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Impact of Massive Neutrinos and Dark Radiation on the High-Redshift Cosmic Web

  • Rossi, Graziano
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.38.1-38.1
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    • 2018
  • With upcoming high-quality data from surveys such as eBOSS or DESI, improving the theoretical modeling and gaining a deeper understanding of the effects of neutrinos and dark radiation on structure formation at small scales are necessary, to obtain robust constraints free from systematic biases. Using a novel suite of hydrodynamical simulations that incorporate dark matter, baryons, massive neutrinos, and dark radiation, we present a detailed study of their impact on Lyman-Alpha forest observables. In particular, we accurately measure the tomographic evolution of the shape and amplitude of the small-scale matter and flux power spectra and search for unique signatures along with preferred scales where a neutrino mass detection may be feasible. We then investigate the thermal state of the intergalactic medium (IGM) through the temperature-density relation. Our results indicate that the IGM at z ~ 3 provides the best sensitivity to active and sterile neutrinos.

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HAUSAT-2 SPACE RADIATION ENVIRONMENT AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (HAUSAT-2 우주방사능 환경과 영향 분석)

  • Jung Ji-wan;Chang Young-Keun
    • Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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    • 2005.04a
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    • pp.143-147
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    • 2005
  • This paper describes the analysis of radiation environment and effects. TID(Total ionizing Dose) and SEE(Single Event Effects) analysis are implemented. The HAUSAT-2 is a 25kg class nanosatellite which is operated at sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude 650km. Trapped proton and Electron, Solar Proton, Galactic Cosmic Ray models are considered to HAUSAT-2 radiation environment model. Total Dose-depth curve provides TID degree and components are verified by DMBP method and Sectoring analysis. SEE are analysed with Radiation Test Report. Existing Radiation Test Reports are use to SEE analysis of HAUSAT-2.

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Analysis of Factors Affecting Radiation Knowledge among Aircrew (항공 승무원의 방사선 지식에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석)

  • Shin, Hyeongho;Park, Sangshin
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.96-102
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: This study identified factors impacting radiation knowledge among aircrew, who are affected by cosmic radiation exposure due to their occupational environment. Methods: In September 2019 we conducted an online survey of aircrew through a Google link. We evaluated the level of radiation knowledge using a ten-item (10 points) questionnaire. The following exploratory variables were evaluated in relationship with the level of radiation knowledge using univariable linear regression models: sex, age, duration of employment, position level, company, marriage, education level, personal/family history of disease, and the number of times acquiring information on radiation through various channels (internet searching, watching television, reading newspaper, conversation about radiation with aircrew/non-aircrew, in-house training). With a p of 0.2 in univariable models, we built a multivariable linear regression model using a stepwise selection method. Results: The average radiation knowledge score of the 356 respondents was 7.22. Univariable linear regression analysis showed that radiation knowledge of the aircrew was associated with their company, position level, age, and number of conversations with other aircrew members. Our multivariable model showed that the radiation knowledge level of aircrew decreased as they had more conversations about radiation with other aircrew members and as their age increased. Conclusions: Korean air crew showed a lower level of radiation knowledge as their age and the number of conversations with colleagues increased. The study suggests that more education is needed in order for aircrew to gain accurate radiation knowledge.

KITSAT-1 COSMIC RAY EXPERIMENT-INITIAL RESULTS

  • Min, K.W.;Kim, S.H.;Shin, Y.H.;Choi, Y.W.
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.103-112
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    • 1993
  • The KITSAT-1 was successfully launched on August 11, 1992, into a near circular, 1300-km-high orbit with an $66^{\circ}$inclination. The satellite carries a solid state detector module to measure the high energy particle flux originating mostly from the inner radiation belt. We describe here the objectives of the experiment, the detector structure, and the preliminary result.

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CAN THE UNIVERSE BE "TILTED"?

  • La, Daile
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.19-23
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    • 1992
  • We investigated the "tilting" of the Universe, i.e., a non-Doppler origin of the dipole moment of the cosmic background radiation (CBR). Superhorizon-sized isocurvature, rotational and true vacuum bubble perturbations are considered. We show that the more natural way of the "tilting" the Universe is via the true vacuum bubble perturbation. Nevertheless, due to the small filling fraction of the bubbles of viable extended inflationary models, we find that the probability of the real occurrence in the Universe is quite insignificant.

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Lyman alpha radiative transfer at the epoch of cosmic reionization

  • Kim, Hyo Jeong;Park, Hyunbae;Ahn, Kyungjin
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.55.2-55.2
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    • 2017
  • We present a numerical code for the random scattering histories of Lyman alpha photons in the intergalactic medium. The numerical code calculates the radiative transfer under generic three dimensional density, ionization fraction, and peculiar velocity fields based on N-body + radiation transfer simulations of the epoch of reionization. The code is tested with models having analytical solutions, which have idealized geometry and simplified velocity fields. The emergent line profiles can give constraints to the ionization structure around Lyman alpha sources in the early universe.

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Constraining non-Gaussianity with Minkowski Functionals

  • Chingangbam, Pravabati;Park, Chang-Bom
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.42.2-42.2
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    • 2010
  • The possibility of detection of deviation from Gaussian distribution of primordial perturbations in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Radiation is very important because it can shed light on how the perturbations were created in the very early universe. We study the effect of the primordal non-Gaussianity on topological observables called Minkowski Functionals, which are functions of the temperature fluctuation field, and show that they carry distinct signatures of different types of non-Gaussianities. Then, we constrain the non-Gaussianity parameters by comparing the theoretical predictions of the Minkowski Functionals with measurements from observational data from WMAP.

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CATACLYSMIC VARIABLES : SOURCES OF STOCHASTIC GRAVITATIONAL WAVE BACKGROUND (격변 변광성 : 확률적 중력파동배경의 샘)

  • Song, Doo-Jong
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.113-132
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    • 2007
  • On the framework of stochastic gravitational wave background(SGWB) by compact binary systems, we studied the strain spectra of SGWB produced by cosmological cataclysmic variables(CV). For this we reviewed the empirical properties of CVs by using newly published CV catalogue and calculated the cosmological densities of CVs considering the galaxy luminosity function and cosmic stellar birth rate function. Assuming the secular evolution of CVs, we calculated the time scale of CV gravitational wave(GW) radiation and derived formulae for the strain spectra of SGWB by cosmological CVs.

Physiological Characterization of Mono-Cotyledonous Model Plant by Ionizing Irradiation (단자엽 모델 식물의 이온화 에너지원에 따른 생리 활성)

  • Song, Mira;Kim, Sun-Hee;Jang, Duk-Soo;Kang, Si-Yong;Kim, Jin-Baek;Kim, Sang Hoon;Ha, Bo-Keun;Park, Yong Dae;Kim, Dong Sub
    • Journal of Radiation Industry
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.7-13
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    • 2011
  • The present study has been performed to compare the physiological analysis of monocot model plant (rice) in response to ionizing irradiations (cosmic-ray, gamma-ray, and Ion beam). Ionizing radiations were implanted into monocot model plant (rice) seed. After irradiation, the seeds were planted in the plastic pots for a growth period of one month. Thereafter, the morphological and physiological characteristics including malondealdehyde (MDA) and chlorophyll content, activities of antioxidant enzymes in irradiation samples were investigated. We are confirmed that the activity level of MDA and chlorophyll content were not changed by ionizing irradiation samples. However, the free radical contents were increased in all irradiated plants. And the activities of SOD, POD, and APX were significantly increased by irradiation compared with non-irradiation plant.

Simulation of solar radiation and wind events in the virtual environments (가상 환경에서 태양 복사와 바람 현상의 논리적 시뮬레이션 방법)

  • Cho, Jin-Young;Park, Jong-Hee
    • The KIPS Transactions:PartB
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    • v.10B no.7
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    • pp.785-794
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    • 2003
  • Computer simulation of natural phenomena has been inclined to graphic processing for visual reality. This negligence of cosmic causalities in their occurrence and natural laws in their development should lead to limited degree of immersion to the users. We attempt to develop a logical framework for authentic simulation of diverse, unpredictable occurrence and development of natural phenomena (such as solar radiation and wind) based on their associated inherent laws and principles. To this end we structure the relevant objects organized in an ontology and propose a data management method. Then we describe our simulation method for the natural phenomena as delimited in phases and present modeling techniques for qualitative changes of physical objects due to their factors' values beyond normal ranges.