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Title: The Soreq Applied Research Accelerator Facility (SARAF): Overview, research programs and future plans

Journal Article · · European Physical Journal. A

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Research Organization:
Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-94ER40870
OSTI ID:
1541751
Journal Information:
European Physical Journal. A, Vol. 54, Issue 5; ISSN 1434-6001
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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