Results from the ARGO-YBJ Test Experiment

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An RPC carpet covering ∼ 10 4 m 2 (ARGO-YBJ experiment) will be installed in the YangBaJing Laboratory (Tibet, P.R. China) at an altitude of 4300 m a.s.l.. A test-module of ∼ 50 m 2 has been put in operation in this laboratory and about 10 6 air shower events have been collected. The carpet capability of reconstructing the shower features is presented.

Results from the ARGO-YBJ Test Experiment

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The ARGO-YBJ Collaboration

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An RPC carpet covering ∼ 10 4 m 2 (ARGO-YBJ experiment) will be installed in the YangBaJing Laboratory (Tibet, P.R. China) at an altitude of 4300 m a.s.l.. A test-module of ∼ 50 m 2 has been put in operation in this laboratory and about 10 6 air shower events have been collected. The carpet capability of reconstructing the shower features is presented.