J. Raymond

Publication List Details

Period

1908 - 2008

Number

72

Co-Authors

A search for iron emission lines in the Chandra X-ray spectra of neutron star low-mass X-ray binaries (2008)

Cackett, E. M., Miller, J. M., Homan, J., Lewin, W. H. G., Mendez, M., ...

While iron emission lines are well studied in black hole systems, both in X-ray binaries and Active Galactic Nuclei, there has been less of a focus on these lines in neutron star low-mass X-ray...

Initial Measurements of Black Hole Spin in GX 339-4 from Suzaku Spectroscopy (2008)

Miller, J. M., Reynolds, C. S., Fabian, A. C., Cackett, E. M., Miniutti, G., Raymond, J., ...

We report on a deep Suzaku observation of the stellar-mass black hole GX 339-4 in outburst. A clear, strong, relativistically-shaped iron emission line from the inner accretion disk is observed. The...

The Accretion Disk Wind in the Black Hole GRO J1655-40 (2008)

Miller, J. M., Raymond, J., Reynolds, C. S., Fabian, A. C., Kallman, T. R., Homan, J.

We report on simultaneous Chandra/HETGS and RXTE observations of the transient stellar-mass black hole GRO J1655-40, made during its 2005 outburst. Chandra reveals a line-rich X-ray absorption...

Investigating the nature of absorption lines in the Chandra X-ray spectra of the neutron star binary 4U 1820-30 (2007)

Cackett, E. M., Miller, J. M., Raymond, J., Homan, J., Mendez, M., ...

We use four Chandra gratings spectra of the neutron star low-mass X-ray binary 4U 1820-30 to better understand the nature of certain X-ray absorption lines in X-ray binaries, including the NeII,...

The Astrobiology Primer: An Outline of General Knowledge - Version 1, 2006 (2006)

Mix, L. J., Armstrong, J. C., Mandell, A. M., Mosier, A. C., Raymond, J., Raymond, S. N., ...

Astrobiology, the study of life as a planetary phenomenon, aims to understand the fundamental nature of life on earth and the possibility of life elsewhere. To achieve this goal, astrobiologists have...

The magnetic nature of disk accretion onto black holes (2006)

Miller, J. M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A. C., Steeghs, D., Homan, J., Reynolds, C. S., ...

Although disk accretion onto compact objects - white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes - is central to much of high energy astrophysics, the mechanisms which enable this process have remained...

Simultaneous Chandra and RXTE Spectroscopy of the Microquasar H1743-322: Clues to Disk Wind and Jet Formation from a Variable Ionized Outflow (2006)

Miller, J.M., Raymond, J., Homan, J., Fabian, A.C., Steeghs, D., Wijnands, R.A.D., ...

We observed the bright phase of the 2003 outburst of the Galactic black hole candidate H1743-322 in X-rays simultaneously with Chandra and RXTE on four occasions. The Chandra HETGS spectra reveal...

The magnetic nature of disk accretion onto black holes (2006)

Miller, J.M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A.C., Steeghs, D., Homan, J., Reynolds, C., ...

Although disk accretion onto compact objects-white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes-is central to much of high-energy astrophysics, the mechanisms that enable this process have remained...

Evidence for a Magnetically Driven Disk Wind in the Black Hole GRO J1655-40 (2006)

Miller, J.M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A.C., Reynolds, C., Steeghs, D., Homan, J., ...

We recently observed the Galactic black hole GRO J1655-40 in outburst on two occasions, using Chandra and RXTE. The Chandra/HETG spectra reveal over 90 absorption lines. The lines are blue-shifted,...

STUDY FOR GENERALIZED MODEL FOR SEMICONDUCTOR RADIATION RESPONSE PREDICTION. (2005)

RAYMOND, J., Johnson,R.

This report summarizes the previous year's work, as well as presenting developments during the fourth quarter. The detailed transistor study is emphasized, and shows that the accuracy of the...

Optical and Near Infrared Study of the Cepheus E Outflow, a Very Low Excitation Object (2004)

Noreiga-Crespo, A., Ayala, S., Garnavich, P., Curiel, S., Raga, A., Bohm, K., ...

In this study, we explore the link between the physical properties of the outflow as determined from optical imaging and spectroscopy, and compare these results with those obtained from observations...

Simultaneous Chandra and RXTE Spectroscopy of the Microquasar H~1743-322: Clues to Disk Wind and Jet Formation from a Variable Ionized Outflow (2004)

Miller, J. M., Raymond, J., Homan, J., Fabian, A. C., Steeghs, D., Wijnands, R., ...

We observed the bright phase of the 2003 outburst of the Galactic black hole candidate H 1743-322 in X-rays simultaneously with Chandra and RXTE on four occasions. The Chandra/HETGS spectra reveal...

X-raying Chemical Evolution and Galaxy Formation in The Antennae (2004)

Fabbiano, G., Baldi, A., King, A. R., Ponman, T. J., Raymond, J., Read, A., ...

We present the integrated 411 ks {\it Chandra} ACIS-S exposure of the Antennae galaxies (NGC 4038/39). Besides a rich population of point-like sources, this spectacular image reveals a spatially and...

Variability in the X-ray Warm Absorber in GX 339-4 (2004)

Miller, J.M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A.C., Wijnands, R.A.D., Klis, M. Van Der, Lewin, W.H.G.

We have previously reported evidence for a Seyfert-like warm absorber in the stellar-mass Galactic black hole GX 339-4, based on a Chandra/HETGS spectrum obtained during a 75 ksec observation during...

Chandra/High Energy Transmission Grating Spectrometer Spectroscopy of the Galactic Black Hole GX 339-4: A Relativistic Iron Emission Line and Evidence for a Seyfert-like Warm Absorber (2004)

Miller, J.M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A.C., Homan, J., Nowak, M.A., Wijnands, R.A.D., ...

We observed the Galactic black hole GX 339-4 with the Chandra High Energy Transmission Grating Spectrometer (HETGS) for 75 ks during the decline of its 2002-2003 outburst. The sensitivity of this...

Chandra/HETGS Spectroscopy of the Galactic Black Hole GX 339-4: A Relativistic Iron Line and Evidence for a Seyfert-like Warm Absorber (2003)

Miller, J. M., Raymond, J., Fabian, A. C., Homan, J., Nowak, M. A., Wijnands, R., ...

We observed the Galactic black hole GX 339-4 with the Chandra High Energy Transmission Grating Spectrometer (HETGS) for 75 ksec during the decline of its 2002-2003 outburst. The sensitivity of this...

Test of Galactic Cosmic-Ray source models - Working group report (2002)

Drury, LO., Ellison, DE., Aharonian, FA., Berezhko, E., Bykov, A., Decourchelle, A., ...

The main features of cosmic-ray source models and acceleration processes are reviewed, with special emphasis on the possible observational tests, through both composition analysis and...

Test of Galactic Cosmic-Ray source models - Working group report (2001)

Drury,L. O., Ellison,D. E., Aharonian,F. A., Berezhko,E., Bykov,A., Decourchelle,A., ...

The main features of cosmic-ray source models and acceleration processes are reviewed, with special emphasis on the possible observational tests, through both composition analysis and...

Tests of Galactic Cosmic Ray Source Models (2001)

Drury, L O'C, Ellison, D C, Aharonian, F A, Berezhko, E, Bykov, A, Decourchelle, A, ...

This report discusses the possibilities for observational tests of current models and ideas regarding the origin of the Galactic Cosmic Rays using facilities which are already available.

Test of Galactic Cosmic-Ray source models - Working group report (2001)

Drury, LO., Ellison, DE., Aharonian, FA., Berezhko, E., Bykov, A., Decourchelle, A., ...

The main features of cosmic-ray source models and acceleration processes are reviewed, with special emphasis on the possible observational tests, through both composition analysis and...

Test of Galactic Cosmic-Ray source models - Working group report (2001)

Drury, LO., Ellison, DE., Aharonian, FA., Berezhko, E., Bykov, A., Decourchelle, A., ...

The main features of cosmic-ray source models and acceleration processes are reviewed, with special emphasis on the possible observational tests, through both composition analysis and...

Test of Galactic Cosmic-Ray source models - Working group report (2001)

Drury, L. O., Ellison, D. E., Aharonian, F. A., Berezhko, E., Bykov, A., Decourchelle, A., ...

The main features of cosmic-ray source models and acceleration processes are reviewed, with special emphasis on the possible observational tests, through both composition analysis and...

Multi-wavelength observations and modelling of shock-cloud interaction regions in the Vela Supernova Remnant (2000)

F. Bocchino, A. Maggio, S. Sciortino, J. Raymond

. We present optical photometric and spectrophotometric observations of two selected filaments near the North rim of the Vela supernova remnant also observed in UV with the International Ultraviolet...

Optical and Near Infrared Study of the Cepheus E outflow, a very low excitation object (2000)

Ayala, S., Noriega-Crespo, A., Garnavich, P. M., Curiel, S., Raga, A. C., Bohm, K. H., ...

We present images and spectra of the Cepheus E (Cep E) region at both optical and infrared wavelengths. Only the brightest region of the southern lobe of the Cep E outflow reveals optical emission,...

Hercules X-1: Empirical Models of UV Emission Lines (1999)

Boroson, B., Kallman, T., Vrtilek, S., Raymond, J., Still, M., Bautista, M., ...

The UV emission lines of Hercules X-1, resolved with the HST GHRS and STIS, can be divided into broad (FWHM 750 km/s) and narrow (FWHM 150 km/s) components. The broad lines can be unambiguously...

The University of Ottawa's Software Engineering Program: Curriculum Design Issues for a New Subdiscipline (1999)

T. C. Lethbridge, R. L. Probert, J. Raymond, D. Gibbons, D. Ionescu, L. Orozco-barbosa, ...

The University of Ottawa has recently established a new undergraduate program in software engineering. In this paper we review how we resolved several issues that were raised during the development...

Models of X-ray Photoionization in LMC X-4: Slices of a Stellar Wind (1998)

Boroson, B., Kallman, T., McCray, R., Vrtilek, S. D., Raymond, J.

We show that the orbital variation in the UV P Cygni lines of the X-ray binary LMC X-4 results when X-rays photoionize nearly the entire region outside of the X-ray shadow of the normal star. We fit...

Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope Observations of Her X-1 (1997)

Boroson, B., Blair, W. P., Davidsen, A. F., Vrtilek, S. D., Raymond, J., Long, K. S., ...

We have obtained a far-ultraviolet spectrum of the X-ray binary Hercules X-1/HZ Herculis using the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope aboard the Astro-1 space shuttle mission in 1990 December. This is the...

Marine finfish pathology: Specific problems and research in the French West Indies (1989)

RAYMOND, J, VIANAS, Viviane

The finfish species reared in marine intensive conditions in the French Caribbean Islands are imported (European seabass, American red drum and Oreochromis hybrids) or local (Carangids and Lutjanids)...

Clarithromycin Resistance and Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Children

Kalach, N., Benhamou, P. H., Campeotto, F., Bergeret, M., Dupont, C., Raymond, J.

Outcome of Helicobacter pylori infection was analyzed in 61 children treated with a triple therapy including clarithromycin. Bacterial eradication was obtained in all children with...

Effect of Metronidazole Resistance on Bacterial Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Infected Children

Raymond, J., Kalach, N., Bergeret, M., Benhamou, P. H., Barbet, J. P., Gendrel, D., ...

A prospective study was performed with 23 Helicobacter pylori-infected children (mean age, 9.5 ± 4.4 years) with clinical symptoms of gastritis and positive results of culture and histologic...

Helicobacter pylori Seroprevalence in Asymptomatic Pregnant Women in France

Kalach, N., Desramé, J., Bonnet, C., Commegeille, P., Couturier, D., Chaussade, S., ...

The purpose of our study was to evaluate the incidence of Helicobacter pylori seropositivity in two different populations of asymptomatic pregnant women from different geographic origins during two...

Multicenter clinical laboratory evaluation of a beta-lactamase disk assay employing a novel chromogenic cephalosporin, S1.

Doern, G V, Jones, R N, Gerlach, E H, Washington, J A, Biedenbach, D J, Brueggemann, A, ...

S1, a new chromogenic cephalosporin (International BioClinical, Inc., Portland, Oreg.), was used to detect beta-lactamase production among a variety of commonly encountered bacteria in a four-center...

Metal ion content of Escherichia coli versus cell age.

Kung, F C, Raymond, J, Glaser, D A

The potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc ion content of cells in exponential and synchronously growing cultures of Escherichia coli B/r was determined with an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer and...

A 2-year study of Helicobacter pylori in children.

Raymond, J, Bergeret, M, Benhamou, P H, Mensah, K, Dupont, C

From September 1990 to October 1992, Helicobacter pylori was searched for in 426 children, 2 days to 16 years old, requiring upper fibroscopy for various symptoms. H. pylori was detected in 77...

Presence of gamma interferon in human acute and congenital toxoplasmosis.

Raymond, J, Poissonnier, M H, Thulliez, P H, Forestier, F, Daffos, F, Lebon, P

The production of gamma interferon in acute acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis was studied. Gamma interferon was produced at significant titers (P less than 0.001) in the course of both congenital...

Isolation of two strains of Kingella kingae associated with septic arthritis.

Raymond, J, Bergeret, M, Bargy, F, Missenard, G

Two new cases of infection, a presternal abscess and a spondylodiscitis caused by the recently classified bacterium Kingella kingae, are reported. The main bacteriological characteristics and the...

Prevention of pre-PCR mis-priming and primer dimerization improves low-copy-number amplifications.

Chou, Q, Russell, M, Birch, D E, Raymond, J, Bloch, W

A Hot Start Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) entails the withholding of at least one reagent from the reaction mixture until the reaction tube temperature has reached 60-80 degrees C. Hot Start...

Immunoturbidimetric assay for estimating free light chains of immunoglobulins in urine and serum.

Tillyer, C R, Iqbal, J, Raymond, J, Gore, M, McIlwain, T J

An immunoturbidimetric assay for the assessment of free kappa and lambda light chains of immunoglobulins was developed using a commercial polyclonal antiserum with reactivity towards epitopes on the...

Cytosolic Ca2+ and protein kinase Calpha couple cellular metabolism to membrane K+ permeability in a human biliary cell line.

Wang, Y, Roman, R, Schlenker, T, Hannun, Y A, Raymond, J, Fitz, J G

Cholangiocytes represent an important target of injury during the ischemia and metabolic stress that accompanies liver preservation. Since K+ efflux serves to minimize injury during ATP depletion in...

Changes in serum amylase and its isoenzymes after whole body irradiation.

Barrett, A, Jacobs, A, Kohn, J, Raymond, J, Powles, R L

A study was carried out to assess the effect of total body irradiation on pancreatic and parotid isoenzymes of amylase in patients about to undergo bone-marrow transplantation who had received...

Clarithromycin Resistance and Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Children

Kalach, N., Benhamou, P. H., Campeotto, F., Bergeret, M., Dupont, C., Raymond, J.

Outcome of Helicobacter pylori infection was analyzed in 61 children treated with a triple therapy including clarithromycin. Bacterial eradication was obtained in all children with...

Effect of Metronidazole Resistance on Bacterial Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Infected Children

Raymond, J., Kalach, N., Bergeret, M., Benhamou, P. H., Barbet, J. P., Gendrel, D., ...

A prospective study was performed with 23 Helicobacter pylori-infected children (mean age, 9.5 ± 4.4 years) with clinical symptoms of gastritis and positive results of culture and histologic...

Helicobacter pylori Seroprevalence in Asymptomatic Pregnant Women in France

Kalach, N., Desramé, J., Bonnet, C., Commegeille, P., Couturier, D., Chaussade, S., ...

The purpose of our study was to evaluate the incidence of Helicobacter pylori seropositivity in two different populations of asymptomatic pregnant women from different geographic origins during two...

Multicenter clinical laboratory evaluation of a beta-lactamase disk assay employing a novel chromogenic cephalosporin, S1.

Doern, G V, Jones, R N, Gerlach, E H, Washington, J A, Biedenbach, D J, Brueggemann, A, ...

S1, a new chromogenic cephalosporin (International BioClinical, Inc., Portland, Oreg.), was used to detect beta-lactamase production among a variety of commonly encountered bacteria in a four-center...

Metal ion content of Escherichia coli versus cell age.

Kung, F C, Raymond, J, Glaser, D A

The potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc ion content of cells in exponential and synchronously growing cultures of Escherichia coli B/r was determined with an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer and...

A 2-year study of Helicobacter pylori in children.

Raymond, J, Bergeret, M, Benhamou, P H, Mensah, K, Dupont, C

From September 1990 to October 1992, Helicobacter pylori was searched for in 426 children, 2 days to 16 years old, requiring upper fibroscopy for various symptoms. H. pylori was detected in 77...

Presence of gamma interferon in human acute and congenital toxoplasmosis.

Raymond, J, Poissonnier, M H, Thulliez, P H, Forestier, F, Daffos, F, Lebon, P

The production of gamma interferon in acute acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis was studied. Gamma interferon was produced at significant titers (P less than 0.001) in the course of both congenital...

Isolation of two strains of Kingella kingae associated with septic arthritis.

Raymond, J, Bergeret, M, Bargy, F, Missenard, G

Two new cases of infection, a presternal abscess and a spondylodiscitis caused by the recently classified bacterium Kingella kingae, are reported. The main bacteriological characteristics and the...

Prevention of pre-PCR mis-priming and primer dimerization improves low-copy-number amplifications.

Chou, Q, Russell, M, Birch, D E, Raymond, J, Bloch, W

A Hot Start Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) entails the withholding of at least one reagent from the reaction mixture until the reaction tube temperature has reached 60-80 degrees C. Hot Start...