultados referentes ao ambiente e processos de trabalho mostraram: 1) as concentrações de vapor de mercúrio que impregnavam o revestimento ou tubulações de encanamentos variaram entre 0,001 e 0,051 mg/m3 de ar; 2) exposição ocupacional, havendo 62,5% dos trabalhadores com dosagens de mercúrio urinário entre 10 e 49µg/l e 37,5% abaixo de 10 µg/l em 1994. Estes trabalhadores estiveram expostos desde 1992, sendo suas dosagens de mercúrio urinário de 1992 inferiores às atuais; 3) vazamento de mercúrio e amalgamação inadequada, em função de um amalgamador defeituoso; 4) a necessidade de usar um pedaço de camurça para obter um amalgama homogêneo e remover o excesso de mercúrio; 5) a existência de riscos combinados e simultâneos na situação de trabalho. Os resultados concernentes à saúde mostraram: 1) a prevalência de sintomas relativos ao Sistema Nervoso Central; 2)sinais do quadro neurológico e/ou do quadro psíquico, mas não do quadro gastrintestinal; 3) intoxicações crônicas de leves a moderadas em 62,5% dos trabalhadores.<br>This paper discusses occupational exposure to metallic mercury among dentists and dental assistants, focusing on biological evaluation, effects on heaith, and environmental evaluation. Methods included visits to the clinic, hazard maps, urinary and environmental mercury measurements, and evaluation of health status. Results for the environment and work processes showed that mercury vapor concentrations impregnating surfaces and piping varied from 0.001 to 0.051 mg/m3 in air; occupational exposure with 62.5% of health workers having HgU ranging from 10 to 49 mg/l and 37.5% having HgU below 10 mg/l in 1994, while workers' previous measures (from 1992) were lower in every single case; an outflow of mercury and inadequate amalgamation due to a faulty amalgamator, the need for using a piece of chamois to obtain a homogeneous amalgam and remove excess mercury; the existence of combined hazards in the environment, and that all workers had been exposed since 1992. Results for workers' health showed a prevalence of symptoms from lesions to the central nervous system; central nervous system signs; and that mild-to-moderate chronic poisoning was found in 62.5% of workers