Eur. Phys. J. A (2016) 52: 86
C. Galbiati, M. Misiaszek and N. Rossi
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2016-16086-1
Abstract
In this report we describe the unique capabilities of the α/β discrimination of the Borexino experiment. This capability is the direct result of years of development aimed at the design of an experiment that could withstand contamination from α-emitting nuclides. The combination of the excellent α/β discrimination and of the excellent radiopurity of the detector permitted to extract information on the solar neutrino interactions in Borexino without interference from α particles.