Design of the third-generation neutron spallation target for the CERN's n_TOF facility

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Design of the third-generation neutron spallation target for the CERN's n_TOF facility

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Measurement of the branching fraction of D+ → τ+ντ

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Energy-Efficient Particle Accelerators for Research

Gamma noise to non-invasively monitor nuclear research reactors

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Gamma-ray Spectroscopy in Low-Power Nuclear Research Reactors

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