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Open AccessThe energy spectrum of cosmic rays beyond the turn-down around \(\varvec{10^{17}}\) eV as measured with the surface detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory
We present a measurement of the cosmic-ray spectrum above 100 PeV using the part of the surface detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory that has a spacing of 750 m. An inflection of the spectrum is observed, ...
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Open AccessMultiparametric approach to the assessment of muon tomographic results for the inspection of a full-scale container
Experimental results from a dataset collected with a full-scale muon tomograph for the inspection of cargo containers were studied in a single scattering scenario with a multiparametric analysis based on the m...
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Open AccessDirect measurement of the muonic content of extensive air showers between \(\mathbf { 2\times 10^{17}}\) and \(\mathbf {2\times 10^{18}}~\)eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory
The hybrid design of the Pierre Auger Observatory allows for the measurement of the properties of extensive air showers initiated by ultra-high energy cosmic rays with unprecedented precision. By using an arra...
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Open AccessMuographic monitoring of the volcano-tectonic evolution of Mount Etna
At Mount Etna volcano, the focus point of persistent tectonic extension is represented by the Summit Craters. A muographic telescope has been installed at the base of the North-East Crater from August 2017 to ...
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First comparison of GEANT4 hadrontherapy physics model with experimental data for a NUMEN project reaction case
Gamma-ray and neutron spectra from the \(^{18}\hbox {O }{+}^{76} \hbox {Se}\)18O+76Se reaction at 15.3 MeV/u were measured with the EDEN array of liquid scintillators at the LNS. The results were compared to GEAN...
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Investigation of the cosmic ray angular distribution and the East–West effect near the top of Etna volcano with the MEV telescope
An experimental investigation of cosmic muons has been carried out with the Muography of Etna Volcano (MEV) tracking telescope, installed at an altitude of about 3100 m a.s.l. in front of the North-East Etna c...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Assessment of Factors Contributing to Levees Stability
The paper focuses on the global instability of levees by analyzing those factors that contribute to the earthwork stability. Moreover, the effectiveness of naturalistic methods is reviewed. Global instability ...
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Strength Parameters of Debris Using a Large Shear Box Apparatus: Application to a Case History
The paper shows the back-analysis results of a shallow landslide occurred on 10 November 2014. A very intense rainfall (that occurred after a prolonged rainy period) caused a number of landslides in the area o...
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Measurement of nearly horizontal cosmic muons at high altitudes with the MEV telescope
An experimental investigation of multiple muon tracks detected by the MEV (Muography of Etna Volcano) cosmic ray telescope has been carried out during a commissioning phase of the project. The MEV telescope, w...
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The NUMEN project: NUclear Matrix Elements for Neutrinoless double beta decay
The article describes the main achievements of the NUMEN project together with an updated and detailed overview of the related R&D activities and theoretical developments. NUMEN proposes an innovative techniqu...
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Open AccessIntrinsic limits on resolutions in muon- and electron-neutrino charged-current events in the KM3NeT/ORCA detector
Studying atmospheric neutrino oscillations in the few-GeV range with a multi-megaton detector promises to determine the neutrino mass hierarchy. This is the main science goal pursued by the future KM3NeT/ORCA ...
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Time dependent viscoelastic rheological response of pure, modified and synthetic bituminous binders
Bitumen is a viscoelastic material that exhibits both elastic and viscous components of response and displays both a temperature and time dependent relationship between applied stresses and resultant strains. ...
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Open AccessLong term monitoring of the optical background in the Capo Passero deep-sea site with the NEMO tower prototype
The NEMO Phase-2 tower is the first detector which was operated underwater for more than 1 year at the “record” depth of 3500 m. It was designed and built within the framework of the NEMO (NEutrino Mediterrane...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Tests Campaign Analysis to Evaluate the Capability of Fragmentation Test to Characterize Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Material
Cold and hot recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is increasingly gaining in popularity worldwide due to the need to increase the sustainability of asphalt pavement, both from environmental and econom...
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Open AccessDeep sea tests of a prototype of the KM3NeT digital optical module
The first prototype of a photo-detection unit of the future KM3NeT neutrino telescope has been deployed in the deep waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This digital optical module has a novel design with a very l...
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Open AccessA search for neutrino emission from the Fermi bubbles with the ANTARES telescope
Analysis of the Fermi-LAT data has revealed two extended structures above and below the Galactic Centre emitting gamma rays with a hard spectrum, the so-called Fermi bubbles. Hadronic models attempting to expl...
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Estimation of soil properties of shallow landslide source areas by dynamic penetration tests: first outcomes from Northern Tuscany (Italy)
In Northern Tuscany (Italy) rapid, shallow landslides often cause casualties and severe damage. Aimed at contributing to the characterisation of the source areas of rapid, shallow landslides, this paper deals ...
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Measurement of the atmospheric ν μ energy spectrum from 100 GeV to 200 TeV with the ANTARES telescope
Atmospheric neutrinos are produced during cascades initiated by the interaction of primary cosmic rays with air nuclei. In this paper, a measurement of the atmospheric
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Open AccessMinimal incidence of neonatal/infancy onset diabetes in Italy is 1:90,000 live births
Until early 2000, permanent and transient neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM), defined as diabetes with onset within 6 weeks from birth that requires insulin therapy for at least 2 weeks, were considered exceedin...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Assessment of Strength and Deformation of Coarse Grained Soils by Means of Penetration Tests and Laboratory Tests on Undisturbed Samples
The paper summarizes the activities undertaken to retrieve large size undisturbed sample of gravel and sand by in situ freezing at Licciana Nardi (Lucca, Italy). The following laboratory tests have been perfor...
