The NEMO project: A status report

Authors :: Taiuti, M.
Aiello, S.
Ameli, F.
Amore, I.
Anghinolfi, M.
Anzalone, A.
Barbarino, G.
Battaglieri, M.
Bazzotti, M.
Bersani, A.
Beverini, N.
Biagi, S.
Bonori, M.
Bouhdaef, B.
Brunoldi, M.
Cacopardo, G.
Capone, A.
Caponetto, L.
Carminati, G.
Chiarusi, T.
Source :: Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Jan2011 Supplement, Vol. 626-627, pS25-S29. 0p.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Abstract: The latest results and the activities towards the construction of a km3 Cherenkov neutrino detector carried out by the NEMO Collaboration are described. Long-term exploration of a 3500m deep-sea site close to the Sicilian coast has shown that it is optimal for the installation of the detector. The NEMO Phase-1 project has validated several technologies proposed for the construction of the km3 detector on a test site at 2000m depth. The new infrastructure on the candidate Capo Passero site set up as part of the Phase-2 project will provide the possibility to test detector components at 3500m depth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]