The DAMA/LIBRA apparatus

Abstract

The $\simeq$ 250 kg highly radiopure NaI(Tl) DAMA/LIBRA apparatus, running at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory (LNGS) of the I.N.F.N., is described.

37 pages, 27 figures

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