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Description
In the context of astroparticle physics, nuclear astrophysics, and quantum computing projects, identifying underground laboratories where cosmogenic background is suppressed is crucial.
Located approximately 500 meters from the center of Trento, Italy, the Piedicastello tunnels are covered by 100 meters of limestone rock from the Doss Trento hill. The site spans over 6,000 square meters and is currently used for events, temporary exhibitions, and educational activities. The cosmogenic background was measured at different locations within the Piedicastello tunnels using three portable scintillator telescopes with varying geometrical acceptances. In the deepest section, the measured muon flux was found to be approximately two orders of magnitude lower than at the surface. This preliminary measurement suggests that the site could serve as a facility requiring low environmental background conditions.
| Collaboration(s) | on behalf of the EEE (Extreme Energy Events) collaboration. |
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