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Accurate knowledge of thermonuclear reaction rates is a fundamental ingredient in nuclear astrophysics for understanding the energy generation, neutrino production and the synthesis of the elements in stars and during primordial nucleosynthesis. At astrophysical energies, the cross section of nuclear processes is extremely small and the cosmic background prevents their measurement at stellar energies on Earth's surface. An underground location is extremely advantageous for such studies, as demonstrated by the LUNA (Laboratory for Underground Nuclear Astrophysics) experiment in the Gran Sasso Laboratory (Italy). Here, 1400 meters of rocks act as a natural shield against cosmic radiation, suppressing the background by orders of magnitude.
In the present contribution, the latest results achieved by LUNA and the ongoing activities will be reported. Furthermore, an overview of the future researches in the framework of the LUNA-MV project, which aims at measuring several key reactions of the Helium and Carbon burning, will be also given.
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Francesco Barile, Dr, INFN Sezione di Bari, Italy, francesco.barile@ba.infn.it, N/A
| Is this abstract from experiment? | Yes |
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| Name of experiment and experimental site | LUNA |
| Is the speaker for that presentation defined? | Yes |
| Internet talk | Yes |
