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The NOvA Experimenthttp://www-nova.fnal.gov

The NOvA Experimenthttp://www-nova.fnal.gov

Mark MessierIndiana Universityfor the NOvA Collaboration180 scientists and engineersfrom 26 institutions

Mark MessierIndiana Universityfor the NOvA Collaboration180 scientists and engineersfrom 26 institutions

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