A critical analysis of the UV luminosity function at redshift  ~7 from deep WFC3 data

Author: Grazian A.   Castellano M.   Koekemoer A. M.   Fontana A.   Pentericci L.   Testa V.   Boutsia K.   Giallongo E.   Giavalisco M.   Santini P.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|532|issue|A33-A33

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.532, Iss.issue, 2011-07, pp. : A33-A33

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Abstract

Context. The study of the luminosity function (LF) of Lyman break galaxies (LBGs) at z = 7 is very important for ascertaining their role in the reionization of the Universe. These galaxies can be used also to investigate in detail the processes of formation and evolution of galactic structures in the infancy of our Universe.

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