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Germanium gamma-ray detector system, that can be complemented by
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and research commenced within the next year. After initial investigations demonstrated the conceived role of the
Legnaro Laboratories in nuclear physics research, the facility became integrated into the INFN in 1968.
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decided that a new laboratory would be built near
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PRISMA magnetic spectrometer at experimental hall n.1, Tandem-ALPI-PIAVE accelerator complex. On the right, the first elements for the AGATA system installation.
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